Kristin on Release
Finally got a chance to listen to Kristin Kirk‘s talk from last years SAND conference. Called “Dissolving the Substance of the Conditioned Self”, she explores the awareness and release process she adopted. My own process …
Category: Consciousness
The Means
The recent Surrender article brought out a key point which is worth amplifying. Again, from the second to last sentence of the ancient Rig Veda: “By virtue of unitedness and by means of that which …
The Value of a Story
We might rightfully ask – What is the value of telling an awakening story? It is after all just a story. As I was reminded recently, “Those who know do not say, those who say …
Surrender to Discrimination
Several recent events have reminded me of a key point worth clarifying. The spiritual path is dominated by surrender. It requires we let go of attachments, of the grasping “me”, of suffering, of whatever binds …
Layers of Clearing
Awakening doesn’t require you be perfect, totally free of stress, etc. It just requires enough, so that sufficient clarity is there for the recognition to take place, then for grace to step in for the …
What is Nonduality?
Recently, this article rolled out and I thought it might be suitable for the SAND web site. I’m giving the stages talk at their conference this fall. They agreed and the article goes live next …
No-Self
I’ve written periodically about the term “no-self”. It’s a prominent term in Buddhism but its meaning is used somewhat variably in the larger spiritual community. For example, as in not-me or post ego. Or as …
Consciousness as the Ultimate Reality
Rick Archer of Buddha at the Gas Pump fame shared this article. I quite enjoyed it and asked if I could post it here. by Rick Archer At this year’s [SAND] conference I’ll be moderating …
On Karma, Bliss, and Love
This came up in another non-spiritual forum. I was asked some questions about Yoga. This was the result. You’re wise to focus on results rather than concepts. Too much of philosophy and religion is about …
The Ego’s Role
This came up in another forum when someone questioned why they hear of the end of ego but the ego returning and some awake teachers not acting like their ego is gone. Edited slightly for …
Samskaras and Vasanas
As readers if this blog know, I recommend a book by Joan Harrigan called Kundalini Vidya. While I don’t agree on all points, it is an excellent overview of Kundalini science. Recently, Rick Archer of …
Memories Change
Our relationship with memories changes as we grow. Just consider now something you remember from when you were about 8 years old. While the idea of the event remains, you are remembering it from how …