Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche – Mahamudra Meditation

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What is Mahamudra meditation,?

Mahamudra meditation, is Through says Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, we relax into the emptiness, clarity, and awareness of ever-present buddha wisdom..

How does Mahamudra meditation, says?

Through Mahamudra meditation, says Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, we relax into the emptiness, clarity, and awareness of ever-present buddha wisdom.

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Photo is by Ryszard K. Frąckiewicz.Buddhism is rich in methods for working with the mind..

How does Photo is?

Photo by Ryszard K. Frąckiewicz.Buddhism is rich in methods for working with the mind.

What is the ancient wisdom tradition?

the ancient wisdom tradition is One of the most renowned and powerful is known as Mahamudra..

How does the ancient wisdom tradition is?

One of the most renowned and powerful is the ancient wisdom tradition known as Mahamudra.

What is India,?

India, is Originating in the view and practice of Mahamudra gradually spread across Asia and today has reached the West..

How does India, Originating?

Originating in India, the view and practice of Mahamudra gradually spread across Asia and today has reached the West.

What is a philosophy,?

a philosophy, is As it aims to communicate clear knowledge of the true nature of the mind..

How does a philosophy, aims?

As a philosophy, it aims to communicate clear knowledge of the true nature of the mind.

What is a meditation practice,?

a meditation practice, is As it is designed to bring about that experience swiftly and unmistakably.Mahamudra is a contemplative Buddhist tradition known for its simplicity..

How does a meditation practice, is designed?

As a meditation practice, it is designed to bring about that experience swiftly and unmistakably.Mahamudra is a contemplative Buddhist tradition known for its simplicity.

What is The practice?

The practice is is to be genuine, relaxed, and aware in every situation in life, to accept and appreciate who we are..

How does The practice is?

The practice is to be genuine, relaxed, and aware in every situation in life, to accept and appreciate who we are.

What is its profound methods,?

its profound methods, is To engage in we aren’t required to change our lifestyle, and any message contrary to that is not a true Mahamudra teaching..

How does its profound methods, engage?

To engage in its profound methods, we aren’t required to change our lifestyle, and any message contrary to that is not a true Mahamudra teaching.

What is The practice of Mahamudra?

The practice of Mahamudra is is an experience of our mind that’s completely free and joyful, no matter what our life brings us..

How does The practice of Mahamudra is?

The practice of Mahamudra is an experience of our mind that’s completely free and joyful, no matter what our life brings us.

What is It?

It is points us to mind’s true nature.The meaning of Mahamudra is found in its name..

How does It points?

It points us to mind’s true nature.The meaning of Mahamudra is found in its name.

What is Maha?

Maha is means “great” and mudra means “symbol” or “seal.” The Great Symbol referred to is the wisdom of emptiness, which is the very nature of our mind and of all phenomena—any object or idea the mind can observe or become aware of..

How does Maha means?

Maha means “great” and mudra means “symbol” or “seal.” The Great Symbol referred to is the wisdom of emptiness, which is the very nature of our mind and of all phenomena—any object or idea the mind can observe or become aware of.

What is it?

it is Because covers the totality of our experience, the Great Symbol is known as the all-encompassing reality from which there is no escape or exception..

How does it covers?

Because it covers the totality of our experience, the Great Symbol is known as the all-encompassing reality from which there is no escape or exception.

What is the true nature of?

the true nature of is Realizing our mind doesn’t happen just by accident, pure luck, or willpower alone..

How does the true nature of Realizing?

Realizing the true nature of our mind doesn’t happen just by accident, pure luck, or willpower alone.

What is We?

We is need some help.So, how do we begin the practice of Mahamudra?.

How does We need?

We need some help.So, how do we begin the practice of Mahamudra?

What is we?

we is First, learn with an open and interested mind what Mahamudra is..

How does we learn?

First, we learn with an open and interested mind what Mahamudra is.

