Category Archives: Advaita

Beyond the grip of fear…

Posted on 17 April 2012 by Khenpo Gurudas Sunyatananda

“The flute of the Infinite is played without ceasing and its sound is love.” ~ Kabir There is a poignant scene in the Broadway play, RENT, in which a young man addresses the HIV/AIDS support group, of which he is … Continue reading →

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The Easter Mythos: Interior Resurrection and Awakening

Posted on 8 April 2012 by Khenpo Gurudas Sunyatananda

“Easter signifies the miracle of transformation,” Marianne Williamson writes, “that which occurs when someone’s consciousness is raised so high that the normal laws of time and space as we understand them are superseded.” While members of the Contemplative Monks of … Continue reading →

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The Akaśic Record – Now Available in Braille!

Posted on 14 March 2012 by Khenpo Gurudas Sunyatananda

Ah, the shrill shriek of those who didn’t like my assessment of the new age predators who peddle their imaginary “gift” of being able to read the Akaśic Record this morning, almost drowned out the beautiful song of the birds in the trees … Continue reading →

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Ask the monk… Question about Religion

Posted on 11 March 2012 by Khenpo Gurudas Sunyatananda

A student asked, over the weekend, “Could you please speak about how religion figures into the spiritual path, if at all? I understand that you are an atheist, and yet you consider yourself to be a disciple of the Christ … Continue reading →

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On Tibetan New Year & Ash Wednesday

Posted on 22 February 2012 by Khenpo Gurudas Sunyatananda

Today, as our Catholic sisters and brothers celebrate Ash Wednesday, our sisters and brothers in Tibet and the Tibetan Diaspora continue to observe and celebrate Losar – the Tibetan New Year. It is fifteen day observance that has its roots … Continue reading →

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On the syncretism of a punk monk

Posted on 28 January 2012 by Khenpo Gurudas Sunyatananda

I was asked this afternoon why I refuse to renounce the seemingly “syncretic” approach of the feral wisdom tradition, and adopt a more “pure” teaching, even suggesting that I should return to a life of monastic study within the Nyingma … Continue reading →

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Reflections along the Way…

Posted on 20 January 2012 by Khenpo Gurudas Sunyatananda

Earlier tonight, a student said that she believes I will be remembered as “a controversial, postmodern philosopher, author and teacher, who is best known for his remarkably lucid presentation and blending of contemplative Eastern Catholic and Gnostic mysticism, with essential … Continue reading →

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The Unfolding Potential

Posted on 12 December 2011 by Khenpo Gurudas Sunyatananda

With the shifting of our perspective, all things appear differently. If one were to look at the sky during a clear night, one might perceive all things being basked in the light of the moon. Highlights reflecting on the water, … Continue reading →

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70 Days of Conscious Prosperity – Day Fifteen

Posted on 13 November 2011 by Khenpo Gurudas Sunyatananda

The more deeply we begin to dwell in the present moment, the more we recognise that everything always manifests as a precise and accurate reflection of our mental state. Our life is nothing more than the series present moments, and … Continue reading →

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Food for Thought…

Posted on 24 October 2011 by Khenpo Gurudas Sunyatananda

I’ve sometimes been criticised for refusing to adopt some of the (questionable) interpretations of Buddhism that refuse to acknowledge the simple fact that the Buddha not only did not deny the Advaita philosophy, but in fact taught a Dharma that … Continue reading →

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Wisdom, Compassion and Experience

Posted on 23 October 2011 by Khenpo Gurudas Sunyatananda

I’ve come to notice that the more we grow in wisdom, the easier forgiveness becomes. Everything is fashioned by the mind, and as wisdom and mindfulness increase, I become more aware of my own delusional and dualistic impressions, and realise … Continue reading →

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A Single-focused Spiritual Practice

Posted on 17 October 2011 by Khenpo Gurudas Sunyatananda

“An enlightened person has no identification,” wrote Montek Singh Ahluwalia, “Their values are universal and in tune with the timeless state of existence. This timeless state of existence can be given any name like Akal Purukh, God, Raam, Rahim, Hari, … Continue reading →

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On the Need for a Western Buddhist Dialogue

Posted on 28 September 2011 by Khenpo Gurudas Sunyatananda

They’re bullies. Insolent, hatemongering, intolerant. And like all bullies, liars and bigots, their actions have no basis in reality, fact, or intelligence. And it could be argued that by giving them any attention whatsoever, we are feeding their ego-driven need … Continue reading →

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Seven-Pointed Mind Training–Formal Practice (7)

Posted on 13 September 2011 by Khenpo Gurudas Sunyatananda

  In the seventh maxim, under Formal Practice, we read: “Understand the Three Objects, Three Poisons, Three Virtues.” Here Atisa refers to are the three objects of inner alchemy, which can either come aversions (poisons) or the foundation of infinite … Continue reading →

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Seven-Pointed Mind Training–Formal Practice (6)

Posted on 26 August 2011 by Khenpo Gurudas Sunyatananda

When, in the sixth maxium, we read: Allow the practice of giving and taking (tonglen) to ride the gentle waves of your breath. what exactly does that mean? How do we allow our practice of tonglen to ride the waves … Continue reading →

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