The mind interprets the world symbolically.
We are nothing but oscillating ions in various parts of the brain
on a planet with a magnetic field.
The mind cannot be located as being anywhere in particular.
What we have are mental processes.
A belief in spiritual reality enables perfect fluency with mentally
projected symbolism; totally free from all doubt and hesitation.
Life is lived to the full.
Just be careful what you believe.
Saturday, December 29, 2018
Sunday, April 08, 2018
Don't Know
Q: Is there any simple mantra or koan comprising of 2 words or a phrase that can be recited while inhaling & exhaling e.g. (Bud- dho) in order to strengthen our contemplation.
A: The expression "Don't know" covers so many facets of mindfulness development, it is surprising more people are not aware of it. The Zen practice of the "Don't know mind" that 'empties' the mind, is not what is intended here; but of a meaningful enquiry so as to keep focused on just about any object of contemplation. One of the basics of Dhamma is Anattaa, hence any object under investigation will respond to the _genuine_ exclamation of "Don't know" simply because all objects lack any substance and thus aren't objects.
Unwholesome objects will become 'stressed' or rejected; whilst wholesome objects will gladden and develop, until such time as increasing subtlety renders such objects unwholesome so as to give way to states of ever-greater subtlety and wholesomeness: etc, etc.
For some practitioners, the best results might come when the so-called 'heart' centre is focused on, whilst synchronising the breath. The space behind the sternum joint at the first visible rib pair: which is drifting off-topic!
A: The expression "Don't know" covers so many facets of mindfulness development, it is surprising more people are not aware of it. The Zen practice of the "Don't know mind" that 'empties' the mind, is not what is intended here; but of a meaningful enquiry so as to keep focused on just about any object of contemplation. One of the basics of Dhamma is Anattaa, hence any object under investigation will respond to the _genuine_ exclamation of "Don't know" simply because all objects lack any substance and thus aren't objects.
Unwholesome objects will become 'stressed' or rejected; whilst wholesome objects will gladden and develop, until such time as increasing subtlety renders such objects unwholesome so as to give way to states of ever-greater subtlety and wholesomeness: etc, etc.
For some practitioners, the best results might come when the so-called 'heart' centre is focused on, whilst synchronising the breath. The space behind the sternum joint at the first visible rib pair: which is drifting off-topic!
Saturday, March 24, 2018
For the Kalamas.
"Test what you know endlessly,
test it a million times,
on the million and oneth time it may change".
Kapilavaddho.
test it a million times,
on the million and oneth time it may change".
Kapilavaddho.
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Perfect Wisdom
Perfect wisdom is the clear knowledge of total ignorance.
Paradox begins with the craving to know.
Dwelling in not-knowing is the final peace.
Perfecting that knowledge is the path.
Paradox begins with the craving to know.
Dwelling in not-knowing is the final peace.
Perfecting that knowledge is the path.
Thursday, January 25, 2018
All we are...
All we are:
Oscillating ions,
In various parts of the brain,
Living on a planet with a magnetic field.
Oscillating ions,
In various parts of the brain,
Living on a planet with a magnetic field.
Monday, January 22, 2018
If it changes ...
If it changes it can't be real.
If it doesn't change it can't be known.
Luangpow Pannavaddho
If it doesn't change it can't be known.
Luangpow Pannavaddho
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