What is we?

we is Then reflect on and personalize that knowledge so that it becomes our own experience, rather than a theory..

How does we reflect?

Then we reflect on and personalize that knowledge so that it becomes our own experience, rather than a theory.

What is the meaning,?

the meaning, is Then, having digested we simply sit, going beyond knowing about Mahamudra to becoming one with it.Realizing the true nature of our mind doesn’t happen just by accident, pure luck, or willpower alone..

How does the meaning, having digested?

Then, having digested the meaning, we simply sit, going beyond knowing about Mahamudra to becoming one with it.Realizing the true nature of our mind doesn’t happen just by accident, pure luck, or willpower alone.

What is We?

We is need some help..

How does We need?

We need some help.

What is We?

We is have to rely on key instructions of the Mahamudra lineage imparted to us through a trusted and realized teacher..

How does We have to rely?

We have to rely on key instructions of the Mahamudra lineage imparted to us through a trusted and realized teacher.

What is Mahamudra?

Mahamudra is has a tradition of skillful methods for directly pointing out the nature of mind, which is a unique feature of this lineage..

How does Mahamudra has?

Mahamudra has a tradition of skillful methods for directly pointing out the nature of mind, which is a unique feature of this lineage.

What is we?

we is If have the opportunity to receive these instructions and a sincere interest in working with them, we have a good chance of understanding and realizing Mahamudra wisdom.Mahamudra is divided into three parts: ground Mahamudra, path Mahamudra, and fruition Mahamudra..

How does we have?

If we have the opportunity to receive these instructions and a sincere interest in working with them, we have a good chance of understanding and realizing Mahamudra wisdom.Mahamudra is divided into three parts: ground Mahamudra, path Mahamudra, and fruition Mahamudra.

What is Mahamudra?

Mahamudra is Ground is where our discussion starts..

How does Mahamudra Ground?

Ground Mahamudra is where our discussion starts.

What is It?

It is is fundamentally a view of the most basic reality of our mind and world..

How does It is fundamentally?

It is fundamentally a view of the most basic reality of our mind and world.

What is We?

We is will then look briefly at path Mahamudra, which is the actual meditation practice..

How does We will?

We will then look briefly at path Mahamudra, which is the actual meditation practice.

What is we?

we is Last, have fruition Mahamudra, a description of what the path leads us to..

How does we have?

Last, we have fruition Mahamudra, a description of what the path leads us to.

What is us?

us is That will give a complete picture of the Mahamudra journey of awakening..

How does us will give?

That will give us a complete picture of the Mahamudra journey of awakening.

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What is we?

we is When look inside with a clear, steady focus, the mind we see is transparent, spacious, and open..

How does we look?

When we look inside with a clear, steady focus, the mind we see is transparent, spacious, and open.

What is It?

It is feels like something’s there, but when we look for it, there’s no “thing” we can find. Our thoughts and emotions are vivid, yet we can’t put our hands on them..

How does It feels like?

It feels like something’s there, but when we look for it, there’s no “thing” we can find. Our thoughts and emotions are vivid, yet we can’t put our hands on them.

What is They?

They is melt away as soon as we notice them..

How does They melt away?

They melt away as soon as we notice them.

What is sights?

sights is Even and sounds, which seem to be real, distinct entities, evade our grasp when we search for their true identity..

How does sights sounds,?

Even sights and sounds, which seem to be real, distinct entities, evade our grasp when we search for their true identity.

What is we?

we is When recognize the flowing, open, and spacious quality of all our experiences, even for a moment, that’s the emptiness side of the wisdom of emptiness.When we look at our mind, however, we see that it’s not just spacious..

How does we recognize?

When we recognize the flowing, open, and spacious quality of all our experiences, even for a moment, that’s the emptiness side of the wisdom of emptiness.When we look at our mind, however, we see that it’s not just spacious.

What is a quality of wakefulness,?

a quality of wakefulness, is There is also of all-encompassing awareness..

