Monthly Archives: October 2021

The Victors have declared that nirvana alone is real. So, which wise one would think that the rest is not delusive? —Nagarjuna, Yuktisastika

Mind itself and the true nature of objects have no reality whatsoever and are beyond intellect; inexpressible. This one point could well be the synopsis of all teachings. —Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye

The relative is dependent arising; the ultimate, self-arisen wisdom. The relative is the ground consciousness; the ultimate, ground wisdom. The relative must be abandoned; the ultimate, attained. The relative is adventitious stains; the ultimate, Buddha Nature. The relative obscures the … Continue reading →

In order to forgive, we must first assign blame. If we don’t assign blame, there is nothing and no one to forgive. —TN

If we practice the Seven Factors of Awakening,* living in quiet seclusion, observing and contemplating the disappearance of desire, we will develop the capacity to let go. This will be a result of following the path of the Seven Factors … Continue reading →

I have an excellent opportunity when destitute, ill, or maligned. It is not a blind alley to back out of, not an excuse for helplessness, but a springboard. My suffering is my connection, my information about what others experience, and … Continue reading →

Those who have definitely embraced the aspiration for birth in the Pure Land always have about them a slight distrust of the things of the world. —Honen Shonin

Demonstrate deep respect for all beings; cultivate humility —not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less; and develop complete certainty that every single sentient being has Buddha Nature. These three dispel pride and the wrong view of supremacy. … Continue reading →

Never underestimate the power of blessings. Just as the sun shines on to this world without ever discriminating, the compassionate wisdom energy of the Buddhas pervades everything. No matter where you are, no matter what you do, this energy is … Continue reading →

The self-arisen coemergent wisdom, which abides in oneself throughout beginningless time, seems not to exist when hindered by adventitious stains and appears to become full or arise. This is because this wisdom gradually appears on the Bodhisattva levels as the … Continue reading →