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Welcome to Being Human
Human

Welcome to Being Human

Life is short. Wisdom is low. Ego is big. Causation is a mess.
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Timothy
What is Memory?

What is Memory?

This post reveals how memory functions beyond the brain through four consciousnesses—hidden, I, brain, and subconscious—according to Dharma. It explains memory’s link to intention, ego, and sensation, and shows how practices like Taiji and Buddhist wisdom can purify and awaken deeper awareness.
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Tim Fairweather
Open Heart, Open Life - Observation, Creation and Internal Pure Land
Amitabha Buddha

Open Heart, Open Life - Observation, Creation and Internal Pure Land

This post reveals how ego—clinging to “I and mine”—breeds stress, greed, and discontent. With open-hearted observation and curiosity, you access your true self, tap into creative power, and awaken to life’s inherent perfection. Every moment becomes a treasure, every action a path to joy and wisdom.
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Tim Fairweather
From Self-Doubt to Self-Confidence Self-Being: How to be Free from Self-Doubt

From Self-Doubt to Self-Confidence Self-Being: How to be Free from Self-Doubt

This post reveals how to dissolve self-doubt by observing Pure Dharma Logic—a timeless, universal clarity. By practicing Tai Chi mindfully and reading philosophy with a joyful, ego-free heart, we uncover illusion, embrace wisdom, and awaken true self-confidence and joy.
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Tim Fairweather
Regular life Meditation: A Life Fully Aware, Free, and Pure
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Regular life Meditation: A Life Fully Aware, Free, and Pure

This post shares lifestyle meditation as daily practice—blending Tai Chi movement, Bodhisattva virtues, and chakra awareness. Let go of ego, live without tension, feel with openness, and think with clarity. A calm, free, and intuitive presence becomes the foundation of a joyful, awakened life.
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Tim Fairweather
The Middle View of Reality
middle way

The Middle View of Reality

This post explores the Middle Way view of reality in Mahayana Buddhism—how all things arise through causes and conditions, yet have no inherent self. By examining the illusion of “I,” we confront emptiness, dependent origination, and the insight that mind shapes the world we perceive.
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Tim Fairweather
Surfing the Waves of Causation
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Surfing the Waves of Causation

This post explores the Taoist wisdom of flowing with life’s tides—rising and falling without resistance. Discover how to surf life’s waves with a heart like water, finding eternal joy, pure awareness, and the unshakable serenity of non-attachment in every moment.
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Tim Fairweather
Dharma Gate of Taiji (Tai Chi)
Taiji

Dharma Gate of Taiji (Tai Chi)

Taiji Fǎmén reveals Taiji as a layered Dharma path—uniting no-tension movement, energy awareness, timing, and self-defense. It leads to No-I, Dao harmony, and aligns with Amitabha Buddha’s joyful system of awakening through daily, sincere practice.
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Timothy
How to Develop One Heart, One Intention
Awakening

How to Develop One Heart, One Intention

Develop One Heart, One Intention through gradual and sudden realization, appreciating the Pure Land path. Train discipline, awareness, and humility. Understand illusion, awaken true heart, and follow Amitabha’s system with joy, sincerity, and deep daily practice.
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Timothy
You may have a map, but you never travel
Taiji

You may have a map, but you never travel

Buddha teaches: don’t follow him—follow the Dharma. True mastery comes from living it: no tension, no “I,” full-body awareness, and disciplined daily practice. Combine breath, healing, and martial arts systems to awaken your full life force and live the Dharma in every moment.
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Timothy
The City of Illusion - Huà Chéng
Amitabha Buddha

The City of Illusion - Huà Chéng

化城 (Huà Chéng), the City of Illusion, is a symbolic rest stop on the path to enlightenment. Created by Buddha as skilful means, it helps purify the heart and train until one is ready for the Pure Land. Life is illusion—use it wisely to awaken, not blindly follow it.
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Timothy
How Does Appreciation Heart Stop Bad Karma?
Appreciation

How Does Appreciation Heart Stop Bad Karma?

Appreciation Heart frees us from greed by bringing us into the present. Through Tai Chi, nature, and mindful practice, we awaken sensitivity, observe Dharma, and transform daily habits. True joy comes not from seeking more, but from deeply valuing what we already have.
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Timothy
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