Correct Mahamudra Practice

Posted by admin in Mahamudra, Meditation, Mind, Nature of Mind, Quotes, Thrangu Rinpoche What then, is the correct Mahamudra practice? The Ordinary mind is itself the correct practice. That is to say , to let the ordinary mind remain in its own natural state. If to this mind one adds or subtracts anything, it is then not the ordinary mind but the so-called ‘mind-object’ [Yul]. To make not the slightest intention and effort to practice, and yet not to be distracted for a single moment, is to practice the natural mind correctly. Therefore, as long as you can keep your Self-awareness, no matter what you do, you are still practicing Mahamudra. – Thrangu Rinpoche, Six Yogas...

The Three Principle Aspects of the Path by Lama Tsongkhapa

Posted by admin in Author, Compassion, Dharma, Lama Tsongkhapa, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Renunciation, Teachings, Wisdom By Lama Tsongkhapa Translated by Lama Zopa Rinpoche Expressing the Homage I bow down to my perfect gurus. The Promise to Compose [1] The essential meaning of the Victorious Ones’ teachings, The path praised by all the holy Victors and their Children, The gateway of the fortunate ones desiring liberation – This I shall try to explain as much as I can. Persuading to Listen [2] Those who are not attached to the pleasures of circling [samsara], Who strive to make freedom and endowments meaningful, Who entrust themselves to the path pleasing the Victorious Ones – You fortunate ones: listen with a...

Image: Mara depicted in the Burmese style, attempting to tempt Buddha.

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Quote by Nagarjuna – Jewel Garland, Verse 35

Posted by admin in Nagarjuna, Quotes As long as the aggregates are conceived, There will be a conception of “I”, And when there is a conception of “I”, There’s karma, and from that, rebirth. ~ Quote by Nagarjuna | Jewel Garland, verse 35

Quote by The Buddha: The Triple Truth

Posted by admin in Buddha Shakyamuni, Compassion, Quotes Teach this triple truth to all: A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity. ~ Quote by the Buddha

The Way to Real Peace

Posted by admin in Compassion, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Philosophy, Quotes “Real peace and happiness has to come from the heart, from within. So therefore, to eliminate wars and destroying each other, to eliminate famine, disease and earthquakes, and to eliminate all other disasters an unfavourable experiences, all this can be stopped by having loving kindness toward each other. From having a good heart with loving kindness, negative action cannot arise.” ~ Quote By Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche

Illness and the path

Posted by admin in Dharma, Hinayana, Maitreya, Philosophy, Quotes, Samsara, Sublime Continuum, Suffering Illness must be understood, its causes eliminated, Wellbeing must be attained, and medicine taken. Likewise, suffering, its causes, their cessation and the path Must in turn be understood, eliminated, realized and relied upon. ~ Quote by Maitreya Sublime Continuum, IV, 55

What is Bodhichitta?

Posted by admin in Compassion, Maitreya, Ornament of Clear Realization, Quotes Arousing bodhicitta is: For the sake of others, Longing to attain complete enlightenment. ~ Quote by Maitreya Ornament of Clear Realization, I, 18