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by SuryaMitra
Sat Feb 03, 2024 4:39 pm
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: The Lamp for the Eye of Contemplation: The Samten Migdron by Nubchen Sangye Yeshe, a 10th-century Tibetan Buddhist Text
Replies: 9
Views: 882

The Lamp for the Eye of Contemplation: The Samten Migdron by Nubchen Sangye Yeshe, a 10th-century Tibetan Buddhist Text

The Lamp for the Eye of Contemplation: The Samten Migdron by Nubchen Sangye Yeshe, a 10th-century Tibetan Buddhist Text on Meditation by Dylan Esler.

Has anyone read this? Is the translation good? Would you recommend it? As far as I know it`s the first-ever translation of this important text.
by SuryaMitra
Fri Sep 22, 2023 11:50 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Any ideas on Carlos Castaneda?
Replies: 44
Views: 4227

Re: Any ideas on Carlos Castaneda?

I love Castaneda`s books! Full of inspiration for a practitioner. Whether Don Juan was a "real" person or not, whether Castaneda made it up or not, is inconsequential. These books will consistently encourage one to question the so-called reality, and therefore as a work of fiction could be...
by SuryaMitra
Wed Apr 26, 2023 10:46 pm
Forum: Kagyu
Topic: Current status of Rumtek.
Replies: 30
Views: 12824

Re: Current status of Rumtek.

Thanks Cone. I personally don’t care about Rumtek per se. All I care about is the Vajra Crown. And I don’t have a whole lot of confidence about either its location or if it even still exists. It does still exist, apparently. And it is in safe hands, according to my friends who spoke with certain Ka...
by SuryaMitra
Sat Oct 15, 2022 11:17 am
Forum: Sakya
Topic: Vajra Armor path is all the way from Ngondro through Thogal? Is this real?
Replies: 3
Views: 4239

Re: Vajra Armor path is all the way from Ngondro through Thogal? Is this real?

This retreat is soon starting again in Germany. Kunzang Dechen Chodron offers retreats again.
by SuryaMitra
Mon Aug 03, 2020 2:30 pm
Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
Topic: Historical Buddha
Replies: 22
Views: 3265

Re: Historical Buddha

Do we have any historical proof that Shakyamuni Buddha existed ? Is there any proof you exist? For all we know you could be a bot. There`s no proof I exist whatsoever :rolling: :rolling: For me and for my practice it doesn't really matter, whether or not Sakyamuni was a historical person or not, bu...
by SuryaMitra
Wed Jul 29, 2020 9:15 pm
Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
Topic: Historical Buddha
Replies: 22
Views: 3265

Re: Historical Buddha

Do we have any historical proof that Shakyamuni Buddha existed ? Besides the sutras and numerous ordination lineages tracing back to Buddha, there is archaeological evidence too. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edicts_of_Ashoka Thnx. But that`s not a proof. Asoka lived almost 200 years after Sakyamun...
by SuryaMitra
Wed Jul 29, 2020 7:52 pm
Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
Topic: Historical Buddha
Replies: 22
Views: 3265

Historical Buddha

Do we have any historical proof that Shakyamuni Buddha existed ?
by SuryaMitra
Tue Feb 25, 2020 5:27 pm
Forum: Nyingma
Topic: Looking for H.H. Khenchen Lama Rinpoche's students
Replies: 5
Views: 2406

Re: Looking for H.H. Khenchen Lama Rinpoche's students

I`ve met Him once, received Kilaya initiation. It was Jigme Phuntsok terma. Good impression.
by SuryaMitra
Wed Feb 19, 2020 4:19 pm
Forum: Academic Discussion
Topic: Mahasri Sutra.
Replies: 2
Views: 2770

Mahasri Sutra.

