Free Buddhist Audio Preparing to Enter the Cave of the Heart
Oct 5, 2024
Discover how to prepare for spiritual teachings and meet reality with humility and courage. Journey through art as compassion unfolds in Rembrandt's works, transforming perspectives. Embrace the unknown on your path, navigating anxiety with open-mindedness. Explore the importance of genuine spiritual connections and how silence enhances relationships. Delve into the significance of bowing and spiritual lineage, recognizing gratitude's role in deepening your practice.
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Heart of Padmasambhava's Advice
- Repeat these three expressions: "I do not have, I do not understand, I do not know."
- This cultivates humility, the heart of Padmasambhava's advice.
Self-Reliance in Spiritual Growth
- The guru or teacher won't fix your problems; you are your own master.
- True spiritual progress requires self-reliance, preparation, and taking responsibility.
Pilgrimage to Rembrandt
- Maitrisingha recounts a pilgrimage to the National Gallery in London, inspired by Aloka to see Rembrandt's painting.
- Traveling alone heightened his experience, turning it into a pilgrimage.