The Almighty Ohm

I share my favorite, and some insights.

I translate the final words of the Buddha. Appamadena Sampadetha. Support unanimity with diligence and zeal. Pali party.

I share some insight that might clear up some confusion. Might enlighten some, or infuriate a few. Always with a clear intention of compassion and understanding.

I share insights from a Buddhist banker. GameStop. Wallstreetbets. Short selling. Naked shorts. Avarice. Greed. Truth. Lies. All shown in one modern example. Created on: 2/6/21 at 8:36 AM

Jung felt the nature of self to be at the very heart of the Psyche. As does Yogacara. Phenomenology. The Gita. I share some insights into; language, another couple examples of confused thought, and/or calculated obfuscation?

What is it. Where does it fit in the Buddhist teachings. What was missing that needed discovery? I share my insights. Spoiler: Samatha, and it was never missing.

I share some insights into mindfulness, the practice and the culture.

I share how I use, and how to interpret a hexigram reading. The I Ching. The Yi Jing. Ps...I have caught more than one 'expert' using software translations. To even write books with Google translate? Sad state indeed. 🤭 For entertainment, but all true.

I share some experience, and observations about teachers, students, and practice.

I explain the final stages of the path. I really translate and explain the words as well as the context. You can make up your own mind.

I share an story that teaches many aspects of non-duality.

I discuss Vedanta and the insight into reality. Using the 'coloured light show' to see the true nature.

I discuss our topic of the morning.

I share some silly thoughts on slow talkers. Why?

I discuss the Mahatma letters. A very old, very early(first) vajrayana text intented to explain tantric philosophy to the west. Amalavijnana and how it relates to perfection nature, tathagatagarbha, and self/awareness.

I discuss the book 'mastering the core teachings of the Buddha' - Ed 2. The guru viking podcast. Recent criticism. Maps of meditation. Meaning versus outrage. Intention is the message I take from this recent experience.

I discuss the mind illuminated by culadasa. The drama. Guru viking podcast. And the letter by John Yates. So telling of the state of the mediation movement.

I explain Chöd. What it is. How it relates to all Buddhist and Vedic thought, and practice.

I share the basis of the method, where some guidance is mandatory, and why science supports the benefits but does not recommended the practice.

I share the transformative experience of renunciation and devotion. Also where these concepts flow from.

I discuss what is at the heart of a giant fraud perpetrated against humanity.

I discuss "this is water" by David Foster Wallace. Sampajanna. Sati. Awareness and intention.

How does one navigate the egoes and profit margins of spiritual life today? I envy none, if they wish to understand in this climate.

I discuss my opinions on potential that we should concentrate on for the future and the present.

I discuss the first three fetters. A recent talk by the Dalai Lama about the Heart Sutra. HHDL discussed what makes a qualified teacher.