How does a quality of wakefulness, is also?

There is also a quality of wakefulness, of all-encompassing awareness.

What is the wisdom side of the wisdom?

the wisdom side of the wisdom is This is of emptiness.When we recognize the union of this brilliance, this awareness, and the open, transparent space, that’s what we call the recognition of the wisdom of emptiness, or the true nature of mind..

How does the wisdom side of the wisdom is?

This is the wisdom side of the wisdom of emptiness.When we recognize the union of this brilliance, this awareness, and the open, transparent space, that’s what we call the recognition of the wisdom of emptiness, or the true nature of mind.

What is such a moment,?

such a moment, is In we don’t experience just one side of our mind; we experience the wholeness of the mind..

How does such a moment, don’t experience just?

In such a moment, we don’t experience just one side of our mind; we experience the wholeness of the mind.

What is We?

We is see the union of space, compassion, and awareness, which is called Mahamudra.This is a way of understanding the mind of enlightenment— buddha wisdom or buddhanature..

How does We see?

We see the union of space, compassion, and awareness, which is called Mahamudra.This is a way of understanding the mind of enlightenment— buddha wisdom or buddhanature.

What is This wisdom mind?

This wisdom mind is is rich in qualities that bring us boundless happiness, insight, and a corresponding desire to help our world..

How does This wisdom mind is?

This wisdom mind is rich in qualities that bring us boundless happiness, insight, and a corresponding desire to help our world.

What is the minds?

the minds is Right from the very beginning of all beings have been free of any inherent faults or defects..

How does the minds Right?

Right from the very beginning the minds of all beings have been free of any inherent faults or defects.

What is We?

We is might ask, “What is this ‘very beginning’ that we are talking about? Twenty years ago? A billion years ago?”.

How does We might ask,?

We might ask, “What is this ‘very beginning’ that we are talking about? Twenty years ago? A billion years ago?”

What is we?

we is When look at our mind, we see that it’s not just spacious..

How does we look?

When we look at our mind, we see that it’s not just spacious.

What is a quality of wakefulness,?

a quality of wakefulness, is There is also of all-encompassing awareness.Actually, it’s this very moment, now, when we fail to recognize the true nature of mind..

How does a quality of wakefulness, is also?

There is also a quality of wakefulness, of all-encompassing awareness.Actually, it’s this very moment, now, when we fail to recognize the true nature of mind.

What is we?

we is If can relax in this moment, we are resting in the ground or fundamental state of Mahamudra..

How does we can relax?

If we can relax in this moment, we are resting in the ground or fundamental state of Mahamudra.

What is The way?

The way is we rest is through the practice of meditation, which is path Mahamudra..

How does The way is?

The way we rest is through the practice of meditation, which is path Mahamudra.

What is we?

we is When can rest well, we are naturally in union with the goal, or fruition, of the path..

How does we can rest well,?

When we can rest well, we are naturally in union with the goal, or fruition, of the path.

What is other Mahamudra?

other Mahamudra is There’s no to attain: we are buddha, awake and free, in this very moment.But when we fail to recognize the basic nature of our mind, then we have a problem..

How does other Mahamudra no?

There’s no other Mahamudra to attain: we are buddha, awake and free, in this very moment.But when we fail to recognize the basic nature of our mind, then we have a problem.

What is creative energy?

creative energy is The luminous, of original mind is misperceived as the dualistic world of self and other..

How does creative energy is misperceived?

The luminous, creative energy of original mind is misperceived as the dualistic world of self and other.

What is Confusion?

Confusion is arises, clinging begins, and then the whole world of suffering and bewilderment manifests..

How does Confusion arises,?

Confusion arises, clinging begins, and then the whole world of suffering and bewilderment manifests.

What is peace,?

peace, is Instead of enjoying illumination, and happiness, we experience our mind as afflicted with painful emotions..

