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Question on Darkness Vs Light

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Vajragoni

This post is based on a recent question from a reader: Subject: Darkness Vs Light From Dennis Message Body: I am an occasional reader of your blog. I must admit some of it goes over my head. But I would … Continue reading →

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The Light in the Darkness

Posted on December 6, 2020 by Vajragoni

The authentic Spiritual Life can best be portrayed as a journey from the darkness encased in phenomena to Light, and then from that light to darkness. It’s a major alteration from a light which is darkness to a Luminous Light … Continue reading →

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The Dolmen

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Vajragoni

This present series, Beyond the Rainbow Body, can also serve as a metaphor for going beyond all that is perceivable and demonstrable. When one contemplates this metaphor it becomes an absolute assurance that always remaining within the confining categories of … Continue reading →

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The Abyss

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Vajragoni

29. The Abyss Akshobhya Submerged Abyss upon abyss—inevitable ruin! All about you is sucking-you-in but the trick is to not resist the overpowering current by going with the tide and upholding yourself with unwavering virtue. Continue to conduct yourself as … Continue reading →

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(41) An Alien Spirit

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Vajragoni

For those who worship the infinite creations of obstructed, alien spirits, there can only be suffering [pain, alienation, depression and despair]. Authentic Spirit is un-born, un-created, un-conceived and cannot be found in this world-realm or any other, nor can it … Continue reading →

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Choosing the right path out of spiritual confusion and misfortune

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Tozen

  To a mind divided and blinded by the dissonant vibrations of doubt, fear and uncertainty it is very hard to see and choose the right path to salvation.  One should never forget that ultimately it is the illuminative knowledge … Continue reading →

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No More Light, No More Darkness…

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Vajragoni

No-thing is anywhere to be found; No-thing has the power to Recollect. The Darkness of the Void is Lucid and Bright. No dark stain of corporeity soils the Luminous Mind. IT is not a realm of constricted cognition; Yea, not … Continue reading →

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(26) Mind Games

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Vajragoni

Your mind is sleeping in light, dreaming of shadows in a great cave of playful games. Why don’t you wake up? The price of enlightenment is the death of all dreams, for where the great sun arises to its apex, … Continue reading →

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(17) Darkness

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Vajragoni

The times of great darkness and confusion have begun. These are times of great lies and misdirection. Many will step forth proclaiming various miracles and spiritual accomplishments from a deep and empty new age well. But all there will be … Continue reading →

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Muccalinda

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Vajragoni

Muccalinda Sutta (Trans: Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu) I have heard that on one occasion, the Blessed One was staying at Uruvelā on the bank of the Nerañjarā River at the root of the Muccalinda tree, newly awakened. And on that occasion he sat … Continue reading →

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