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Tibetan Buddhism: A Path of Mind Training and Intrinsic Wisdom
“The Crystal and the Way of Light: Sutra, Tantra, and Dzogchen” by Namkhai Norbu, “The Pristine Mind” by Orgyen Chowang, Bridging Hearts and Minds, Caravan of Love: Interfaith Healing & Harmony, Eastern Spiritual Traditions, Embracing Forgiveness, Loving-Kindness, and Compassion, Global Wellness: Nurturing Health and Harmony, IntoTheMystic, Meditation Practices: Paths to Inner Peace and Clarity, Mindfulness Practices- Zen, Dharma, Advaita Vedanta, Nonduality,, Mindfulness, Meditation and Personal Growth, Spirituality, Psychology, and Personal Growth, Teacher: Tibetan Master: Chögyal Namkhai Norbu, Teacher: Tibetan Master: Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Teacher: Tibetan Master: His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, Teacher: Tibetan Master: Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche, Teacher: Tibetan Master: Pema Chödrön, Teachers and Masters of the Buddha’s Path, 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 RealizationExplore the essence of Tibetan Buddhism, a path of mind training that transcends belief systems. Discover teachings from Dilgo Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche, the young tulku embodying compassion, wisdom, and inner transformation. Unveil connections between Vajrayana Buddhism, Advaita Vedanta, and mystical traditions like St. John of the Cross, as we dive into the heart of Tibetan…
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Post 11: A Moment of Reflection: Integrating the Yoga Sutras So Far
Advaita Vedanta, Bridging Hearts and Minds, Eastern Spiritual Traditions, Foundational Texts in the Philosophy and Practice of Yoga, Raja Yoga: The Path of Meditation and Mental Discipline, Teacher: Swami Vivekananda, Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Yoga: Pathways to Inner Peace and Spiritual Realization, Yoga: The Philosophy and Practice of YogaIn this post, we take a moment to pause and reflect on the journey through the Yoga Sutras so far. As we integrate the teachings from the first ten sutras, we explore how they’ve touched our practice and offer a guided meditation to deepen our connection to the Seer. This is a time for contemplation,…
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Post 10: Stages of Meditative Absorption: Patanjali’s Sutras 1.17 and 1.18
In this post, we explore Patanjali’s Sutras 1.17 and 1.18, which outline the stages of meditative absorption. Learn how the mind moves through reflection, contemplation, bliss, and subtle individuality, and how deeper states of absorption lead to pure awareness, free from mental fluctuations. Discover the path toward samadhi and how the practice of Neti, neti.…
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Post 8: The Importance of Discipline: Patanjali’s Sutras 1.13 and 1.14
Advaita Vedanta, Bridging Hearts and Minds, Eastern Spiritual Traditions, Foundational Texts in the Philosophy and Practice of Yoga, Raja Yoga: The Path of Meditation and Mental Discipline, Teacher: Swami Vivekananda, Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Yoga: Pathways to Inner Peace and Spiritual Realization, Yoga: The Philosophy and Practice of YogaIn this post, we explore Patanjali’s Sutras 1.13 and 1.14, which emphasize the importance of disciplined practice. Patanjali teaches us that mastering the mind requires sustained effort over time, without interruption, and with sincerity. By using the phrase “Neti, neti. I am the witness. I am the Seer,” we return to stillness and build the…
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Post 6: Navigating Imagination and Sleep: Patanjali’s Sutras 1.9 and 1.10
Advaita Vedanta, Bridging Hearts and Minds, Eastern Spiritual Traditions, Foundational Texts in the Philosophy and Practice of Yoga, Raja Yoga: The Path of Meditation and Mental Discipline, Teacher: Swami Vivekananda, Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Yoga: Pathways to Inner Peace and Spiritual Realization, Yoga: The Philosophy and Practice of YogaIn this post, we explore Patanjali’s Sutras 1.9 and 1.10, focusing on imagination and sleep as mental events. Discover how these natural fluctuations of the mind can either distract us or be observed with clarity. We also introduce the possibility of lucid dreaming, where you can remain aware as the dreamer during sleep. Using the…
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Post 5: Simplifying the Mental Events: Patanjali’s Sutras 1.7 and 1.8
In this post, we explore Patanjali’s Sutras 1.7 and 1.8, which distinguish between right knowledge and wrong knowledge. However, rather than getting caught in analyzing thoughts as true or false, we simplify the process by recognizing all thoughts as mental events. Using Orgyen Chowang’s teachings on pristine mind and the practice of Neti Neti (“Not…
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Post 4: Understanding the Five Types of Mental Fluctuations: Patanjali’s Sutras 1.5 and 1.6
Advaita Vedanta, Bridging Hearts and Minds, Eastern Spiritual Traditions, Foundational Texts in the Philosophy and Practice of Yoga, Raja Yoga: The Path of Meditation and Mental Discipline, Teacher: Swami Vivekananda, Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Yoga: Pathways to Inner Peace and Spiritual Realization, Yoga: The Philosophy and Practice of YogaIn this post, we explore Patanjali’s Sutras 1.5 and 1.6, which describe the five types of mental fluctuations (vrittis). Learn how right knowledge, wrong knowledge, imagination, sleep, and memory influence the mind and how these fluctuations can either lead to suffering or liberation. Discover how the practice of observing these mental modifications can deepen your…
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Post 3: Discovering the True Self: Reflections on Patanjali’s Sutras 1.3 and 1.4
Advaita Vedanta, Bridging Hearts and Minds, Eastern Spiritual Traditions, Foundational Texts in the Philosophy and Practice of Yoga, Raja Yoga: The Path of Meditation and Mental Discipline, Teacher: Swami Vivekananda, Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Yoga: Pathways to Inner Peace and Spiritual Realization, Yoga: The Philosophy and Practice of YogaIn this post, we explore Sutras 1.3 and 1.4 of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, which reveal the deeper nature of the self when the mind becomes still and what happens when the mind is caught in its fluctuations. Learn how these foundational teachings help us understand the true self versus the misperceptions created by an unsettled…
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Patanjali No. 2: The First Steps of Yoga: Stillness and Strength in Practice
Advaita Vedanta, Bridging Hearts and Minds, Eastern Spiritual Traditions, Foundational Texts in the Philosophy and Practice of Yoga, Raja Yoga: The Path of Meditation and Mental Discipline, Teacher: Swami Vivekananda, Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Yoga: Pathways to Inner Peace and Spiritual Realization, Yoga: The Philosophy and Practice of YogaIn this second post, we dive into the first two sutras of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras: Atha Yoganushasanam and Yogash Chitta Vritti Nirodhah. Explore the meaning behind starting the practice of yoga and the essence of quieting the mind’s fluctuations. Discover how true stillness requires inner strength and how consistent practice cultivates this strength. Reflect on…
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Patanjali No. 1: Introduction to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: A Journey Into the Heart of Yoga
Discover the ancient wisdom of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali in this introductory post. Learn what these 2,000-year-old teachings reveal about the mind, self-realization, and the path of Raja Yoga. Using Swami Vivekananda’s translation, we explore why these sutras are essential for anyone seeking inner peace, spiritual growth, and the true meaning of yoga. Whether…
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