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- Thu Sep 23, 2021 7:57 pm
- Forum: Dzogchen
- Topic: Dzogchen Community of Chogyal Namkhai Norbu
- Replies: 8214
- Views: 1668221
Re: Dzogchen Community of Chogyal Namkhai Norbu
I used to post a lot here, and was a Mod at one time, when a great deal of the traffic was about ChNN and the DC. I support what Malcolm has posted and am not in the least persuaded by the use of soundbite quotes to support nabbing the books and teachings because of something he may once have said w...
- Tue Aug 24, 2021 8:24 pm
- Forum: Zen
- Topic: What is not delusion
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7468
Re: What is not delusion
Without getting bogged down, I think it is pretty simple. Whatever we sense in our lives, including our dreams, is the only reality we have. Reality is 'of the monent'. The extent to which all equally lacks reality is matched by the extent to which it is also all equally real. So reality and delusio...
- Thu Apr 08, 2021 9:26 pm
- Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
- Topic: Does a Vegan Damaru exist anywhere?
- Replies: 113
- Views: 6972
Re: Does a Vegan Damaru exist anywhere?
It is perfectly possible to visualise wood and plastic drums as skull and skin. Buddhism is not an exercise in ossification (pun), but adapts to the circumstances in which it exists and in which it seeks to thrive. These ritual items are not linked to killing or sacrifice, however, so I see no reaso...
- Wed Dec 09, 2020 11:12 pm
- Forum: Dzogchen
- Topic: Dzogchen Community of Chogyal Namkhai Norbu
- Replies: 8214
- Views: 1668221
Re: Dzogchen Community of Chogyal Namkhai Norbu
"During his visited he (CNNR) suggested to Lama Tsultrim that Tara Mandala become a "Dam Trog" of the Dzogchen Community, meaning a Samaya Fellowship, an associated organization that operates independently but shares many practices and transmissions. Lama Tsultrim was happy to accept...
- Tue Nov 03, 2020 9:28 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Durga or Kali
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2224
Re: Durga or Kali
the one with the triangle.. look closely and it is like a look done your centre channel and at the bottom is Kundalini . but hey thats me...i see a lot into this stuff others don't...so it is strictly my opinion ... the other one came up as kundalini yantra on google .. No, it is a modern Kali yant...
- Sun Nov 01, 2020 11:37 pm
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Durga or Kali
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2224
Re: Durga or Kali
The deity on horseback is now definitely defined as Kalki, an avatar of Vishnu.
The two 'dancing' ones are either Kali or Bhairav depending who is selling them. Rajasthanis selling very similar ones tell me it is Kali, which is what I was told 20 years ago, but ............ lol
The two 'dancing' ones are either Kali or Bhairav depending who is selling them. Rajasthanis selling very similar ones tell me it is Kali, which is what I was told 20 years ago, but ............ lol
- Sun Nov 01, 2020 11:33 pm
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Durga or Kali
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2224
Re: Durga or Kali
The Tantra on bottom right is Sri Yantra or Sri Chakra. It represents the Divine shakti. Yes, the other is Kali's Yantra. the one with the triangle.. look closely and it is like a look done your centre channel and at the bottom is Kundalini . but hey thats me...i see a lot into this stuff others do...
- Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:14 pm
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Durga or Kali
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2224
- Sat Oct 31, 2020 9:22 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Durga or Kali
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2224
Re: Durga or Kali
The ones on horseback are of a local Rajasthani male deity, Veer Tejaji.
A few people have said the standing ones are Kali, but It looks like they are Bhairab/Bhairava with the dog. So none of them are Kali or Durga. lol
A few people have said the standing ones are Kali, but It looks like they are Bhairab/Bhairava with the dog. So none of them are Kali or Durga. lol
- Fri Oct 30, 2020 11:38 pm
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Durga or Kali
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2224
Re: Durga or Kali
I also bought a bunch of these in Rajasthan almost 20 years ago. At the time, I was told the multi-armed deity was a local Goddess. I don't remember the name. I was told the standing one was Kali, with the dog underneath, and the one on horseback was a local Durga variant. The standing one in crisp...
