Fall Meditation Retreat at Natural Bridge, VA Bodhipath.

Let us take a moment of contemplation of the true nature of our mind while sitting, walking and having fruitful dialogues about what truly matters.

Practice, in a sense, is the same as any kind of work. If we really want to succeed at something, then we have to put effort into it day after day. And if we want to reach the goal of the Dharma, then we must also apply ourselves to it day after day.

Lama Gendun Rinpoche

The experience of the true nature of mind is non-conceptual. Free from all preconceived ideas, it is purely a direct experience.Ordinarily, we first perceive an object and then immediately identify it. For example, after we have seen a cup, we identify and name it. The very first instance of seeing is pure experience, before we get involved with conceptualization. So, even though there is a moment of pure experience in all perception, we usually miss it because it passes so quickly. Seeing the nature of mind is just such an experience. Before identifying, before naming, before engaging in conceptualization: That is pure seeing. Such a direct experience of the mind is called realization. Through abiding uninterruptedly and without distraction in this realization, the mind becomes progressively clearer and more stable. As time goes on, it manifests itself as pure wisdom.

Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche