The Whole Buddhist Path in Four Sentences

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I look at The Four Dharmas of Gampopa, four short sentences I've recited as part of my daily Buddhist practice for more than thirty years. Together they sketch the whole path: connecting my mind with truth, deepening realization, clarifying confusion, and finding that confusion is not separate from wisdom. You certainly don't need to be a Buddhist to explore this formula. HighlightsWhat "grant your blessing" can mean outside religious beliefFinding your lineage in the people you admire and want to emulateBringing the mind into line with truthHow realization deepens as you travel the pathHow the path can clear up confusion instead of adding to itMentioned in this episode The Jewel Ornament of Liberation by GampopaWatch this episode on video If you’d like to watch the podcast, the video version is here.New Program: 7 Days of Fearless CreativityJoin me and Crystal Gandrud for 7 Days of Fearless Creativity (October 18–25), a week of daily meditation and creative practice for writers, artists, and anyone with something they've been putting off making. No plan or talent required — just curiosity and a willingness to show up. Learn more and register here.My new book is now available - in print, e-book, and in audio formats Inexplicable Magic: Meditation for Mystics, is available for purchase. Explore the spiritual path through 7 principles which run counter to conventional wisdom on mindfulness. Learn more and buy your copy here. If you enjoyed this episode:Please rate, review, and share it with a friend who’s curious about mindfulness, spiritual commitment, or the Buddhist path.For more on Buddhist teachings and how our humanity isn’t necessarily in our way, sign up for my free weekly newsletter or join the Open Heart Project sangha for more connection with community and with me.If this podcast has been meaningful to you, it would be great if you would subscribe, give it a five star rating and share it with a friend. To join or learn more about The Open Heart Project please visit openheartproject.com.Thoughts? Email us at info@susanpiver.comProduced by Citizens of SoundMusic by: Derek O'Brien ©Open Heart Project