We are still in the precious month Shakyamuni Buddha was born and enlightened, Saga Dawa. So, continue to be good and avoid harm, even to yourself. Our mind is most precious. How can we develop it for good? There are 6 primary minds, 5 of which are externally oriented through the 5 senses of sight, hearing, etc. The 6th is the mental consciousness (mind), which is oriented inward. On the coarse level there is thinking. Deeper levels are beyond thinking. Right now, sit straight. Open your eyes slightly, glancing softly down without starring. Or close the eyes. Just rest the mind. Take a few deep breaths. Slowly recognize your mind, your deeper mind. Practice regularly. An inner life begins to unfold. With study and practice, analyze the nature of your mind. Emaho, happy Saga Dawa!
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The most impotant day of the Buddhist year
Today is the most important day of the Buddhist year. Shakyamuni Buddha was born, enlightened, and passed into parinirvana. The results of all of our actions are exponentially multiplied today, so be good! Recite Shakyamuni […]
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Saga Dawa
Covid-19 look out. We have a spiritual steamroller heading our way. Tomorrow begins the most sacred month of the year (lunar calendar) – Saga Dawa, the month of Shakyamuni Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana. June […]
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Practice coming home to our center
The more we practice coming home to our center, the easy it gets. Gradually we learn to spend time “at home” centered, where everything is balanced, and we remain awake in the present moment. Whatever […]