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by Konchog1
Wed Aug 03, 2022 3:06 am
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: Teacher-Student Consent
Replies: 128
Views: 5473

Re: Teacher-Student Consent

Concerning consent: The master Asvaghosa says: In that case, inappropriate times are when A woman is menstruating, pregnant, Has an infant, is unwilling , Is in pain or is unhappy and the like, Or is maintaining the eight-part one-day vow. Again, the Great Elder is similar to Asvaghosa with the diff...
by Konchog1
Wed Aug 03, 2022 12:55 am
Forum: Kagyu
Topic: Questions and doubts about Ngöndro requirements at Diamond Way Buddhism
Replies: 22
Views: 2805

Re: Questions and doubts about Ngöndro requirements at Diamond Way Buddhism

Lama Ole's DWB is a rather controversial group. The opinions are very split on it as you yourself noted. I myself am not a big fan. What I like aboit it is that it did give a chance to many people to meet qualified Kagyu masters, however all the other controversial baggage is not worth it in my opi...
by Konchog1
Mon Jul 25, 2022 2:31 pm
Forum: Kagyu
Topic: Sub-schools of Kagyu
Replies: 31
Views: 2618

Re: Sub-schools of Kagyu

Quick follow-on question... Is the Karmapa regarded as the head of just the Karma Kagyu lineage, or all the sub-schools of Kagyu? Googleing on the internet, I'm pretty sure it's just the Karma Kagyu sub-school, but thought I'd check. Always good to get an answer from an actual individual! Only Karm...
by Konchog1
Mon Jul 18, 2022 9:21 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Any ideas on Carlos Castaneda?
Replies: 44
Views: 4200

Re: Any ideas on Carlos Castaneda?

All I know is his wikipedia page: The veracity of these books was doubted from their original publication, and they are now widely considered to be fictional. Correspondent Sandra Burton, apparently unaware of Castaneda's principle of freedom from personal history, confronted him about discrepancies...
by Konchog1
Sun Jul 17, 2022 5:54 am
Forum: Meditation
Topic: Struggling for years
Replies: 36
Views: 4919

Re: Struggling for years

“When you listen, you don’t retain the words; when you contemplate, you don’t understand the meaning; when you meditate, you don’t develop them [realizations] in your mental continuum. When the mind has such little power, the oral instruction is to rely upon the power of the field [of merit].” -Lam...
by Konchog1
Sun Jul 17, 2022 2:11 am
Forum: Gelug
Topic: HYT Wangs
Replies: 160
Views: 11695

Re: HYT Wangs

While there was some confusion surrounding possible commitments when His Holiness conferred the Jinisagara empowerment, for the Heruka empowerment there was no mistake as to what the expectations were. It was clearly posted on the website of OHHDL and a link was also provided here. I think it is be...
by Konchog1
Tue Jul 12, 2022 10:55 pm
Forum: Gelug
Topic: HYT Wangs
Replies: 160
Views: 11695

Re: HYT Wangs

During the initiation though His Holiness said that you should also practice the all encompassing yoga daily. FPMT have a transcript of this practice but it is just like in the initiation and other teachings His Holiness has led. What is this practice? I only heard HHDL say to practice bodhichitta ...
by Konchog1
Tue Jul 12, 2022 8:44 pm
Forum: Gelug
Topic: HYT Wangs
Replies: 160
Views: 11695

Re: HYT Wangs

Oh, it's the same thing! Thank you!
by Konchog1
Tue Jul 12, 2022 8:25 pm
Forum: Gelug
Topic: HYT Wangs
Replies: 160
Views: 11695

Re: HYT Wangs

During the initiation though His Holiness said that you should also practice the all encompassing yoga daily. FPMT have a transcript of this practice but it is just like in the initiation and other teachings His Holiness has led. What is this practice? I only heard HHDL say to practice bodhichitta ...
by Konchog1
Tue Jul 12, 2022 9:12 am
Forum: Gelug
Topic: HYT Wangs
Replies: 160
Views: 11695

