meditation

Sep
13
Applied philosophy.

Applied philosophy.

> “Just as a goldsmith assays gold by rubbing, cutting and burning, so should you examine my words. Do not
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Sep
08
Silence or art.

Silence or art.

What is the purpose of meditation? For most of the Western world, meditation is a vehicle to a calm mind,
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Aug
17
Meditation in the Park

Meditation in the Park

Join us on Sunday, August 29 for meditation in the park.
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Jul
19
The opposite of awareness.

The opposite of awareness.

Dzogchen takes awareness (Tib: rigpa) as the path and that awareness takes the form of pure presence. It is a
2 min read
Jul
14
Dzogchen view and practice.

Dzogchen view and practice.

It is crucial to have a grounded understanding of the four noble truths [https://siddhearta.blogspot.com/2018/07/moving-through-four-noble-truths.
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Jul
07
Science of training the mind.

Science of training the mind.

Meditation is the science of training the mind. It is a vehicle for recognizing our own true nature and understanding
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Jul
05
Stillness within movement.

Stillness within movement.

Settle the mind. Let it rest naturally. Let it rest in its own place. Let go of any thoughts or
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Jun
28
Settling the mind.

Settling the mind.

Take your seat. Meditate for ten minutes using any method that you are familiar with. You might focus on your
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Jun
21
The toolbox.

The toolbox.

Meditation is a tool, and as a tool there are many different forms that it takes. Some types of meditation
3 min read
Jun
16
A metaphor.

A metaphor.

A glass of water. What are the qualities of a glass of pure water? Transparent, clear, refreshing, healthy, reflective surface.
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