‘Looking at your own direct immediate experience and not being able to find a separate self – this exercise or practice or so-called ‘investigation’ has nothing to do with genuine self-inquiry.‘ Looking at your own direct immediate experience and not being able to find a separate self ...
This shows that tourists expect to see something ‘authentic’ and ‘genuine,’ rather than manufactured. The representation of diversity is often pictorial. The writings juxtapose different aspects, such as a temple and a picture of Muslim girls to portray the diversity of the south (Figure 1)...
In the end, this revolution does not center around the oppressed, who also must be raised up to a genuine life. No, the aim of this decisive battle is essentially greater. It grasps at the root of hostility to life, of mortal sin against life, in every single human being and in ...
Anyway, it’s probably necessary in this piece to acknowledge genuine anti-Semitism. I am a progressive, and it goes without saying that I am against racism. It’s a serious problem in the world, as hate crimes for all groups have gotten worse while the digital nature of media today seem...
The near enemies are qualities that arise in the mind and masquerade as genuine spiritual realization, when in fact they are only an imitation, serving to separate us from true feeling rather than connecting us to it. The near enemy of loving-kindness is attachment. At first, attachment may ...
I think step one is, in fact, cultivating that genuine internal happiness (and gratitude). It can be tempting to take a shortcut and simply repress discomfort, creating a stoic facade—and this is, I think, where a lot of people stop with asceticism and Stoicism both—but fail to embrace...
Since words and concepts cannot adequately express the insight that comes with long practice, genuine realization needs to be confirmed by someone who has already received verification in the past from another similarly enlightened teacher. In other words, in zen, it takes one to know one. Such ...
How wonderful an experience that must have been! Do tell us about it. We will insist on every last detail, will we not, ladies? For we are all agog to know how such eminent and fashionable people go on.” One or two covert smiles, and many nods. Some ladies were quite genuine; Jan...
We have our own case in the family of acting care giver. And the child was removed unto the system. However, our prayers are that the acting caregiver, my brother, will be able to continue his love and care in visitation and genuine love. ...
I spend a lot of time on social media. Added up, I’m sure I spend more than an hour each day scrolling feeds and watching videos. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, you name it. Some of my engagement stems from a genuine desire to keep up on news and current events, to see...