Dharma Works - Sakya Losal Choe Dzong
... Rongton Buddhist Training College. He is a fully qualified Tibetan Lama and meditation master, having completed twelve years of rigorous monastic training, including a three year meditation retreat sponsored by the Dalai Lama. A student of His Eminence Chogye Trichen Rinpoche - one of Tibet's highes ...
... Rongton Buddhist Training College. He is a fully qualified Tibetan Lama and meditation master, having completed twelve years of rigorous monastic training, including a three year meditation retreat sponsored by the Dalai Lama. A student of His Eminence Chogye Trichen Rinpoche - one of Tibet's highes ...
Tantric Sex And The Path To Inner Awakening
... Exceptional thanks should be given to the work of several scholars whose life efforts made this book possible. Keith Dowman’s classic Masters of Mahāmudrā first drew me into the world of the siddhas, but left me with two questions burning unanswered in my heart for nearly twenty years – what was the ...
... Exceptional thanks should be given to the work of several scholars whose life efforts made this book possible. Keith Dowman’s classic Masters of Mahāmudrā first drew me into the world of the siddhas, but left me with two questions burning unanswered in my heart for nearly twenty years – what was the ...
A Study of Sukkhavipassaka in Pāli Buddhism
... I share a great faith and love for Buddhist insight meditation. Sadly, on the evening of 1 August 2007, Dr. Pecenko had an unexpected heart attack and passed away quickly and peacefully while taking a walk with Dr. Ditrich, their son, Alexander, and their dog. Just that afternoon, Dr. Pecenko had se ...
... I share a great faith and love for Buddhist insight meditation. Sadly, on the evening of 1 August 2007, Dr. Pecenko had an unexpected heart attack and passed away quickly and peacefully while taking a walk with Dr. Ditrich, their son, Alexander, and their dog. Just that afternoon, Dr. Pecenko had se ...
The mandalas of Tibetan Buddhism and western psychotherapy
... spontaneous creation of the mandala by his patients was a visual symbol that depicted the current state of their psyche, in addition to their psyche's work toward individuation, as evidenced in his text Mandala Symbolism. Many well-know psychoanalysts and art therapists have followed in the footstep ...
... spontaneous creation of the mandala by his patients was a visual symbol that depicted the current state of their psyche, in addition to their psyche's work toward individuation, as evidenced in his text Mandala Symbolism. Many well-know psychoanalysts and art therapists have followed in the footstep ...
A History of Mindfulness
... approach to the teachings is the very opposite of historical. An aspiring meditator first learns from the lips of a teacher whose words as they utter them must be the very latest formulation of the topic. Then they might go back to read some of the works of well-known contemporary teachers. Since de ...
... approach to the teachings is the very opposite of historical. An aspiring meditator first learns from the lips of a teacher whose words as they utter them must be the very latest formulation of the topic. Then they might go back to read some of the works of well-known contemporary teachers. Since de ...
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... real life experiences and to be fi nally discarded or accepted. Yet, paradoxically, the soteriology that he taught (called Dharma) has come to be known by the people at large for its wisdom, tolerance, compassion, equanimity, and, even, happiness. We were both born in countries where multiple religi ...
... real life experiences and to be fi nally discarded or accepted. Yet, paradoxically, the soteriology that he taught (called Dharma) has come to be known by the people at large for its wisdom, tolerance, compassion, equanimity, and, even, happiness. We were both born in countries where multiple religi ...
Tathagata Meditation - phaptangmeditation.org
... criticism during this lost believes time. If there are those who at the Final Law Period pessimistly look at life and initiate the mind to practice, when they succeed, they are aware that all the given periods are the same, we all have Buddhist nature and True Dharma. As one’s mind becomes unsettle ...
... criticism during this lost believes time. If there are those who at the Final Law Period pessimistly look at life and initiate the mind to practice, when they succeed, they are aware that all the given periods are the same, we all have Buddhist nature and True Dharma. As one’s mind becomes unsettle ...
We have pleasure in presenting Thich Nhat Hanh`s extensive book
... state of the world and the quality of our lives, it has lost none of its timeliness since it was first published in 1987. It is filled with practical suggestions on how to create a more peaceful world "right in the moment we are alive." This newly revised, beautiful edition is the perfect starting p ...
... state of the world and the quality of our lives, it has lost none of its timeliness since it was first published in 1987. It is filled with practical suggestions on how to create a more peaceful world "right in the moment we are alive." This newly revised, beautiful edition is the perfect starting p ...
Tibetan Buddhism and Han Chinese: Superscribing New Meaning
... practicing Tibetan Buddhism in Greater China – specifically in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. It seeks to answer the fundamental question of how Tibetan Buddhism is becoming relevant to contemporary Chinese society, and how it is being superscribed with meaning by different actors to achieve ...
