Dive Deep into the Teachings
Liza Leeds2019-12-15T12:42:31-08:00One of the fundamental teachings in Vajrayana Buddhism is reflecting on the preciousness of our human birth. Of the six realms described in the Buddha’s teachings,...
The Power of Pilgrimage
Liza Leeds2019-12-08T17:04:48-08:00Years ago when I was in my mid 20s spending time in the Himalayas, I thought pilgrimage didn’t make any difference. Anyone could do it...
Birthing a New Direction
Liza Leeds2019-12-08T17:09:26-08:00So much has been evolving at Sukhasiddhi. Can you give me a sense of what’s in the works right now?
Buddhist Vocabulary
Liza Leeds2020-02-03T18:55:55-08:00Buddhist Vocabulary: Dharma Sanskrit: dharma Pali: dhamma Tibetan: Wylie transliteration: chos, phonetic: chö The term dharma has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Sanskrit root dhri, which means “to hold” or “to maintain.” The three basic definitions are 1) Teachings or Doctrines, 2) Phenomena, 3) Qualities 1. Teachings or Doctrines: - Refers to all teachings or doctrines, whether they are Buddhist or not. - In this sense, dharma is something which holds us from
Navigating the In-Between
Liza Leeds2019-12-04T17:29:05-08:00Many years ago, I took care of a dying woman who repeatedly cried out, “What’s to become of me?”
Love On Every Breath
Liza Leeds2019-07-09T21:10:57-07:00This is essentially a meditation to help us transform and liberate suffering into love and joy. In addition to experiencing our own suffering, we often unconsciously or consciously, take in others’ suffering. This just sits inside of us unless we process it. This meditation transforms and liberates that as well. Through this meditation we are learn the skills that empower us, empower who we truly are to come forward.
14-day Pilgrimage to Bhutan w/ Lama Palden
Liza Leeds2019-07-02T09:45:09-07:00Bhutan is the last of the Vajrayana Buddhist countries preserving its rare and unique history and culture. We get to feel for how Buddhism, and in particular Vajrayana, permeates and is practiced in one of its native cultures.
The Freedom that Dawns with Mahamudra Meditation
Liza Leeds2019-04-03T17:33:38-07:00So much of our experience of life is limited by our own unrecognized habitual and patterns from lifetimes of experiences. This is on top of the fundamental ignorance of the nature of reality. All of this contributes to our attitudes and thoughts about how life is, how people are, and what the truth is. Mahamudra meditation helps us to cut through all of this. As we advance in Mahamudra, we deepen our realization into both
4 Steps to Managing Holiday Overload
Liza Leeds2019-01-28T17:25:32-08:00Do holidays bring as much stress as joy? Here are four simple steps to managing holiday overload when it starts to create worry and anxiety, during the holidays or any time.
My Mother’s Passing
Liza Leeds2018-11-02T10:53:06-07:00THE NIGHT BEFORE my mother died, I was in a bit of a panic. I knew the end was near and I was uncertain about how to navigate this part of my mom's journey. It was May 27, 2017 and I had been...