How does peace, enjoying?

Instead of enjoying peace, illumination, and happiness, we experience our mind as afflicted with painful emotions.

What is We’re?

We’re is bombarded by thoughts that lead us this way and that..

How does We’re bombarded?

We’re bombarded by thoughts that lead us this way and that.

What is We?

We is endure anxiety and fear while we long for peace and contentment.That is what we call the spinning of samsara, or cyclic existence, which is endless until we decide to stop it by realizing mind’s true state..

How does We endure?

We endure anxiety and fear while we long for peace and contentment.That is what we call the spinning of samsara, or cyclic existence, which is endless until we decide to stop it by realizing mind’s true state.

What is the beginning of samsara?

the beginning of samsara is So is when we fail to recognize that ground, and the end of samsara is nothing more complicated than recognizing our own nature of mind..

How does the beginning of samsara is?

So the beginning of samsara is when we fail to recognize that ground, and the end of samsara is nothing more complicated than recognizing our own nature of mind.

What is a state of openness,?

a state of openness, is When mind recognizes itself and can rest freely and relaxed in that is the end of our confusion and suffering.Luminosity, the clarity nature of mind, manifests creatively as phenomena..

How does a state of openness, mind recognizes?

When mind recognizes itself and can rest freely and relaxed in a state of openness, that is the end of our confusion and suffering.Luminosity, the clarity nature of mind, manifests creatively as phenomena.

What is we?

we is Because are habituated to solidifying our experience of this luminous display, it’s easier for most of us to see the luminous aspect of mind than to recognize mind’s empty nature..

How does we are habituated?

Because we are habituated to solidifying our experience of this luminous display, it’s easier for most of us to see the luminous aspect of mind than to recognize mind’s empty nature.

What is we’re?

we’re is However, if missing the experience of emptiness, we might start to think of luminosity as something that’s solid and real enough to hold onto..

How does we’re missing?

However, if we’re missing the experience of emptiness, we might start to think of luminosity as something that’s solid and real enough to hold onto.

What is it?

it is Then becomes a source of suffering and confusion instead of freedom..

How does it becomes?

Then it becomes a source of suffering and confusion instead of freedom.

What is It’s?

It’s is important to first learn what emptiness actually means, at least intellectually, before we jump to the conclusion that the nature of mind possesses all the qualities of enlightenment..

How does It’s learn?

It’s important to first learn what emptiness actually means, at least intellectually, before we jump to the conclusion that the nature of mind possesses all the qualities of enlightenment.

What is we?

we is Once have a good understanding of the emptiness nature of mind, then we can further that view by seeing mind’s luminous nature.So before undertaking Mahamudra meditation, we should first have a theoretical understanding of the true nature of mind—as empty, luminous, and aware..

How does we have?

Once we have a good understanding of the emptiness nature of mind, then we can further that view by seeing mind’s luminous nature.So before undertaking Mahamudra meditation, we should first have a theoretical understanding of the true nature of mind—as empty, luminous, and aware.

What is we?

we is Second, should understand how confusion develops when we don’t recognize that nature..

How does we should understand?

Second, we should understand how confusion develops when we don’t recognize that nature.

What is we?

we is Third, should understand that the essence of our confused thoughts and emotions is free of any innate negativity or fixation, that all expressions and experiences of mind are empty and luminous.These three aspects of ground Mahamudra are important to understand through conceptual mind first, and then through the process of reflection to make it more experiential..

How does we should understand that?

Third, we should understand that the essence of our confused thoughts and emotions is free of any innate negativity or fixation, that all expressions and experiences of mind are empty and luminous.These three aspects of ground Mahamudra are important to understand through conceptual mind first, and then through the process of reflection to make it more experiential.

What is we?

we is Finally, bring our understanding to complete realization through meditation.In the beginning, Mahamudra meditation is a process of becoming familiar with our mind just as it is, and then learning how to relax within it..

