Anandmurti Gurumaa - The Compassionate Buddha

The

Compassionate

Buddha

By Anandmurti Gurumaa

Copyright 2011 Gurumaa Vani

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The

Compassionate

Buddha

Anandmurti Gurumaa

Contents

INTRODUCTION

There isBuddha for those who don't know what he is, really. There is noBuddha for those who know what he is, really.

Zen Proverb

A heart full ofcompassion alone can experience true love for all beings and guidemankind from the shackles of suffering towards the bliss ofliberation. Buddha was the sheer embodiment of compassion andwisdom. His heart overflowed with benevolence for all livingbeings, full of boundless empathy and mercy for one and all.

Deeply moved bythe presence of global human suffering and realising the illusorynature of this world, he renounced everything and walked on thepath that lead him to the ultimate liberation. Buddha was deeplyaware of
others suffering and hence he relentlessly worked on guiding allmankind on this path of liberation from all misery.

AnandmurtiGurumaa has expounded on the essence present in the
messages given by almost every mystic and sage who has graced thisearth. In this book, she lucidly explicates the teachings of Buddhamaking them
readily accessible to the common man. It is a compilation of thelive discourses given by beloved Gurumaa, addressing the gatheringat a meditation camp.

Through thein-depth elucidation of Buddhas precepts, Anandmurti Gurumaamotivates one and all to delve deeper, inculcate and experiencethis deep compassion which resides in all hearts.

About the Author

Anandmurti Gurumaa

Her presence is the presence of grace and compassion. Herwords are the words of experiential wisdom. Her pragmatic teachingsinfuse seeking in the non-seeker and intensify the quest of aseeker. She has descended from her abode in the solitude ofmountains to catalyse the spiritual growth of one and all. She is amystic. She is a master. She is known as Anandmurti Gurumaa, mysticmaster of our times. Although no words can ever aptly describe themaster, yet this is an attempt to express theinexpressible.

Anandmurti Gurumaa is a contemporary master who is guidingmillions around the world towards their spiritual growth. Herunique way of explaining the esoteric wisdom makes it easy for evena layman to understand its inherent meaning, and on the other handinspires the intellectual mind to explore uncharted frontiers,thereby giving everyone a chance to learn and evolve.

Talking about life, Gurumaa says, Life is simple. Wecomplicate it. Giving a new perspective to meditation, she says,Meditation is not contemplation. Meditation is not concentration.Meditation is a state of being. Answering questions on severalsuch topics viz. life, mind, meditation, God, love, truth,relationships etc. Gurumaa has brought about fresh insight into theunderstanding of these, so as to unclutter the cluttered mind ofmodern-day man. Her teachings lead to clarity of mind, facilitateharmonious living and show the way to rise above a mundanelifestyle. Most importantly, they make one aware of that dimensionof life about which one is generally oblivious.

Her thought-provoking talks not only answer questions butmake one question oneself too. Question the purpose of ourpursuits. Question our priorities. Question our understanding. In anutshell, they provoke one to think in the right direction so as tolet the answers unfold from within. And dont be surprised if theymake you question your thinking itself!

Never before has man had such easy access to the age-oldscriptures, but yet their core meaning still remains obscurebecause only the realised master can decipher them and impart thewisdom that these scriptures convey. Gurumaa has elaborated variousscriptures extensively in a very lucid manner, unraveling theirdeeper meanings, imparting the message which the mystics intendedto express at different times. These explanations connect theseeker with the source of wisdom, thus taking one forward on thejourney of
self-realisation.

Gurumaa has also devised a vast array of meditation methodsto foster the growth of all those seeking to dive within. Be it abeginner or an advanced aspirant, these methods have been helpfulto people from all walks of life. Almost every method of meditationis aided with mesmerising music which deepens the experience of themeditator. In fact, music is not just a part of meditation methodsdevised by Gurumaa, it is also an integral part of her profoundexpression.

A poet herself, she has put to music the mystical poetry ofseveral mystics like Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi, Baba Bulleh Shah,Baba Farid, Guru Nanak Dev and a lot more. Her blissful bhajans arean outpouring of inner celebration. They cast a spell ofenchantment and subdue the incessant wandering of the mind, at thesame time bestowing the experience of divine love. The essence ofall religions is love and I belong to the people who love, saysGurumaa. Thus she defies all religious definitions and considersherself a citizen of world.

Master of several paths, Gurumaa encourages seekers topursue spiritual practices with zeal, tenacity and determinationand also guides them on the spiritual path most conducive to them.Through various means and methods she is constantly making herguidance available to one and all, so that each one can experiencethe real nature of oneself.

Gurumaa is based at Rishi Chaitanya Ashram in Gannaur(Sonepat, Haryana) and is also accessible through the websitewww.gurumaa.com. In addition to this, Gurumaa travels all aroundthe world to share the light of wisdom and offer an opportunity toevolve and attain the heights of spirituality. One such opportunityis a meditation retreat with Gurumaa which is held from time totime at different places across the globe. These retreats offer aperfect climate to learn various sacred techniques which rishis ofancient times taught only the select few. Besides discourse andmeditation sessions, these retreats also include yoga sessionsaiming to accelerate the spiritual growth of theparticipants.

Special health retreats are also conducted by Gurumaa tomake the participants aware about the significance of a healthybody and mind in their journey from the darkness of ignorance tolight of wisdom. Similarly, every year a special retreat isorganised for youth. Gurumaas dynamic teachings endear her toyoungsters, for they can interact with her frankly. This retreat isan ideal setting for these energetic ones to seek clarity abouttheir aim in life, become adept in the ways to lead a healthy andconscious lifestyle, learn to meditate, and get exposure to allthat is needed for their growth.

If after reading all this, you assume that now you knowabout the master, then you are highly mistaken. A mystic, a master,a guide, a true friend, a poetwe can go on and on, yet words cantgrasp the versatility of Her Holiness Anandmurti Gurumaa. It isbeyond the reach of words. In fact, how can words even give aglimpse of the phenomenon that is triggered in her presence. Atbest, words can ignite the longing to come and experience theineffable experience of being in the presence of themaster...