This is a great idea. What would be a good way to start this?
Any chance this would be web-casted / broadcasted in some form?
This is a great idea. What would be a good way to start this?
Any chance this would be web-casted / broadcasted in some form?
"And via Zoom videoconference for those who cannot attend in person."Ignorant_Fool wrote: ↑Mon Oct 15, 2018 1:19 pm I'm slowly making my way through the first few chapters but the significance of this translation is abundantly clear already.
This is a great idea. What would be a good way to start this?
Any chance this would be web-casted / broadcasted in some form?
I am glad I made it. I just got back and I have to say that it was, as usual, a highly informative and entertaining talk by Malcolm.
It was a bit over my head, but many accessible gems shone through. It's a pleasure to listen to you, Malcolm.
Oh well. If you happen to speak on this again in the future, hopefully it can be recorded for us
Ignorant_Fool wrote: ↑Wed Oct 24, 2018 10:35 am Noob question:
Where can I learn more about this Buddha "Powerful Heroic Youth" (Gzhon nu Dpa' bo stobs ldan) - which I'm guessing is Shyönnu Pawo Tobden, sixth of the 12 founding Dzogchen masters? Are there any literatures that explain more about this Buddha and his nirmanakaya field?
I'm still making my way through the first few chapters - going back and re-reading them over and over. Baby steps, I guess ...
Nyoshul Khenpo's book is amazing! And yes, it has three sentences about Zhonnu Pawo Tobden.Malcolm wrote: ↑Wed Oct 24, 2018 2:27 pmIgnorant_Fool wrote: ↑Wed Oct 24, 2018 10:35 am Noob question:
Where can I learn more about this Buddha "Powerful Heroic Youth" (Gzhon nu Dpa' bo stobs ldan) - which I'm guessing is Shyönnu Pawo Tobden, sixth of the 12 founding Dzogchen masters? Are there any literatures that explain more about this Buddha and his nirmanakaya field?
I'm still making my way through the first few chapters - going back and re-reading them over and over. Baby steps, I guess ...
Nyoshul Khenpo's book on the history of Dzogchen will have some information.
The Fearless Lion's Roar?Thomas Amundsen wrote: ↑Wed Oct 24, 2018 2:55 pmNyoshul Khenpo's book is amazing! And yes, it has three sentences about Zhonnu Pawo Tobden.
No.Ignorant_Fool wrote: ↑Wed Oct 24, 2018 3:19 pmThe Fearless Lion's Roar?Thomas Amundsen wrote: ↑Wed Oct 24, 2018 2:55 pmNyoshul Khenpo's book is amazing! And yes, it has three sentences about Zhonnu Pawo Tobden.
Thanks a lot!Norwegian wrote: ↑Wed Oct 24, 2018 3:32 pm No.
"A Marvelous Garland of Rare Gems: Biographies of Masters of Awareness in the Dzogchen Lineage": http://www.tibetantreasures.com/Padma_P ... _Gems.html
While I am certainly not enlightened - just ask my lady friend Suzy - I am content to just be a bozo on the bus. But I've practiced a little and so I'll hazard a guess. (Posting anything these days seems a little hazardous.)jnanasutra wrote: ↑Mon Nov 05, 2018 1:22 am If Gzhon nu Dpa’ bo stobs ldan is teaching a retinue (which includes Vajrapani) that is merely an emanation of his own pristine consciousness, then when this buddha sees the appearances of six realms of samsara it must be the case that the beings in each realm must also be emanations of his pristine consciousness. I understand the idea of the Yogācāra container universe model, however, this model works from the perspective of a deluded mind. So how does this buddha view sentient beings? Are sentient beings similar to the retinue in that they are his own emanations? I know the general phrases, “buddhas don’t see sentient beings” and “sentient beings do not exist.” That is not what I am getting at. I am trying to understand this from a Man ngag sde perspective. Any thoughts? Thanks.
Um...ok. Got it. Thanks.oldbob wrote: ↑Mon Nov 05, 2018 11:57 pmWhile I am certainly not enlightened - just ask my lady friend Suzy - I am content to just be a bozo on the bus. But I've practiced a little and so I'll hazard a guess. (Posting anything these days seems a little hazardous.)jnanasutra wrote: ↑Mon Nov 05, 2018 1:22 am If Gzhon nu Dpa’ bo stobs ldan is teaching a retinue (which includes Vajrapani) that is merely an emanation of his own pristine consciousness, then when this buddha sees the appearances of six realms of samsara it must be the case that the beings in each realm must also be emanations of his pristine consciousness. I understand the idea of the Yogācāra container universe model, however, this model works from the perspective of a deluded mind. So how does this buddha view sentient beings? Are sentient beings similar to the retinue in that they are his own emanations? I know the general phrases, “buddhas don’t see sentient beings” and “sentient beings do not exist.” That is not what I am getting at. I am trying to understand this from a Man ngag sde perspective. Any thoughts? Thanks.
Perhaps the whole issue is a non-starter as in trying to write on water or air. Perhaps these questions do not function, or apply, to an enlightened Buddha.
So - perhaps our time is better spent - even for a moment - in contemplation and practices leading to enlightenment. When your mind wanders into questions like this, and this is a completely normal occurrence, gently bring it back to contemplation and practices leading to enlightenment, and again, and again, etc.
I am sure that there is great benefit to all who seek to practice Dzogchen in reading the Dzogchen tantras.
https://www.amazon.com/Self-Arisen-Vidy ... 738&sr=1-6
Perhaps this will put to rest all your questions.