Abbot Classes

Inequality
Posted on 04.21.17 | by Marla Garcia

Your ego locks you into a fixed identify that perpetuates misery and pain. Your task is to release it so that you can realize your essential nature as the pure mind beyond the ego. Unless you have the pure mind, our vision is clouded, like the mirror that is covered with dust. We see only… READ MORE

Equality
Posted on 04.14.17 | by Marla Garcia

The way you look right now and who you are only tells people what you have done. The mind brings forth the manifestation and reality according to our thoughts. This reality may be either positive or negative. Each person manifests his own reality according to this principle. We should realize that every person possesses a… READ MORE

Material Things
Posted on 04.05.17 | by Marla Garcia

It is difficult to drop the focus on the material things like body, but you must do so. Do what is essential for the physical body, but do not indulge every temptation and desire. Pay more attention to the mind. If you pay too much attention to material things, you will delude yourself and fail… READ MORE

Right Understanding
Posted on 03.28.17 | by Marla Garcia

The body is temporary. Even thoughts, feelings and emotions come and go. The pure mind, however, is always here. If you a have pure mind, you will have everything. When your mind is working, it manifests your thoughts, physical body, relationships and all the circumstances you encounter. This is the right understanding. ~ by Zen… READ MORE