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(10) The Cloud

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Vajragoni

Because you once forgot the vast deathless sky, you once became this tiny lonely cloud. Drifting around, one amongst many others. Bound to a desire of becoming, a soaring spirit of countless desireful raindrops, you now drift over vast samsaric … Continue reading →

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(6) The Womb of Light

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Vajragoni

The desireful, skandha-poisoned “false” self, is doomed to fail and become reborn in different forms (depending on its karma) as long as it does not acknowledge the treasure that follows it wherever it goes. This treasure, the most shining pearl … Continue reading →

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Colin Wilson, (1931-2013)

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Vajragoni

Just discovered that my favorite author, Colin Wilson, passed-away recently; I’ve made reference to Wilson’s work in the past within some of these blog posts. Became acquainted with his writings as a teen in the 1970’s and his work was … Continue reading →

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Siddhis

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Vajragoni

The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali Book III: Siddhis We have arrived at a most fascinating junction in this Yoga Sutras series; we shall be exploring the Heightened Mystical Powers, or more commonly known as the Siddhis. Firstly, it is critical … Continue reading →

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Right Breath Regulation

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Vajragoni

ii.49-52 Right Breath Regulation 2.49 Pranayama is mastering the flow of the life-force (Prana/Qi) through proper Breath Regulation. This commentary was covered under Yoga’s Eight Limbs: Pranayama (Right Breath Regulation); Pratyahata (Right Control—mastery over the senses. 2.50 Proper Regulation of … Continue reading →

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Cosmic Bodhifield

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Vajragoni

  Ten: Cosmic Bodhifield The Buddha asked Subhuti, “In ancient times when the Tathagata practiced under Buddha Dipankara, did he attain any Dharma?” Subhuti answered, “No, World-Honored One. In ancient times when the Tathagata was practicing under Buddha Dipankara, he … Continue reading →

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