Be Kind
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A peaceful refuge in the eye of the storm
Serious Vipassana Meditator. Radiator of Metta, Bastion of Equanimity. Nomad.
It's a practice.
#Mahasi #Vipassana #Meditation #Metta #Mindfulness #Buddhism #Jhana #BeHappy #BeKind #itsapractice
Serious Vipassana Meditator. Radiator of Metta, Bastion of Equanimity. Nomad.
It's a practice.
#Mahasi #Vipassana #Meditation #Metta #Mindfulness #Buddhism #Jhana #BeHappy #BeKind #itsapractice
HUGE peaceful joyful march in Seattle
June 14, 2025 at 10:50 PM
HUGE peaceful joyful march in Seattle
Suffering is simply the resistance to what is (eg reality)
Reality => It's raining
Suffering => I don't want it to rain. It's not fair... I wanted to...
Don't get angry about things you cannot control
#vipassana #wisdom #itsapractice #metta
Reality => It's raining
Suffering => I don't want it to rain. It's not fair... I wanted to...
Don't get angry about things you cannot control
#vipassana #wisdom #itsapractice #metta
December 8, 2024 at 5:44 PM
Suffering is simply the resistance to what is (eg reality)
Reality => It's raining
Suffering => I don't want it to rain. It's not fair... I wanted to...
Don't get angry about things you cannot control
#vipassana #wisdom #itsapractice #metta
Reality => It's raining
Suffering => I don't want it to rain. It's not fair... I wanted to...
Don't get angry about things you cannot control
#vipassana #wisdom #itsapractice #metta
Sitting still, following the breath.
Not reacting to the little impulses or discomforts that make you want to change position or focus on something else.
This is how you train the mind to face the difficult things in life.
#vipassana #meditation #mindfulness #metta #Buddhism
Not reacting to the little impulses or discomforts that make you want to change position or focus on something else.
This is how you train the mind to face the difficult things in life.
#vipassana #meditation #mindfulness #metta #Buddhism
December 8, 2024 at 2:32 PM
Sitting still, following the breath.
Not reacting to the little impulses or discomforts that make you want to change position or focus on something else.
This is how you train the mind to face the difficult things in life.
#vipassana #meditation #mindfulness #metta #Buddhism
Not reacting to the little impulses or discomforts that make you want to change position or focus on something else.
This is how you train the mind to face the difficult things in life.
#vipassana #meditation #mindfulness #metta #Buddhism
It's early morning
I'm alive
The smell of coffee
Another day
Another opportunity to practice kindness
May you be happy, healthy, peaceful and free!
#itsapractice #metta #vipassana #meditation #mindfulness #jhana
I'm alive
The smell of coffee
Another day
Another opportunity to practice kindness
May you be happy, healthy, peaceful and free!
#itsapractice #metta #vipassana #meditation #mindfulness #jhana
December 3, 2024 at 11:35 AM
It's early morning
I'm alive
The smell of coffee
Another day
Another opportunity to practice kindness
May you be happy, healthy, peaceful and free!
#itsapractice #metta #vipassana #meditation #mindfulness #jhana
I'm alive
The smell of coffee
Another day
Another opportunity to practice kindness
May you be happy, healthy, peaceful and free!
#itsapractice #metta #vipassana #meditation #mindfulness #jhana
Finding the happiness, peace, ease and pleasure that is not dependent on outside circumstances.
This is the way to thrive in an unstable world
#metta #vipassana #meditation #mindfulness #buddhism #jhana
This is the way to thrive in an unstable world
#metta #vipassana #meditation #mindfulness #buddhism #jhana
November 30, 2024 at 2:09 PM
Finding the happiness, peace, ease and pleasure that is not dependent on outside circumstances.
This is the way to thrive in an unstable world
#metta #vipassana #meditation #mindfulness #buddhism #jhana
This is the way to thrive in an unstable world
#metta #vipassana #meditation #mindfulness #buddhism #jhana
Ram Das: "If You Think You're Enlightened, Go Spend a Week With Your Family"
For those of you visiting family during this US holiday, this is the perfect time to practice #patience #metta and #equanimity
It's all "Grist for the mill"
Pro tip: Maintain awareness of bodily sensations
For those of you visiting family during this US holiday, this is the perfect time to practice #patience #metta and #equanimity
It's all "Grist for the mill"
Pro tip: Maintain awareness of bodily sensations
November 28, 2024 at 2:52 PM
Ram Das: "If You Think You're Enlightened, Go Spend a Week With Your Family"
For those of you visiting family during this US holiday, this is the perfect time to practice #patience #metta and #equanimity
It's all "Grist for the mill"
Pro tip: Maintain awareness of bodily sensations
For those of you visiting family during this US holiday, this is the perfect time to practice #patience #metta and #equanimity
It's all "Grist for the mill"
Pro tip: Maintain awareness of bodily sensations
A minor sub-benefit of meditation practice is the ability to focus. I spent about 10 hrs working in front of the computer yesterday and barely noticed the time passing. I say "minor sub benefit" because that's nothing compared to waking up!
