Who are we? A new line of inquiry

Who am I? or Who are We? Occurs that I should become i, and we should be We. The question expands our concept of dual nature of an individual to that of community.

Inquiries for teachers and for discussion group

Many questions are occurring that don't seem to be answered in teachings or in books going around now. Questions for teachers are perhaps best asked

Introduction to Inquiries About Awakening

Inquiries About Awakening is my new blog, and the working title for an idea for a new book. www.inquiriesawakening.blogspot.com

Can non-doing be a spiritual practice?

In the past couple weeks, Akemi has experienced increased intensity in her spiritual quest. She really liked Adyashanti's second teaching last night,

Is there a difference between discernment and discrimination?

This is from the introduction of Suzuki's translation of the Lankavatra Sutra: "This going beyond all forms of dualism, however differently

How do we inquire with the Satguru?

Occurs that questions about the unknown itself, are questions for the satguru, who may or may not be present at any particular teaching, or reside at every moment

Awakening because of suffering, or to avoid it?

Do we become seekers on a spiritual path because we want to find a way to escape suffering? This may be the most common reason for people to become dharma seekers.

What is the difference between psychosis and awakening?

From Adya lecture 3-12 online series #4: A caller had bipolar disorder with psychotic features and mania, which was mixed with episodic spiritual experiences.

What is the relationship between consciousness, awareness, mind, unity, duality, and nonduality?

Having seen many dharma students who lack insight or are completely baffled by these words, and a number of satsang-givers stumble and grope to clarify them,

Is spirituality used for psychological problems?

Yes. Should it? No. Psychological issues and emotional problems should be addressed by a trained therapist, not a spiritual teacher. Some reasons:

Inquiries from the Lankavatara Sutra

Inqs will go here - see Buddha's 108 Qs
SEE LankaQAsCH2p39 .doc file in INQUIRIES folder

Is awakening sudden or gradual? Buddha's words

from: http://www.accesstoinsight.org/ptf/dhamma/index.html
Dhamma  dhamma © 2005–2012

What is the function of wisdom?

My answer: It has only one function - to discover and correct our mistakes. (need to contemplate this out). If wisdom = knowledge + experience...