Hi, can anyone tell me please if the Mahasri Sutra is considered to be ancient, preserved sutra or, as someone once told me it is a kind of terma (hidden treasure) sutra? Also, does anyone know the 12 names of Mahasri in Sanskrit? Please share your thoughts :anjali: Mahasri Sutra in the link below. ...
by SuryaMitra
Sat Feb 08, 2020 1:55 pm
Forum: Buddhist Tantra Talk
Topic: Kuru vs Kuru Ye
Replies: 0
Views: 1843

Kuru vs Kuru Ye

Hi, I have a question regarding mantras. In some mantras, for instance in White Tara mantra, there seem to be two versions , sometimes ending with kuru svaha and some times kuru ye svaha. What`s the difference? And why?
by SuryaMitra
Tue Jan 28, 2020 2:51 pm
Forum: Nyingma
Topic: Daily Lungta Recitation by Mipham.
Replies: 6
Views: 2240

Re: Daily Lungta Recitation by Mipham.

Thank you
by SuryaMitra
Sun Jan 26, 2020 2:11 pm
Forum: Nyingma
Topic: Daily Lungta Recitation by Mipham.
Replies: 6
Views: 2240

Daily Lungta Recitation by Mipham.

Hi, can anyone tell me please, how do I practice these mantras? Should each of them be pronounced only once? Or many times over? Thnx. https://www.lotsawahouse.org/tibetan-ma ... recitation
by SuryaMitra
Sun Jan 26, 2020 2:02 pm
Forum: Sūtra Studies
Topic: The Mahashri Sutra
Replies: 4
Views: 2176

The Mahashri Sutra

Hi, I have a question. There is a Mahashri Sutra, mentioning names of Mahashri. So my question is two-fold. First, who is Mahashri? Is it a Buddhist form of Lakshmi? Second, does anyone know the above-mentioned names of Mahashri in Sanskrit ? Thanx.
by SuryaMitra
Mon Sep 10, 2018 3:50 pm
Forum: Nyingma
Topic: Nyingma in London
Replies: 46
Views: 14659

Re: Nyingma in London

Hi, I live in London. I have a FB group "Dharma Events - London" where I post about all dharma related events in London that I know about. Please feel free (and invited) to like the page so you can see what`s going on. This month there are plenty of events happening in London. For instance...
by SuryaMitra
Mon Sep 10, 2018 3:25 pm
Forum: Kagyu
Topic: Lama Jampa Thaye
Replies: 38
Views: 8608

Re: Lama Jampa Thaye

I have received many teachings and empowerment from Lama Jampa Thaye. He`s a very respected lama , very knowledgeable and He is Sakya/Kagyu.His teaching style is very traditional, yet as the same time very clear and accessible. Highly recommended. He also invited many great lamas to teach in his cen...
by SuryaMitra
Mon Apr 16, 2018 1:30 am
Forum: Kagyu
Topic: Ole Nydahl´s sectarian meltdown
Replies: 49
Views: 21762

Re: Ole Nydahl´s sectarian meltdown

I think Ole did actually thought Phowa from Drikung , that he learned from Ayang Tulku, but that was long time ago. For the last 20 years or more, the Phowa he teaches is from Longchen Nyingthig.
by SuryaMitra
Mon Apr 16, 2018 1:14 am
Forum: Kagyu
Topic: Karmapa Thaye Dorje expecting child
Replies: 11
Views: 3940

Re: Karmapa Thaye Dorje expecting child

It is very likely that it will be some tulku...But then, who knows, maybe not. In any case His Holiness said that his marriage will bring lots of benefits to sentient beings, so I am sure it will :smile:
by SuryaMitra
Mon Apr 16, 2018 1:05 am
Forum: Nyingma
Topic: Khenchen Pema Sherab Rinpoche
Replies: 21
Views: 6256

Re: Khenchen Pema Sherab Rinpoche

"Kyabje Khenchen Pema Sherab Rinpoche is the senior-most Khenpo in the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, and among the most important lineage holders in the Palyul tradition. Khenchen Rinpoche is also the oldest and closest student of the late His Holiness Penor Rinpoche, and worked tireless...

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