Monthly Archives: June 2013

Overwrite and Rewrite Your ‘Scripts’

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Tashi Nyima

In the Vibhanga sutra, Buddha Shakyamuni defines name (nama) as mental phenomena (feeling, perception, intention, contact, attention), and form (rupa) as physical phenomena (the great elements and all that is dependent on them). Nama-rupa is also used by the Buddha … Continue reading →

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The Perfection of Effort

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Tashi Nyima

STOP and DON’T START unskillful acts. START and DON’T STOP skillful acts.

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Evaluation

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Tashi Nyima

I bow to the Lord of Compassion!   I may know as many sutras as an elephant can carry on his back, but if I do not abandon self-grasping and self-cherishing[1], my mind is still far from the Dharma. Bless … Continue reading →

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Less, More, Even, Never

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Tashi Nyima

I bow to the Lord of Compassion!   If others are triumphant, that is my prayer. If I am defeated, that is also my prayer. In front, behind, above, below, right, left —any place is the right place for practice. … Continue reading →

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Examine and Analyze

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Tashi Nyima

I bow to the Lord of Compassion!   I misconstrue patience in reference to defects and Dharma cultivation. I misconstrue yearning in reference to possessions and the two accumulations. I misconstrue excitement in reference to worldly matters and the study … Continue reading →

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