Category Archives: The Kitchen

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Beyond the surface I

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Michaela

A meditation with Eckhart Tolle

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A teacher who is not interested in himself

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Michaela

Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche from Bhutan is one of my favorite teachers. He also goes by the name of Khyentse Norbu and he is an inspired film-maker. Have you seen ” Travellers and magician” or ” The cup” ? Unfortunately one … Continue reading →

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Illumination

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Michaela

The “Little Match Girl” A teaching by HC Andersen

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Let us all unite

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Michaela

A teaching by Charlie Chaplin

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What more enlightenment do you want ?

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Michaela

This is Khyentse Norbu. He is a Tulku ( a reincarnated Tibetan lama) and a film maker. He is also a very inspiring teacher…

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Beyond religion

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Michaela

In this new book His Holiness the Dalai Lama argues that religion is not a necessity for pursuing a spiritual life. Rather he proposes a system of secular ethics grounded in a deep appreciation of our common humanity. This is … Continue reading →

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The weather-cock

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Michaela

Said the weather-cock to the wind, “How tedious and monotonous you are! Can you not blow any other way but in my face? You disturb my God-given stability.” And the wind did not answer. It only laughed in space. Khalil … Continue reading →

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Be lost in the Call

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Michaela

Lord, said David, since you do not need us, why did you create these two worlds? Reality replied: O prisoner of time, I was a secret treasure of kindness and generosity, and I wished this treasure to be known, so … Continue reading →

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