The mind watcher In this talk, brain and mind form a single entity. Using a computer as analogy the brain is the hardware and the mind the software until science will prove otherwise. Brain-mind is a biocomputer in which the electrical current is made of ions. In the following, I will use only the […]

Are you “awake” or close to “awakening”? Please note: This is a very rough, non-scientific and limited “awakening inventory” that may help you or not to assess your journey. . Each sentence may be seen as a marker as where you stand.  This is art 1 of 2. Score the following statements as: Strongly disagree=1     […]

                                                         The Zen 3 seals 1) Impermanence:          While dying the Buddha was asked by his head monk Ananda:           “ What is the most important message from your 50 years of teaching?”         He replied“ Everything is transient. Live your life accordingly”         Indeed, nothing lasts, everything is changing non-stop.         In fact, an […]

                                         The four jewels or “divine states” The Buddha called the 4 jewels “divine states”. It’s important to understand that they are not emotions but rather daily attitude towards self and others. It takes practice and dedication to establish these 4 states of mind. One cannot simply make up in her/his mind that we will be kind, […]