... practicing Tibetan Buddhism in Greater China – specifically in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. It seeks to answer the fundamental question of how Tibetan Buddhism is becoming relevant to contemporary Chinese society, and how it is being superscribed with meaning by different actors to achieve ...
Behind the Façade of Secret Mantra
... consciousness, manovijñāna, yid-kyi rnam-par shes-pa) 1 is the foundational consciousness of cyclic existence - they firmly believe that this mind has transmigrated from past lifetimes and will proceed into future ones after death. Such a wrong view on the self corresponds to the state of thoughtles ...
... consciousness, manovijñāna, yid-kyi rnam-par shes-pa) 1 is the foundational consciousness of cyclic existence - they firmly believe that this mind has transmigrated from past lifetimes and will proceed into future ones after death. Such a wrong view on the self corresponds to the state of thoughtles ...
Right Concentration and the Suttas
... sukha born of seclusion. One drenches, steeps, saturates, and suffuses ones body with this piti and sukha born of seclusion, so that there is no part of ones entire body which is not suffused by this piti and sukha. (DN 2.77) The phrase "vitakka and vicāra" is yet another example of synonymous paral ...
... sukha born of seclusion. One drenches, steeps, saturates, and suffuses ones body with this piti and sukha born of seclusion, so that there is no part of ones entire body which is not suffused by this piti and sukha. (DN 2.77) The phrase "vitakka and vicāra" is yet another example of synonymous paral ...
recognitions and congratulations to hh dorje chang buddha iii
... In order to manifest the dharma, Kaichu Rinpoche practiced the Corpse-Pose Tummo (Inner-Heat) Dharma in front of many people. The heat he generated in his body rose to 197.4 degrees Fahrenheit. Numerous dharma kings and rinpoches have been burned by the inner-heat he has generated. Among all dharma ...
... In order to manifest the dharma, Kaichu Rinpoche practiced the Corpse-Pose Tummo (Inner-Heat) Dharma in front of many people. The heat he generated in his body rose to 197.4 degrees Fahrenheit. Numerous dharma kings and rinpoches have been burned by the inner-heat he has generated. Among all dharma ...
AN INTIMATE DESTRUCTION
... ABSTRACT OF DISSERTATION submitted by Alan Foljambe for the Degree of PhD in Art History and entitled An Intimate Destruction: Tantric Buddhism, Desire, and the Body in Surrealism and Georges Bataille, October 2008. The dissertation addresses the influence of Tantric Buddhism on Surrealism and the w ...
... ABSTRACT OF DISSERTATION submitted by Alan Foljambe for the Degree of PhD in Art History and entitled An Intimate Destruction: Tantric Buddhism, Desire, and the Body in Surrealism and Georges Bataille, October 2008. The dissertation addresses the influence of Tantric Buddhism on Surrealism and the w ...
Mindfulness: A Dialogue between Buddhism and Clinical
... strategies and formal mindfulness practices may or may not be used (Baer 2003). Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction This involves an 8-week group session in which clients are encouraged to practice mindfulness daily (Kabat-Zinn (1990, 2003) suggests the following operational definition for mindfulnes ...
... strategies and formal mindfulness practices may or may not be used (Baer 2003). Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction This involves an 8-week group session in which clients are encouraged to practice mindfulness daily (Kabat-Zinn (1990, 2003) suggests the following operational definition for mindfulnes ...
Tara and Tibetan Buddhism: The Emergence of the Feminine Divine
... Gedün-dr’up is the monk famous for being the very first reincarnation of the great Avalokitesvara, although this was not recognized until after his death. . This monk would become the first of an entire line of incarnations, known to Tibetans as Dalai Lamas. Without surprise, the first Dalai Lama fe ...
... Gedün-dr’up is the monk famous for being the very first reincarnation of the great Avalokitesvara, although this was not recognized until after his death. . This monk would become the first of an entire line of incarnations, known to Tibetans as Dalai Lamas. Without surprise, the first Dalai Lama fe ...
Understanding Buddhism as `Religion` or `Science` ? Hidden
... should still start from the ‘right’ category in order to be heard. But at the same time, talking from the position of religion studies will wake the interest of some people who are interested in religion, while I would have preferred to address an audience with the same interest as me in the human m ...
... should still start from the ‘right’ category in order to be heard. But at the same time, talking from the position of religion studies will wake the interest of some people who are interested in religion, while I would have preferred to address an audience with the same interest as me in the human m ...
