The Universe Depends on Karma
The concept of karma is essential to understanding the different energies needed to function and develop in life, to die and to be born. All
The concept of karma is essential to understanding the different energies needed to function and develop in life, to die and to be born. All
The tradition of the Trungpas evolved to its best capability in presenting what is known as the “three disciplines.” These are the disciplines of exertion,
In my education, I was constantly criticized. I had been brought up strictly since infancy, from the age of eighteen months, so that I had
In order to work with others, you need training. If you want to become a good chauffeur, you first have to learn how to be
The attainment of enlightenment can only take place for the benefit of others rather than yourself. If you are doing it for yourself, you could
When you take the bodhisattva vow, you make certain promises and take on certain disciplines because of your surroundings. You commit yourself, not for yourself,
When you take a spiritual vow, you are binding yourself together with the teachings. You already have a vague idea of the teachings, and now
If people are determined to convert others into their mold, then they are attempting to reassure themselves by using the convert to relieve their doubt.
The first stage of development, or the first bhumi, on the bodhisattva path is described in the scriptures as a state in which you have
We are ready to leap onto the bodhisattva path, the path of putting others before ourselves, when we are ready to open to the joy
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