I don’t seek answers any more, I’m content to live in the mystery.
Perhaps the greatest exponent of self-inquiry and Self-realisation is Sri Ramana Maharshi. The genius of his method, in it’s simplicity and power, is unexcelled. Who is the knower? This is the fundamental question. Who am I? But remember, the answer to this question is experiential not conceptual. So ‘look’, don’t think. Observe, don’t analyse. Experience,…
Beginner’s Mind is very helpful in Self-inquiry. What that means is you let go of all of your concepts, all of your learning, everything you think you know – just drop it for now. Put it in your pocket, tuck it away and come at the observation and inquiry with a fresh, open, empty mind….
We are spiritual beings and the problems we have and those we create are the consequence of our alienation from our true nature. We need to rediscover our silent, blissful nature within. Without the living knowledge of who and what we are, life is disintegrated and unsatisfactory. We are the Supreme Self manifesting as the…
In my last post I said that that when it came down to it most people didn’t actually want to wake up. Someone asked for my thoughts on why that might be the case. This was my reply… In terms of why most people don’t really want awakening/liberation, I’d say that this freedom requires (and…
Live life as it comes Don’t hold out for the promise of tomorrow This is the gift we’ve been given This moment As it is Is the fullness of Grace So don’t be ungrateful And don’t miss the magic of now This is it
I have a certain perspective regarding the nature of happiness and suffering. That perspective is that one can come to see it and therefore uproot the conditions that lead to suffering. But I’m also acutely aware that someone will only be able to see it when it’s due for them. It’s a strange and frustrating…