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by amanitamusc
Mon Dec 18, 2023 7:22 am
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Christopher Wilkinson translations
Replies: 17
Views: 661

Re: Christopher Wilkinson translations

I think this debate about whose translations are "better" is mistaken. The whole point of studying the tantra is to realize the meaning. It is like reading books about cheese or wine. You can read all the books about cheese or wine but if you have never tasted cheese or wine in your life,...
by amanitamusc
Tue Dec 12, 2023 10:35 pm
Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
Topic: “My mind isn’t like that”
Replies: 32
Views: 1724

Re: “My mind isn’t like that”

I’ve had this happen in conversations about Buddhism with family members, and sometimes even when teaching aspects of mindfulness as a mental health skill: Often the person claims their mind does not suffer with the issue a given practice addresses. Some examples would be: “Oh I’m not bothered by i...
by amanitamusc
Tue Oct 31, 2023 9:18 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Brussels sprouts
Replies: 9
Views: 494

Re: Brussels sprouts

Put chocolate syrup on all of your food and experience one taste. :tongue:
by amanitamusc
Fri Oct 06, 2023 7:41 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: My Short Story & Purpose Here
Replies: 8
Views: 3146

Re: My Short Story & Purpose Here

For whatever higher purposes such may be worth, I have always rather auspiciously too sensed that Guru Rinpoche and St. Germain are one and the same… I am not sure, however, if this is because they are the same soul-Spirit emanating or simply because they are at such similar levels of beingness, sh...
by amanitamusc
Fri Sep 29, 2023 12:01 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Is there really a need for a pointing out instruction frpm
Replies: 34
Views: 1529

Re: Is there really a need for a pointing out instruction frpm

Why would you need pointing out instruction, if it is just the nature of Experience? This seems very unlikely. I know it from my experience. I never got a pointing out instruction, but threw information of Sam Harris and Douglas Harding I can recognise the nature of mind whenever ,,I‘‘ want. Probab...
by amanitamusc
Wed Sep 20, 2023 6:44 am
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Is the nature of the mind cognizant of itself?
Replies: 232
Views: 16147

Re: Is the nature of the mind cognizant of itself?

There is no "Cosmic awareness" in Dzogchen. Each individual's consciousness and awareness is his or her own. Personally experienced. It's actually a relief not to have to waste time or energy speculating about some kind of "Mind" beyond mind - it's enough (for me for this lifeti...
by amanitamusc
Wed Sep 20, 2023 12:02 am
Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
Topic: I don't understand the first noble truth
Replies: 135
Views: 3544

Re: I don't understand the first noble truth

I will literally kill myself if that's true Please don’t threaten suicide here. You know you need to call professionals if you really feel that way. It’s also not dramatic as all that, people aren’t in constant misery, but the stress, ennui and confusion is real. It means everyone feels like you ar...
by amanitamusc
Sun Sep 17, 2023 7:36 pm
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Pointing out instructions
Replies: 168
Views: 6448

Re: Pointing out instructions

In the end we practice the instructions from the teacher we choose.If the teacher and teaching is valid and the student's practice bears fruit, nothing else matters.
by amanitamusc
Tue Sep 12, 2023 7:57 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Gemstones and planets in Buddhism
Replies: 25
Views: 1220

Re: Gemstones and planets in Buddhism

This fist course offers information on gem stones.https://community.tibetanmedicineschool ... ions/20752
by amanitamusc
Fri Aug 11, 2023 2:49 am
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Storing old lungta
Replies: 11
Views: 1269

Re: Storing old lungta - semi-related question

DawaChotso wrote: Thu Aug 10, 2023 4:43 pm I have old cassette tapes of teachings that are so old they are un-readable. I know to dispose of old lungta and texts by burning them. This doesn't seem to be a good thing to do with old cassette plastic tapes - burning plastic. Any thoughts?
I would not burn plastic.
by amanitamusc
Tue Aug 08, 2023 3:49 pm
Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
Topic: Buddha Nature is a way to attract people
Replies: 84
Views: 9160