How does we bring?

Finally, we bring our understanding to complete realization through meditation.In the beginning, Mahamudra meditation is a process of becoming familiar with our mind just as it is, and then learning how to relax within it.

What is Our first glimpse?

Our first glimpse is is likely to show us that our mind often wanders aimlessly about, and there’s little organization to our thinking..

How does Our first glimpse is?

Our first glimpse is likely to show us that our mind often wanders aimlessly about, and there’s little organization to our thinking.

What is It’s?

It’s is like a house with junk piled up everywhere..

How does It’s like?

It’s like a house with junk piled up everywhere.

What is we?

we is So, what do need to do first?.

How does we do?

So, what do we need to do first?

What is We?

We is need to bring a sense of order and clarity to our mind..

How does We need?

We need to bring a sense of order and clarity to our mind.

What is our?

our is By being more mindful of thought process, our awareness naturally becomes sharper, more precise, and more discriminating..

How does our being more?

By being more mindful of our thought process, our awareness naturally becomes sharper, more precise, and more discriminating.

What is we’ve?

we’ve is Once created some mental space, we can begin to glimpse mind’s nature and the play of its creative energy..

How does we’ve created?

Once we’ve created some mental space, we can begin to glimpse mind’s nature and the play of its creative energy.

What is we?

we is Gradually, can further let go of the thoughts, labels, and judgments that keep our mind moving, unsettled, and tense..

How does we can further let go?

Gradually, we can further let go of the thoughts, labels, and judgments that keep our mind moving, unsettled, and tense.

What is We?

We is can begin to relax, expand, and inhabit a new dimension of presence and openness.There are two main types of meditation in the Mahamudra tradition: Mahamudra shamatha, or resting in the nature of mind, and Mahamudra vipashyana, or clear seeing..

How does We can begin?

We can begin to relax, expand, and inhabit a new dimension of presence and openness.There are two main types of meditation in the Mahamudra tradition: Mahamudra shamatha, or resting in the nature of mind, and Mahamudra vipashyana, or clear seeing.

What is The focus of?

The focus of is our attention is the mind itself, as opposed to anything external..

How does The focus of is?

The focus of our attention is the mind itself, as opposed to anything external.

What is you?

you is If have a background of sitting meditation and are familiar with that practice, then learning to rest in the nature of mind can be very simple, easy, and straightforward.What does it mean to rest in the nature of mind, and how do we do it?.

How does you have?

If you have a background of sitting meditation and are familiar with that practice, then learning to rest in the nature of mind can be very simple, easy, and straightforward.What does it mean to rest in the nature of mind, and how do we do it?

What is We?

We is may think that to meditate, we have to concentrate, we have to focus on something..

How does We may think?

We may think that to meditate, we have to concentrate, we have to focus on something.

What is The actual meditation of Mahamudra?

The actual meditation of Mahamudra is is not really about that..

How does The actual meditation of Mahamudra is not really?

The actual meditation of Mahamudra is not really about that.

What is It’s?

It’s is more about knowing how to rest our mind and let it relax in its own state..

How does It’s more?

It’s more about knowing how to rest our mind and let it relax in its own state.

What is one hand?

one hand is That can be tricky, because on we need to be mindful and stay present, and on the other, we need to let go of any stress and just relax..

How does one hand can be?

That can be tricky, because on one hand we need to be mindful and stay present, and on the other, we need to let go of any stress and just relax.

What is the best practice?

the best practice is So is the middle way, finding a balance between nondistraction and relaxation..

How does the best practice is?

So the best practice is the middle way, finding a balance between nondistraction and relaxation.

What is We?

We is may be worried that we have too many thoughts and are not relaxed enough, or that our focus is not in the right place..

How does We may be worried?

We may be worried that we have too many thoughts and are not relaxed enough, or that our focus is not in the right place.

What is relaxation?

relaxation is But will come naturally if we keep doing it..

