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Becoming Familiar with the Sun Within
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Bridging Hearts and Minds, Caravan of Love: Interfaith Healing & Harmony, Embracing Forgiveness, Loving-Kindness, and Compassion, Global Wellness: Nurturing Health and Harmony, ME/CFS Prayers: Finding Solace and Strength in Spirituality, Meditation Practices: Paths to Inner Peace and Clarity, Mindfulness Practices- Zen, Dharma, Advaita Vedanta, Nonduality,, Mindfulness, Meditation and Personal Growth, Raja Yoga: The Path of Meditation and Mental Discipline, Teachers and Masters of the Buddha’s Path, Teachings: Mahayana Teachings of Compassion and Wisdom, Teachings: Theravada: Teachings of the Buddha, Teachings: Tibetan Teachings of the Buddha, The Philosophy and Teachings of the Buddha, Universal Responsibility: Spiritual Teachings for Global Harmony, Yoga: Pathways to Inner Peace and Spiritual RealizationIn Tibetan, the word gom—often translated as “meditation”—literally means to become familiar with. This subtle yet profound nuance transforms the idea of meditation from a task to an intimate homecoming. When I lived in a Tibetan refugee camp, the main temple was called the Gompa: the place where one becomes familiar—with silence, with awareness, with…
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Every Drop Counts: The Wisdom of 11 Year Old Vairochan Rinpoche
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Bridging Hearts and Minds, Caravan of Love: Interfaith Healing & Harmony, Embracing Forgiveness, Loving-Kindness, and Compassion, Global Wellness: Nurturing Health and Harmony, Jnana Yoga: The Path of Knowledge and Self-Inquiry, ME/CFS Prayers: Finding Solace and Strength in Spirituality, Spirituality, Psychology, and Personal Growth, Teachers and Masters of the Buddha’s Path, Teachings: Mahayana Teachings of Compassion and Wisdom, Teachings: Theravada: Teachings of the Buddha, Teachings: Tibetan Teachings of the Buddha, The Philosophy and Teachings of the Buddha, Universal Responsibility: Spiritual Teachings for Global HarmonyVairochan Rinpoche, an eleven-year-old Tibetan teacher, shares insights on the universal quest for truth in his talk about Siddhartha the Buddha. He emphasizes the importance of mindfulness, compassion, and the Middle Way. Through stories, he illustrates that even small acts of kindness matter greatly in alleviating suffering in our world.
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Wisdom Dreams: Whispers of the Divine, Carried Through the Language of Sleep
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“The Pristine Mind” by Orgyen Chowang, Bridging Hearts and Minds, Caravan of Love: Interfaith Healing & Harmony, ME/CFS Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Navigating Wellness and Support, Mindfulness, Meditation and Personal Growth, Teacher: Tibetan Master: Chögyal Namkhai Norbu, Teacher: Tibetan Master: Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche, Wisdom DreamsWisdom dreams, as defined by Tibetan teacher Namkhai Norbu, provide insights beyond ordinary experiences. They remind us of the Divine’s presence in unique ways. A recent dream featured children awakening to God, highlighting innocence and beauty. For those with illness, these dreams offer renewal and nourishment, reinforcing the importance of hope and wisdom.
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A Glimpse of Rigpa: The True Nature of Our Mind
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Advaita Vedanta, “The Pristine Mind” by Orgyen Chowang, Bridging Hearts and Minds, Caravan of Love: Interfaith Healing & Harmony, Dzogchen, Global Wellness: Nurturing Health and Harmony, Jnana Yoga: The Path of Knowledge and Self-Inquiry, Letters to Rinpoche, ME/CFS Prayers: Finding Solace and Strength in Spirituality, ME/CFS Self-Compassion: Embracing Healing and Understanding, Meditation Practices: Paths to Inner Peace and Clarity, Raja Yoga: The Path of Meditation and Mental Discipline, Teacher: Tibetan Master: Orgyen Chowang RinpocheYesterday Rinpoche gave me the simple instruction: to keep my thoughts in the room. As I practiced, the winds of memory and worry fell quiet, and what remained was a stillness like a pond untouched by breeze. In that moment I glimpsed the unity of ordinary and pristine mind—waves arising, yet nothing but ocean.
