“Self-discovery tries to take you beyond reason. A reason is a terrible trap—because you will be satisfied with answers. And if you’re satisfied with answers, you’ll never come to know what life really is. Life can only be known through direct experience—direct experience in meditation, where you’re tasting the water or feeling it, which is…
According to Rama – Dr. Frederick Lenz, “Buddhism is a very scientific approach to self-discovery.” The Buddha is depicted as one who looked for tested solutions to counter the suffering and malaise of humanity. “He decided to use himself as an experiment,” Rama remarks at one point. “He was very much like an Einstein.” Rama…
(by Carol) Attached to this blog is a compilation of journal entries from Ben Larner of his study with Rama. I hope…
(by RMS) Our “Voices of the Sangha” interview with Lucia René shares reflections from the author of Unplugging the Patriarchy, published in 2009. The…
(by Chinjandra) According to Lao-Tzu, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” As spiritual seekers who…
(by Chinjandra) I was one of a few Rama students who recently attended the Lenz Foundation conference in Garrison, New…
(by S.A.) Rama teaches that we’re born as luminous beings. Yet, from birth, we become molded – away from our…