June 18, 2005
PURE AWARENESS; The Unending Natural Mind...
Since pure awareness of nowness is the real buddha,
In openness and contentment I found the Lama in my heart.
When we realize this unending natural mind is the very nature of the Lama,
Then there is no need for attached, grasping, or weeping prayers or artificial complaints.
By simply relaxing in this uncontrived, open, and natural state,
We obtain the blessing of aimless self-liberation of whatever arises.
- DUDJOM RINPOCHE
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Photo A; One moment of mountain biking = "one moment of Pure Awareness of Nowness". Ananda carving some ultra sweet 'Betty' on the Ft. Valley Trail system last week.
Photo B; Coach cultivates some zen while sweeping in the early morning light, "By simply relaxing in this uncontrived, open, and natural state..."
Photo C; this morning's view of Agazzi Peak 12,356' from the WF Temple (southwest) side. Her north side is still plastered with snow...wanna take a WebCam tour of Flagstaff, including these beautiful San Francisco Peaks? operate the Arizona Daily Sun webcam here:
http://www.azdailysun.com/news/webcam.cfm
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May your Practice be as strong as mountain, sincere as melting snow, and as clear as Buddha eyes...
from beneath the Sacred Peak,
i bow to you,
coach ilg