Tag Archives: Mind

The Awakening of an Understanding


There are times in our lives when we lose particularly special moments of which some of them could really change, in a radical way, the whole course of our lives, allowing us to experience new, unexpected possibilities. Possibilities that usually … Continue reading

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Impressions: The “Sense of Touch”


It could seem an absurdity, but try for a moment to ponder the immense importance of the senses. Imagine how the absolute absence of senses would be: no sound,no sense of touch, no smell, no sight… absolutely nothing. Just an … Continue reading

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Right Action: The “Triads”#3: “Intuition” and “Non- Intellectualization”


Intuition We’ve already mentioned some types of Triads. There’s another one that can be shown because it is deeply related to a work on ourselves. Invention, discovery and intuition. Particularly, intuition is fundamental in this Triad, because it is a … Continue reading

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The Spirit of a Path: “The Sense of Shame”


One of the principal obstacles in learning a new discipline such as Tai Chi Chuan, QiGong, a Martial Art, Yoga or other discipline oriented towards self development or self improvement, is the emotional tension. An expert  teacher can realize the … Continue reading

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Identification: “Instructions for Use” (The Buffers)


Here’s another thorn in the flesh for every “seeker of truth”, and also for every human being. It’s a limit to our weak consciousness: the buffers, psychological dumpers. Many texts have copious pages on this topic, but… what are these … Continue reading

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Friendship


A True Friendship and a True Relationship are really very special feelings, because more than any other motion of the human soul, it doesn’t move towards any fulfillment of some subjective goal. In the love between a man and woman, … Continue reading

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Some Advice from the “Real World”


Sometimes, It seems strange to sit and drink a coffee as two good friends, with a person who once was exclusively my mentor, who in some way opened my eyes to a new view of perceiving life and the phenomena … Continue reading

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Empty Spaces #3: The Meditative Path and Inner Development- “Emptiness”


One of the most difficult aspects to understand concerning the practice of meditation is the concept of “emptiness”, and the whole tradition of meditative practices is filled with this concept. At the opposite, modern Western culture is filled by fullness … Continue reading

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Empty Spaces #2: The Meditative Path and Inner Development- the Mind’s “Refuge”


Everyone who attempts the meditative practice will face what could be perceived as one of the greatest obstacles: the constant, compulsive and unstoppable flow of thoughts. Indeed, mind seeks every possible refuge. This is stated in the ancient Buddhist texts. … Continue reading

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Krishnamurti’s The Art of Listening #16: 5th Public Talk. Adyar, India; 2nd January, 1934


This morning I want to explain something that requires very delicate thinking; and I hope you will listen, or rather, try to understand what I am going to say, not with opposition but with intelligent criticism. I am going to … Continue reading

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