Re: Buddha Nature is a way to attract people

I remember being told by a couple of Jehovah's witnesses who were trying to prosletyze me that only 144,000 would be saved. I explained the classical Mahayana position that all beings had the Buddha nature and everyone would in the end achieve enlightenment. Man, they just could not understand that...
by amanitamusc
Wed Aug 02, 2023 1:01 pm
Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
Topic: Awareness
Replies: 12
Views: 2444

Re: Awareness

We don't know what is the practice like; like what are we practicing. we know it is don't know. yet we don't know it. so it is said just keep that mind and feel the joy within. which come in means that your time has come. agree?? We don't know that we know we don't know? Sorry,I know,I know,I know,...
by amanitamusc
Sat Jul 29, 2023 12:51 pm
Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
Topic: A breaking news editor and zen meditation
Replies: 17
Views: 3021

Re: A breaking news editor and zen meditation

Malcolm wrote: Fri Jul 28, 2023 2:21 pm You all realize this post was just to drive clicks to this NYT article. The user has not been back since he made the post, hence no interest in engagement.
:good:
by amanitamusc
Sat Jul 29, 2023 11:21 am
Forum: Gelug
Topic: Practicing while ill
Replies: 12
Views: 2203

Re: Practicing while ill

Have you been getting treatment for this issue or had a blood work up?It could be hypothyroidism.This and many other things would show up on a bloodtest. A good diet is important. Tonglen is very helpful and when you are not able to keep practice commitments,don't worry about it and do your best und...
by amanitamusc
Thu Jul 06, 2023 6:44 pm
Forum: Prayers and Aspirations
Topic: Prayers for me to be free and follow the Buddhas forever
Replies: 9
Views: 3968

Re: Prayers for me to be free and follow the Buddhas forever

If you find a good Teacher your prayers will be answered.You can't practice Tibetan Buddhism without one.
by amanitamusc
Sun Jul 02, 2023 12:51 pm
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Breathing through nose vs. Through mouth in Dzogchen (continued)
Replies: 23
Views: 1968

Re: Breathing through nose vs. Through mouth in Dzogchen (continued)

This subject on practice should be spoken of within your Sangha with a Teacher that you learned it from.

This thread should be erased.It will only lead to more conjecture and misunderstanding.
by amanitamusc
Sun Jun 25, 2023 5:54 pm
Forum: Kagyu
Topic: Lama Lena feat. Garchen Rinpoche: Dorje Phurba
Replies: 59
Views: 5775

Re: Lama Lena feat. Garchen Rinpoche: Dorje Phurba

Malcolm wrote: Sun Jun 25, 2023 4:53 pm
Tata1 wrote: Sun Jun 25, 2023 4:23 pm
Malcolm wrote: Sun Jun 25, 2023 4:15 pm

Not seeing the problem, and it's a legit question.
Its a legit question. Its prhased weird. But ppl here enjoy being randomly edgy
Or English is their second language...
That is a good point to consider, when reading others posts.
by amanitamusc
Tue May 30, 2023 9:56 pm
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: Western Philosophy and emptiness
Replies: 171
Views: 11603

Re: Western Philosophy and emptiness

natusake wrote: Tue May 30, 2023 7:00 pm Is there not a middle way?
Indeed there is. My middle name happens to be Bob. :thumbsup:
by amanitamusc
Thu May 11, 2023 7:58 am
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Qualifications of a Dzogchen Master
Replies: 603
Views: 38697

Re: Qualifications of a Dzogchen Master

As long as you still agree that "there can be no active thinking during rigpa"/ recognition of dharmakaya itself. :smile: Can you define "Active Thinking" ? No, sorry, they are not my words. Notice the quotation marks - it was something that Heart wrote in a previous discussion....

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