A Golden Ring
... natural way. For example, we tend to eat only certain foods cooked in certain ways, and while eating; our minds tend to engage in making judgments and other thoughts that have nothing to do with our eating. In order to carry on our daily lives with ease, concentration and clearness of mind, it is im ...
... natural way. For example, we tend to eat only certain foods cooked in certain ways, and while eating; our minds tend to engage in making judgments and other thoughts that have nothing to do with our eating. In order to carry on our daily lives with ease, concentration and clearness of mind, it is im ...
File - Drukpa Mila Center
... will dance the Mecham Fire Dance in Asia Pacific at 1:15 p.m. The Fire Dance is a ceremonial dance involving hand gestures and a three (3) fold meditation practice of visualization of the deity, recitation of mantra and meditative concentration which is called Gar. Gar is the specific features of a ...
... will dance the Mecham Fire Dance in Asia Pacific at 1:15 p.m. The Fire Dance is a ceremonial dance involving hand gestures and a three (3) fold meditation practice of visualization of the deity, recitation of mantra and meditative concentration which is called Gar. Gar is the specific features of a ...
Kingship and Religion in Tibet research plan
... heuristic device to guide us through early Tibetan history also has the effect of shifting the terms of a somewhat polarized debate. By placing the focus on royal religion and the cult of kingship – a complex of beliefs and rituals that might incorporate both Buddhist and non-Buddhist practices, and ...
... heuristic device to guide us through early Tibetan history also has the effect of shifting the terms of a somewhat polarized debate. By placing the focus on royal religion and the cult of kingship – a complex of beliefs and rituals that might incorporate both Buddhist and non-Buddhist practices, and ...
Published Materials Available
... Transforming Problems ‐ Module Eleven (CD, MP3) Consider well the disadvantages of self‐cherishing and the advantages of cherishing others more than ourselves. Learn how to employ the special techniques of mind training or “lo‐jong” as a means to transform problems into happiness and learn to lik ...
... Transforming Problems ‐ Module Eleven (CD, MP3) Consider well the disadvantages of self‐cherishing and the advantages of cherishing others more than ourselves. Learn how to employ the special techniques of mind training or “lo‐jong” as a means to transform problems into happiness and learn to lik ...
The Dalai Lama`s reputation in China
... the way things really are. When they die, all unenlightened beings are reborn into a new life. The nature of this new life is automatically determined by past actions and intentions. Human beings have a distinct advantage over animals and other categories of being because they can control their acti ...
... the way things really are. When they die, all unenlightened beings are reborn into a new life. The nature of this new life is automatically determined by past actions and intentions. Human beings have a distinct advantage over animals and other categories of being because they can control their acti ...
Lay Buddhist Practice - Buddhist Publication Society
... their names and those of their clans and sat down to one side; while others saying nothing sat down to one side.”1 No doubt these expressions depended upon their confidence and serenity (saddhā-pasāda). Down to the present time, Theravada tradition in any Buddhist country is rich in the various form ...
... their names and those of their clans and sat down to one side; while others saying nothing sat down to one side.”1 No doubt these expressions depended upon their confidence and serenity (saddhā-pasāda). Down to the present time, Theravada tradition in any Buddhist country is rich in the various form ...
pdf format - HH the Sakya Trizin
... beings and who has vowed to remain in samsara until liberation is won for all beings. Mahayana itself may be further divided into the Paramitayana - or Perfection Vehicle - also known as Cause Vehicle, according to which the Bodhisattva cultivates moral perfection as a cause for future Buddhahood; a ...
... beings and who has vowed to remain in samsara until liberation is won for all beings. Mahayana itself may be further divided into the Paramitayana - or Perfection Vehicle - also known as Cause Vehicle, according to which the Bodhisattva cultivates moral perfection as a cause for future Buddhahood; a ...
Sakya Newsletter: Fall 2005
... and Green Tara. We received glimpses into the nature of the deities that were more than intellectual or imaginary, resulting in a lasting appreciation for the peace, calm and wisdom of these primordial Buddhas. I saw clearly how the connection to a deity, through the blessing of the lama, may clear ...
... and Green Tara. We received glimpses into the nature of the deities that were more than intellectual or imaginary, resulting in a lasting appreciation for the peace, calm and wisdom of these primordial Buddhas. I saw clearly how the connection to a deity, through the blessing of the lama, may clear ...
the securitisation of tibetan buddhism in communist china
... of state weakness, engages in state-building to increase its security in terms of nation-building, institutional integration and infrastructural development. However, other groups—ethno-national, racial, religious, linguistic and ideological— within that state interprets the state’s policies and pra ...
