Dharma Reflections

Nagarjuna’s Masterpiece of Enquiry: Fundamentals of the Middle Way. Chapter One

Chapter One

Examination of Conditions.

Plus brief Commentary on the 14 verses in Chapter One.

Dear Readers

There is no assurance you will understand these verses of Nagarjuna nor my commentary. …

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The Sense of Belonging and Living on the Edge

Human beings sometimes engage in a deep search for a sense of belonging. The formation of an identity with the ‘other’ fulfils a certain need running deeper than the movements of feelings. We might think of this sense as a gut instinct to connect with a presence of the ‘other’ rather than confinement to our mortal self.

We have devised all sorts of formations of the collective to satisfy this need, this rather primal urge, to feel engaged with a group, network or collective with shared values and priorities.

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12 Questions to Meditate on and Enquire into

12 Questions to Meditate on and Enquire into

Teachings and practices include a deep exploration of significant issues of our life.

We have the capacity to see the truth and the reality of situations. …

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Finding Fault with Others. Points to Remember

Finding Fault with Others. Points to Remember

The inner life has the capacity to contain a range of different voices, sometimes diabolically opposed to each other, as well as opposed to the voice of others, personal and public figures/organisations. …

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