Beginners read

Beginners readMeditationMindfulness & MeditationTeachings on the Sutras

This Moment – The Delight in this Day of Excellence

The door to peace and wisdom that the Buddha showed is not in tomorrow and not after death. It is here, now, at this very moment. The present moment is the only way for us to be in contact with reality. The present, this moment, comes between the past and the future without abiding for even a moment. Yet, in this seemingly little moment is the expansive openness! This very moment opens up vast possibilities.

Read More
Beginners readIntroductoryMahayanaQuoteTeachings on the SutrasView - Darsana

The Splendor of Transience – Lalitavistara Sutra on Impermanence

For someone who do not notice the dreamlike nature of life, impermanence of life can be a depressing fact. But, contemplating on impermanence in this way breaks open the cocoon of wrong view. Then, we can recognize the play of awareness in its full splendor and beauty, all through this life and beyond. In Lalitavistara Sutra Buddha points to this fact.

Read More
Awakening to the Nature of MindBeginners readBlogConductDzogchenDzogchen ConductDzogchen MeditationDzogchen ViewIntroductoryMeditationQuoteThoughts of MastersView - Darsana

Carefree Expanse – Careful Conduct

It is said that one should descend with the view from above and ascend with the conduct from below. It is equally important to maintain a view as vast and open like the sky, and to engage in conduct with precise regard for the cause and effect relations.

Read More