June, 2008Archive

Chicanery

June 17th, 2008 | Teachings | No comments

We may ask ourselves how does this false, delusional world, that tricks the minds of so many people come into existence? It is because of the sensual desires and cravings that so many seek. The ones that promise great satisfaction but bring only more samsara. My friends, until we are able to decipher this fact, [...]

Happiness

June 15th, 2008 | Teachings | No comments

This world is an illusion as seen through the deluded eyes of the ego, painted upon a canvas which projects feelings and perceptions. The very thought that we should be happy is a delusion. What gives us such a thought? What right do we have to claim happiness should be ours to enjoy. This is [...]

Illusion and the Senses

June 13th, 2008 | Teachings | No comments

 Why is it my friends that so many persist in their sufferings, believing that the mirage this world is, to be real and pleasurable; if one believes that the world is real simply because it appears and appeals to your senses, then a greater illusion has never existed.
Illusion is all around us; the eyes see [...]

Reading

June 11th, 2008 | Teachings | No comments

I believe it to be a fruitful idea to read some Buddhist or Taoist texts or books early in the morning and before bed. Reading a book in the morning with a calm, refreshed mind allows you to more deeply absorb what you are reading and it sets you in a peaceful mood of which [...]

24/7/365

June 8th, 2008 | Teachings | No comments

I would advise you to make your path with the Tao a full time affair, twenty-four hours a day in contemplation of the Tao Te Ching, meditating, and living in step with the Tao. By doing so, one can stay engaged with the Tao at every turn. In this way one should reside in the [...]

Associations

June 6th, 2008 | Teachings | No comments

One should always try to associate with other persons who follow the same path of seeking wisdom and try to disassociate oneself from the common man. For the common man like the putrid smoke of a cigarette, will permeate itself on you and within you. By associating with like minded people, you shall instead bask [...]

Do Not Take The Expressway

June 4th, 2008 | Teachings | No comments

My friends, please try to give up that which affects you in a negative manner. Stop smoking, drinking, eating too much. Instead, drink plenty of water, green tea. Try to eat healthy or at least in moderation. It has been said we are all on the road to death, but there is no need to [...]

Flavor of the Month

June 3rd, 2008 | Teachings | No comments

It is for the best to commit yourself to a chosen way. A “flavor of the month” devotion isn’t wise or satisfying. Look around at the various options and decide which one sounds best to you. Do your homework. Do not go into something half-heartedly. If after a while, it does not seem to fit, [...]

Normal?

June 1st, 2008 | Teachings | No comments

The concept of what constitutes “normal” has caused so much consternation in peoples lives . So many people concern themselves with the abstract question of whether they are normal. My friends, if you are at peace you are not normal. How many people in the world are at peace, content? Not many I am afraid. [...]