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- Tue Dec 11, 2018 6:39 pm
- Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
- Topic: What are the Preliminary Teachings?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 535
Re: What are the Preliminary Teachings?
Before "subtle body" practices, you should have learned, and engaged in, the trainings common to the so-called Hinayana and Mahayana paths. These include: Reflection on the four thoughts, taking refuge in the three Jewels and three roots; developing altruistic intention (Bodhicitta) which includes t...
- Fri Dec 07, 2018 5:12 pm
- Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
- Topic: Tibetan Yogis
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1155
Re: Tibetan Yogis
Whether or not one is a yogi is dependent upon the individual. the guy merely ask which school still has highest number of yogis in their tradition in Milarepa way. perhaps we got our "yogi" definition different. to me a yogi if we speak of vajrayana yogi is the one who practice yogas, ie do work o...
- Fri Dec 07, 2018 5:05 pm
- Forum: Kagyu
- Topic: three year retreat experiences?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2063
Re: three year retreat experiences?
Yagmort is correct. The idea of the 3 year retreat was propagated by Kongtrul and Khyentse. The reason for the duration is based on Kalacakra Tantra, where is it said this is the timeframe relates to the breath. See Kongtrul's retreat manual for more info if you're interested. Not all monks do the 3...
- Wed Dec 05, 2018 8:05 pm
- Forum: Mahamudra
- Topic: thoughts vs. emotions
- Replies: 13
- Views: 843
Re: thoughts vs. emotions
For the Mahamudra/Semde instructions which involve looking at the color, shape, coming and going etc. of thoughts, does one practice with what we term "emotions" in the same way? There is no distinction made here between emotion and thought is there? Meaning, if I perceive a jolt of sadness arising...
- Wed Dec 05, 2018 7:55 pm
- Forum: Dzogchen
- Topic: Tantra and the Luminosity of Dzogchen
- Replies: 5
- Views: 746
Re: Tantra and the Luminosity of Dzogchen
(/insert rimshot).Malcolm wrote: ↑Wed Dec 05, 2018 2:18 amStillness and movement are the same state.the.eleven wrote: ↑Wed Dec 05, 2018 12:50 amAcquainted with tantra, yes.
However, would it be incorrect to assert that as long as concepts are proliferating there is no dzogpa chenpo?
- Tue Dec 04, 2018 6:11 pm
- Forum: Kagyu
- Topic: three year retreat experiences?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2063
Re: three year retreat experiences?
Do a week, with four sessions a day, no internet, TV, music, etc., and minimize contact with others. Imagine that, over more than 3 years. Does this mean that there are no days off or something like a "weekend" structure in a three-year retreat? I understand that there were "rest days" on occasion,...
- Thu Nov 29, 2018 7:01 pm
- Forum: Kagyu
- Topic: three year retreat experiences?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2063
Re: three year retreat experiences?
From what I've been hearing, many people only made it halfway through. Both Kagyu and Nyingma retreats, and under many different teachers. For some, they realised that they weren't ready for this at all. Others have completely abandoned Buddhism and decided to be productive members of society inste...
- Tue Nov 27, 2018 6:12 pm
- Forum: Kagyu
- Topic: Karma Kagyu Ngondro - Mandala Offerings
- Replies: 4
- Views: 524
Re: Karma Kagyu Ngondro - Mandala Offerings
The Torch of Certainty is essential.
I've done them, but I think a visual demonstration is the only way to go....you need to find someone who can show you in real time. It will all become clear.
I've done them, but I think a visual demonstration is the only way to go....you need to find someone who can show you in real time. It will all become clear.
- Fri Nov 23, 2018 7:37 pm
- Forum: Kagyu
- Topic: three year retreat experiences?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2063
Re: three year retreat experiences?
I have many friends who have done three year retreats-Tibetans and Westerners, both. Most people will not talk of "Experiences" openly. In my opinion, any responses you do get will vary widely--each person has a unique experience. what is it you want to know, more specifically? How hard it was to be...
- Wed Nov 21, 2018 9:30 pm
- Forum: Nyingma
- Topic: Beginning tantrayana
- Replies: 4
- Views: 546
Re: Beginning tantrayana
Greetings. How do you define the relationship to a Lama that you have received empowerments from? Do they automatically become your tsawei lama, also considering this person may be the only accessible lama for me? Is it always a choice or can it be circumstantial(karma)? ** Is there a point when be...