How does relaxation will come naturally?

But relaxation will come naturally if we keep doing it.

What is the key thing—?

the key thing— is That’s to keep doing it.In the beginning, that may feel artificial, but if we keep doing it, it becomes effortless..

How does the key thing— keep doing?

That’s the key thing—to keep doing it.In the beginning, that may feel artificial, but if we keep doing it, it becomes effortless.

What is It’s?

It’s is like when we start learning how to drive a car..

How does It’s like?

It’s like when we start learning how to drive a car.

What is It’s?

It’s is very stressful when we first get behind the wheel..

How does It’s very?

It’s very stressful when we first get behind the wheel.

What is Our eyes?

Our eyes is are glued to the road..

How does Our eyes are glued?

Our eyes are glued to the road.

What is We’re?

We’re is holding onto the steering wheel so tightly we can feel the tension in our shoulders..

How does We’re holding?

We’re holding onto the steering wheel so tightly we can feel the tension in our shoulders.

What is first it’s?

first it’s is At an intense, scary experience, but the more we learn about driving, the more we relax.In the same way, Mahamudra meditation can feel unnatural and stressful at first..

How does first it’s learn?

At first it’s an intense, scary experience, but the more we learn about driving, the more we relax.In the same way, Mahamudra meditation can feel unnatural and stressful at first.

What is We?

We is may be worried that we have too many thoughts and are not relaxed enough, or that our focus is not in the right place..

How does We may be worried?

We may be worried that we have too many thoughts and are not relaxed enough, or that our focus is not in the right place.

What is relaxation?

relaxation is But will come naturally if we keep doing it..

How does relaxation will come naturally?

But relaxation will come naturally if we keep doing it.

What is the key thing—?

the key thing— is That’s to keep doing it..

How does the key thing— keep doing?

That’s the key thing—to keep doing it.

What is the experience of space,?

the experience of space, is Then awareness, and relaxation will come naturally..

How does the experience of space, will come naturally.?

Then the experience of space, awareness, and relaxation will come naturally.

What is MahamudraFirst,?

MahamudraFirst, is Meditation: take your seat on a cushion or chair in an upright and relaxed position..

How does MahamudraFirst, take?

Meditation: MahamudraFirst, take your seat on a cushion or chair in an upright and relaxed position.

What is a moment?

a moment is Take to feel the cushion, the posture of your body, the attitude of the mind, and the movement of the breath..

How does a moment Take?

Take a moment to feel the cushion, the posture of your body, the attitude of the mind, and the movement of the breath.

What is several minutes,?

several minutes, is Sit quietly for gently letting go of your thoughts until you feel a sense of calmness.Next, bring awareness to the eyes and look directly into the space in front..

How does several minutes, Sit quietly?

Sit quietly for several minutes, gently letting go of your thoughts until you feel a sense of calmness.Next, bring awareness to the eyes and look directly into the space in front.

What is ease?

ease is Then simply relax at and rest in the present moment, in nowness..

How does ease simply relax?

Then simply relax at ease and rest in the present moment, in nowness.

What is one hand,?

one hand, is On there’s a sense of focusing on the space, but on the other, there’s no particular spot to focus on..

How does one hand, focusing?

On one hand, there’s a sense of focusing on the space, but on the other, there’s no particular spot to focus on.

What is The gaze?

The gaze is is like space itself, wide and spacious.Whatever comes up in the present, whether it’s a thought, emotion, or perception, try to meet it without judgment or comment..

How does The gaze is like?

The gaze is like space itself, wide and spacious.Whatever comes up in the present, whether it’s a thought, emotion, or perception, try to meet it without judgment or comment.

What is the mind?

the mind is Rest in that very experience, whether you regard it as good or bad, pleasant or unpleasant..

How does the mind Rest?

Rest the mind in that very experience, whether you regard it as good or bad, pleasant or unpleasant.

