Tag Archives: mantra

Five Hindrances – going beyond emptiness

Posted on May 8, 2021 by lolkin

I have recently watched this talk on five hindrances to self-mastery by Master Shi Heng Yi. I read about Five Hindrances, a concept new to me – desire, anger, restlessness and worry, sloth, torpor and boredom and doubt (I memorised … Continue reading →

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Emptiness Survival Kit. Part 4: Change The Lens. Day 36: Watch The Source Of The Mantra.

Posted on February 6, 2021 by lolkin

Watch the source of the mantra. — Ramana Maharshi

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Bliss (I am the light of my soul)

Posted on August 1, 2020 by lolkin

I’ve discovered this beautiful song (chant? affirmation?) through my friend, Sarit. It sings like a mantra or prayer. Wayne Dyer talks about how in the Bible the God is called “I am”. I am indeed.  I am the light of … Continue reading →

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East Forest and Ram Dass – Chapter I #happiness

Posted on February 17, 2019 by lolkin

Our mind is our karma. I am loving awareness. When you have a dark thought, love it. East Forest captured essential teachings of Ram Dass, left the most essential phrases and overlaid them on beautiful spiritual music. It’s a good … Continue reading →

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Heart of surrender mantra #happiness

Posted on September 29, 2018 by lolkin

I am reading this book – ‘Whatever Arises, Love That’ by Matt Kahn – when I just started, I thought it was a bit out there, even for me. However as I proceeded, I can only say that this book … Continue reading →

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Assume Positive Intent #happiness

Posted on July 29, 2018 by lolkin

I’ve recently learned this interesting and very powerful phrase that I now use to reframe everyday encounters. Every time when I interact with someone face to face, on a call, via email (especially email) I remind myself: Assume Positive Intent

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Universe is the jewel that is my heart #happiness

Posted on June 16, 2018 by lolkin

So I am reading my first book by Ram Dass. And I loved this quote where he explains the meaning of the Om Mani Padme Hum mantra:

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Ram Dass, Going Home #netflix

Posted on May 12, 2018 by lolkin

This short documentary is a meditation on life, death, what is important and what next. Fascinating. I loved the Seeta Ram (?) mantra that a man is chanting mid film. Can’t find it anywhere online!

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How to start meditating today if you don’t know where to start #happiness

Posted on April 21, 2018 by lolkin

Reclining Buddha. Yuliya Glavnaya  At some point a while ago (it’s been years) I promised a post on what I learned in the introduction to meditation course at the London Buddhist Centre. I then wanted to try out the techniques … Continue reading →

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The meaning of Om Mani Padme Hung mantra by Dalai Lama

Posted on October 8, 2017 by lolkin

I was chanting this mantra with my little one helping him relax and go to sleep when I realised I have no idea what it means. I looked it up and was blown away. Whole doctrine of Buddhism neatly wrapped … Continue reading →

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