Friday, August 31, 2012

Errant teachings - on self, letting go, and suffering

It is a misconception in that it is part of but not the whole truth to say the following:
  • Teaching: Just let go, stop thinking or reading, and you will awaken
  • Truth: Striving, giving full effort will bring us to the point where letting go occurs.
  • Teaching: Every human being suffers
  • Truth: personal suffering can and does end. Humanity as a whole suffers.
  • Teaching: The self doesn't exist 
  • Truth: The self doesn't exist as separate.

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Can science define consciousness?

"Consciousness" by filmmaker Gregory Alsbury 2005, is a 5-DVD series interviewing 20 experts in various fields such as neuroscience, cognitive science, psychology,

Monday, August 20, 2012

Ist it really possible to be free of suffering?

Yes. All the great masters, and a number of spiritual teachers say yes. No, too many Dharma seekers, and some "awakened" spiritual teachers say no.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

What is reality for you?

A question that must be answered for oneself...directly and experientially? Consider...
A DVD series of scientific discussions on consciousness and the nature of reality.

Monday, August 6, 2012

How many reasons to be on a spiritual path?

Three reasons: 1) To find freedom from suffering; 2) to find the deepest truth; 3) to be of service to others. Do in fact, all come from a common arising of suffering?