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Some thoughts

TheswingisyellowTheswingisyellow Trying to be open to existenceSamsara Veteran
edited February 2011 in Buddhism Basics
On the path, I practice Vipassana and metta meditations. In my practice I have experienced some things I would like to share, I write as these things are my experiences and no longer just my intellectual understanding. I have come to the idea that compassion, loving-kindness and acceptance is the cornerstone of practice. Understanding oneself, having compassion for oneself, loving-kindness and accepting everything about oneself leads to the same for others. This understanding leads to the understanding that there is no separation between oneself and others. This in turn leads one to understand one's ideas of self and ego are concepts, mere fabrications and to percieve others in this light as well. This seems to be going the way of annata, though I would not state that I have a real grasp on emptiness (other than an intellectual one, and we know what the finger pointing at the moon is). This is where I am at. It has been a wonderful, profoundly joyous experience. I feel like I am seeing sentinent beings for the first time. Please share your thoughts and feelings as this has shifted my practice in immeasurable ways as of late.
Buddha bless,
Todd

Comments

  • DaltheJigsawDaltheJigsaw Mountain View Veteran
    I agree with you and have been experiencing and feeling the same for the past few years.
    Thanks for sharing.
  • TheswingisyellowTheswingisyellow Trying to be open to existence Samsara Veteran
    Thanks Leon. :)
    All the best,
    Todd
  • DhammaDhatuDhammaDhatu Veteran
    Dear Yellow

    May you continue & grow in what you are practising.

    Freeing the mind of like & dislike and taking refuge in clear consciousness is the gateway to all liberating dhammas.

    Thank you also for sharing.

    DD :)
  • TheswingisyellowTheswingisyellow Trying to be open to existence Samsara Veteran
    DD,
    Thank for your comments and encouragement. My practice gives me great joy and it is nice to share my experiences.
    All my best to you,
    Todd :)
  • ravkesravkes Veteran
    Same :)

    I wish you the best in your practice man.
  • taiyakitaiyaki Veteran
    The seeker is sought!
  • DaltheJigsawDaltheJigsaw Mountain View Veteran
    Thanks Leon. :)
    All the best,
    Todd
    Welcome!
    Let me know if you care to chat sometime.
  • TheswingisyellowTheswingisyellow Trying to be open to existence Samsara Veteran
    edited February 2011
    After all this time, to learn that there is nothing to chase. I am not trying to become anything. It make me cry. What any of it means, I don't know. I will just continue to sit, be mindful, practice loving kindness and make a deep Gassho to all of you for the love and the wonder that you are.

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