Enlightenment is like witnessing the brilliant sun for the first time in the morning. It is like seeing the beautiful flowers that grow in the wood, the frolicking deer, a...
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Reality Has Its Own Gallantry
January 10, 2013
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The Beginning of Growing Up
January 9, 2013
Opening to the world begins to benefit ourselves and others simultaneously. The more we relate with others, the more quickly we discover where we’re blocked. Seeing this is helpful, but...
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A Buddhist Baker
January 8, 2013
When a baker makes bread, he has to know the proper amount of yeast and water to use, as well as the right amount of flour. The best baker should...
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Buddha and Nirvana
January 7, 2013
Direct perfect enlightenment [with regard to] all aspects,
and abandonment of the stains along with their imprints
[are called] buddha and nirvana respectively.
In truth, these are not two different things.
—Arya Maitreya
All aspects...
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Fully Genuine
January 3, 2013
When relaxation develops in us, through letting go of neurosis and experiencing a sense of space and cool fresh air around us, we begin to feel good about ourselves. We...
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