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Letters to Rinpoche: Reflections on Ngöndro
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“The Pristine Mind” by Orgyen Chowang, Bridging Hearts and Minds, Caravan of Love: Interfaith Healing & Harmony, Dzogchen, Eastern Spiritual Traditions, Insights, IntoTheMystic, Letters to Rinpoche, ME/CFS Prayers: Finding Solace and Strength in Spirituality, personal reflections, The Philosophy and Teachings of the BuddhaReflections on Dzogchen Ngöndro practice, gratitude for the eight freedoms and ten richnesses, and insights on contentment and awareness.
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When the Ringing Remains: Finding Peace Amid Tinnitus 🌿
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Advaita Vedanta, Bridging Hearts and Minds, Caravan of Love: Interfaith Healing & Harmony, Dzogchen, Global Wellness: Nurturing Health and Harmony, Jnana Yoga: The Path of Knowledge and Self-Inquiry, Meditation Practices: Paths to Inner Peace and Clarity, Mindfulness, Meditation and Personal Growth, Poetry: Expressions of Spirit, Heart, and Insight., Raja Yoga: The Path of Meditation and Mental Discipline, Spirituality, Psychology, and Personal Growth, Yoga Nidra: The Path of Deep Relaxation and Conscious Awareness, Yoga: Pathways to Inner Peace and Spiritual RealizationFor many, tinnitus feels like a constant companion — a high-pitched ring, a persistent hum, a sound that refuses to vanish. It can shadow every quiet moment, every attempt at rest, every space of stillness. We search for a cure, for silence, for relief. And yet, sometimes the greatest liberation does not come from changing…
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Like a Smile That Was Always There
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Advaita Vedanta, Bhakti Yoga: The Path of Devotion and Divine Love, Bridging Hearts and Minds, Caravan of Love: Interfaith Healing & Harmony, Christianity: Faith, Teachings, and Community, Eastern Spiritual Traditions, Jnana Yoga: The Path of Knowledge and Self-Inquiry, Judaism: Faith, Teachings, and Community, Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism, Mantra Yoga: The Path of Sacred Sound and Spiritual Resonance, Meditation Practices: Paths to Inner Peace and Clarity, POETRY : ME/CFS – Voices of Strength and Resilience, POETRY: Christian Mystics & More, Poetry: Expressions of Spirit, Heart, and Insight., POETRY: Yoga, Advaita Vedanta, Nonduality, Etc., Raja Yoga: The Path of Meditation and Mental Discipline, Spirituality, Psychology, and Personal Growth, The Philosophy and Teachings of the Buddha, Yoga: Pathways to Inner Peace and Spiritual RealizationLet’s just sit. No commentary. No effort. Just being. And let the Truth reveal itself like a smile that was always there. 🕊🪷✨
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Awareness Remains Our Most Vital Ally
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Bridging Hearts and Minds, Caravan of Love: Interfaith Healing & Harmony, Christianity: Faith, Teachings, and Community, Eastern Spiritual Traditions, Global Wellness: Nurturing Health and Harmony, Spirituality, Psychology, and Personal Growth, The Philosophy and Teachings of the Buddha, The Teachings of Jesus: Wisdom, Love, and Compassion, Universal Responsibility: Spiritual Teachings for Global Harmony, Yoga: Pathways to Inner Peace and Spiritual RealizationExplore timeless heart-guidance on cultivating awareness from great spiritual teachers including the Buddha, Jesus, Ramana Maharshi, Thich Nhat Hanh, Tenzin Palmo, and Tony Bernhard. This post weaves their pith instructions into a tapestry of wisdom, reminding us that awareness remains our most vital ally in reclaiming what is real and whole within us.
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