Mahamudra Meditation for us

Mahamudra, often translated as the "Great Seal," is a profound and comprehensive path in Tibetan Buddhism, celebrated for its simplicity and depth. Emerging primarily from the so called Kagyu lineage, it integrates the essence of Vajrayana Buddhism with the directness of meditative insight. The term "Great Seal" signifies the ultimate reality that pervades all phenomena, … Continue reading Mahamudra Meditation for us

Ultimate Non-Dual Awareness: Tibetan Dzogchen Explained based on the Buddhist master Longchenpa

Within the vast expanse of awareness, all phenomena arise and dissolve, much like illusions in a dream. This poetic insight, drawn from Tibetan Dzogchen teachings, captures the essence of a tradition that seeks to point directly to the nature of the mind. Imagine the boundless ocean, with its ceaselessly shifting surface currents, yet beneath it … Continue reading Ultimate Non-Dual Awareness: Tibetan Dzogchen Explained based on the Buddhist master Longchenpa

Self Enquiry, keep quite and don’t make effort – Papaji’s teachings of simplicity

Self Enquiry is the way for Papaji, a student of Ramana Maharshi from the advaita-schools. Let us listen to his simple and profound message for the modern seeker. "Keep quite and don't make effort!" Papaji's teaching of "Keep quiet and don't make effort" is both profound and disarmingly simple, a direct invitation to transcend the … Continue reading Self Enquiry, keep quite and don’t make effort – Papaji’s teachings of simplicity

Is Meditation Useful..and for who?

Krishnamurti is one of the greatest thinkers ever on spiritual topics. He is totally against mechanical approaches, against dogma's and against following masters. Here the essence of why he thinks meditation does not make sense at all. In one of his most incisive dialogues, Jiddu Krishnamurti turns a piercing gaze upon the widely accepted practices … Continue reading Is Meditation Useful..and for who?

Mandala’s on Thangka’s based on phosphenes and fractals

What can we see in our innerworld behind the eyes closed: many surprises will rise! Explore the path of inner light, you will be amazed how you get illuminated! The Dance of Light: Exploring Mandala Imagery and Inner Vision In the world of spiritual art and practice, mandalas and thangkas offer a profound glimpse into … Continue reading Mandala’s on Thangka’s based on phosphenes and fractals

Shamanic Healing Session: what happens…

At our meditation centre Quinta Quixote we often do shamanic circles with drumming and shamanic singing and also we do individual sessions. Those sessions can be pretty intense. Shamanic healing has undergone a profound transformation over the last 25 years in the West. What was once seen as an esoteric or exotic practice has gradually … Continue reading Shamanic Healing Session: what happens…