- Sun Nov 18, 2018 7:49 pm
- Forum: Nyingma
- Topic: Khorwa Dongtruk in the Nyingma Kahma
- Replies: 11
- Views: 942
Re: Khorwa Dongtruk in the Nyingma Kahma
Khorwa Dongdruk is Chogling Tersar--or, at least the most common version of it comes from that tradition. I seem to recall some commentary about it's relation to Kama.....
- Fri Nov 16, 2018 6:09 pm
- Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
- Topic: A request to explain Vajrayana to a common Mahayanika
- Replies: 102
- Views: 4846
Re: A request to explain Vajrayana to a common Mahayanika
I found Lama Thubten Yeshe's explanations in his books very helpful for developing an understanding of this. 'Becoming the Compassion Buddha' would be one. Lord of Love by Bokar Rinpoche is another good one. Gyatrul Rinpoche's Generating the Diety for a third. For an exhaustive explanation, check o...
- Thu Nov 15, 2018 2:54 am
- Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
- Topic: Chenrezig/Avalokita - Buddha or Bodhisattva?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 732
Re: Chenrezig/Avalokita - Buddha or Bodhisattva?
Of course, a Buddha manifesting as a Bodhisattva. He has other manifestations too, such as Hayagriva. If you follow the Nyingma presentation, Dharmakaya Amitabha, Sambhogakaya Chenrezig, and Nirmanakaya Padmasambhava. Yes. And there are HYT forms of Chenrezig in Sarma transmissions, as well.....all...
- Sun Nov 11, 2018 4:55 am
- Forum: Kagyu
- Topic: Situation of Kalu Rinpoche
- Replies: 53
- Views: 5115
Re: Situation of Kalu Rinpoche
thank you Cone! do you know if he is/will be Shangpa lineage holder? my apologies for the question as i know very little on the subject. I got very good impression of him and at the same time when i see how troubled his training was i am curious if it was complete for him to be Shangpa lineage hold...
- Sat Nov 10, 2018 12:02 am
- Forum: Kagyu
- Topic: Situation of Kalu Rinpoche
- Replies: 53
- Views: 5115
- Fri Nov 09, 2018 5:23 pm
- Forum: Kagyu
- Topic: Situation of Kalu Rinpoche
- Replies: 53
- Views: 5115
Re: Situation of Kalu Rinpoche
does anybody know whom Yangsi Kalu Rinpoche considers his root guru atm? Presumably Bokar R. But that's just my guess. HE Situ Rinpoche, I believe, based on what I have heard Yangsi Kalu Rpinoche and HE Tai Situ Rinpoche say in the past. Kyabje Bokar Rinpoche was definitely important to him and gav...
- Thu Nov 08, 2018 9:09 pm
- Forum: Nyingma
- Topic: Beginning tantrayana
- Replies: 4
- Views: 546
Re: Beginning tantrayana
Greetings. How do you define the relationship to a Lama that you have received empowerments from? Do they automatically become your tsawei lama, also considering this person may be the only accessible lama for me? Is it always a choice or can it be circumstantial(karma)? ** Is there a point when be...
- Thu Nov 08, 2018 9:02 pm
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: What is reborn after death?
- Replies: 128
- Views: 7058
Re: What is reborn after death?
Malcolm; Thank you again. However, while I understand your explanation, it doesn’t answer my questions. The Buddha is reported to have spoken of the three conditions necessary for the birth of a human being which includes the presence of a gandharva, but what are the conditions for the arising of a...
- Thu Nov 08, 2018 3:57 am
- Forum: Gelug
- Topic: Prayer to Namgyalma
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1786
Re: Prayer to Namgyalma
Indeed.
In my tradition we recite NamJom and NamGyalma zungs before any major drupcho. Most Karma Kagyu associated lamas and monks have it by heart.
In my tradition we recite NamJom and NamGyalma zungs before any major drupcho. Most Karma Kagyu associated lamas and monks have it by heart.
- Wed Nov 07, 2018 6:10 pm
- Forum: News & Current Events
- Topic: Blue "ripple"
- Replies: 40
- Views: 1861
Re: Blue "ripple"
I agree that Dems should not try impeachment, unless there is bipartisan support; however, they may now be in a position to subpoena records and protect Mueller. DS Yes. We will have to see what bomb Mueller drops. But I forsee DT being elected to a second term, unless something un-f-ing believable...