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The Buddhist Way

The Buddhist Way

The following is an excerpt from a teaching by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo called “Art of Dispelling Anger”

And then, of course, you can do it the Buddhist way. And the Buddhist way is:Wait a minute. Where is this anger?  Show me the anger. OK. It’s coming out of my mouth, but I can’t quite [...]

Astrology

Serious matters continue to absorb your attention, and people tell secrets that must not be repeated.  The act of “airing out” inner matters is important now.  Another person can explain away a fear or notion that worries you.  Listen to confidences if people tell them, and be sympathetic.  Something hidden comes to light.  Later in [...]

Kün-zang La-may Zhal-Lung: Introduction by Sonam T. Kazi

Kün-zang La-may Zhal-Lung: Introduction by Sonam T. Kazi

The following is respectfully quoted from an introduction to Kün-zang La-may Zhal-lung by translator Sonam T. Kazi:

It is a universal truth that it is extremely enjoyable to live in this phenomenal world. Nobody wants to part with worldly pleasure. It is also a universal truth that everything that conditionally exists, sooner or later, [...]

Learning to Step Back

Learning to Step Back

The following is an excerpt from a teaching by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo called “Art of Dispelling Anger”

I study sentient beings.  I must have done it in another life, because as a child I knew this. I sort of woke up from my childhood knowing that all beings are suffering. And I understood somehow [...]

Taking On Suffering: Story of Maitriyogin and the Dog’s Pain

The following is respectfully quoted from “Enlightened Courage” by His Holiness Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche:

There is a story that one day, when Maitriyogin was teaching, a dog barked at someone, who, losing his temper, threw a stone at it. The dog was hit in the ribs and yelped. Feeling great sorrow for the animal, [...]

A Teaching on the Four Immeasurables

The following is respectfully taken from “How to Follow a Spiritual Master” edited by Ngagyur Nyingma Institute.

The following story of King Tsangpa Lha (Brahma Deva) and his son Gyaltshab Dhampa provides insights into the way bygone great practitioners have followed and practiced with their own Masters. The Prince was seeking dharma teachings but [...]

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