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by pael
Wed Nov 13, 2019 1:26 pm
Forum: Pure Land
Topic: Published books with Pure Land practice instruction?
Replies: 24
Views: 8762

Re: Published books with Pure Land practice instruction?

SonamTashi wrote: Sun Jun 09, 2019 12:22 pm
In regards to The Daily Practices of Western Pure Land Buddhism, I do not believe there are any previews online. I could perhaps take some pictures, as long as it isn't enough to infringe on copyrights. Is there anything in particular you are looking for?
How many pages?
by pael
Sun Nov 10, 2019 7:04 pm
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: Merits from listening recorded chanting
Replies: 9
Views: 2190

Merits from listening recorded chanting

What to listen from Youtube to get positive karmic imprints? I mean as non-stop.
by pael
Fri Nov 08, 2019 9:56 am
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: Reincarnation in animals
Replies: 8
Views: 1850

Re: Reincarnation in animals

from Kukkuravatika Sutta, The Dog-duty Ascetic : (translation by Nanamoli Thera) Here, Punna, someone develops the dog duty fully and unstintingly, he develops the dog-habit fully and unstintingly, he develops the dog mind fully and unstintingly, he develops dog behavior fully and unstintingly. Hav...
by pael
Sun Nov 03, 2019 6:38 pm
Forum: Wellness, Diet and Fitness
Topic: Discovering Tree Hugging
Replies: 23
Views: 6380

Re: Discovering Tree Hugging

Are trees sentient beings? I know they can feel pain and communicate with each other.
by pael
Fri Oct 25, 2019 3:10 pm
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: If you fail, double it!
Replies: 13
Views: 2981

Re: If you fail, double it!

Bristollad wrote: Thu Oct 24, 2019 9:10 am I've been a student of Gelug geshes for the last 30-odd years. None of them mentioned this doubling of mantra recitation. Retaking empowerments when the opportunity comes to renew the commitments, yes.
What if opportunity doesn't come?
by pael
Tue Oct 22, 2019 10:01 am
Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
Topic: Buddhist Hell seems a bit much
Replies: 103
Views: 14677

Re: Buddhist Hell seems a bit much

Would purgatory be better term than hell?
by pael
Thu Oct 17, 2019 2:01 pm
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: Is death throught hunger and thirst cause of preta rebirth?
Replies: 27
Views: 4865

Is death throught hunger and thirst cause of preta rebirth?

Is death throught hunger and thirst cause of preta rebirth? How to avoid craving of water when thirsty? Craving is cause of preta rebirth.
by pael
Thu Oct 03, 2019 11:04 am
Forum: Ethical Conduct
Topic: 8 Precepts taking
Replies: 10
Views: 4222

Re: 8 Precepts taking

My health prevents fasting after noon, how can I observe 8 precepts?
by pael
Fri Feb 01, 2019 10:08 am
Forum: Ethical Conduct
Topic: Sutras on Sexual Misconduct
Replies: 22
Views: 5937

Re: Sutras on Sexual Misconduct

Astus wrote: Sat Jan 26, 2019 2:49 pm "If one has sex at an inappropriate time or place, with someone who is a virgin, not one’s wife, or not a woman, one is guilty of the sin of sexual misconduct."
What if one's wife is a virgin? When women is considered as a wife? Buddhism has no wedding ceremonies.
by pael
Sun Nov 25, 2018 12:08 pm
Forum: Nyingma
Topic: Strange times
Replies: 20
Views: 5361

Re: Strange times

What is strange about this? Guru Rinpoche dispels all demons.
by pael
Wed Nov 21, 2018 11:56 am
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: A request to explain Vajrayana to a common Mahayanika
Replies: 102
Views: 19417

Re: A request to explain Vajrayana to a common Mahayanika

Malcolm wrote: Tue Nov 20, 2018 6:57 pm The aspiration to attain full buddhahood itself is of inconceivable benefit from the point of view of the cause. It is the cause of all benefit in samsara.
Is it only cause of benefit?
by pael
Wed Nov 21, 2018 8:37 am
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche - online seminar on the "Union of Dzogchen & Mahamudra"
Replies: 93
Views: 16191

Re: Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche - online seminar on the "Union of Dzogchen & Mahamudra"

Hello! Whoever watched these teachings online last summer might be interested to hear that Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche will come to Gomde Germany- Austria (where the teachings were streamed from) again this winter from 2- 6 th of January. They might not be streamed online, but you can see them live. Regi...
by pael
Fri Nov 16, 2018 3:59 pm
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: A request to explain Vajrayana to a common Mahayanika
Replies: 102
Views: 19417

Re: A request to explain Vajrayana to a common Mahayanika

Astus wrote: Fri Nov 16, 2018 1:16 pm...occasional body related (yoga, mudra, prana, etc.) techniques in Theravada...
What these yogas are?
by pael
Thu Nov 15, 2018 2:35 pm
Forum: Dharma Events
Topic: Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche
Replies: 35
Views: 10107

Re: Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche

How long were the stream? I didn't watch last 15 minutes. Can I continue this seminar? I can't pay for recordings. You should email them with your situation. I'm sure you'll be allowed to register anyway. Only the first 3 days are going to be streamed to those who aren't registered. I can take only...
by pael
Thu Nov 15, 2018 12:18 pm
Forum: Dharma Events
Topic: Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche
Replies: 35
Views: 10107

Re: Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche

How long were the stream? I didn't watch last 15 minutes. Can I continue this seminar? I can't pay for recordings.
by pael
Sun Nov 11, 2018 1:15 pm
Forum: Dharma Events
Topic: Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche
Replies: 35
Views: 10107

Re: Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche

Dvs wrote: Sun Nov 11, 2018 3:04 amAll registrants are required to take the teachings in sequential order, starting from the beginning of the seminar.
Is recordings enough?
by pael
Fri Nov 09, 2018 6:26 pm
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Who can read Dzogchen books?
Replies: 16
Views: 4316

Re: Who can read Dzogchen books?

Pael, IME, for both Vajrayana and Dzogchen, work with a qualified Teacher and follow Their instructions. Don't try to take any shortcuts. In Dharma, this doesn't work and actually may set you back. Do it the right way and the results are assured. ChNN is in parinirvana. No more Webcast. Books are o...
by pael
Fri Nov 09, 2018 5:05 pm
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Who can read Dzogchen books?
Replies: 16
Views: 4316

Re: Who can read Dzogchen books?

Anyone with cash. The question is, should you read them? It very much depends on the book in question. In general, if you do not have Dzogchen transmission, then it is best not to read them, even if they have been published by someone who has a reputation as a qualified guru a.k.a, Dzogchen master ...
by pael
Fri Nov 09, 2018 10:06 am
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Who can read Dzogchen books?
Replies: 16
Views: 4316

Re: Who can read Dzogchen books?

Who can read Dzogchen books? From Wisdom Publications? Who is allowed to read them? Anyone with cash. The question is, should you read them? It very much depends on the book in question. In general, if you do not have Dzogchen transmission, then it is best not to read them, even if they have been p...
by pael
Thu Nov 08, 2018 12:25 pm
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Who can read Dzogchen books?
Replies: 16
Views: 4316

Who can read Dzogchen books?

Who can read Dzogchen books?
From Wisdom Publications?
Who is allowed to read them?

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