The Danger of Spiritual Egotism Krishnamurti critiques the commercialization and exploitation of spiritual powers, particularly by individuals who claim to awaken Kundalini energy in others. He warns against the rise of "monstrous" spiritual leaders who use these capacities to manipulate and dominate. Such practices, he argues, are a betrayal of the sacred and reflect a … Continue reading Thinking about Kundalini and Super powers by Krishnamurti
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There is nothing to learn about yourself – the radical approach of Krishnamurti
The dialogue presented in Krishnamurti’s talk is a profound reflection on self-awareness and the nature of illusion. His radical challenge to traditional methods of self-exploration invites a deep inquiry into what it means to truly learn about oneself. When placed in the context of Mahamudra teachings, the resonance between the two approaches becomes striking, though … Continue reading There is nothing to learn about yourself – the radical approach of Krishnamurti
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
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?
Conceptual Mind and Rigpa Wisdom: A Teaching by Venerable Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche
On April 1, 2013, during the One Month Dzogchen Retreat at Padma Samye Ling, Venerable Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche delivered a profound teaching on the nature of conceptual mind and Rigpa, or wisdom awareness. Drawing from the Vajra Heart teachings of Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche, Khenpo Rinpoche illuminated the distinction between the compounded, ever-changing nature of … Continue reading Conceptual Mind and Rigpa Wisdom: A Teaching by Venerable Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche
Identification as the source of war and misery, a talk by J. Krishnamurti
Identification is blindness. Krishnamurti invites us here to go deep and see the source of all identification. Together with OSHO, Krishnamurti was my most revered teacher. I learned a lot by listening and absorbing his talks. He always asks for active participation in his thinking. He is a real Jnana yogi! https://youtu.be/aZPa-BNNjiU?si=aPlBiIQwmx2oyYjf Jiddu Krishnamurti, a … Continue reading Identification as the source of war and misery, a talk by J. Krishnamurti
The Timeless Wisdom of Mahamudra: Teachings of His Holiness Chetsang Rinpoche
As I regard myself Mahamudra as the quickest and easiest path to reach insight in the essence of my mind and find there luminosity and spaciousness, I looked for good teachings to give more context to this ultimate path, and thus found this teaching. https://youtu.be/7_8Df7BsKlg?si=Dizjd7ylcm8kRoMI His Holiness Chetsang Rinpoche, an esteemed master of the Drikung … Continue reading The Timeless Wisdom of Mahamudra: Teachings of His Holiness Chetsang Rinpoche
Confrontation: I hit Hard – George Gurdjieff’s method – A Story told by Osho
The Sleeping Students and the Difficult Man: A Story of Transformation Osho once shared a powerful story about the teachings of Gurdjieff, the enigmatic master of spiritual awakening. It is a story of discomfort, ego, and the unconventional wisdom that often accompanies the path to self-realization. Gurdjieff gathered a group of students from diverse backgrounds, … Continue reading Confrontation: I hit Hard – George Gurdjieff’s method – A Story told by Osho
Kena Upanishad: who am I?
The Kena Upanishad, one of the earliest and most profound Upanishads, delves deeply into the nature of consciousness and the ultimate reality that underpins all existence. Its opening question—“By whom is the mind directed to wander? By whom is the breath drawn? By whom is speech inspired? By whom is the eye turned to its … Continue reading Kena Upanishad: who am I?
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