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So then you don't see why having a Buddha or an arahat in the world today would be useful? Who is to say there isn't. Actually this is a pointless discussion ..........just sayin'. No one is forcing u to join this discussion. "just sayin" True enough. So, I won't be. That was my last post...

Ah, I see. So what do you see as the difference? To make sure we are talking about the same thing? not much difference. both free from samsara So then you don't see why having a Buddha or an arahat in the world today would be useful? Who is to say there isn't. Actually this is a pointless discussio...

I realize this thread is a couple of months old and the OP has either solved his issues or given up in frustration. But for the sake of others or Kristopher, if he's still here the Joy of Living is an excellent suggestion. However, if not into Tibetan, perhaps Zen Mind Beginners Mind by Suzuki Roshi...

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Does one need an empowerment to reap benefit (for all beings of course) Kurukullas mantra?

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I'm in Bend. There's a Nyingma group here, but I feel no connection with the resident teacher. There is a Drupka Kagyu group in Salem (120 mi.), so I guess you're correct, but......My teacher was in New Zealand but "retired " about 5-6 years ago. Not sure why he's in Indonesia or even if h...

Greetings to all. My user name is also my Dharma name. I am a practitioner of the Karma Kagyu lineage. I hope I can provide some insights here from time to time. There are no Karma Kagyu groups near by, but I do get occasional guidance from my teacher in Indonesia (I think) as I am working through N...