Analytics

Sunday, March 22, 2009

What is Time?

All thoughts, concepts, and emotions are what is understood as Time. From a Taoist and Buddhist perspective, complete cessation through meditation is the portal to attaining powers of transcendence such as immortality and movement.

Thursday, March 5, 2009

In the present

In the breath of the present moment, where are your thoughts?

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Self-Cherishing

"The cause of happiness is love. The cause of suffering is self-cherishing."

Garchen Rinpoche

Friday, December 12, 2008

Open Up

A closed fist holds nothing. An opened hand holds the Universe.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Where?

A student once asked his teacher, "Is it better to meditate in the country or in the city?" The teacher replied simply, "Yes!"
“Do not sit at home, do not go to the forest, but recognize mind wherever you are.”

Saraha
Indian Tantric Yogi 8th Century

Monday, December 1, 2008

Loving Kindness


"Therefore, establish the true meaning
of this and future lives
by having noble thoughts
and by generating loving kindness."

from 'The Jewel Treasury of Advice' by Drikung Bhande Dharmaradza (1704-1754)