Category Archives: Three Characteristics

188 – Full Moon Insight Journal from BCBS

Posted on October 13, 2011 by

There’s a great article this month from Buddhist teacher Toni Bernhard called Deep Dukkha which will resonate with most of us. Find the journal here.

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185 – Working with Personality View

Posted on September 26, 2011 by

The role of skillful teachers in guiding our practice can’t be over emphasized. A good teacher is like a good tour guide, pointing out the way and advising us so that we don’t stray too far from the path. When … Continue reading →

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178 – There Is a River

Posted on August 2, 2011 by

My experience of the mind has changed over the course of four decades of practice. At first, although I knew that thoughts were present, “I” didn’t perceive that I was not my thoughts. I hadn’t learned to step back and … Continue reading →

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172 – Anything Can Happen

Posted on July 8, 2011 by

Anything can happen, and when you least expect it, it will. I am reminded of this daily, mostly in small ways, sometimes in great ones. When I rehearse for the future it almost never works out as anticipated. For example, … Continue reading →

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170 – Be Still

Posted on June 23, 2011 by

Most of us go through life and not very much changes from day to day, week to week, year to year. We lose our connection with the law of impermanence. Then suddenly and without warning, something occurs that changes life … Continue reading →

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