What is need?

need is There’s no to change or improve it or look for a better place to rest..

How does need no?

There’s no need to change or improve it or look for a better place to rest.

What is the mind?

the mind is Rest where it is and just as it is.In Mahamudra meditation, it isn’t sufficient just to recognize the presence of thoughts and emotions; we need to recognize their true nature and rest within that experience..

How does the mind Rest?

Rest the mind where it is and just as it is.In Mahamudra meditation, it isn’t sufficient just to recognize the presence of thoughts and emotions; we need to recognize their true nature and rest within that experience.

What is time?

time is So from to time in meditation, reflect on the three basic characteristics of mind: emptiness, clarity, and awareness.The emptiness of the mind is something we can “see,” so to speak. When we look at the mind, it’s like infinite space..

How does time time?

So from time to time in meditation, reflect on the three basic characteristics of mind: emptiness, clarity, and awareness.The emptiness of the mind is something we can “see,” so to speak. When we look at the mind, it’s like infinite space.

What is It?

It is has no limit..

How does It has?

It has no limit.

What is It?

It is has no material form, color, or shape..

How does It has?

It has no material form, color, or shape.

What is nothing?

nothing is There is we can touch..

How does nothing is?

There is nothing we can touch.

What is That space,?

That space, is that openness, is the empty nature of our mind..

How does That space, is?

That space, that openness, is the empty nature of our mind.

What is mind’s emptiness,?

mind’s emptiness, is When contemplating experience the spacious, insubstantial, nonmaterial quality of mind, of thoughts and emotions, and leave the mind in a state of ease and total openness.This mind is not just empty, however..

How does mind’s emptiness, contemplating?

When contemplating mind’s emptiness, experience the spacious, insubstantial, nonmaterial quality of mind, of thoughts and emotions, and leave the mind in a state of ease and total openness.This mind is not just empty, however.

What is It?

It is also has a vivid clarity, an infinite and vast luminosity, which is the radiance of emptiness itself..

How does It also has?

It also has a vivid clarity, an infinite and vast luminosity, which is the radiance of emptiness itself.

What is It’s?

It’s is like a wide, clear sky filled with light..

How does It’s like?

It’s like a wide, clear sky filled with light.

What is This experience of space?

This experience of space is with light is the experience of great compassion and lovingkindness, or unbiased great love beyond concept..

How does This experience of space is?

This experience of space with light is the experience of great compassion and lovingkindness, or unbiased great love beyond concept.

What is It?

It is manifests in the vibrant energy of our thoughts, emotions, and perceptions..

How does It manifests?

It manifests in the vibrant energy of our thoughts, emotions, and perceptions.

What is We?

We is can see it in every experience of mind, especially in the powerful display of our emotions.Once again, sit quietly until you feel a sense of calmness..

How does We can see?

We can see it in every experience of mind, especially in the powerful display of our emotions.Once again, sit quietly until you feel a sense of calmness.

What is the clarity aspect of mind.?

the clarity aspect of mind. is Then contemplate.

How does the clarity aspect of mind. contemplate?

Then contemplate the clarity aspect of mind.

What is whatever forms,?

whatever forms, is Look directly at thoughts, or emotions arise: all are the natural expression of this luminous nature..

How does whatever forms, Look directly?

Look directly at whatever forms, thoughts, or emotions arise: all are the natural expression of this luminous nature.

What is beyond the object?

beyond the object is Look and experience the radiance of emptiness, resting relaxed within that basic presence of clarity.The clarity aspect of mind has the power of knowing, seeing, and experiencing the world..

How does beyond the object Look?

Look beyond the object and experience the radiance of emptiness, resting relaxed within that basic presence of clarity.The clarity aspect of mind has the power of knowing, seeing, and experiencing the world.

What is a room?

a room is When is full of light, we can see all the objects surrounding us..

How does a room is?

When a room is full of light, we can see all the objects surrounding us.

