“It is foolish to use the verb “to appear” in describing the manifestation of the buddhas. We simply use the expression “a buddha appears in the world” to make it easier for sentient beings to understand. “Picks up a shit pail and hauls away all the shit of conceptual proliferation” means that a buddha removes all traces of various types of ignorant thoughts. If you do not depart from the original true reality of the middle way, then whatever words […]
Getting unstuck and non-duality
I am about to head up to North Carolina for a few days and while I am gone, I thought you might enjoy this blast from the past. I gave this Dharma Talk from North Carolina, 3 years ago on Aug 23, 2020. It was during COVID, please forgive the quality of the video, it was from my Chromebook on Zoom… We will resume our regular practice sessions on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Deep Bow, Will Rauschenberger
Causality
Accepting causality and letting go of the discriminating mind.
Our Burdens Are Empty
Realizing emptiness allows us the freedom to put down what burdens us.
The Luminosity of Mahayana Mind
Coming off an all-day meditation workshop…
Smiling with Buddha Holding A Flower
Not Two!
enlightenment
enlightenment, how far away is it?
Chopping Wood, Carrying Water
The perfection of wisdom and suchness
The Authentic View
‘Don’t know mind’ is being authentic.
Where Is Your Home?
Breath, coming and going, life.