#metta #vipassana #jhana #mindfulness #buddhism
#metta #vipassana #jhana #mindfulness #buddhism
November 27, 2024 at 3:32 PM
A minor sub-benefit of meditation practice is the ability to focus. I spent about 10 hrs working in front of the computer yesterday and barely noticed the time passing. I say "minor sub benefit" because that's nothing compared to waking up!
#metta #vipassana #jhana #mindfulness #buddhism
#metta #vipassana #jhana #mindfulness #buddhism
#Mindfully reading the news
Reminding myself
You are the eye of the storm
#Equanimity, Stability, Peacefulness
Let the storm rage if it will
In an unstable world,
I find my peace within
It's a practice
#metta #itsapractice #vipassana #meditation
Reminding myself
You are the eye of the storm
#Equanimity, Stability, Peacefulness
Let the storm rage if it will
In an unstable world,
I find my peace within
It's a practice
#metta #itsapractice #vipassana #meditation
November 26, 2024 at 5:53 PM
#Mindfully reading the news
Reminding myself
You are the eye of the storm
#Equanimity, Stability, Peacefulness
Let the storm rage if it will
In an unstable world,
I find my peace within
It's a practice
#metta #itsapractice #vipassana #meditation
Reminding myself
You are the eye of the storm
#Equanimity, Stability, Peacefulness
Let the storm rage if it will
In an unstable world,
I find my peace within
It's a practice
#metta #itsapractice #vipassana #meditation
Just noticing the clenched jaw, the tension in the eyes, the tight muscles etc. and allowing them to relax
All day long, over and over again
Letting go of thoughts
Coming back to the present moment
Happiness and contentment are always now
#metta #vipassana #mindfulness #meditation #jhana
All day long, over and over again
Letting go of thoughts
Coming back to the present moment
Happiness and contentment are always now
#metta #vipassana #mindfulness #meditation #jhana
November 26, 2024 at 1:16 PM
Just noticing the clenched jaw, the tension in the eyes, the tight muscles etc. and allowing them to relax
All day long, over and over again
Letting go of thoughts
Coming back to the present moment
Happiness and contentment are always now
#metta #vipassana #mindfulness #meditation #jhana
All day long, over and over again
Letting go of thoughts
Coming back to the present moment
Happiness and contentment are always now
#metta #vipassana #mindfulness #meditation #jhana
Dissolving into the present moment
Ever changing waves of experience
Nothing to worry about
On this safe island of awareness
From here I can face this messy world
#vipassana #metta #meditation #jhana #mindfulness #buddhism
Ever changing waves of experience
Nothing to worry about
On this safe island of awareness
From here I can face this messy world
#vipassana #metta #meditation #jhana #mindfulness #buddhism
November 25, 2024 at 1:27 PM
Dissolving into the present moment
Ever changing waves of experience
Nothing to worry about
On this safe island of awareness
From here I can face this messy world
#vipassana #metta #meditation #jhana #mindfulness #buddhism
Ever changing waves of experience
Nothing to worry about
On this safe island of awareness
From here I can face this messy world
#vipassana #metta #meditation #jhana #mindfulness #buddhism
Don't allow yourself to fall victim to hate or fear
#metta #meditation #vipassana #BeHappy #ItsaPractice
#metta #meditation #vipassana #BeHappy #ItsaPractice
November 22, 2024 at 3:37 PM
Don't allow yourself to fall victim to hate or fear
#metta #meditation #vipassana #BeHappy #ItsaPractice
#metta #meditation #vipassana #BeHappy #ItsaPractice
Commodore Vic 20. 4k of RAM connected to TV. Optional cassette tape drive.
November 19, 2024 at 9:48 PM
Commodore Vic 20. 4k of RAM connected to TV. Optional cassette tape drive.
Once one has learned how to tap into ones inner wellspring of pleasure, joy, ease and well being, one stops looking for these things in the outside world. When you stop looking for satisfaction in external things, life gets easier, relationships flow better... #itsapractice #meditation #metta
November 18, 2024 at 8:46 PM
Once one has learned how to tap into ones inner wellspring of pleasure, joy, ease and well being, one stops looking for these things in the outside world. When you stop looking for satisfaction in external things, life gets easier, relationships flow better... #itsapractice #meditation #metta
May you be free from misery
May you be free from suffering
May you be free from pain
Sending out the #metta vibes on a beautiful day
#behappy #itsapractice
May you be free from suffering
May you be free from pain
Sending out the #metta vibes on a beautiful day
#behappy #itsapractice
November 16, 2024 at 5:37 PM
May you be free from misery
May you be free from suffering
May you be free from pain
Sending out the #metta vibes on a beautiful day
#behappy #itsapractice
May you be free from suffering
May you be free from pain
Sending out the #metta vibes on a beautiful day
#behappy #itsapractice
It's been a long day. Just taking a moment to check in. Long slow exhalations calm the whole system. Dropping the thoughts and worries about what's coming and checking into the present moment. All's well when I drop the thinking and focus on the breath.
May you be happy, healthy + peaceful
#metta
May you be happy, healthy + peaceful
#metta
November 12, 2024 at 10:07 PM
It's been a long day. Just taking a moment to check in. Long slow exhalations calm the whole system. Dropping the thoughts and worries about what's coming and checking into the present moment. All's well when I drop the thinking and focus on the breath.
