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Three Views of the Pure Land

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Tashi Nyima

Just as different ordinary persons can have diverse experiences in the same physical location, different Dharma practitioners will perceive the Buddha’s field of activity (buddha-kshetra) in diverse ways. Those who are fully enlightened or near-enlightened —the Buddhas and Great Bodhisattvas … Continue reading →

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“Taking one for the team”

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Tashi Nyima

There has been much talk of loyalty, famously described by a US presidential pre-candidate in a recent debate as the willingness to ‘take one for the team’, even when such actions are contrary to one’s principles and harmful to others. … Continue reading →

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Seven Causal Links of Enlightenment

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Tashi Nyima

Perfect enlightenment arises from the awakening mind (bodhichitta). Awakening mind arises from a pure and excellent aspiration. Pure aspiration arises from great compassion. Great compassion arises from great love. Great love arises from affection for sentient beings. Affection for sentient … Continue reading →

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