Just as a physician is not upset with
Someone who rages while possessed by a demon,
Subduers see disturbing emotions as
The enemy, not the person who has them.
~ Aryadeva, Four Hundred Stanzas on the Middle Way
Archive for June, 2009
Disturbing Emotions
Posted in Dharma Quotes on June 16, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Question of the week: Long life mantras
Posted in Buddhism, Question of the Week, Uncategorized on June 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Each week we will ask a question related to Buddhism. Please share your thoughts with us by leaving a comment. We welcome your response to earlier comments, or you can post new ideas. Comments are moderated, please be supportive and respectful of others.
Please share your experience in reciting the White Tara mantras on behalf of [...]
Shantideva Suggested Readings
Posted in Basic Program discussion, Buddhism, Shantideva on June 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
If you know of other good books about Shantideva, please pass them along via a comment. Thanks!
Shantideva. translated by Alan Wallace. A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life. Snow Lion Publications: 1997.
The Way of the Bodhisattva: (Bodhicaryavatara), Revised Edition (Shambhala Classics). 2006
His Holiness the Dalai Lama. A Flash of Lightning in the Dark of [...]
Attachment to the Body
Posted in Basic Program discussion, Buddhism, Shantideva on June 9, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Buddha taught us to renounce our attachment to our bodies. Our bodies are like ships helping us cross the ocean of suffering to the shores of everlasting peace, Enlightenment. Once we arrive, we discard them, so strong attachment can not be justified.
What does this teaching mean to you? Does it mean giving up cosmetics and [...]
Saka Dawa 2009 Golden Light Sutra Reading
Posted in Golden Light Sutra Recitation on June 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Uniting around the world on Sunday, June 7, we will join our hearts, minds and actions to read Chapters 10, 11, and 12 of The King of Glorious Sutras called the Exalted Sublime Golden Light.
Please begin your reading by saying this mantra 7 times: OM DHARE DHARE BENDHARE SVAHA.
For more information and to [...]
An act of kindness
Posted in Just for fun on June 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Here’s something to rejoice in, it took place at the Tibetan Buddhist Center, Kunzang Palyul Choling in Montgomery County, MD.
In Case of Snake vs. Man, One Shows a Little Respect
Sharing the Dharma Through Martial Arts
Posted in Just for fun on June 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Shaolin Ulysses: Kungfu Monks in America
SHAOLIN ULYSSES explores the stories of five immigrant kungfu monks from China’s Shaolin Temple: the legendary birthplace of kungfu, Zen Buddhism and today’s contemporary kungfu mecca. They share their lives, ambitions and visions of building American temples, doing Las Vegas shows and producing Olympic sport champions. From New York to [...]
Six Yogas of Naropa Retreat 2009
Posted in Buddhism, Dharma Teachings And Events on June 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This year Gyumed Khensur Rinpoche will continue his fascinating teaching on the Six Yogas of Naropa. Time permitting, he intends to review inner fire, and then move on to the illusory body and dream yoga. Last year, he covered the preliminary Mahayana practices (developing the correct motivation etc), the physical exercises and inner heat yoga. [...]
Guarding the Mind
Posted in Basic Program discussion, Buddhism, Shantideva on June 3, 2009 | 6 Comments »
Review of Chapter 5 verses 16 – 25.
What is concentration? What role does concentration play in our spiritual practice?
What are some of the benefits of guarding the mind?
Quote of the Week: Unruly beings
Posted in Buddhism, Dharma Quotes on June 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Unruly beings are as (unlimited) as space:
They cannot possibly all be overcome,
But if I overcome thoughts of anger alone
This will all be equivalent to vanquishing all foes.
~ Shantideva
