October 2020

Guru Rinpoche

When Afflictions Arise in Our Minds

When afflictions arise in our minds, it is difficult to tackle at the moment. We shall therefore constantly remind ourselves of: the expectation of greedy love, and the sorrow and inability we felt when we failed to

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avalokiteshvara20201026

Praises on Bodhicitta 01 – 05

The wonderful jewel of Bodhicitta,
and the paths taken by all Buddhas,
are the treasures that could bring benefit and joy to the sentient beings.
I therefore prostrate with reverence.

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Choktrul20201028

Words that Sow Discord Among Others

Words that sow discord among others, even those said by a Khenpo, should be discarded like garbage. Things that harm sentient beings, even those done by living Buddha, should be kept away from like poison.

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說實話

Telling the Truth

Everyone agrees that one should tell the truth, but when truth is told, one ends up criticizing others in all likelihood. Therefore, what is important is not the telling of the truth but the character of the person telling the truth.

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Choktrul20201025

Know That You Are Already Behind

We in Buddhism say very well about pratyaksa, anumana, and agama. The builders of the three principles are very correct, the Dharma is correct, and the mentors are correct. There is no fault at all.

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Choktrul19991101

Self-vigilance

A despicable person like me can treat a guru who I’ve never seen as true Buddha, saying that the guru knows. But to my rtsawi lama who has offered me the empowerment, taught me the key of understanding Buddha Dharma,

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Choktrul20210414

What Are the Obstacles to Faith

Everyone knows that faith is very important, but why can’t faith arise in the heart? There are three reasons. First, too much bad karma has been created in this life and in the past lives.

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Guru Rinpoche

When Afflictions Arise in Our Minds

When afflictions arise in our minds, it is difficult to tackle at the moment. We shall therefore constantly remind ourselves of: the expectation of greedy love, and the sorrow and inability we felt when we failed to

Read more
avalokiteshvara20201026

Praises on Bodhicitta 01 – 05

The wonderful jewel of Bodhicitta,
and the paths taken by all Buddhas,
are the treasures that could bring benefit and joy to the sentient beings.
I therefore prostrate with reverence.

Read more
Choktrul20201028

Words that Sow Discord Among Others

Words that sow discord among others, even those said by a Khenpo, should be discarded like garbage. Things that harm sentient beings, even those done by living Buddha, should be kept away from like poison.

Read more
說實話

Telling the Truth

Everyone agrees that one should tell the truth, but when truth is told, one ends up criticizing others in all likelihood. Therefore, what is important is not the telling of the truth but the character of the person telling the truth.

Read more
Choktrul20201025

Know That You Are Already Behind

We in Buddhism say very well about pratyaksa, anumana, and agama. The builders of the three principles are very correct, the Dharma is correct, and the mentors are correct. There is no fault at all.

Read more
Choktrul19991101

Self-vigilance

A despicable person like me can treat a guru who I’ve never seen as true Buddha, saying that the guru knows. But to my rtsawi lama who has offered me the empowerment, taught me the key of understanding Buddha Dharma,

Read more
Choktrul20210414

What Are the Obstacles to Faith

Everyone knows that faith is very important, but why can’t faith arise in the heart? There are three reasons. First, too much bad karma has been created in this life and in the past lives.

Read more