When a new real estate broker asked an experienced agent what the three most important things to keep in mind were, the agent replied, "Location, location, location." If we consider the same question in meditation, the answer might well be, "Mindfulness, mindfulness, mindfulness." More and more material on mindfulness is becoming available. Book … [Read more...] about Meditation, Mindfulness and Misconceptions
Basics
Responsibilities: teacher and student
The teacher-student relationship is based on a shared aim -- your awakening to the mystery of being. It is not based on mutual profit or on emotional connection. The responsibilities of a teacher are three: To show you the possibility of presence To train you in the techniques and methods you will need To direct your attention to the reactive … [Read more...] about Responsibilities: teacher and student
Six Ways Not to Approach Meditation
The Six Realms of Existence comprise a principal feature of Tibetan Buddhist cosmology. The possibilities of existence are classified into six forms of existence: hell beings dominated by anger ghosts and demons dominated by greed animals dominated by dullness humans dominated by desire titans dominated by envy, and gods dominated by pride Like … [Read more...] about Six Ways Not to Approach Meditation
Attention in Speech
"Then you should say what you mean," the March Hare went on. "I do," Alice hastily replied; "at least -- I mean what I say -- that's the same thing, you know." "Not the same thing a bit!" said the Hatter. "Why, you might just as well say that 'I see what I eat' is the same thing as 'I eat what I see'!" "You might just as well say," added the March … [Read more...] about Attention in Speech