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Monthly Archives: May 2011
Harmony with All
Those who wish to be aware of the whole truth Should adopt the practices of the Dharma. These time-honored practices Calm the mind and bring you into harmony with all things. The first practice is transcendent virtue: Take care of … Continue reading
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Loving Kindness
Even if someone makes derogatory statements about me And proclaims them throughout the universe, In return, out of loving-kindness, To extol that person’s qualities is the practice of a Spiritual Hero. –Tokme Zangpo, 37 Practices
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Courage
Courage is the mental and moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty in the face of opposition, shame, scandal, and discouragement. Courage manifests as the Three Minds: 1. THE SINCERE MIND —the willingness to acknowledge our … Continue reading
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Compassion
If, in return for not the slightest wrong of mine, Someone were to cut off even my very head, Through the power of compassion to take all his negative actions Upon myself is the practice of a Spiritual Hero. -Tokme … Continue reading
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Discipline
Discipline is the voluntary application of the Three Harvests to help us make difficult decisions when our immediate interests appear to be in conflict with the interests of others. The Three Harvests Our Own Benefit —ultimate liberation from the afflicted … Continue reading
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Buddha’s Birthday, Enlightenment & Parinirvana!
Treasury of Blessings After a Practice of Buddha Shakyamuni by Mipham Rinpoche namo guru shakyamuniye Those who, while walking, sitting, standing, or sleeping, Recollect the moon-like Buddha, Will always be in the Buddha’s presence, And will attain the vast nirvana. … Continue reading
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Service
Service is the practical expression of the wish to benefit others and increase their happiness. “It is not enough to be compassionate. You must act. There are two aspects to action. One is to overcome the distortions and afflictions of … Continue reading
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Patience
If someone driven by great desire Seizes all my wealth, or induces others to do so, To dedicate to him my body, possessions, And past, present, and future merit is the practice of a Spiritual Hero. -Tokme Zangpo, 37 Practices
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Benefiting Others
All suffering without exception arises from desiring happiness for myself, While perfect Buddhahood is born from the thought of benefiting others. Therefore, to really exchange my own happiness For the suffering of others is the practice of a Spiritual Hero. … Continue reading
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Aspiration
Aspiration is the profound longing for purpose and fulfillment, joy and happiness, in the heart of every living being. All living entities, from the humblest ant to the most sophisticated being, want happiness. All want to avoid suffering. Obviously, although … Continue reading
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