- Fri Oct 30, 2020 11:02 pm
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Durga or Kali
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2224
Durga or Kali
I brought these amulets back from Rajasthan some time ago. Do they depict Kali, as claimed, or Durga? (Ignore the more modern Yantras.) Ta. :) https://scontent.flhr1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/123070084_1617866345089604_5224254306891025714_o.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=2&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=kzQ...
- Tue Oct 27, 2020 11:16 pm
- Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
- Topic: signs and provocations comprendium
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2366
Re: signs and provocations comprendium
Javier, Signs can be tricky. They may not mean what one thinks they mean. They also may not be coming from there white side. That's why it's best to rely on one's Guru. As a corollary of that, it is essential to have a living Guru until one has unified one's own mind and the Guru's wisdom mind. I w...
- Mon Oct 26, 2020 3:08 pm
- Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
- Topic: Human feces smell
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2128
Re: Human feces smell
Dead rat under the floor, I suspect.
It can be a foul smell for a long time.
Or the Phantom Fart Fairy. We have one.......... I'm married to her.
It can be a foul smell for a long time.
Or the Phantom Fart Fairy. We have one.......... I'm married to her.
- Wed Oct 14, 2020 8:48 am
- Forum: Wellness, Diet and Fitness
- Topic: Martial Arts & Buddhist Practice?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 6491
Re: Topic: Martial Arts & Buddhist Practice?
I'd echo a few of the points made: Traditional martial arts were created for an historical time and culture and specific fighting needs - one sword, two sword, dagger, horseback, armour etc. More modern fighting arts have tried to select the 'best bits' which may work, after a LOT of practice, on th...
- Sun Oct 11, 2020 8:50 pm
- Forum: Wellness, Diet and Fitness
- Topic: Martial Arts & Buddhist Practice?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 6491
Re: Martial Arts & Buddhist Practice?
Many ways to explore this, across many different cultures. I had the short but rare privilege of sharing premises we created with a Dojo on the ground floor and a Zendo above. If you are concerned with compassion, learning how to fight well is very desirable, especially for someone who is likely to ...
- Mon Oct 05, 2020 6:49 pm
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Merry Xmas from Melania Trump
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1582
Re: Merry Xmas from Melania Trump
Malignant Malania's more likely to be familiar with Krampus .......... maybe 'KRAMPUS for POTUS' would work..........
- Sun Oct 04, 2020 8:25 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Can I post about my Christian belief anywhere on this forum?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1627
- Mon Sep 14, 2020 9:34 pm
- Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
- Topic: Qualifications for Wrathful Activity
- Replies: 42
- Views: 5435
Re: Qualifications for Wrathful Activity
Did people misread the post, or am I ? Either you misread it or I wrote it poorly, probably more the latter than the former. My question was basically this - in order to use wrathful means to 'forcefully liberate' a being, I believe there are certain criteria in place that the being-to-be-liberated...
- Mon Sep 14, 2020 8:19 pm
- Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
- Topic: Qualifications for Wrathful Activity
- Replies: 42
- Views: 5435
Re: Qualifications for Wrathful Activity
Did people misread the post, or am I ? The post seems to be asking about the qualifications to perform practices, not about the secret aspects of the practices themselves. 'Qualified' to me means 3 possibilities: 1. According to scripture 2. According to a lineage Guru 3. According to possession of...
- Mon Sep 14, 2020 8:03 pm
- Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
- Topic: Qualifications for Wrathful Activity
- Replies: 42
- Views: 5435
Re: Qualifications for Wrathful Activity
Did people misread the post, or am I ? The post seems to be asking about the qualifications to perform practices, not about the secret aspects of the practices themselves. 'Qualified' to me means 3 possibilities: 1. According to scripture 2. According to a lineage Guru 3. According to possession of...