This “pilot” of sorts called ‘Ask Us Anything’ marks the start of a monthly, open-audience, open-discussion with co-host Denny K Miu mostly about meditation practices and related topics. Our format isn’t set in stone, but it may gel more over time. We may invite guests. Audience members may talk more. We may freestyle with zeroContinue reading “Why We Practice | (8/25/2020 — Introducing: ‘Ask Us Anything’ With Denny K Miu)”
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Chinese, South and Southeast Asian Art at Minneapolis Institute of Art
I recently visited and pursued the Chinese, South and Southeast Asian Art collection at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Like most modern day museums, it’s browsable online for higher quality photos and descriptions. Singling out a collection piece for deeper investigation, the ‘Standing Bodhisattva’ by an unknown artist is particularly interesting. The Mia describes thisContinue reading “Chinese, South and Southeast Asian Art at Minneapolis Institute of Art”
Adyashanti – Being Fully Present
An Adyashanti video highlight on spiritual wakefulness 101: With a deep interest, when we let go of what may happen in the future, and let go of trying to duplicate the past, a calm and quieter mind happens naturally. There’s often a latent anxiety though that when open, living in the now, not pushing orContinue reading “Adyashanti – Being Fully Present”
Sarah Edwards: Past Lives, Translating Intuitive & Empathic Guidance, ‘The Emplacement’ And The Nature of Time
In Conversation with Sarah Edwards — show notes Part two of my conversation with medium and spiritual counselor Sarah Edwards recorded July 23rd 2020 at Mary’s House of Healing in St Charles, Missouri for IntegratingPresence.com. Sarah is an intuitive guide, medium, Usui Tibetan Reiki Master Teacher, and Clairaudient delivering profoundly wise, insightful and skillful messages.Continue reading “Sarah Edwards: Past Lives, Translating Intuitive & Empathic Guidance, ‘The Emplacement’ And The Nature of Time”
Dharma Questions: Awareness / Consciousness
Whatever [one] keeps pursuing with her thinking & pondering, that becomes the inclination of her awareness. Two Sorts of ThinkingDvedhāvitakka Sutta (MN 19) What is the difference between mind, thoughts, thinking, cognition, consciousness, attention, remembering, knowing, realizing, mind objects, mental formations, mental phenomena, volition, mindfulness, awareness? And what is the relationship between each of these and withContinue reading “Dharma Questions: Awareness / Consciousness”
Advaita is Vedanta – Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj by Stephen Wolinsky
My (rough) notes with points and question on the above video Advaita is Vedanta – Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj by Stephen Wolinsky: I’m fond of the mention of non-dualism as a state or station to be discarded — and not a completion or attainment. In reference to ‘looking for what you have not discarded and discardingContinue reading “Advaita is Vedanta – Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj by Stephen Wolinsky”
Reducing Informational Warfare: Skillful Guidelines For Wholesome Internet Intake
Just like anywhere else, the abominable censoring of Internet speech never helps. Since responsibility of consuming online information clearly rests with the consumer it seems high time for some helpful guidance surrounding conduct, information gathering and exposure when online. While Intel agencies gather copious amounts of raw (mis/dis)information then apply various methods of discernment toContinue reading “Reducing Informational Warfare: Skillful Guidelines For Wholesome Internet Intake”
An Alternative To The Unnecessary Risk And Peril Of A Goal Obsessed Lifestyle
Shortcut to this post: https://tinyurl.com/goalsandcorevalues There’s nothing wrong with setting goals. Bruce Lee once said, “A goal is not always meant to be reached. It often serves simply as something to aim for.” It’s important though to be aware of developing any tunnel vision while striving towards goals. Focusing nearly exclusively on our goals canContinue reading “An Alternative To The Unnecessary Risk And Peril Of A Goal Obsessed Lifestyle”
Dharma Questions: Intent
Intent How and why does intent work? Is retro-causal intention setting possible. If so, is doing so wise and skillful? Can intention be amplified and/or intensified? Is ignorance the same as unawareness? Do either ignorance or unawareness relate to amount or quality of consciousness? If there is no existence on an ultimate level, what changesContinue reading “Dharma Questions: Intent”
Wisdom Snippets: Hope
Most of us can obviously see the upside in the concept of hope. How about diving in a little deeper? Hope says, “Wow. Things are bad. May as well just smoke some Hopium & in the future maybe, somehow, there could be a chance of things getting better.” But you gotta keep smoking Hopium. HopeContinue reading “Wisdom Snippets: Hope”
Integrating Presence 