What It Means to Be "Awakened," and Why It Matters

"Look at how it is with awakening to consciousness. For example, the case of CNA versus Tuca and the removal of an opinion article written and spoken by Tuca on Youtube. Scams, it was no longer about Marius Tuca, people realized that it was about much more: censorship. Good people, Banescu must resign from CNA, not because anyone has anything against Banescu, the Banescu case at CNA represents at this moment that example of the system's action t…

What It Means to Be "Awakened," and Why It Matters

Spiritual awakening alleviates our struggle to find the meaning of life through more genuine relationships and a decreased fear of death.

What Will We Do with Our Awakening?

The first retreat I ever went on with Thich Nhat Hanh was a revelation. In receiving profound teachings, finding stability in seated meditation, and connecting with others during dharma discussions, I felt like I was being peeled like an onion. Outer layers of myself were falling away, and I was becoming more intimate with my world. The retreat was held at a university. The places where we slept, ate, meditated, and talked were scattered around …