Thaksang Monastery in Bhutan where the following poem is deeply connected with; we visited this remote space in the beginning of this century and where impressed by the serenity of the space and the teachings. And now the Insight: That which is called samsara is mere conceptualization. The great wisdom is free from all conceptualization. … Continue reading Mipham Rinpoche (1846–1914) on the Essence of Being
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Datsueba: The Mystical Old Woman of the Underworld – a luminous baken
Datsueba: A Buddhist metaphore I am very lucky to posses this ancient wooden statue of a Buddhist saint/god Datsueba: Datsueba, also known as the "Clothes-Snatching Old Hag," is a complex and multi-faceted figure in Japanese religious tradition. Her portrayal transcends a single role, evolving over centuries as she became a central figure in the spiritual … Continue reading Datsueba: The Mystical Old Woman of the Underworld – a luminous baken
The Yoga of Inner Light: A Cross-Traditional meditative Practice and how about Zen?
The Yoga of Inner Light: Phosphenes lead the path The Yoga of Inner Light is an ancient meditative tradition that transcends cultural and religious boundaries, appearing in diverse forms across Tibetan Buddhism, Zen, and other mystical traditions. It involves the direct perception of the luminous essence of consciousness, often described as an internal light or radiance experienced … Continue reading The Yoga of Inner Light: A Cross-Traditional meditative Practice and how about Zen?