Free Buddhist Audio He Who Was So Kind
May 24, 2025
Discover the transformative journey of becoming aware of reality beyond mere understanding. Explore the deep connections between personal experiences and the teachings of the Buddha, including encounters with acceptance and healing from shame. Delve into the contrast between societal expectations and Buddhist ideals of authenticity. Reflect on the timeless nature of enlightenment through poetic storytelling that connects us to our true essence. Experience how these themes intertwine during a meaningful pilgrimage that touches on life, death, and liberation.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Awareness As Direct Knowing
- Prajnahridaya emphasizes that awareness of reality is not thinking but direct knowing that transforms perception.
- He warns that
Reality As A Living Force
- Prajnahridaya proposes contacting reality as entering relation with a living spiritual force rather than merely solving a physics puzzle.
- He argues this living force can influence and transform us beyond conceptual understanding.
The Buddha Is The Goal
- He highlights Sangharakshita's phrase: 'the Buddha is himself the goal' to reframe enlightenment as direct contact with the Buddha.
- Contacting the Buddha, he says, is equivalent to contacting reality itself.
