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by KungaJanis
Sun Jul 07, 2013 6:23 am
Forum: Meditation
Topic: Advice for a Beginner? (Specifically the Mani mantra)
Replies: 17
Views: 7351

Re: Advice for a Beginner? (Specifically the Mani mantra)

Hi, Long ago I was told the mantra Om Mani Padme Hung, frees one being from the karmic cycle of rebirth, in each of the six realms, with every repeat. So, repeating it a lot, frees lots of beings from suffering, which brings a lot of good karma to you. Sanskrit - Sounds like = Ohm Man-knee Pad-may W...
by KungaJanis
Sun Jul 07, 2013 5:09 am
Forum: Meditation
Topic: Buddhism without a teacher
Replies: 34
Views: 12996

Re: Buddhism without a teacher

Hi, Why do you need a teacher, if you can do it all on your own? You don't. However, a "qualified teacher", that has a commitment to teach you and help you to become enlightened, can be of immense benefit to you. Let's say that there are no available teachers. So, you try to do it all on y...
by KungaJanis
Sun Jul 07, 2013 2:45 am
Forum: Meditation
Topic: I need help with awareness
Replies: 13
Views: 4487

Re: I need help with awareness

Hi, I think you could benefit from Mindfulness = Calming Meditation = Shamata meditation. The very beginning of this practice, would seem to help or fix your problem. I have put some parts in bold, that I think describe your problems and it's remedy. There is a lot more, than I have posted here, at ...
by KungaJanis
Sun Jul 07, 2013 1:53 am
Forum: Meditation
Topic: The Four common preliminares
Replies: 7
Views: 2729

Re: The Four common preliminares

Hi, I find a practice is the best for this. You get the benefits of doing it, plus merit, and it helps you form a daily routine. This one is short, but covers everything. You don't need an empowerment to practice this, so far as I know. Daily Purification: A Short Vajrasattva Practice By Kyabje Lam...

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