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I’m not enlightened yet. What am I doing wrong?

by Miguel Chen| November 7, 2018

I’m not enlightened yet. What am I doing wrong?

Miguel Chen breaks down how setting lofty goals for our spiritual practice only creates more obstacles.

Koans: One with the Question

by Melissa Myozen Blacker| September 7, 2018

Koans: One with the Question
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The enlightenment stories of the ancient masters are confounding to conventional mind. Their truth, says Melissa Myozen Blacker, is revealed only when our whole being becomes the koan.

Who Was the Buddha?

by Barbara O'Brien| May 29, 2018

Who Was the Buddha?

“Buddha” means “one who is awake.” The Buddha who lived 2,600 years ago was not a god. He was an ordinary person, named Siddhartha Gautama.

Just When You Think You’re Enlightened

by Andrew Holecek| April 13, 2018

Just When You Think You’re Enlightened

Temporary spiritual experiences can be helpful signs of progress, says Andrew Holecek, but they can also be traps.

Forum: What Is Enlightenment?

by Josh Bartok, Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, Setsuan Gaelyn Godwin, Rev. David Matsumoto and Ayya Tathaaloka| April 13, 2018

Forum: What Is Enlightenment?

Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, Ayya Tathaaloka, Setsuan Gaelyn Godwin, and David Matsumoto explore their traditions’ different perspectives on awakening.

You Are Already Enlightened

by Guo Gu| February 16, 2018

You Are Already Enlightened

Guo Gu, a longtime student of the late Master Sheng Yen, presents an experiential look at the Chan practice of silent illumination.

The Dharma of Distraction

by Judy Lief| January 19, 2018

The Dharma of Distraction

It goes a lot deeper than how many times a day you check your phone. According to Buddhist teacher Judy Lief, distraction is the very foundation of ego.

Six Kinds of Loneliness

by Pema Chödrön| November 27, 2017

Six Kinds of Loneliness

To be without a reference point is the ultimate loneliness. It is also called enlightenment.

The Whole Way

by Joan Sutherland| September 14, 2017

The Whole Way

Is Buddhism a transcendent path to enlightenment or a practical aid to everyday life? The Way cannot be divided like that, Joan Sutherland tells us. LIke the water system of the high desert, it flows in every direction and is found wherever we decide to tap into it.

Practice Like Your Hair’s on Fire

by Gelek Rimpoche| July 31, 2017

Practice Like Your Hair’s on Fire

Enlightenment is possible in this lifetime but time is running out. We have to make the most of this rare and fleeting opportunity to wake up.

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