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Author Archives: Tashi Nyima
One and Two
I bow to the Lord of Compassion! As I eat and drink, may the hungry and thirsty be sated; as I go on my way, may all journey safely; as I sit and lie down, may the tired find … Continue reading
No One
Let no one deceive another, or despise anyone anywhere, or through anger and irritation, wish for another to suffer. —Buddha Shakyamuni, Khuddakapatha
Avoid Nine
I bow to the Lord of Compassion! When the appearance that harmed me has already departed, how can I blame another? Bless me to hold no grudges! Regardless of their flaws and liability, to tear at others’ hearts … Continue reading
Posted in Mind Training
Tagged Don't compete with others., Don't hold grudges., Don't humiliate others., Don’t malign others., Don’t scheme to benefit yourself., Don’t seek your happiness in another’s pain., Don’t transfer the ox’s load to the cow., Don’t turn practice into pride., Don’t wait in ambush.
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Deliverance
Once infinite loving kindness has been developed, frequently practiced, firmly established, expanded, made a vehicle, a foundation, and brought to full perfection, then it will be impossible for ill-will to take possession of and obsess the mind, for infinite loving … Continue reading
Stop Suffering
If you’ve never suffered, may you always have happiness and the causes of happiness! For those of us who’ve experienced heartbreak, rejection, and disappointment, parted with loved ones, lost our health and possessions, come short of fulfilling our dreams, or … Continue reading
Basic Commitments
I bow to the Lord of Compassion! If I fail to observe my commitments, I betray my own purpose. If I make a show of my high view, I cultivate conceit. If I become one-sided, I fall into extremes. … Continue reading
Posted in Mind Training
Tagged Abandon any hope of fruition., Always abide by three basic principles., but remain natural., Change your attitude, Don't contemplate others’ defects., Don't contemplate others’ weaknesses., Mind Training 22- 28, Work with your greatest defilements first.
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Priorities
What you would do if you only had 10 more years to live? 1 more year to live? 1 more month to live? 1 more day to live? 1 more hour to live? 1 more minute to live? Would your … Continue reading
Posted in Dharma View
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Sparks and Drops
Do not disregard small negative acts, thinking they are harmless, because even a small spark can set fire to a mountain of hay. Do not disregard small positive acts, thinking they are without benefit, because even tiny drops of water … Continue reading
Life and Death
I bow to the Lord of Compassion! Without faith in the Teacher, I have no guide. Without faith in the Buddha, I have no shelter. Without faith in the Dharma, I have no path. Without faith in the Sangha, … Continue reading
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Tagged concentration, effort, faith, Five Strengths, Mind Training 19 - 21: Life and Death, mindfulness, wisdom
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Distinguishing carefully
The doctrines of the silver and later ages contain errors, and their texts —which adulterate the Dharma like watered-down milk in the market— do not offer faithful witness. The higher rectifies the lower, and superior principles refute the inferior. The … Continue reading
