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A continuous dance
Laurens
A continuous dance “Life is nothing but a continuous dance of birth and death, a dance of change.” “It is only when we believe things to be permanent that we shut... More »
Beginner's Mind
Laurens
Beginner's mind "The goal of practice is to always keep our beginner's mind. The most important thing is not to be dualistic. Our "original mind" includes everything within itself. It is always rich and sufficient within itself. ... More »
Exploring what is hidden
Laurens
Exploring what is hidden "Our meditation begins to investigate what is hidden. We go from the level of concept to the level of direct experience, whether it's bodily sensations or sight or sound or smell... More »
Seeking the Heart of Wisdom
Laurens
Seeking the Heart of Wisdom Whatever we do, however we act, creates how we will be, and how the world will be around us. Wisdom is not one particular experience, nor a series of ideas... More »
Correct view
Laurens
On cultivating an adequate spiritual vision 'Initially our perspective is limited -- it is tainted by habitual ways of viewing and experiencing things. Wishes, desires and expectations are all projected outward, and all sorts... More »
Buddhism
August 2008 