What is the same way,?

the same way, is In the light of our mind makes appearances clear and distinct..

How does the same way, makes?

In the same way, the light of our mind makes appearances clear and distinct.

What is we?

we is When think about an object, our mind naturally produces an image for it..

How does we think?

When we think about an object, our mind naturally produces an image for it.

What is we’re?

we’re is Whether thinking about Bart Simpson or His Holiness the Karmapa, the image we see is an expression of mind’s clear, playful, creative energy.Mind is not only empty and clear; it has the quality of panoramic and discriminating awareness..

How does we’re thinking?

Whether we’re thinking about Bart Simpson or His Holiness the Karmapa, the image we see is an expression of mind’s clear, playful, creative energy.Mind is not only empty and clear; it has the quality of panoramic and discriminating awareness.

What is clarity?

clarity is While is the compassion aspect of mind, awareness is the wakeful aspect..

How does clarity is?

While clarity is the compassion aspect of mind, awareness is the wakeful aspect.

What is It?

It is is the sharp, penetrating intelligence (prajna) that sees through any confusion and perfectly understands the world it sees..

How does It is?

It is the sharp, penetrating intelligence (prajna) that sees through any confusion and perfectly understands the world it sees.

What is clarity and awareness?

clarity and awareness is With coming together, we experience the full power and benefit of compassion and wisdom in our lives..

How does clarity and awareness coming together,?

With clarity and awareness coming together, we experience the full power and benefit of compassion and wisdom in our lives.

What is we?

we is When are able to rest in this nature without too much stress from trying too hard to focus or concentrate, we can begin to experience genuine relaxation.As before, now rest the mind for a few moments..

How does we are?

When we are able to rest in this nature without too much stress from trying too hard to focus or concentrate, we can begin to experience genuine relaxation.As before, now rest the mind for a few moments.

What is any thoughts?

any thoughts is Let go of of hope or fear, and calm the mind..

How does any thoughts Let go?

Let go of any thoughts of hope or fear, and calm the mind.

What is the gaze?

the gaze is Rest in the open space in front..

How does the gaze Rest?

Rest the gaze in the open space in front.

What is our mind?

our mind is Bring into the present moment and relax, simply experiencing the quality of awareness..

How does our mind Bring?

Bring our mind into the present moment and relax, simply experiencing the quality of awareness.

What is any thought.?

any thought. is Then let go of even that and relax without.

How does any thought. let go?

Then let go of even that and relax without any thought.

What is we?

we is Again, bring ourselves back into the present moment of awareness..

How does we bring ourselves back?

Again, we bring ourselves back into the present moment of awareness.

What is ease?

ease is Relax at and experience the mind as empty and luminous.With awareness, we experience the three aspects of mind in union and the wholeness of mind’s nature..

How does ease Relax?

Relax at ease and experience the mind as empty and luminous.With awareness, we experience the three aspects of mind in union and the wholeness of mind’s nature.

What is we?

we is When hear instructions to meditate on the mind or to rest in mind’s true nature, it is this union of emptiness, clarity, and awareness..

How does we hear?

When we hear instructions to meditate on the mind or to rest in mind’s true nature, it is this union of emptiness, clarity, and awareness.

What is we?

we is When are able to rest in this nature without too much stress from trying too hard to focus or concentrate, we can begin to experience genuine relaxation.Relaxing in this space is one of the most powerful meditations leading to a direct experience of buddha mind..

How does we are?

When we are able to rest in this nature without too much stress from trying too hard to focus or concentrate, we can begin to experience genuine relaxation.Relaxing in this space is one of the most powerful meditations leading to a direct experience of buddha mind.

What is this experience,?

this experience, is With we can bring a new level of understanding and skill into our everyday life..

How does this experience, can bring?

With this experience, we can bring a new level of understanding and skill into our everyday life.

What is The wisdom and compassion?

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How does We want?

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