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What are the Sakya Trichen's views on webcast empowerments? Yesterday when I checked out the youtube, I noticed it's on my liked list. To know why, I re-watched. At least, you will get his view on ritual through internet on this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJf_9LVz-l4 While this is welco...

This thread has taken something of a turn but for the original post I'd suggest to meditate on the faults of Samara is relation to your mundane desires.

kausalya wrote: ↑

Wed Jul 25, 2018 1:32 am

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.

We have expensive dishes and silverware in a locked cupboard. We're waiting for Tara to use them.

Matt J wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 21, 2018 5:08 pm

Are people just digging for stuff to be worried about? I've never heard a single teacher talk on this topic.

Several sources were given in this topic.

It takes more time than a few weeks to cultivate good qualities.

People I find are generally self serving rather than intentionally evil. Keeping this in mind I find it easier to forgive their rougher qualities.

fckw wrote: ↑

Sun Jul 15, 2018 8:19 am

In Tibet they don't seem to have a problem to have several Padmasambhavas around.

Why would they? It's a perfectly orthodox opinion to hold.

I dont think there is any great mystery here. Ok some like the idea of being Indian Jones battling through the Himalayan snows and finding the Guru who puts them through enormous Herculean tasks from which they emerge serene and wise, flinging phurbas and shattering rock with mantras. The reality f...

I would invest in something and if you can't afford that then maybe a high quality print out of something to that effect.

I'm afraid I can't comment but you might have better luck in the Sakya sub forum.

“Unlike other mandala such as Hevajra or Kalachakra, the Chakrasamvara mandala is still fully manifested and active in the twenty-four holy places in India. For this reason, Chakrasamvara and his consort, Vajrayogini, are considered one of the most effective deities of our time.” Could anybody elab...

You do not need to ask permission to take teachings from other lamas. You do not need approval to leave their company and move on either. This may be your own view, but I don't think this is always the best way to go. If you are fortunate enough to find a teacher that you have a good degree of fait...

Abra Kadabra, thread transform into an ago old debate that will never be solved.

I believe Sravasti Abbey in Washington state does a short program which is discovering monastic life. They practice Gelug but still it would help you get your feet wet.

Shocking... https://www.elephantjournal.com/2013/06/what-lies-beneath-the-robes-are-buddhist-monasteries-suitable-places-for-children-adele-wilde-blavatsky/ Yes, but a separate issue from scandals in Western Dharma centers. CHNN has often spoke openly about sexual predation that he witnessed at his...

You did the math? I've been in the Buddhist scene for 35 years. I've done the math. I know about scandals you have never heard of and never will. Not from my lips. Fine, but that's not math. Your demand of some sort of proof is ironic as you made little effort to back up your own remarks.

Thierry G wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 02, 2018 12:42 pm

amanitamusc wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 02, 2018 12:11 pm

heart wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 02, 2018 11:34 am

Yes, I think so too.

/magnus

Yes, raktu seed can be found in very small mm size and it does look like Nepal Bodhi.

Yes, thank you all !

So, this sold to be real bodhi seeds phoenix eye is faux ! isn't it ?

I wouldn't maybe trust eBay for these sorts of things.

Eddo wrote: ↑

Thu Jun 28, 2018 3:02 am

PSM wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 27, 2018 1:05 pm

Buddhas, bodhisattvas, gurus, etc. There are also aspirations to personally accomplish something.

As I understand some(tibetan) will pray to Tara for protection as well

Sometimes it's a straight forward as that.

Virgo wrote: ↑

Sun Jul 01, 2018 4:27 pm

Snowbear wrote: ↑

Sun Jul 01, 2018 4:13 pm

Discussions about your sex life should be had with your Dharma teacher

Snowbear wrote: ↑

Thu Jun 28, 2018 4:43 pm

Malcolm wrote: ↑

Thu Jun 28, 2018 4:40 pm

So on your opinion, most Tibetan Lanas are sexual predators of the Harvey Weinstein variety?

In my opinion, they all do it.

Kevin...

pemachophel wrote: ↑

Thu May 31, 2018 7:56 pm

In Tibetan Buddhism, all those who have taken refuge have the privilege of wearing the maroon zen/shawl and some/many Lamas encourage this.

Really? This is the first I've heard of it.

That was delightful. I listened to the podcast and was intrigued enough to see out the book. Thank you for posting!