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Why Practice the Paramis? (Part 2 of 2)
Paralyzed and Free! A quadriplegic man in the hospital for 25 years sees the spaciousness through which all manifestations can arise, including the mind. Was no longer obsessed with the arisings. --- Part two of the "Why Practice the Paramis?" podcast from Aug. 23,...
Why Practice the Paramis? (Part 1 of 2)
The paramis are qualities of character or "perfections" of heart and mind that can be developed to support the path of awakening--practices that develop wholesome activity, growth, and enlightenment. "It is so clear that the Teaching is the only refuge." --- What are...
Bliss Arises
Bliss is present because there is no one trying to do anything. Be very clear about this: bliss arises when you no longer try to do anything. --- A one-minute excerpt from a talk by Doug Sensei on the Diamond Sutra held at Zofukuji Temple, Miki, Japan, on Jan....
A New Year’s Resolution
Not getting lost in phenomena Doug Sensei offers a suggestion on something to do for a New Year's resolution for 2013: "I undertake to train myself to refrain from getting lost in phenomena". Podcast Transcription: Qapel: I suggest this be your New Year's resolution...
The Map to Awakening (Part 4 of 4)
Part 4: Q & A In this full talk, the "Map to Awakening" metaphor is a journey from west to east—in this case Kyoto to Tokyo—with the arrival point being the awakened state. --- The metaphor: Traveling west to east, from Nagoya to Shizuoka to Yokohama before...
The Nature of Addiction/Appetite (Part 5 of 5)
Resisting the Urge to Escape the Pain through Addiction The nature of addiction is an attempt to escape the pain at the core of our being. Resisting the urge to give in rather than face the appetite or addiction takes patience and determination. --- In this...
The Nature of Addiction/Appetite (Part 4 of 5)
The nature of addiction is an attempt to escape the pain at the core of our being. Resisting the urge to give in rather than face the appetite or addiction takes patience and determination. --- In the end, the nature of addiction is an attempt to escape the pain that...
The Nature of Addiction/Appetite (Part 3 of 5)
The nature of addiction is an attempt to escape the pain at the core of our being. Resisting the urge to give in rather than face the appetite or addiction takes patience and determination. --- Part 3 of a public talk given in Winnipeg, Canada, in Sept. 2009 Podcast...
The Nature of Addiction/Appetite (Part 2 of 5)
Addictions - an attempt to escape the pain The nature of addiction is an attempt to escape the pain at the core of our being. Resisting the urge to give in rather than face the appetite or addiction takes patience and determination. --- If you want freedom you have to...