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Niguma was a female Mahasiddha in the 10th century in India. She is one of the two female founders of the Shangpa Kagyu school. She was responsible for teaching many prominent male and female monks. Part of the broader Mahamudra category, which emphasizes realization of emptiness or essential void of all phenomena. Traveling Siddhas of Mahamudra were known for their lyrical poetry and are responsible for some of the most profound Buddhist songs and poems. Mahamudra is one of the 8 schools eventually transmitted to Tibet, and also has had a major influence on the Chan school of China and Zen of Japan.

Within emptiness, everything exists in a harmonious state, Whether it is good, bad, beautiful, or ugly. Just as all the oceans have the flavor of salt, The diversity of things participates in the unity of emptiness. ~ Shantarakshita

"Strive for what is real beyond the mind and without intervention. Go to the origin of what is conscious and leave in bare awareness. Let the muddy water of thinking leave itself to clear. Whatever appears, do not hinder or stimulate, let it come to rest in its own place. Without wanting to do or let anything means everything that appears and is possible becomes free as Great Presence."

Feeling energized after yesterday’s brief visit to Naropa University for a grant writing workshop. 

Naropa

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Many moons ago I was in love with Tumblr, but then started working for a meditation blog (deconstructingyourself) and lost interest in posting. Recently I have become interested in vlogging about my experience with meditation, psychology and using relationships as a path for insight and transformation. Here is my first video.

Mind is neither existent nor nonexistent, Since existing and not existing are a contradiction. It is not a living being, Nor other than living beings. Therefore, mind is free from all constructs. ~ Naropa