The Work of Meditation Is Simple
The work of meditation is simple, but not easy. It is sublime, yet so ordinary. Theodore Tsaousidis
The Truth Is Always the Truth
The truth is always the truth. It is the mind that distorts what is. Theodore Tsaousidis
We Can Only Do What We Can Do
We can only do what we can do, anything else is suffering. Theodore Tsaousidis
Present Reality Is More Powerful Than Beliefs
Being in our present reality is more powerful than our most lofty beliefs or sincere aspirations. Theodore Tsaousidis
Subdue the Dragons of Past, Present and Future
In choosing to look our preferences in the eye, we choose to subdue the dragons of past present and future. Theodore Tsaousidis
The Purpose of Life Is to Be of Use
The purpose of life is to be of use – and along the way you discover your true self. Theodore Tsaousidis
Sincerity Is Not an Antidote for Harm
Sincerity and desire to do good have never been an antidote for causing harm. Theodore Tsaousidis
Holding History Loosely
History distorts our reality if we hold it tightly as a “fixed thing.” When we hold our past and all that entails loosely, burdens drop and our spirit soars. Theodore …
Like and Dislike Are Not Measures of Reality
Like and dislike are not measures of reality. Theodore Tsaousidis
The Test of Experience
Meditation requires more than just contemplation. Study and investigation must also be involved. We must verify the efficacy of any teaching through the test of experience and we must verify …