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Rainbow Body is not "the ultimate attainment" of Dzogchen. It is a sign. Tashi delek, As far as i know is in Dzogchen the attainment of the Rainbow Body 1,2,3, or 4 a target for Dzogchenpas. We know "Rainbow Body" resulting from Trekchöd practice We know Rainbow Bodies resulting from Thödgal practi...

Rainbow Body is not "the ultimate attainment" of Dzogchen. It is a sign.

Hi guys, I live in Myanmar and it has always been a struggle to practice.Sometimes,I just want to go and practice with a group even if it’s for a few sessions and meet a lama in person as well.Right now,Thailand is the only country that I can afford to go.While I’ve certainly heard of there being V...

All good Mano! I just wanted to make it clear that "technically" speaking one can read without. Just so our original poster has an alternate answer for his query. But I wholeheartly agree that it is absolutely BEST to receive all the goods before diving in to such texts. I'm WAY more of a don't bot...

Oh, okay so I guess I should reply. :D Yeah I did not say it is a fact. It is purely my opinion. That is why I wrote "I do not see", not "there is no point" or "scientifically there is no point". Yes an interest can be a doorway thats for sure. However after reading it and not having the initiation...

That's an interesting opinion you have there. My post was primarily in reply to Miroku. Sorry. Should have quoted him. Still new to this. I appreciate your opinion about my opinion. Oh, okay so I guess I should reply. :D Yeah I did not say it is a fact. It is purely my opinion. That is why I wrote ...

That's an interesting opinion you have there. My post was primarily in reply to Miroku. Sorry. Should have quoted him. Still new to this. I appreciate your opinion about my opinion. I did. Your previous comment just happened to be embedded in their post. I meant; I should have quoted him rather tha...

There is no point in reading them without the proper empowerments. Many people like to read books without the proper empowerments thinking they will gain some intellectual knowledge about the practices involved. Even if they do, it will be very little and leads to conflating practices with common M...

To be fair, there are texts you can purchase that are available to the public. Like; The Practice of Vajrakilaya, The Dark Red Amulet: Oral Instructions on the Practice of Vajrakilaya, etc. If you're interested you can read these. Of course, in order to actually engage in practice and gain accompli...

Thanks all! To be fair, there are texts you can purchase that are available to the public. Like; The Practice of Vajrakilaya, The Dark Red Amulet: Oral Instructions on the Practice of Vajrakilaya, etc. If you're interested you can read these. Of course, in order to actually engage in practice and g...

https://mailchi.mp/f27fdd425cfe/hh-dudjom-sangye-pema-shepa-rinpoche?e=f4a440f763 Can you please say what text we were working from for the Dorje Drolo empowerment? The translator went so fast I missed the author and title of the text. Or is there a site where I can read the sadhana? I talked to my...

There is an active complex mental life happening in all humans that most people are largely unaware of Nope. Most of our deep-seated neuroses are rooted in childhood events, Nope. But it is nice to blame our parents. Talking therapy is a viable method for unlocking and working with these neuroses b...

Hi Folks, Riwoche Tibetan Buddhist Temple will be hosting Garab Dorje Rinpoche at the invitation of Khenpo Sonam Tobgyal Rinpoche Rinpoche and will be giving both the Dudjom Tröma Wangchen and the Khandro Thugtig Long Life Empowerment. Sign up is taking place now and there are a few restrictions and...

Hi Folks, Riwoche Tibetan Buddhist Temple will be hosting Garab Dorje Rinpoche at the invitation of Khenpo Sonam Tobgyal Rinpoche Rinpoche and will be giving both the Dudjom Tröma Wangchen and the Khandro Thugtig Long Life Empowerment. Sign up is taking place now and there are a few restrictions and...

https://mailchi.mp/f27fdd425cfe/hh-dudjom-sangye-pema-shepa-rinpoche?e=f4a440f763 Can you please say what text we were working from for the Dorje Drolo empowerment? The translator went so fast I missed the author and title of the text. Or is there a site where I can read the sadhana? I talked to my...

lol ok, but what's the significance of depicting it in a lineage master's thangka? And seemingly only in those of master of Dzogchen, and always on the left, and so ornate for a mere storage bin? I've heard (by Malcolm?) that the "stuff" inside the egg shaped basket is all the tantric stuff. Bell a...

Does it symbolize holding the whole Dzogchen teachings, ie "Dzogchen pitaka"? If not, what does it symbolize? I only remember seeing it next to Dzogchen masters. It's where you store your stuff. lol ok, but what's the significance of depicting it in a lineage master's thangka? And seemingly only in...

I didn't ask for this karma to ripen, just riding it out. Really puts it in perspective concerning what's important. If I'm going to be wrong, may everyone else be right... and may they save me from my stupidity. Just keep practicing. You'll be fine. First good advice all day! :bow: :cheers:

Nope, but taking this intellectual beating is helping with my pride. I trained myself out of making assumptions on purpose. Keep up the good work. I didn't ask for this karma to ripen, just riding it out. Really puts it in perspective concerning what's important. If I'm going to be wrong, may every...

Totally my choice. I was an intellectual, & found peace elsewhere. Much like my stepmother stressed manners on the off-chance that the Queen would visit, I want to be ready for Vajrayogini in whatever form she takes. You do realize that your playing it safe by being an idiot is an intellectually fa...