... of state weakness, engages in state-building to increase its security in terms of nation-building, institutional integration and infrastructural development. However, other groups—ethno-national, racial, religious, linguistic and ideological— within that state interprets the state’s policies and pra ...
Sati Journal Volume 1 - Sati Center for Buddhist Studies
... could breed internal conflict, feelings of guilt and unworthiness, and also generate tensions within the family and at the workplace. I think there are reasonable grounds for the belief that during his teaching rounds the Buddha gave many more teachings to his lay disciples than are recorded in the ...
... could breed internal conflict, feelings of guilt and unworthiness, and also generate tensions within the family and at the workplace. I think there are reasonable grounds for the belief that during his teaching rounds the Buddha gave many more teachings to his lay disciples than are recorded in the ...
The Preliminary Practices of Tibetan Buddhism
... of the healing mother White Tara. Joe, Bob, and many other great teachers from His Holiness the Dalia Lama up to Je Tsongkhapa and Shakyamuni Buddha form my personal Jewel Tree Refuge of blessing and inspiration, and I am grateful to them all. It is my hope that by defining and presenting the pith i ...
... of the healing mother White Tara. Joe, Bob, and many other great teachers from His Holiness the Dalia Lama up to Je Tsongkhapa and Shakyamuni Buddha form my personal Jewel Tree Refuge of blessing and inspiration, and I am grateful to them all. It is my hope that by defining and presenting the pith i ...
Avataṃsaka Sūtra
... • Ven. Taixu’s way of classifying bodhisattvas into three types is very meaningful: Human, Celestial, and Two-vehicle Bodhisattvas. • Two-Vehicle Bodhisattvas attach importance to wisdom • Celestial Bodhisattvas lay stress on faith (Pure Land Buddhism and Esoteric Buddhism represent the practice of ...
... • Ven. Taixu’s way of classifying bodhisattvas into three types is very meaningful: Human, Celestial, and Two-vehicle Bodhisattvas. • Two-Vehicle Bodhisattvas attach importance to wisdom • Celestial Bodhisattvas lay stress on faith (Pure Land Buddhism and Esoteric Buddhism represent the practice of ...
the complete issue. - Institute of Buddhist Studies
... Nagatomi, we learned that he had intended to devote more of his precious time and energy to the Institute. Unfortunately, his final illness made it impossible for him to fulfill this wish. In recognition of his intent, Mrs. Nagatomi has very generously donated his personal library to the Institute. ...
... Nagatomi, we learned that he had intended to devote more of his precious time and energy to the Institute. Unfortunately, his final illness made it impossible for him to fulfill this wish. In recognition of his intent, Mrs. Nagatomi has very generously donated his personal library to the Institute. ...
File
... Buddha, within the Pali Canon, does not limit meditation to just ‘sitting’, but rather stresses that the mind must be controlled (i.e. ‘developed’) regardless of whether the practitioner is standing, walking, sitting, or lying down. Enlightenment could also be directly attained by being in the Buddh ...
... Buddha, within the Pali Canon, does not limit meditation to just ‘sitting’, but rather stresses that the mind must be controlled (i.e. ‘developed’) regardless of whether the practitioner is standing, walking, sitting, or lying down. Enlightenment could also be directly attained by being in the Buddh ...
geshe rabten rinpoche - Dorje Shugden and Dalai Lama
... through learning, contemplation and meditation the entire teachings of Dharma, collected in the three vehicles and the four classes of Tantra. He was renowned as a zealous student, unchallengeable debater, pious practitioner and unsurpassable teacher in and out of the monastery. Through integrating ...
... through learning, contemplation and meditation the entire teachings of Dharma, collected in the three vehicles and the four classes of Tantra. He was renowned as a zealous student, unchallengeable debater, pious practitioner and unsurpassable teacher in and out of the monastery. Through integrating ...
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... If you keep practicing like this for a long time – fifteen minutes, thirty minutes, or forty-five minutes – you will begin to notice that your attention actually does begin to calm down and stay with the breath for a period of time. The restless and bored feelings will begin to evaporate. You will b ...
... If you keep practicing like this for a long time – fifteen minutes, thirty minutes, or forty-five minutes – you will begin to notice that your attention actually does begin to calm down and stay with the breath for a period of time. The restless and bored feelings will begin to evaporate. You will b ...
Buddhist Psychology: The Foundation of Buddhist Thought
... India. They are: the Abhidharma texts that deal with Buddhist psychology; the Pramana texts on epistemology that address the development of understanding; and the Vajrayana, or tantric, texts that explore the esoteric understandings of the mind. Buddhist masters, including His Holiness the Dalai Lam ...
