DIPA MA

A number of years of ago, Amita approached me about making a website for her book. Since she was (and is) a very close friend and mentor of mine, I was happy to help. Dipa Ma also had quite a profound impact on my practice, and it seemed right that I could bring together my loves of dharma and technology in order to make dipama.com.

It had different versions, and a couple of years ago I settled upon this blog style, and was hoping that Amita could post periodic bits of wisdom. For various reasons, that just never happened, so as you can see below there was only this one post called “A Reflection for Today.”

But another part of the vision, and something that has happened, is that people have visited this site after doing a Google search for “Dipa Ma.” It seems many people are introduced to her powerful teachings at a meditation retreat, and then when they come home they get right on the web and want to find out more information about her. We’re the number one site if you do a Dipa Ma search. It’s nice.

And then the nicest part happens. People write a comment or two about how Dipa Ma or meditation practice has affected their life, and in some ways this blog has been a little site of pilgrimage for fans of Dipa Ma.

Maybe there will be something more to add to this site in the future, but for now, if you’re just visiting after a retreat, or have an interest in Dipa Ma, leave a comment. Tell us how Dipa Ma has affected you.

- Jeremy

Dear dharma friends,

Because I’ve been talking to many people of late who are afraid of the conditions in the world, I wanted to offer this reminder/support. As the news in the world brings us tragedies, uncertainties, and suffering, please remember this:

• We are dharma students. We are the guardians of a loving and equanimous response, no matter what the conditions. Our spiritual task is to be the sane response in times of insanity.
• Fear is a normal response when things get difficult. However, holding onto fear, and believing in the stories of fear, is a form of insanity. As dharma students we can not afford to be seduced by fear. During these times we must listen to something deeper.
• What is deeper than suffering? What do you trust, no matter what? Do you trust in the power of truth and love in all conditions, or is this an intellectual idea?

One cold morning in Dharamsala ten years ago, the Dalai Lama said to us, “It’s easy to practice dharma when the sun is shining and our bellies are full.” Now is the perfect time to develop an unshakable heart and mind. May this fire of change be your path to freedom.

With love and kindness,

Amita