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June 22, 2016
Writings

Introduction: The Warrior Song of King Gesar

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June 22, 2016
Writings

Every now and then a spiritual or secular giant of unimaginable power appears on the world stage to bring order and harmony.

Source: https://www.amazon.com/Warrior-Song-King-Gesar/dp/0974597465

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June 22, 2016
Writings

Introduction: Perfect Conduct Ascertaining the Three Vows

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June 22, 2016
Writings

Commitment is the essence of the Buddhist vows. They mark the dedication of one's life to refraining from any harmful deeds and to fostering peace and joy in oneself and others.

Source: https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Conduct-Ascertaining-Three-Vows/dp/0861710835

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June 21, 2016
Writings

Introduction: The Practice of Dzogchen- Available in German

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June 21, 2016
Writings

If we perfect the realization of the true essence or the true nature of the mind, we perfect the realization of the true nature of everything and attain Buddhahood.

Source: https://www.amazon.com/Practice-Dzogchen-Anthology-Longchen-Writings/dp/1559391790

Site Editor
June 21, 2016
Writings

Introduction: Key to the Precious Treasury

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June 21, 2016
Writings

The Key to the Precious Treasury (rin chen dzod kyi de mig) is one of the most important treatises on the cycle of the Secret Essence (sangwa’i nyingpo) tantra of the Nyingma composed by one of the greatest luminaries of Tibet, Jigmed Tenpa’i Nyima, the third Dodrupchen Rinpoche (1865-1926)

Source: http://www.shambhala.com/key-to-the-precious-treasury.html

Guest User
December 29, 2015
Quotes

Benefits of Meditating on Loving-Kindness

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December 29, 2015
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Benefits of Meditating on Loving-Kindness

Meditators of loving-kindness receive specific benefits. The Buddha enumerated eleven.

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December 22, 2015
Quotes

Amazing Devotees

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December 22, 2015
Quotes
Amazing Devotees

In the Golok province of Eastern Tibet, where I was born and grew up, I knew many older laymen and laywomen who joyfully and vigorously prayed with unreserved devotion to the Buddha of Loving-Kindness and enjoyed heartfelt blessings.

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December 16, 2015
Quotes

Grasping and Virtuous Objects

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December 16, 2015
Quotes
Grasping and Virtuous Objects

For a novice like me, there is no other way to enter the Dharma than by grasping on to virtuous objects and deeds at the beginning. Meditating on loving-kindness will initially be dualistic.

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November 24, 2015
Quotes

Recognizing Progress

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November 24, 2015
Quotes
Recognizing Progress

We should always recognize whatever meditation progress we experience. Doing this will strengthen the experience, hasten our progress, and refine its quality.

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November 17, 2015
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Rejoicing

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November 17, 2015
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Rejoicing

Rejoicing magnifies the beneficial effects of meditation. When we are self-critical—thinking, say, that our meditation was too short or not good enough—we take away from its power to help us. 

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November 5, 2015
Quotes

Enjoy the Buddha's Loving-Kindness

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November 5, 2015
Quotes
Enjoy the Buddha's Loving-Kindness

When you focus on praying with the heart of total devotion and trust in the Buddha by enjoying his loving-kindness, then before long, unconditional love—the Buddha’s blessings and loving-kindness—will take birth in you. 

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September 30, 2015
Quotes

Rest in Awareness without Grasping

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September 30, 2015
Quotes
Rest in Awareness without Grasping

When you experience the awakened openness state of mind, remain in it without dualistic thoughts.

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September 8, 2015
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Buddha Is Not Separate from You

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September 8, 2015
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Buddha Is Not Separate from You

Know that the Buddha is not a separate presence from you. 

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September 1, 2015
Quotes

The True Face Of Loving-Kindness

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September 1, 2015
Quotes
The True Face Of Loving-Kindness

The true face or nature of loving-kindness does not exist in any form or character of this or that. It is free from conditions.

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August 20, 2015
Quotes

Our Karma Determines Our Future

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August 20, 2015
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Our Karma Determines Our Future

According to Buddhism, the cycles of cause and effect of our negative deeds (karma) yield only pain.