... India. They are: the Abhidharma texts that deal with Buddhist psychology; the Pramana texts on epistemology that address the development of understanding; and the Vajrayana, or tantric, texts that explore the esoteric understandings of the mind. Buddhist masters, including His Holiness the Dalai Lam ...
the complete issue. - Institute of Buddhist Studies
... study of Ikkyū included extensive translations of the master’s poems, and the epigraph at the front of that volume is a quote from Kenneth Patchen’s The Journal of Albion Moonlight: “The greatest masters foster no schools. / They imitate themselves until the matter is ended.”19 The same year that sa ...
... study of Ikkyū included extensive translations of the master’s poems, and the epigraph at the front of that volume is a quote from Kenneth Patchen’s The Journal of Albion Moonlight: “The greatest masters foster no schools. / They imitate themselves until the matter is ended.”19 The same year that sa ...
how to meditate
... meet people who tell me how it has helped them in their practice and their understanding of Buddhism and meditation. The purpose of this book remains the same as when it first appeared: to offer the people in the world today a bridge into the art of meditation taught by the Buddha and developed in A ...
... meet people who tell me how it has helped them in their practice and their understanding of Buddhism and meditation. The purpose of this book remains the same as when it first appeared: to offer the people in the world today a bridge into the art of meditation taught by the Buddha and developed in A ...
PDF Preview - Wisdom Publications
... of Certainty, John Pettit makes an especially valuable contribution to our knowledge of Buddhist philosophical thought in Tibet. …The remarkable text translated here is traditionally renowned as one of Mipham’s foremost essays on Madhyamaka thought, one that is intimately related to the perspective ...
... of Certainty, John Pettit makes an especially valuable contribution to our knowledge of Buddhist philosophical thought in Tibet. …The remarkable text translated here is traditionally renowned as one of Mipham’s foremost essays on Madhyamaka thought, one that is intimately related to the perspective ...
Introduction to Sakya Monastery
... Since the purchase, many years of hard work and renovation by dedicated volunteers have brought the building to its present form and grace. At various stages of the renovation, the highest-ranking lamas in Tibetan Buddhism, including His Holiness the Dalai Lama, have consecrated Sakya Monastery’s bu ...
... Since the purchase, many years of hard work and renovation by dedicated volunteers have brought the building to its present form and grace. At various stages of the renovation, the highest-ranking lamas in Tibetan Buddhism, including His Holiness the Dalai Lama, have consecrated Sakya Monastery’s bu ...
Atisha News Summer 2013/14
... ings, Pet Photography stall, Community Health information stalls, Yoga sessions and live entertainment. All the food charities, campaigners, organisations and individuals to For more information and bookings. Call 5446 7568 or ...
... ings, Pet Photography stall, Community Health information stalls, Yoga sessions and live entertainment. All the food charities, campaigners, organisations and individuals to For more information and bookings. Call 5446 7568 or ...
the tantric mysticism of tibet - Chinese Buddhist Encyclopedia
... have reposed all our faith in material progress. With what result? That the need for a radical readjustment of our aims is desperate can be deduced from the unprecedented rise in the incidence of nervous disorders, from the motiveless crimes perpetrated by well-fed, well-educated children, from the ...
... have reposed all our faith in material progress. With what result? That the need for a radical readjustment of our aims is desperate can be deduced from the unprecedented rise in the incidence of nervous disorders, from the motiveless crimes perpetrated by well-fed, well-educated children, from the ...
Introduction to Buddhism - Tushita Meditation Centre
... encounter, with a wandering monk who looked serene and happy, inspired him to renounce his princely life and meditate in the forest in order to find truth and freedom. He left his home, spent six years practicing intensely in the forest, and finally attained his goal: enlightenment. After his enligh ...
... encounter, with a wandering monk who looked serene and happy, inspired him to renounce his princely life and meditate in the forest in order to find truth and freedom. He left his home, spent six years practicing intensely in the forest, and finally attained his goal: enlightenment. After his enligh ...
Healing Power of Mindfulness Meditation
... At the International Centre I met one individual who had been cured of a heart-condition of near-fatal proportions some five years before. Both diagnosis and cure were backed up by competent medical testimony. ...
... At the International Centre I met one individual who had been cured of a heart-condition of near-fatal proportions some five years before. Both diagnosis and cure were backed up by competent medical testimony. ...
Dzogchen
Dzogchen (Wylie: dzogs chen) or ""Great Perfection"", also called Atiyoga, is a tradition of teachings in Tibetan Buddhism aimed at attaining and maintaining the natural primordial state or natural condition. It is a central teaching of the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism and of Bon. In these traditions, Dzogchen is the highest and most definitive path of the nine vehicles to liberation.