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by Dhondup
Mon Dec 24, 2012 3:17 am
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: tibetan buddhist monasticism in the west
Replies: 88
Views: 20887

Re: tibetan buddhist monasticism in the west

Lama Tsewang, as a young man from America who has made it his goal to ordain in the next few years, I would love to hear you share your thoughts and experiences.
:namaste:
by Dhondup
Tue Dec 18, 2012 4:51 am
Forum: Gelug
Topic: Ling Rinpoche in Car Accident, ‘Out of Danger’
Replies: 3
Views: 2491

Re: Ling Rinpoche in Car Accident, ‘Out of Danger’

http://www.jangchuplamrim.org/2012/12/0 ... es-health/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
He's been discharged from the hospital :twothumbsup: May his full recovery come swiftly.
by Dhondup
Tue Dec 18, 2012 4:48 am
Forum: Prayers and Aspirations
Topic: Prayers for Ling Rinpoche
Replies: 3
Views: 2037

Re: Prayers for Ling Rinpoche

Just found this: http://www.jangchuplamrim.org/2012/12/0 ... es-health/
He's been discharged :twothumbsup:
by Dhondup
Mon Dec 17, 2012 5:15 am
Forum: Kagyu
Topic: Bhikshu Ordination of Karmapa 17
Replies: 15
Views: 4890

Re: Bhikshu Ordination of Karmapa 17

If you read Karma Thinley's History of the Sixteen Karmapas , you notice that some of them take full ordination much later in life than others. I can't recall which Karmapa it was, but one of them did not do so until his early 30s. :good: Does the book offer any insight to the reasons behind waitin...
by Dhondup
Mon Dec 17, 2012 3:30 am
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: seating posture
Replies: 4
Views: 2046

Re: seating posture

Full meditation posture (Full lotus) http://www.mro.org/zmm/teachings/images/zazen/fulllotusfront.jpg Bodhisattva posture http://www.samye.org/images/bodhipos.jpg Royal ease posture http://www.dharma.net/monstore/images/products/ky-ease.jpg Crossed posture http://generic.pixmac.com/4/meditating-woma...
by Dhondup
Sat Dec 15, 2012 5:23 am
Forum: Shingon
Topic: Japanese Vajrayana: Shingon 101
Replies: 10
Views: 11083

Re: Japanese Vajrayana: Shingon 101

Short answer:read Hakeda's Kukai: Major Works several times.
:twothumbsup:

I am in the process of reading this book right now and couldn't agree more, it is truly a gem.
by Dhondup
Sat Dec 15, 2012 5:23 am
Forum: Discovering Mahayana Buddhism
Topic: Mahayana/Vajrayana Links and Resources
Replies: 427
Views: 183455

Re: Japanese Vajrayana: Shingon 101

Short answer:read Hakeda's Kukai: Major Works several times.
:twothumbsup:

I am in the process of reading this book right now and couldn't agree more, it is truly a gem.
by Dhondup
Sat Dec 15, 2012 4:57 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Tashi Delek from Connecticut!
Replies: 5
Views: 2207

Re: Tashi Delek from Connecticut!

Welcome, Dondhup! Khensur Rinpoche is a great teacher, very kind; my cousin was one of his students. Thank you for saying so! He is indeed extremely kind. It's funny because in nearly every picture i find of him he appears to frowning, but whenever I see him he is always smiling or laughing! I feel...
by Dhondup
Sat Dec 15, 2012 4:49 am
Forum: Prayers and Aspirations
Topic: Prayer for Connecticut families
Replies: 0
Views: 936

Prayer for Connecticut families

I just wanted to post reminding everybody to please pray for the schoolchildren, teachers, and perpetrator we lost in Newtown, Connecticut this morning. May they all find peace and happiness, and may our deepest compassion be bestowed upon the families and friends of those who have been afflicted by...
by Dhondup
Sat Dec 15, 2012 4:39 am
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: Suffering Beings
Replies: 3
Views: 1461

Re: Suffering Beings

Thank you for this, may they find their rebirths swiftly and may it be conducive to their supreme enlightenment. And of course best wishes to all of those affected by this tragedy, especially family, friends, and teachers. Om mani padme hum.
by Dhondup
Fri Dec 14, 2012 9:43 pm
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: lamas and animals
Replies: 13
Views: 4684

Re: lamas and animals

Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche and a little pug
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by Dhondup
Fri Dec 14, 2012 10:50 am
Forum: Prayers and Aspirations
Topic: Brain Tumor on a family friend
Replies: 9
Views: 3295

Re: Brain Tumor on a family friend

May peace and well-being be upon them and their family :smile:
by Dhondup
Fri Dec 14, 2012 10:45 am
Forum: Prayers and Aspirations
Topic: Prayers for Ling Rinpoche
Replies: 3
Views: 2037

Prayers for Ling Rinpoche

A few weeks ago, Kyabje Ling Rinpoche was involved in a car accident in southern India and remains hospitalized, though he is "out of danger". Rinpoche organized the lam rim teachings that His Holiness the Dalai Lama has been giving November 30 through December 13. May he have a swift reco...
by Dhondup
Fri Dec 14, 2012 10:28 am
Forum: East Asian Buddhism
Topic: Thich Nhat Hahn
Replies: 6
Views: 3167

Re: Thich Nhat Hahn

Nhat Hanh's approach has been to combine a variety of traditional Zen teachings with insights from other Mahayana Buddhist traditions, methods from Theravada Buddhism, and ideas from Western psychology—to offer a modern light on meditation practice. Hanh's presentation of the Prajñāpāramitā in term...
by Dhondup
Fri Dec 14, 2012 7:11 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Tashi Delek from Connecticut!
Replies: 5
Views: 2207

Tashi Delek from Connecticut!

Hello everybody, I'm a male in my early twenties and a student of Gyumed Khensur Rinpoche Lobsang Jampa. I'm currently observing the 5 precepts and hoping to ordain in the near future. I am also studying Tibetan, and I'd like to make my life's work participating in the translation of the Kangyur. I'...
by Dhondup
Fri Dec 14, 2012 6:37 am
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: lamas and animals
Replies: 13
Views: 4684

Not sure of his name, but this is a beautiful picture nonetheless Image

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