The teachings make clear our view of what is viewed matters as much as the viewed of the past, present or future. Continue reading
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2600 years ago, Prince Gautama ‘woke up’ – meaning a buddha who abides/teaches free from deceptions. The word ‘buddha’ retains its original meaning. Why has ‘woke’ lost its meaning in a decade?
Prince Gautama, heir to the Sakyan kingdom of north India Kingdom, experienced a personal crisis at the age of 29. He fled his responsibilities as a prince, father and husband determined to find a resolution to the suffering and anguish he experienced. Born into a dysfunctional family, he could not handle the responsibilities he faced for himself and his family as a future king of the country. Continue reading
Sydney McLaughlin, 22. USA. World Athletics Champion. Free to run or a trap? A Change in Perception. Love to Run and be free from the figments of mind.
The World Athletic Championships just finished in Eugene, Oregon, USA.
Here is a thoughtful story in The Guardian, UK daily newspaper today, on Sydney McLaughlin, the phenomenal US athlete, who broke a world record. Continue reading
A Buddhist Perspective. On Emptiness, Mindfulness, Views, Experiences, Conditions for Suffering, Truth, Behaviour, War etc.
In September 2017, Lila Kimhi, a senior Dharma teacher in Israel, and I met for an in-depth Dharma exploration on a range of topics. We recorded the exchange consisting of Lila asking me a range of questions addressing issues that practitioners often bring up. Several of her questions or concerns were on behalf of meditators. She is a friend for more than two decades. Continue reading
President Putin of Russia. A Joke circulating Totnes coffee shops
During the time of the invasion of the Russian army into the Ukraine in 2022, President Putin was killed. He went straight to hell.
After months in hell, he began to have a change of heart about his behaviour and the terrible karma he created for himself. Uncharacteristically, the Devil found in himself a little compassion.
The Devil told Putin he would give him one last chance and send him back to Earth. If he blew it a second time, he would burn in hell for all eternity.
Putin felt grateful and promised faithfully to change his ways.
The Devil said to Putin he could send him back to any place on Earth of his choosing. Putin asked the Devil to send him back to his favourite bar in Moscow, where he could get a drink.
“Your wish is fulfilled,” said the Devil.
Next moment, Putin finds himself sitting on a stool in his favourite bar in Moscow.
“What would you like to drink?” said the barman.
“I’ll have a stiff vodka,” said Putin.
Putin got talking to the barman.
“I’ve just come out of a coma after several months. I have no idea what has been going on in the world. What happened in the Ukraine?
The barman replied: “The Russian army invaded the country. Thousands upon thousands of Ukrainian citizens and soldiers died. Thousands upon thousands of Russian soldiers died as well. There was so much suffering, so much grief and so many funerals day after day in both countries.”
“Is the war still going on?” Putin asked.
Barman replied: “It came to a halt. There is no more war. It’s over.
Putin replied. “That’s wonderful news. Oh, and how much is the glass of vodka?”
“That will be five Euros,” replied the barman.