Tagged with 'buddha'

Many months ago I became intrigued with the images, statues mostly, of the Buddha. They were so varied, at some point I ask myself a simple questions "I wonder which one of these is most like the real Buddha?". One of those questions that over times takes on a life of its own. Quickly, I forgot about it and went on my way.

"The Universe is Selling Cars to Itself"

this is the non-dual idea behind capitalism

Many "Evolved" sorts resist Social media and the funnel system (what is often called funnel marketing). But before you back away, think about it - the funnel system is simply offering your ideas or products or services or workshops along a range of price points

WHY?????

"Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate; hate leads to suffering. I sense much fear in you."

Yoda

I offer you a simple, sort of old-fashioned resolution that everyone can make to improve their new year; and to help bring about nothing short of a new world in 2012...

It is impossible to communicate the anguish of impossibility, even though—or because—it is the central axis of what we quaintly, if unaquaintedly, refer to as reality. Coming to understand the nature of impossibility is the essence of education. This is no doubt why Freud said that education is one of the three impossible professions.

I've been wanting to write about fear, but I was afraid to. What if I wrote something foolish – what would people think? Would I ever get acknowledgment and acceptance from the people I want to impress? What if someone with power over my life would read what I've written, judge me, and keep me from my rightful rewards? I could be ruined. Lose my home. Let my family down.

We all want to know what is going on. What is life? What is the purpose? What is religion?

For a while now I've posted about chakras, energy, spiral dynamics, ken wilber, conspiracy, and illuminati - then this past week I have been tossing around the idea of ETHOS...

EACH TRY (for) HAPPINESS) OPENS SADNESS.

The way we often express love for ourselves, or others, is to be The Protector. The Protector says, "Watch our for this!" or "Be wary of that!"

Here's the last way to meditate, to help with what to think about when you're not supposed to be thinking...

Experiential Meditation

Artist story of recent painting retreat in Acebo, Espana. Winter 2011.

In the Dhammapada, the Buddha is attributed with the quote:

Live in joy,
In love,
Even among those who hate.
Live in joy,
In health,
Even among the afflicted.
Live in joy,
In peace,
Even among the troubled.
Live in joy without possessions,
Like the shinning ones.

I dreamt I was seated in a garden, deep in peaceful meditative contemplation before a statue of the illustrious Red Tara. In my mind, thought formed in contemplation of my life as a journey and a lesson. I heard a voice, "Hold out your hands." As I did this, the tiny statue came to life, her small hand took hold of my pinkie finger and stepped off the Lotus flower to be seated before me.

Think for yourself. Return to yourself. Not what you have been told or taught, but what you know. Get into a timeless space. Start looking from the big picture, the biggest picture you can imagine. Imagine every situation as if you're looking at it from the solar system's perspective. Get in touch with the infinite you.

Last night I went to sleep on the eve of Halloween, here in America. I soon found myself out of my body and in the back hallway behind the bedroom. I immediately realized I was in the state of astral travel.

Sometimes when I sit down to Channel (write) I get some interesting words- This I think is one of those times. I experience concern that my words only make sense to me- like Tori Amos- however, I feel someone somewhere benefits from my ability to get quiet and listen to the universe.
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Questions drop from me like the petals do from a wilting flower-
I shed my unknowingness to find

Very good article....

Broken Buddha

The enlightened one as imperfect, cracked, and chipped.
By Meg Barnhouse
7.5.10

Anyone who says they know is an idiot, and like my grammy always said "If you see the buddha in the road, shoot him in the head."
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Imagine Socrates cave. Somewhere, there is a key to your chains, you just can't see it, due to the darkness of the cave. Suddenly, an illuminating flash of light emerges that shows you the key is within your reach! The light came from a mushroom, cactus, or possibly Albert Hoffman.