Get Off Your Royal…..!

By on June 17th, 2010

A Rapid Outline of Buddhist Teachings – How to Awaken. Doug Sensei rapidly outlines the Buddhist teachings — how to awaken — giving life to them with direct commentary suited for people today. — “You’re not looking at suffering...

The Four Impediments to Awakening (Part 3 of 3)

By on June 9th, 2010

Part 3: Wake Up, Little Suzy Teachings based on the book “Gems of Dharma, Jewels of Freedom” by Gampopa. Your preferences are shaped, formed by conditioning. Ultimately everything is insubstantial and you need to see that. — Your parents have done...

The Four Impediments to Awakening (Part 2 of 3)

By on May 4th, 2010

Transcend the constant seeking of satisfaction Teachings based on the book “Gems of Dharma, Jewels of Freedom” by Gampopa. We are constantly seeking satisfaction. Merely accepting the cycle of getting temporary satisfaction and then seeking again is...

The Four Impediments to Awakening (Part 1 of 3)

By on February 24th, 2010

Teachings based on the book “Gems of Dharma, Jewels of Freedom” by Gampopa. — The Four Impediments to Awakening Why don’t you want to awaken? Get ready for impact. Talk given at winter retreat in Dec. 2009, Miki, Hyogo, Japan. Note: Quote...