Search found 84 matches

by mahabuddha
Thu Mar 07, 2024 7:15 am
Forum: Nyingma
Topic: Placement of Dzambhala House Blessing Card
Replies: 1
Views: 314

Placement of Dzambhala House Blessing Card

I have a Dzambhala House Blessing card - where is the best/proper place to hang it?

Yours in the Dharma
Tingdzin
by mahabuddha
Tue Apr 11, 2023 12:09 am
Forum: Nyingma
Topic: Dudjom Ngondro Help
Replies: 8
Views: 1438

Re: Dudjom Ngondro Help

I believe it was this email "Gratitude: Dudjom Ngondro Retreat" with this URL: https://www.abhayafellowship.org/ngondro-retreat-xxxxx - I found it Thank you so much for the retreat and info. I guess I'm looking for a "Explain the steps to perform daily ngondro practice as if I'm a fiv...
by mahabuddha
Mon Apr 10, 2023 6:20 am
Forum: Nyingma
Topic: Dudjom Ngondro Help
Replies: 8
Views: 1438

Re: Dudjom Ngondro Help

I attended the retreat but perhaps I'm missing something - is there a manual or outline how to actually practice the ngondro?
Many thanks vajra brothers/sisters
by mahabuddha
Tue Mar 28, 2023 8:45 pm
Forum: Nyingma
Topic: Sucking sickness from Phurba
Replies: 29
Views: 2758

Re: Sucking sickness from Phurba

Two words: Pla Cebo
by mahabuddha
Thu Mar 02, 2023 6:06 pm
Forum: Nyingma
Topic: Ngondro Help
Replies: 12
Views: 937

Re: Ngondro Help

If you get on the Abhaya Fellowship mailing list ( link scroll to bottom of page), on a few Saturdays a month at 10 am PDT there is regular practice followed by a teaching by Rinpoche. This could give you a sense of community and enhance your practice. Chakung Jigme Wangdrak Rinpoche is a wonderful ...
by mahabuddha
Thu Mar 02, 2023 6:01 pm
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Eric Fry-Miller, 2023 new translations out.
Replies: 17
Views: 2157

Re: Eric Fry-Miller, 2023 new translations out.

Soma999 wrote: Tue Feb 28, 2023 8:37 pm For information, the ebook version can’t be printed.
Everything can be printed :)
by mahabuddha
Wed Feb 01, 2023 11:37 pm
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Looking for Tibetan medicine teacher in the states
Replies: 16
Views: 1406

Re: Looking for Tibetan medicine teacher in the states

I studied at Shang Shung for 3 years and can definitely say it's in-depth. It's a bit dry presentation but if you have a passion for it - you'll do great. Knowing Tibetan alphabet and lots of vocabulary helps a TON. Many of the lectures are almost like translating the textbooks. I graduated from TME...
by mahabuddha
Tue Jan 17, 2023 10:39 pm
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Deep-rooted Hindu wants to practice Buddha Dharma esp. Dzogchen
Replies: 37
Views: 4353

Re: Deep-rooted Hindu wants to practice Buddha Dharma esp. Dzogchen

If one is "deeply rooted Hindu" then why want to become Buddhist? Choose one or the other. There nothing wrong with becoming Buddhist but don't try to apply Buddhism to Hinduism. Just like one can play football and do ballet, one can't do them both at the same time. Choose one and stick wi...
by mahabuddha
Fri Dec 16, 2022 6:09 pm
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Can samsara be emptied ?
Replies: 7
Views: 906

Re: Can samsara be emptied ?

There is no samsara to be emptied, it only exists in the unenlightened mind. Nirvana and samsara only exist in the mind
by mahabuddha
Fri Nov 18, 2022 6:09 am
Forum: Kagyu
Topic: Curious about daily virtual practice
Replies: 5
Views: 665

Re: Curious about daily virtual practice

I highly recommend Drikung Kagyu. I've been a student of Garchen Rinpoche for 20 years and Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche for over 15 years. You do not need any pre-requisites to attend teachings unless otherwise noted. It's good idea to go slowly and work into it at your own pace. Compassion is #1 ...
by mahabuddha
Sat Sep 10, 2022 11:52 pm
Forum: Chod
Topic: Chöd drum for sale
Replies: 3
Views: 1490

Re: Chöd drum for sale

Do you have photos? perhaps you can email me at dzokchen at yandex.com
by mahabuddha
Tue Aug 30, 2022 6:52 am
Forum: Kagyu
Topic: Emailing Garchen Buddhist Institute
Replies: 20
Views: 1745

Re: Emailing Garchen Buddhist Institute

I used to run a Drikung center and me and another board member were the only ones managing FB, email blasts, responding to emails etc., as previously mentioned, we all have day jobs and it can be very difficult and Garchen Rinpoche's health is #1 priority and His engagement obviously has been reduce...
by mahabuddha
Sat Jul 02, 2022 3:01 am
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: India / Nepal
Replies: 3
Views: 514

Re: India / Nepal

It might be easier to narrow your search to teachers or lineages that you practice. There are literally dozens of opportunities spread between the two countries. If you want to get your toes wet, Kopan is well known for it's courses for Westerners. You can also check out Rangjung Yeshse Institute. B...
by mahabuddha
Sat Jun 18, 2022 5:52 pm
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Refuge Vows
Replies: 3
Views: 427

Re: Refuge Vows

Maybe I'm missing something, wouldn't a lama have those, they are a common text.
by mahabuddha
Fri Jun 03, 2022 11:56 pm
Forum: Nyingma
Topic: "Past-life regression" in Tibetan Buddhism?
Replies: 57
Views: 4850

Re: "Past-life regression" in Tibetan Buddhism?

I don't think vajrayana thinks it's necessary or beneficial, practitioners can barely sit on a cushion to meditate and still scream at other drivers in traffic, what use if past lives if we're not fixing the current one?
by mahabuddha
Mon Apr 18, 2022 2:22 am
Forum: Kagyu
Topic: Contextualize Gongchig for me
Replies: 4
Views: 658

Re: Contextualize Gongchig for me

I suggest reading it without any other opinions, see how it goes :)
by mahabuddha
Mon Mar 21, 2022 1:55 am
Forum: Mahamudra
Topic: Dedication
Replies: 4
Views: 1352

Re: Dedication

Yes, ice cream can cause happiness. Should be full enlightenment. In laymen's terms my short dedication is, "I dedication this merit so that all sentient beings reach full enlightenment."
by mahabuddha
Wed Mar 09, 2022 8:18 am
Forum: Nyingma
Topic: Three channels horizontal band in shrine room
Replies: 1
Views: 584

Three channels horizontal band in shrine room

I'd like to paint the three channels in a horizontal band halfway on my walls in my shrine room. Should the red or white channels be on top?
Option 1:
red
blue
white

Option 2:
white
blue
read

Go to advanced search