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(23) The Teacher

Although Life and all phenomena makes your present Mind believe there is something that is called life and thus teaches you the actuality of the four noble truths , the true nature of Mind is not to be found in … Continue reading

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(14) An Auspicious Mirror

Your true nature is an auspicious light. Your body is but one of its many creations. And yet, it can become a sleeping giant unaware of itself, ensnared by the apparent beauty or ugliness of its creations; an inversion of … Continue reading

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(12) The Tathagata

The undivided and real body of the Mind, the Tathagata is unborn. This “unborn-ness”, is a non-tangible and indestructible essence with a highly dynamic and animative self-nature of sheer productiveness. Was it not so you would not be able to … Continue reading

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No Favoritism

If you want the Buddhamind to reveal ITself, Don’t play any favorites. Entrapped in the middle between agreeable and objectionable, The result is a mind-disease. Mind is sufficient unto Itself. Caught in the game of favoritism, one produces an unnecessary … Continue reading

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(4) IT

Like the moon above your heads. Such is the Buddha Mind or your true nature. Reflecting itself in the waters of your desires and dependent origination. By its power and your deluded desires you have formed a false body. Thus, … Continue reading

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Don’t take it Personally

Self-centeredness  One day, the Master addressed the assembly: “All delusions, without exception, are created as a result of self-centeredness. When you’re free from self-centeredness, delusions won’t be produced. For example, suppose your neighbors are having a quarrel: if you’re not personally involved, … Continue reading

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