The Buddha (PBS Wed. at 7 pm) - Vipassana Meditation

Comment by Jeanne Great quote! from Ernest. "...cannot remain young unless... we are one..."
Thanks Capt. Ron... have a very merry Monday.

Preview Trailer, The Buddha, PBS Video
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Airs Wed., April 7, 8PM ET/PT

Comment by Ron Alexander
Jeanne, Becoming a Deeksha (Oneness Blessing) Giver, I have often wondered how we can teach others to give themselves that Gift! Then I was meditating this AM, and realized Vipassana Meditation is indeed that Gift! I am going to set a date soon for another ten dayer. thanks for the inspiration, ron

Comment by Jeanne Something about this being a journey that no other can do for you... Vipassana is a gift you must give yourself. I tell everyone I know about it... but have come to realize that its like a calling... and we're all called to different paths. Though for most of us who have done a 10 dayer, theres an unspoken understanding, a knowing... like one young woman said... "there's your bio-family and there's your vipassana family." We are also planning another 10 dayer in May...

Ron adds:
"He who givens himself to vanity, and does not give himself to meditation, forgetting the real aim of life and grasping at pleasure, will in time envy him who has exerted himself in meditation." The Buddha

Jeanne replies:
Love that Buddha quote... I'd never heard that one before. It is so true. Reminds me of the aged meditators I see at the courses... with their beautiful posture and clear sparkling eyes. Inspiring... and something to aspire to.





Thank you, Lesta - How thoughtful & appropriate! "I intend to become the "path" myself. What I really like about Buddhism is the "direct experience" instead of having to have "faith" or" belief".

I am on the path hoping to be the "Path"!
I love Oneness Blessing Giving and Vipassana Meditation - one is giving the Gift - the other is receiving the "Gift" directly! commitment to One Love, ron