Within the unfolding of things, this seems to be a good place to end this series, and to allow space for what comes next.
There is a wealth of information available on the web related to what I have shared here. I highly recommend Adyashanti, the writings he has shared on his website, his books, his live podcasts, audio and video downloads, and especially his retreats and satsang.
Adyashanti has been teaching for a long time and thus has many students who are now teaching as well. Many of these teachers are accessible for one-on-one meetings as well as satsangs that may be near you.
I also of course highly recommend my teacher, Alaya, here in Asheville.
There are many many more within many different traditions.
And if I can be of any help, my email address is the same as my screen name at that same screen name with a dot followed by a com.
I am away today, attending a weekend retreat with my teacher. My thanks to all who have at some point read what has been shared here; I hope it has been of some benefit. And my thanks to all who have from time to time rec’d or commented. Your presence here has been of great benefit to me, and the spirit of your presence here has moved out into our world, touching one, and then another, and still another.
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From a closed fist — to an open palm.
Compassion can’t be legislated. To truly bring peace to the world, we begin with ourselves. When we have awakened to our true nature, abiding as awareness and compassion, abiding within the peace and stillness that is at the core of our being, then our peace can begin to touch others.
This path, in all its varieties as found in traditions throughout the world, is available to all, but only when we are ready to enter upon it.
Seeds are spread profusely, and they begin to take root in fertile soil.
Dharma, in whatever form it may appear, is shared with those for whom it may be of use for where they are on their path.
Those who have entered upon the path will find guideposts along the way, pointing in the general direction; pointing the way home.
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Liberation from egoic suffering is not found outside of ourselves. It it found through our own inquiry into the nature of who we really are. It is our birthright. The peace and clarity of awareness, the open and compassionate heart, these have always been right here. They have been covered over, hidden from view, by the egoic separateness imprinted upon us by our culture. But the invitation is right here.
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Breathe
Rest here in the stillness of being
Drink deeply of this sacred space
Let the heart open
And let its love flow forth into the world
May all beings be free from suffering
May all beings find peace
Namaste