Site Editor
July 21, 2015
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Thoughts and Feelings Can Change the Quality and Direction of Our Life

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July 21, 2015
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Thoughts and Feelings Can Change the Quality and Direction of Our Life

It is important for us to reflect on how we got to where we are today and how we can change in the future.

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July 14, 2015
Quotes

Chasing Rainbows

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July 14, 2015
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Chasing Rainbows

Every mother-being wants to be happy, just as a thirst-tormented person wants water. 

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July 7, 2015
Quotes

A Paradox

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July 7, 2015
Quotes
A Paradox

It is one of the many paradoxes of spiritual life that generating loving-kindness toward others is one of the fastest ways to make ourselves happy. 

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June 30, 2015
Quotes

Loving-kindness and Realization

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June 30, 2015
Quotes
Loving-kindness and Realization

The more we train ourselves to wish joy for others, the more we loosen the tightening rope of our mind’s grasping at “self” and selfish attitudes.

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June 9, 2015
Quotes

The Four Noble Truths

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June 9, 2015
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The Four Noble Truths

The Buddha taught that there is nothing in this mundane world but suffering. Life is full of pain. 

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May 28, 2015
Event

Tulku Thondup is giving a rare public talk in Cambridge, Massachusetts on June 9th

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May 28, 2015
Event
Tulku Thondup is giving a rare public talk in Cambridge, Massachusetts on June 9th

Tulku Thondup Rinpoche, one of the most beloved teachers in Tibetan Buddhism, will be giving a rare public talk.

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Benefits of Meditating on Loving-Kindness
Dec 29, 2015
Benefits of Meditating on Loving-Kindness
Dec 29, 2015

Meditators of loving-kindness receive specific benefits. The Buddha enumerated eleven.

Dec 29, 2015
Amazing Devotees
Dec 22, 2015
Amazing Devotees
Dec 22, 2015

In the Golok province of Eastern Tibet, where I was born and grew up, I knew many older laymen and laywomen who joyfully and vigorously prayed with unreserved devotion to the Buddha of Loving-Kindness and enjoyed heartfelt blessings.

Dec 22, 2015
Grasping and Virtuous Objects
Dec 16, 2015
Grasping and Virtuous Objects
Dec 16, 2015

For a novice like me, there is no other way to enter the Dharma than by grasping on to virtuous objects and deeds at the beginning. Meditating on loving-kindness will initially be dualistic.

Dec 16, 2015
Recognizing Progress
Nov 24, 2015
Recognizing Progress
Nov 24, 2015

We should always recognize whatever meditation progress we experience. Doing this will strengthen the experience, hasten our progress, and refine its quality.

Nov 24, 2015
Rejoicing
Nov 17, 2015
Rejoicing
Nov 17, 2015

Rejoicing magnifies the beneficial effects of meditation. When we are self-critical—thinking, say, that our meditation was too short or not good enough—we take away from its power to help us. 

Nov 17, 2015
Enjoy the Buddha's Loving-Kindness
Nov 5, 2015
Enjoy the Buddha's Loving-Kindness
Nov 5, 2015

When you focus on praying with the heart of total devotion and trust in the Buddha by enjoying his loving-kindness, then before long, unconditional love—the Buddha’s blessings and loving-kindness—will take birth in you. 

Nov 5, 2015
Rest in Awareness without Grasping
Sep 30, 2015
Rest in Awareness without Grasping
Sep 30, 2015

When you experience the awakened openness state of mind, remain in it without dualistic thoughts.

Sep 30, 2015
The True Face Of Loving-Kindness
Sep 1, 2015
The True Face Of Loving-Kindness
Sep 1, 2015

The true face or nature of loving-kindness does not exist in any form or character of this or that. It is free from conditions.

Sep 1, 2015
Our Karma Determines Our Future
Aug 20, 2015
Our Karma Determines Our Future
Aug 20, 2015

According to Buddhism, the cycles of cause and effect of our negative deeds (karma) yield only pain.

Aug 20, 2015
Thoughts and Feelings Can Change the Quality and Direction of Our Life
Jul 21, 2015
Thoughts and Feelings Can Change the Quality and Direction of Our Life
Jul 21, 2015

It is important for us to reflect on how we got to where we are today and how we can change in the future.

Jul 21, 2015

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