…d with you took place in only about twenty minutes. So how did I do, did I pass the test? Perhaps. But I do see now, so clearly, that mindfulness truly exists in each and every breath. This is how I need to practice. Mindful, aware, open, loving, kind, no expectation, no judgment, just right here in this moment completely awake. And as you may already know, the word Buddha means awakened one. Perhaps I was a Buddha for just a moment. We all have t…
…(upekkha). Once fully developed, we find we have an abundance of love and compassion that we are able to share with others. (The following excerpt is borrowed from the invaluable Access to Insight website) There are various ways of practicing metta-bhavana, the meditation on universal love. Three of the principal methods will be explained here. These instructions, based on canonical and commentarial sources, are intended to explain the practice o…
…issolving, or arising and passing away. Whatever exists, arises from causes and conditions. The entire book is available for free via a .pdf download here. Be well, happy and peaceful….
…ance one day. My next thought was wondering if this somehow negated having compassion. But a little further reading on my part cleared that up for me. Karuna and Metta. Karuna is the intention to remove harm and suffering from others; while Metta (love, loving-kindness) is a feeling of warm affection, interest and concern towards others. So can you view the mind dispassionately, and live compassionately at the same time? Yes, I believe so. I reall…
…t now. And in this moment, I am sending you my loving kindness and deepest compassion. Because in this moment, we can also choose to see the beauty and harmony. Be aware of this, be mindful. Joy and happiness are all around you. It is all around me, and I am so grateful for this. I am grateful to share your suffering and I am grateful to share your joy. Please know that we are in this existence together. You are not alone. Simply opening your view…