May you be happy, healthy + peaceful
#metta
May you be happy, healthy + peaceful
#metta
Morning #metta break...
Taking a few minutes to settle into the intention...
May all beings be happy
May all beings be free from suffering
May all beings be free from misery
May all beings be free from pain
#itsapractice #meditation #vispassana #jhana #buddhism #dhamma
Taking a few minutes to settle into the intention...
May all beings be happy
May all beings be free from suffering
May all beings be free from misery
May all beings be free from pain
#itsapractice #meditation #vispassana #jhana #buddhism #dhamma
November 10, 2024 at 2:08 PM
Morning #metta break...
Taking a few minutes to settle into the intention...
May all beings be happy
May all beings be free from suffering
May all beings be free from misery
May all beings be free from pain
#itsapractice #meditation #vispassana #jhana #buddhism #dhamma
Taking a few minutes to settle into the intention...
May all beings be happy
May all beings be free from suffering
May all beings be free from misery
May all beings be free from pain
#itsapractice #meditation #vispassana #jhana #buddhism #dhamma
We need to generate our own light to dispel darkness -
generate our own light and spread it around
Anger begets more anger
Hatred begets more hatred
Fear begets more fear
We must keep our hearts open no matter what
#metta #meditation #vipassana #jhana #equanimity #itsapractice
generate our own light and spread it around
Anger begets more anger
Hatred begets more hatred
Fear begets more fear
We must keep our hearts open no matter what
#metta #meditation #vipassana #jhana #equanimity #itsapractice
November 9, 2024 at 2:35 PM
We need to generate our own light to dispel darkness -
generate our own light and spread it around
Anger begets more anger
Hatred begets more hatred
Fear begets more fear
We must keep our hearts open no matter what
#metta #meditation #vipassana #jhana #equanimity #itsapractice
generate our own light and spread it around
Anger begets more anger
Hatred begets more hatred
Fear begets more fear
We must keep our hearts open no matter what
#metta #meditation #vipassana #jhana #equanimity #itsapractice
#metta is an antidote to fear
As soon as I woke up this morning, I stopped dreaming about the awful things that are likely coming our way and turned my attention to #metta.
"May I be happy, healthy, peaceful and free"
"May you be happy, healthy, peaceful and free"
It's a better way to face it
As soon as I woke up this morning, I stopped dreaming about the awful things that are likely coming our way and turned my attention to #metta.
"May I be happy, healthy, peaceful and free"
"May you be happy, healthy, peaceful and free"
It's a better way to face it
November 9, 2024 at 2:13 PM
Today I'm going to (try to) have faith that America will do the right thing.
I'm also going to distract myself with other tasks and will assume we won't have results today.
Perhaps I'll pet a dog
I'm also going to distract myself with other tasks and will assume we won't have results today.
Perhaps I'll pet a dog
November 5, 2024 at 10:57 AM
Today I'm going to (try to) have faith that America will do the right thing.
I'm also going to distract myself with other tasks and will assume we won't have results today.
Perhaps I'll pet a dog
I'm also going to distract myself with other tasks and will assume we won't have results today.
Perhaps I'll pet a dog
October 29, 2024 at 2:32 PM
I just spoke to a highly evolved meditation teacher and I could feel the love coming through the phone. The topic of the conversation was mundane, an interview to see if I can practice at her retreat center - but I am literally glowing.
#Metta #itsapractice #meditation #mahasi #jhana
#Metta #itsapractice #meditation #mahasi #jhana
October 28, 2024 at 8:27 PM
I just spoke to a highly evolved meditation teacher and I could feel the love coming through the phone. The topic of the conversation was mundane, an interview to see if I can practice at her retreat center - but I am literally glowing.
#Metta #itsapractice #meditation #mahasi #jhana
#Metta #itsapractice #meditation #mahasi #jhana
Just a cat looking for a little love and attention.
All beings wish to be happy, safe and free of fear.
I intend to do no harm. I intend to be a safe space for others
Be happy!
All beings wish to be happy, safe and free of fear.
I intend to do no harm. I intend to be a safe space for others
Be happy!
October 27, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Just a cat looking for a little love and attention.
All beings wish to be happy, safe and free of fear.
I intend to do no harm. I intend to be a safe space for others
Be happy!
All beings wish to be happy, safe and free of fear.
I intend to do no harm. I intend to be a safe space for others
Be happy!
It's helpful to bring awareness to sensations in the body. Simply observe whatever sensations are there without reacting to them - with equanimity. Pleasant or unpleasant doesn't matter - they are all just sensations. Love them all equally.
This is a path to freedom
#vipsassana #metta
This is a path to freedom
#vipsassana #metta
October 22, 2024 at 11:17 AM
It's helpful to bring awareness to sensations in the body. Simply observe whatever sensations are there without reacting to them - with equanimity. Pleasant or unpleasant doesn't matter - they are all just sensations. Love them all equally.
This is a path to freedom
#vipsassana #metta
This is a path to freedom
#vipsassana #metta