Every view of I am might seem real, unreal or both at different times.
We might express a few views listed below of I am or many of them.
If a view is problematic about one ‘self’ or ‘another,’ then explore another view(s). …
Who am I? 40 Common Views About Ourselves with Brief CommentaryRead More »
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A retreatant participates in an Inquiry. An Inquiry does not include theories, abstract ideas, speculations or views of about the future. She or he sits besides myself in the front of the Dharma hall. A participant can speak about or ask about any significant issue of concern and interest that she or he wishes. An Inquiry might last for five minutes or 25 minutes and sometimes longer.. The Inquiry offers mindful/meditative listening for all of us. An Inquiry can generate an insight or understanding for questioner, listeners and teacher. The participant or myself can say ‘thank you’ to bring the Inquiry to a close at any time. An inquiry might close with understanding or possibly for further reflection.
Here is an example of an Inquiry. This Inquiry took place on the retreat in the Thai Monastery in Sarnath, India in February 2020. A few spots of editing help make clear when reading. Different initials used for person. …
An Inquiry. From Ego to Inter-Connectedness and the ExpanseRead More »
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The Ajahn Buddhadasa libray in Thailand kept a collection of video recordings of a range of his teachings. You can now find many of these videos on YouTube. Google YouTube then type Buddhadasa Bhikkhu. You will see a list of them., Ajahn Buddhadasa is regarded as Thailand’s foremost Dharma teacher of the 20th century. …
Ajahn Buddhadasa of Thailand.1906 – 1993. A selection of video clipsRead More »
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Quotes from the book
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Favourite Quotes of Sri Ramana Maharshi (1879 – 1950) of Tiruvannamalai, south IndiaRead More »
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The Buddha engaged in the regular application of Mindfulness in his teachings. The Pali word for Mindfulness is Sati. His teachings on mindfulness serve as the primary inspiration for the teachings on mindfulness available in the West and elsewhere in the world.
Sati conveys remembering what leads up to an experience or situation and the presence of the experience or situation. There is no English equivalent to the word sati. …
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