Tag Archives: Buddhism

When you see a lofty mountain

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Michaela

When you see a lofty mountain Be reminded of the inner view: The view is the teacher’s mind, Inseperable from the nature of your own. When you see a lovely forest, Be reminded of experiences and realization: Have no hopes … Continue reading →

Posted in Books & Poetry, Listening to Orpheus, Orpheus, Teacher & Teachings | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

What is the nature of mind ?

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Michaela

Listening to Orpheus (9) This is a beautifully made documentary  about the life and teaching of H.H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche – a true Vajrayana master, teacher, writer and poet. In my quest listening to Orpheus, I came across his life … Continue reading →

Posted in Listening to Orpheus, Orpheus, Teacher & Teachings | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Teacher & Teachings | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

The Buddhist View

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Michaela

HH the Dalai Lama on Buddhist science, Buddhist view and Buddhist philosophy and the difficulty and confusion of bridging tradition, religion and faith. Question and Answer Session in Dharamsala, Mar 19th 2011: 

Posted in Teacher & Teachings | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Form is Emptiness; Emptiness is Form

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Michaela

The phrase “form is emptiness; emptiness is form” is perhaps the most celebrated paradox associated with Buddhist philosophy. It is the supreme mantra. The expression originates from the Prajna Paramita Hridaya Sutra, commonly known as the Heart Sutra, which contains … Continue reading →

Posted in Teacher & Teachings | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Teacher

Posted on November 13, 2010 by Michaela

Do you know the saying: When you are ready the teacher will appear”? That has been certainly true in my case. I met my first spiritual teacher at a time I decided to quit a job I felt I could … Continue reading →

Posted in The Window Seat | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

The next incarnation

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Michaela

A beautiful article on the Dalai Lama from this week’s New Yorker “The next incarnation” by Evan Osnos

Posted in Books & Poetry, Room to Read | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Awareness and Equanimity

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Hiro

My Vipassana Experience by Hiro (Unsui) 1o days of awareness and equanimity with Swami S N Goenka I came back home 2 days ago from the 10 day course of Goenka’s Vipassana Meditation Retreat and I have been reflecting on … Continue reading →

Posted in The Armchair | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments