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by Saoshun
Wed Jun 15, 2016 9:27 am
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: Texts that destroy ""scientific" materialism
Replies: 259
Views: 52125

Re: Texts that destroy ""scientific" materialism

There is no need to destroy anything materialistic or not, the science will go on it own to realize that everything it's empty.
by Saoshun
Sun Jun 12, 2016 7:29 pm
Forum: Zen
Topic: Essence of Chan
Replies: 22
Views: 6451

Re: Essence of Chan

Essence of chan is destiny and nature.
by Saoshun
Sun Jun 12, 2016 7:20 pm
Forum: Mahamudra
Topic: does non judgement transcend enlightenment?
Replies: 7
Views: 4221

Re: does non judgement transcend enlightenment?

Phenomena and yourself are not separable so you can not go directly to yourself the way you describing it. You need wisdom to penetrate the phenomena first. Even Hui Neng penetrate first phenomena first before attaining full realization. :bow:
by Saoshun
Sun Jun 12, 2016 4:30 pm
Forum: Mahamudra
Topic: does non judgement transcend enlightenment?
Replies: 7
Views: 4221

Re: does non judgement transcend enlightenment?

in mahamudra, dzogchen and zen one is encouraged to embrace non judgement. does non judgement go beyond enlightenment? Not really. Traditions expect prajna or wisdom from their practitioners rather then judging. Judging is good for your survival but useless in deeper understanding of life. so on on...
by Saoshun
Sun Jun 12, 2016 7:40 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: PLEASE HELP ME !!!!
Replies: 61
Views: 14332

Re: PLEASE HELP ME !!!!

Lojong/Metta meditation is cure for all suffering based on such things. You turned yourself into antagonist based on his doings, at the same time you could be happy that you seen true nature of your partner. It's all about perspective, you perspective or view creates tension and suffering, sometimes...
by Saoshun
Sat Jun 04, 2016 10:07 am
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Buddhahood in This Life
Replies: 239
Views: 64542

Re: Buddhahood in This Life

Is this book any practical like Sublime Dharma type instructions or nang jang?
by Saoshun
Sun May 29, 2016 4:39 pm
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: How did Milarepa do it?
Replies: 259
Views: 36700

Re: How did Milarepa do it?

But what does being released from good actually mean? I assume it implies much more than simply "not having to be nice". It means that he karma is exhausted. Good karma is not really good karma as it's make you still subject to rebirth. When karma is exhausted it means you are free from g...
by Saoshun
Tue May 17, 2016 8:41 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: healing crystals in buddhism??
Replies: 26
Views: 11986

Re: healing crystals in buddhism??

The most powerful use of gems is when they are reduced to liquid (digestable) and then mixed with ash. In folk tradition around my countries we use to dip gems into 40-90% alcohol and leave it for couple month, then take a shot from time to time - works very good. I see, what are the benefits of pr...
by Saoshun
Tue May 17, 2016 8:07 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: healing crystals in buddhism??
Replies: 26
Views: 11986

Re: healing crystals in buddhism??

The most powerful use of gems is when they are reduced to liquid (digestable) and then mixed with ash. In folk tradition around my countries we use to dip gems into 40-90% alcohol and leave it for couple month, then take a shot from time to time - works very good.
by Saoshun
Sun May 08, 2016 4:53 pm
Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
Topic: Why did you choose Buddhism?
Replies: 98
Views: 27206

Re: Why did you choose Buddhism?

Because I experienced it the way buddha told about things.
by Saoshun
Fri May 06, 2016 12:33 pm
Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
Topic: Differences in after life experiences all over the world
Replies: 9
Views: 2640

Re: Differences in after life experiences all over the world

The best method to learn bardo is to sleep/dream yogas.

There are certain practices to induce "death" states so you can get use to death really.
by Saoshun
Thu May 05, 2016 4:36 pm
Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
Topic: Differences in after life experiences all over the world
Replies: 9
Views: 2640

Re: Differences in after life experiences all over the world

The only differences that they are is only content of the mind and like Malcom said.
by Saoshun
Thu May 05, 2016 2:59 pm
Forum: Shingon
Topic: Book - Shingon - Japanese Esoteric Buddhism
Replies: 12
Views: 6763

Re: Book - Shingon - Japanese Esoteric Buddhism

How shingon practitioners develop wisdom? Kukai seem to be genuine while others seems to be decent, what is the reason behind it? I just consulted my oracle with that question the answer was "Universal equality is not possible." but anyway having some words about it from other would be nic...
by Saoshun
Mon Apr 25, 2016 5:39 pm
Forum: Academic Discussion
Topic: How mind and body interact?
Replies: 3
Views: 1599

Re: How mind and body interact?

pael wrote:Mind can't arise from matter, right? So, how they can interact with each other? What binds mind and body together?
Nervous system. :alien: :stirthepot:
by Saoshun
Sun Apr 24, 2016 7:12 pm
Forum: Creative Writing
Topic: Bird Koan
Replies: 8
Views: 4641

Re: Bird Koan

Keep playing with the 6th consciousness you surely get enlightenment by this. :juggling:
by Saoshun
Sun Apr 10, 2016 9:59 am
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: View in Dzogchen and Shaktism
Replies: 149
Views: 33966

Re: View in Dzogchen and Shaktism

Crazywisdom wrote:
No essence

"Until we come to [...]" - heart sutra

think about it.
by Saoshun
Sat Apr 09, 2016 5:46 pm
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: View in Dzogchen and Shaktism
Replies: 149
Views: 33966

Re: View in Dzogchen and Shaktism

Crazywisdom wrote:
Vasana wrote:Neither are you but there's a difference.
There is no difference between sentient beings and buddhas
yes, there is, but in essence not.
by Saoshun
Fri Apr 08, 2016 11:49 am
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: Illuminating Quotes by Malcolm Namdrol-la
Replies: 264
Views: 98019

Re: Illuminating Quotes by Malcolm Namdrol-la

and if there is no afterlife per se, why people do phowa etc?
by Saoshun
Thu Apr 07, 2016 11:04 pm
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: Illuminating Quotes by Malcolm Namdrol-la
Replies: 264
Views: 98019

Re: Illuminating Quotes by Malcolm Namdrol-la

There is no afterlife, just one long bardo that begins with delusion and ends with awakening.
How do you know it? It's like saying that after death will be haven. Is not changing anything in person experience of life besides beliefs which can be anything.

can you explain more Malcom?
by Saoshun
Fri Apr 01, 2016 5:59 pm
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: View in Dzogchen and Shaktism
Replies: 149
Views: 33966

Re: View in Dzogchen and Shaktism

but he is right, those things seems to act on the basis on which way you look at them, there is no either this way or this way.

why it's so hard to understand such simple things? :shrug:

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