Re: HYT Wangs

ok, i got conflicting info from the person who was actually present there then. could it be no commitments for the laymen sangha? Please note that people attending the initiation are required to do the daily practice of the Six-Session Guru Yoga which is compulsory for Highest Yoga Tantra empowerme...
by Konchog1
Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:26 am
Forum: Gelug
Topic: HYT Wangs
Replies: 160
Views: 11695

Re: HYT Wangs

yagmort wrote: Tue Jul 12, 2022 5:40 am HH DL didn't give any commitments with Luipa Cakrasamvara empowerment? is that right?
Six Session Guru Yoga and Three Purification at least, best is the sadhana.
by Konchog1
Mon Jul 11, 2022 6:11 am
Forum: Kagyu
Topic: More simple newbie clarifications needed
Replies: 9
Views: 1030

Re: More simple newbie clarifications needed

Study the Kagyu Lam Rim. The Jewel Ornament Of Liberation is the main 'textbook' of the Kagyu. You can download a free .pdf by googling "jewel ornament of liberation .pdf" There's an ongoing commentary at The Garchen Institute on the The Jewel Ornament Of Liberation. https://www.youtube.co...
by Konchog1
Mon Jul 11, 2022 2:03 am
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: The Karmapa fathered a child - DNA test reveals
Replies: 109
Views: 11659

Re: The Karmapa fathered a child - DNA test reveals

I've hesitated to say anything here, as I think most people will immediately jump to conclusions about my position and my affiliation, etc. But.....I have read the legal pleadings and discovery requests, etc. and the blog post, etc. that started this thread. I am apt to be castigated if I say anyth...
by Konchog1
Sun Jul 10, 2022 3:59 am
Forum: Pure Land
Topic: New Translation of Shorter Sukhāvatīvyūha (from Sanskrit)
Replies: 5
Views: 515

Re: New Translation of Shorter Sukhāvatīvyūha (from Sanskrit)

My favorite Pure Land Sutra. Thank you!
by Konchog1
Sat Jul 09, 2022 10:09 pm
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: The Karmapa fathered a child - DNA test reveals
Replies: 109
Views: 11659

Re: The Karmapa fathered a child - DNA test reveals

I saw this a call for help So did I. Actually I pity him. I do not condone rape or sexual abuse, of course. But he's been struggling with his role as Karmapa for quite some time. In an interview with a German radio station in 2013 he had already said "I don't have a feeling that I'm reincarnat...
by Konchog1
Sat Jul 09, 2022 6:40 am
Forum: Gelug
Topic: HYT Wangs
Replies: 160
Views: 11695

Re: HYT Wangs

The short and long sadhanas are on Chakrasamvara.com
by Konchog1
Fri Jul 08, 2022 10:41 pm
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: The Karmapa fathered a child - DNA test reveals
Replies: 109
Views: 11659

Re: The Karmapa fathered a child - DNA test reveals

When the story broke a few years ago, I gave it 50/50 odds it was some conspiracy, Chinese or otherwise, but the fact pattern (if true) is just so sad and damning and frankly pathetic. Why he didn't just take a consort or even a wife/gf is beyond me. It still may be a Chinese conspiracy to destroy ...
by Konchog1
Fri Jul 08, 2022 4:50 pm
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: The Karmapa fathered a child - DNA test reveals
Replies: 109
Views: 11659

Re: The Karmapa fathered a child - DNA test reveals

So the Shamarpa was right all along...

He's seduced a nun, even if he's not a monk, I wonder what the karmic results of that are...

Meanwhile the other Karmapa is in a happy marriage.
by Konchog1
Fri Jul 08, 2022 4:44 pm
Forum: Gelug
Topic: HYT Wangs
Replies: 160
Views: 11695

Re: HYT Wangs

lelopa wrote: Fri Jul 08, 2022 7:16 am I think Phabongka is in this lineage, right?
I assume so and either or both Trijang Rinpoche and Ling Rinpoche.
by Konchog1
Thu Jul 07, 2022 11:15 pm
Forum: Gelug
Topic: Lama Chopa vs Six Sessions Guru Yoga
Replies: 3
Views: 492

Re: Lama Chopa vs Six Sessions Guru Yoga

Lama Chopa can be everyday with or without the Ganachakra. With the Ganachakra is done twice a month minimum.

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