Introduction Meditation is an ability we can develop through practice in regular life. The Foundation of Meditation, according to the Bodhisattvas Meditation’s foundation lies in unifying key traits: generosity, discipline, patience, and concentration. When practised together with wisdom, these characteristics form the bedrock of a meaningful meditative practice. This is known as the 6 Paramitas
Spiritual Will How do we know if we are living in spiritual will or not? The only way to tell if you are living in spiritual will is through discipline. Intention is just a possibility—the seed is there, but it doesn’t mean it’s growing. However, the possibility is always present. Spiritual will can only become
Life is a journey. Life is a journey and a journey is an illusion. Enjoying this illusion comes from not chasing because the destination is the present. What to do in the present? Practice Observing Self-Being Because the present is always changing, observing it is always fresh and new. But our suffering can keep on
Introduction to Dharma Meditation: In the Buddhism philosophy class, we learned about Dharma meditation – including what Dharma is, awakening through meditation and observation techniques. The class aimed to help students improve their meditation practice and develop their observation skills. First, learn meditation ability – every I is not me. Second, practice observing. No I
How can we enjoy freedom if we don’t understand the word, Free? The more definitions we have – the more pathways we can take to reach it. What subject is even more important than any job, career or identity? The subject of Freedom! Here are many ways awakened consciousness, like the Buddha and Bodhisattvas,
