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We began the exploration of the subject of prana by discussing the spiral movement of energy in cosmic consciousness. We mentioned that there is a stress point that arises in consciousness which causes a particle of energy to go out into orbit. We said that if the particle returns to the source, the circle is complete, and the movement can no longer be erratic, and you have pure consciousness, what people call "God, " or the "Divine. " We also mentioned that the word " Kundalini " is merely another name for the cosmic life force, which is all pervading.
Kundalini Spiral(Hatha Talk #7)
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Venkatesa Daily Readings - Readings From The works of Swami Venkatesananda
Kalama Sutta The people of Kalama asked the Buddha who to believe out of all the ascetics, sages, venerables, and holy ones who, like himself, passed through their town.
Kalama Sutta
This is a pep-rally post: I want you all to do the challenge , and I want to make it easier because meditation can seem really hard!
11 Easy Ways to Meditate (Or, There’s No Such Thing As Being Bad At Meditation) : No More Dirty Looks
Tibetan Buddhism Archives
Here, in no particular order, are miscellaneous articles about Tibetan Buddhism from various sources on the Internet, mostly predating the World Wide Web. NOTE: Some of these articles are under copyright but redistributable non-commercially.
Meditation Quotes
Meditation Quotes Meditation Sayings, Quotes on Meditation, Spiritual Quotes on Meditation
Om Mani Padme Hum: The Meaning of the Mantra in Tibetan Buddhism
"The second aspect of transformation [of confusion into wisdom] concerns our speech.Buddhism and the Brain § SEEDMAGAZINE.COM
Credit: Flickr user eschipul Over the last few decades many Buddhists and quite a few neuroscientists have examined Buddhism and neuroscience, with both groups reporting overlap.
Winnie the Pooh has a certain way about him, a way of doing things which has made him the world's most beloved bear. And Pooh's Way, as Benjamin Hoff brilliantly demonstrates, seems strangely close to the ancient Chinese principles of Taoism .
The Tao of Pooh | Winnie the Pooh
9 Mindfulness Rituals to Make Your Day Better | zen habits
I did this for many years. It was as if life were just passing by, and I was waiting for something to happen. I always felt like I was preparing for something later.
Sometimes the "middle way" seems elusive, when in reality it's right there - before our eyes! Reduce, and achieve clarity. Rituals for me are both separate (that is - "sacred") and an essential part OF my life. Both. At the same time. Not one/either or, but both. Peace! by Nov 13
The Middle Way
An Enso is the Zen symbol that represents enlightenment.Kensho
It’s said that Albert Einstein once commented that the most fundamental question we can ever ask ourselves is whether or not the universe we live in is friendly or hostile. He hypothesized that your answer to that question would determine your destiny.The Kindness of a Stranger | Zen Moments
Snow Light MandalaThirty years ago His Holiness the Dalai Lama gave the founders of Snow Lion a mission: to publish books from all the traditions of Tibet. It was most important, he told us, to be non-sectarian in our approach.
Snow Lion Publications Dharma Quote
Metta, often translated from the Pali as 'loving kindness', is one of four mental states that Buddhists wish to cultivate.