1. the only buddhayana
... the fundamental teachings of Buddhism immediately realize what they preach is not Buddha Dharma at all. Surprisingly enough, there are quite a few people who blindly follow these heretics and cults too. This book, entitled The Profound Teaching of Buddhayana, by Grand Master Shan-Fo, introduces impo ...
... the fundamental teachings of Buddhism immediately realize what they preach is not Buddha Dharma at all. Surprisingly enough, there are quite a few people who blindly follow these heretics and cults too. This book, entitled The Profound Teaching of Buddhayana, by Grand Master Shan-Fo, introduces impo ...
issue #3 - HH the Sakya Trizin
... Furthermore, this is a particularly special issue, as it includes a twenty-five page diary of His Holiness’ 2010 teaching activities in Northeast India, Russia and Europe. It is also special in that it is the bearer of very exciting news: the birth of His Holiness’ first grandson, Dungsey Akasha ...
... Furthermore, this is a particularly special issue, as it includes a twenty-five page diary of His Holiness’ 2010 teaching activities in Northeast India, Russia and Europe. It is also special in that it is the bearer of very exciting news: the birth of His Holiness’ first grandson, Dungsey Akasha ...
Transcending Ego: Distinguishing Consciousness from Wisdom
... the Treasury of the Abhidharma (Abhidharmakosha) by Vasubandhu (fourth to fifth centuries C.E.). ...
... the Treasury of the Abhidharma (Abhidharmakosha) by Vasubandhu (fourth to fifth centuries C.E.). ...
Teachings from Traditional Lamas
... What is needed instead is something shining like a radiant diamond or the sun, a mind that is pristine at all times. So it is a question of balance, and this way takes maturity. On one side, one should take time to calm down. One watch one’s breath, but only to avoid continuing the events of the day ...
... What is needed instead is something shining like a radiant diamond or the sun, a mind that is pristine at all times. So it is a question of balance, and this way takes maturity. On one side, one should take time to calm down. One watch one’s breath, but only to avoid continuing the events of the day ...
Guide to Jodo Shinshu Teachings and Practices
... Shariputra, Maudgalyayana, Mahakasyapa, Purna and Ananda were some of the Buddha’s most famous disciples. Shakyamuni’s son Rahula can also be counted among these great disciples. Among the lay followers that were well known were King Bimbisara of Magada and his wife Queen Vaidehi, King Hashikone of ...
... Shariputra, Maudgalyayana, Mahakasyapa, Purna and Ananda were some of the Buddha’s most famous disciples. Shakyamuni’s son Rahula can also be counted among these great disciples. Among the lay followers that were well known were King Bimbisara of Magada and his wife Queen Vaidehi, King Hashikone of ...
Insight Meditation Society
... screens in the front and back of the hall. Other changes to come include a hardwood floor and an arched ceiling. The majority of the work will be completed by our 30th anniversary celebration on July 8. Many thanks to all who generously contributed to make this ...
... screens in the front and back of the hall. Other changes to come include a hardwood floor and an arched ceiling. The majority of the work will be completed by our 30th anniversary celebration on July 8. Many thanks to all who generously contributed to make this ...
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... Buddha seems at first to have counted on the sincerity and spiritual earnestness of his early disciples for the success of his religious order. It was his wish to manage with the minimum of restrictive regulations. But in the growing monastic community whose numbers were rapidly increasing, laxity i ...
... Buddha seems at first to have counted on the sincerity and spiritual earnestness of his early disciples for the success of his religious order. It was his wish to manage with the minimum of restrictive regulations. But in the growing monastic community whose numbers were rapidly increasing, laxity i ...
Mindfulness-Based Interventions: An Emerging
... foreshadow the dilution or dumbing down of the rich, vast, and deep teachings of the Buddha. Perhaps it is important to reiterate here that MBSR is informed by and grounded in the application of the four foundations of mindfulness and the view that mindfulness, as taught in this program, has element ...
... foreshadow the dilution or dumbing down of the rich, vast, and deep teachings of the Buddha. Perhaps it is important to reiterate here that MBSR is informed by and grounded in the application of the four foundations of mindfulness and the view that mindfulness, as taught in this program, has element ...
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... results, asking the audience to be patient. The support of both these prominent Tibetan Buddhist leaders gives rise to the question of what, or who, is holding back the process? Janet Gyatso (2010: 47), Hershey Professor of Buddhist Studies at Harvard University’s Divinity School, states quite unequ ...
... results, asking the audience to be patient. The support of both these prominent Tibetan Buddhist leaders gives rise to the question of what, or who, is holding back the process? Janet Gyatso (2010: 47), Hershey Professor of Buddhist Studies at Harvard University’s Divinity School, states quite unequ ...
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.