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But if one thinks that the only function of life is to prepare for death, then ironically, they are still motivated by attachment. How so? This statement is very broad so it is difficult to ascertain what you mean. Why is [this action] motivated by attachment? And what is the other function of life...

Thank you. As far as my relationship with my teacher, I just went to learn about the dharma without expectations in my mind. Some of the other practitioners made mention of taking him on as their guru but I didn't know anything about it at the time or what it entailed. To address your second point,...

What is this event? It's an oral transmission?

Respectfully disagree about Buddhism being passed to the West. English is and will probably be one of the bigger languages used, but that is about it. Look at the statistics: A miniscule proportion of the world's buddhists live in the West as we see here. Only ~1% of Americans are Buddhists (Wikiped...

Of course, a literalist view of rebirth offers hope eternal, same as what Christianity offers, and same mistake. Moment to moment, one second as one kalpa (and the opposite). as rebirth continually occurs, it should not be misunderstood that human collective experience is in fact buddha nature, ava...

明安 Myoan wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 4:42 pm alone in my house
the sound of the nembutsu
welcome company

Very nice.

Greetings all, I am sorta new to the Drikung lineage and am wondering what a good book to start reading would be. I am torn between Jewel Ornament of Liberation, Gongchig and Essence of the Mahayana Teachings. I would like like the recommendations of everyone here and value all advice. Thank you Al...

Lama Zopa Rinpoche and the FPMT has also adviced to recite the following prayers: Padmasambhava—The Prayer to Guru Rinpoche that Spontaneously Fulfills All Wishes (Sampa Lhundrupma) Padmasambhava—The Supplication to Guru Rinpoche Clearing the Obstacles on the Path (Barchey Lamsel) White Umbrella pra...

I'm not a Tibetan Buddhist, but I'd like to say some prayers for the Ukrainian people as well. Are there any other prayers that are useful in this time? I've been saying Om Mani Padme Hum so far. Yeah, I perhaps it was badly phrased. I just meant that perhaps if you are in Gelug/TB you will take La...

If you are Gelug or TB, Lama Zopa Rinpoche has suggested reciting the Sutra of Golden Light. Information regarding the sutra: https://fpmt.org/education/teachings/sutras/golden-light-sutra/ Download/read the sutra: https://fpmt.org/wp-content/uploads/teachers/zopa/advice/pdf/sutragoldenlight0207lttr...

No, not specifically to the US. These things are present everywhere, especially when you start considering globalization and so on. Americans have contributed a lot to Buddhism.

Könchok Thrinley wrote: ↑Wed Feb 16, 2022 3:08 pmIf you want it and have a hard time finding it PM me I have it saved and can send it to you.

Hi,

No, I could find it alright. Interesting stuff.

Hi, as the Tibetan New Year is coming closer many of us might have a year full of obstacles. The year of a Tiger is supposed to be quite bad for me with bad lungta, life force and la. So I was wondering if I could ask for advice from you guys on practices and things to do to prevent negative influe...

Hi, as the Tibetan New Year is coming closer many of us might have a year full of obstacles. The year of a Tiger is supposed to be quite bad for me with bad lungta, life force and la. So I was wondering if I could ask for advice from you guys on practices and things to do to prevent negative influe...

You can also read about Buddha Gautama's previous lives in the Jataka stories...

Thank you all for your replies! Like with all internet arguments, I felt like an idiot for engaging in one, but couldn't help myself reading these outrageous claims. I was so taken aback by someone claiming that a literal interpretation of the scriptures is mainstream and that I must follow some &q...

I know little of these groups. Like almost nothing. What are their similarities and differences? Which are closer to Indian Buddhism, which ones are so 'developed'? I hope I'm not offending anybody with my questions. I'm sorry. Hi, I will give it a go. But this will be pretty basic and some things ...

Just because a substance could potentially have its uses when in a therapeutic session with professionals does not mean it is "beneficial" to drop acid with your friends. If anyone wants to do that, fine, but people should not pretend that it is some kind of therapy session. Of course, he...

I’m not sure we can really say there’s an orthodox position on classes of drugs, rather simply to abstain from intoxication. Regarding your last point, I don’t think it needs to be argued that many drugs are useful for therapeutic purposes, that’s pretty well established by now. Personally I don’t ...