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Knowing for Yourself ~ The Buddha ~ Kalama Sutta AN 3.65 - Theravadin Pali Buddhism

This is a reading for contemplation of the Kalama Sutta. The instructions to the Kalamas  is renowned for its encouragement of free inquiry; the spirit of the sutta signifies a teaching that is exemp…

Published on 3 years ago

Nisargadatta ~ The Power of Love ~ Advaita

A selection of direct and powerful teachings on Love by Sri Nisargadatta taken from various sources.  Nisargadatta Maharaj (17 April 1897 – 8 September 1981), born Maruti Shivrampant Kambli, was an I…

Published on 3 years ago

Chuang Tzu (Zhuangzi) ~ Serenity ~ Taoism

Chuang Tzu (Zhuangzi) was a Taoist sage, living sometime before 250 B.C. He is credited with writing- in part or in whole - a work known by his name, the Zhuangzi, which is one of the foundational te…

Published on 3 years, 1 month ago

The Silence Beyond Thoughts ~ Dzogchen ~ Ani la (Gebchak Nuns)

These pith and profound pointers were spoken by Ani la - Abbess of Gebchak Nunnery, Eastern Tibet. For more information about the inspiring Gebchak nuns and how to support them, please see these link…

Published on 3 years, 1 month ago

The 24 Gurus of Dattatreya ~ Advaita-Vedanta

A reading for meditation of the 24 Gurus of Dattatreya - translated by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait. 

Dattatreya is considered to be the incarnation of the Trinity- Brahma, Vishnu and Siva – a Trimurti Av…

Published on 3 years, 1 month ago

Soft Butter Meditation - Combat Exhaustion and Aid Healing - Zen

This is a guided meditation on the soft butter method introspective meditation as detailed by Zen Master Hakuin. It was taught to Hakuin as he was suffering from "Zen sickness" (exhaustion) caused by…

Published on 3 years, 1 month ago

A Self-Enquiry Meditation on the Nature of the Mind ~ The Flight of the Garuda - Lama Shabkar - Dzogchen

This is meditation on the Nature of the Mind by Lama Shabkar taken from the text, "The Flight of the Garuda" - translated by Keith Dowman.  

Shabkar Tsokdruk Rangdrol  (1781-1851) was a Tibetan Buddh…

Published on 3 years, 1 month ago

Ajahn Buddhadāsa Bhikkhu ~ Nibbana for Everyone ~ Theravada Forest Tradition

A reading for meditation of Ajahn Buddhadasa's teaching on the immanence of Nibbana - translated by Santikaro.  Buddhadāsa Bhikkhu (Servant of the Buddha) went forth as a bhikkhu (Buddhist monk) in 1…

Published on 3 years, 1 month ago

Etty Hillesum ~ A Free Bird ~ Jewish Mystics

Esther (Etty) Hillesum (15 January 1914 – 30 November 1943) was the Dutch author of confessional letters and diaries which describe both her religious awakening and the persecutions of Jewish people …

Published on 3 years, 1 month ago

There is No Buddha Elsewhere ~ Drubwang Tsoknyi Rinpoche - Dzogchen

This is a reading for meditation of the Vajra Song of Drubwang Tsoknyi Rinpoche.  

Drubwang Tsoknyi (the first), Padma Drimé Özer  (1828/49-1904)  was born in Nangchen, Eastern Tibet, in the first ha…

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago