Vipassana- 'as it is'

Wow what a change and mental shift... seeing the world around and within in such a new, clear way.  In regards to the last couple posts it was probably quite apparent that we were questioning the journey and ourselves... not really feeling like our hearts and minds were where we were. What made this even more difficult was that we had created these tensions towards each other within our own minds that hindered being able to love and share with each other fully.  Signing up for Vipassana at this time was the best thing we could have done and will truly be the best thing that you can do for yourself! 

Vipassana means 'as it is' and was rediscovered by Gotama or Buddha in 2500. He had used this Vipassana technique to become enlightened and thankfully this technique was kept and passed down in its authentic form to share the Dhamma with all. 

We all find ourselves in times of unease and misery where we feel stuck in our minds. Often times this feeling gets attributed to external forces rather than looking within to cultivate peace of mind. The Vipassana technique gives one the tool to look within to the unconscious level where the root of these habitual reactions take form and where these habits that create misery can be stopped.  By looking within at this level one can truly experience the sensations and see the truth in the universal law of impermanence. In remaining equanimous by just observing ones sensations one will begin to stop the habitual responses that external forces bring. In looking within one sees the truth without as well. 

The beauty of this technique is that after this 10 day course (which is by donation only with food and lodging provided and is offered everywhere) one has the tools to continue practicing and continue cultivating a calm and quiet mind and follow the path of Dhamma in selfless giving and gratitude. 

We feel very blessed to have taken this course and in coming out of it we truly feel we have new eyes, Seeing the world in such a new way and seeing one another in a new more true way. The tensions are better understood and we feel we now have the power to look within and figure out how and why these tensions arise with each other and in many circumstance. Of course this path to a calm and quiet mind of selfless compassion will be a life long journey but even the first steps down this path show such promise. Just in the first week there had been less stress causing thoughts and more awareness and observation of ourselves and the world around us. 

Please share this wonderful gift with anyone and everyone and with yourself! Check out where the nearest course to you is at www.dhamma.org. if there is not a course facility nearby then take a trip somewhere where there is one:)! It is truly the greatest gift you can give to yourself and others. 

We love you all

Be well and enjoy every moment as it is:) 

We all have the gift of love and compassion... let's give one another love and compassion. 

Ladedah&tathata