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Tripitika Master Hsuan
Hua, with whom I took
ordination around 1971
and stayed with until
1981, when I returned
to lay life and began a
family in Nepal.
Hua, with whom I took
ordination around 1971
and stayed with until
1981, when I returned
to lay life and began a
family in Nepal.
To all Buddhas everywhere throughout all realms of time,
I take refuge and offer up my life.
May all being discover this supreme source of blessings,
and deeply enter the Buddha's way.
In the still brightness of the Dharma's pure nature;
I take refuge and realize sublime prajna,
May all beings discover the treasury of sutras,
and fully fathom the depth of the wisdom sea.
With Samantbhadra, Manjusri, and the entire great assembly,
I take refuge and join in virtuous harmony.
May all beings be nourished by this great assembly;
and faithfully revere the holy sangha.
Left: Myself and Dr. Govinda Pauydal. Dr. Paudyal performed an emergency laser surgery on me
for a condition which began suddenly about a week earlier at the Dali Lama's teaching (Kalachakra)
in South India.. The torn retina I suffered may have developed into a much more serious detached
retina had Dr. Pauydal not intervened.
Dr. Paudyal is with Tilganga Eye Hospital, in Kathmandu Nepal. Many Nepalese have recovered
from blindness caused by cataracts and Glaucoma by undergoing treatment at Tilganga. Tilganga is
sponsored in part by the Himalayan Cataract Foundation. For only $18 you can restore the gift of
sight to a blind person in the Himalaya.
Visit http://www.cureblindness.org/help/donate.html for more information.
for a condition which began suddenly about a week earlier at the Dali Lama's teaching (Kalachakra)
in South India.. The torn retina I suffered may have developed into a much more serious detached
retina had Dr. Pauydal not intervened.
Dr. Paudyal is with Tilganga Eye Hospital, in Kathmandu Nepal. Many Nepalese have recovered
from blindness caused by cataracts and Glaucoma by undergoing treatment at Tilganga. Tilganga is
sponsored in part by the Himalayan Cataract Foundation. For only $18 you can restore the gift of
sight to a blind person in the Himalaya.
Visit http://www.cureblindness.org/help/donate.html for more information.
Books I highly recommend.
Buddhism
Now Hiring
Inquire Within
Now Hiring
Inquire Within
HH Trulshik Rinpoche, Nepal, 1980
(app.) I offered my first kata to HH
Trulshik Rinpoche in 1969, thus beginning
my life as a Buddhist.. HH Kyabje
Trulshik Rinpoche embodies the
teachings of the Buddha and one of
Buddhism's leading living masters. He is
HH Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche's principle
disciple and discovered his new
incarnation.
(app.) I offered my first kata to HH
Trulshik Rinpoche in 1969, thus beginning
my life as a Buddhist.. HH Kyabje
Trulshik Rinpoche embodies the
teachings of the Buddha and one of
Buddhism's leading living masters. He is
HH Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche's principle
disciple and discovered his new
incarnation.
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The Three Jewels
The Buddha is a guide whose motivation for teaching is his great compassion. Coupled with wisdom,
this compassion arose at the moment of the Buddha's enlightenment. The Buddha has removed all
obstructions and arrived at peace. Salvation for his followers must come from their own effort; he can only
show the way. He sees others as himself, Buddhas, but lacking realization, others do not see the treasure
within themselves. He reveals a path that will lead them to discover it; this path is known as the
Dharma, the teaching of the Buddha. Those who follow his teachings and gather together for discussion
and practice are the Sangha. Together, the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha, are known as the Three Jewels.
The Buddha is a guide whose motivation for teaching is his great compassion. Coupled with wisdom,
this compassion arose at the moment of the Buddha's enlightenment. The Buddha has removed all
obstructions and arrived at peace. Salvation for his followers must come from their own effort; he can only
show the way. He sees others as himself, Buddhas, but lacking realization, others do not see the treasure
within themselves. He reveals a path that will lead them to discover it; this path is known as the
Dharma, the teaching of the Buddha. Those who follow his teachings and gather together for discussion
and practice are the Sangha. Together, the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha, are known as the Three Jewels.
This is a book (above)I highly
recommend for the clarity in
which it explains the intricacies of
correct meditation. For both
beginners and advanced.
recommend for the clarity in
which it explains the intricacies of
correct meditation. For both
beginners and advanced.
The Heart Treasure of the
Enlightened Ones, covers
the entire Buddhist path in
simple language that reflects
the deep understanding of its
author, HH Dilgo Khyentse
Rinpoche.
Enlightened Ones, covers
the entire Buddhist path in
simple language that reflects
the deep understanding of its
author, HH Dilgo Khyentse
Rinpoche.
A stand-up paddleboarder taking a sunset
cruise on Maui.
cruise on Maui.
1) The chariot cannot be identical with its parts such as wheels, axle, spokes,etc.
2)The chariot cannot be posited as something separate from its parts, for this would mean that the chariot is independent from
its parts.
3)The parts of the chariot do not exist intrinsically as the basis of the chariot.
4)The chariot does not exist intrinsically as dependent upon its parts.
5)The chariot cannot be said to possess its parts.
6)The chariot cannot be identical with the collection of it parts.
7)The shape or configuration of the chariot cannot be posited as the chariot.
RECOMMENDED READING:
This is one of the best and most
accurate books on basic Buddhism
ever published. It is a short book of
only one hundred and twenty five
pages containing the foundation on
which the entire Buddhist Canon
rests.
This is one of the best and most
accurate books on basic Buddhism
ever published. It is a short book of
only one hundred and twenty five
pages containing the foundation on
which the entire Buddhist Canon
rests.
The great Buddhist
Translator, Edward
Conze, said that if he
could only have one
book on his death
bed he would choose
the Vissudhimagga, or
"Path of Purification."
This is a reference
manual on the entire
Buddhist path, from
foundational work to
the highest attainment.
Translator, Edward
Conze, said that if he
could only have one
book on his death
bed he would choose
the Vissudhimagga, or
"Path of Purification."
This is a reference
manual on the entire
Buddhist path, from
foundational work to
the highest attainment.
Thought for the Day: July 4, 2009
Abandon evil doing;
Practice virtue well;
Subdue your mind;
This is Buddha's Teaching.
Buddhism is known for its simplicity, as the verse above, from the earliest of the Buddha's teachings,
exemplifies. Those who wish to practice Buddhism can enter the path by simply following these simple
instructions. Of course there will be many obstacles, and our resolve must be strong; but the path is easy
to understand.
Evil doing is rooted in selfishness, a willingness to achieve one's aim without regard for the harm we
may bring upon others in the process. Virtue is practicing the dharma without developing a big dharma
ego in the process. It is doing good without shining the spotlight on oneself. Virtue is often hidden. The
mind will be subdued if we stop following the thoughts of the monkey-like mind, leaping from thought
to thought like a forest monkey, and settle it into itself, absorbing ourselves into the nature of mind
itself. If we constantly watch the mind's activity as an impartial observer, we will gradually look behind
the individual thoughts and become intrigued by the source from which all thoughts arise. This is the
mind's nature and finding it settles the mind there. This is like a monkey who finally settles on a tree
with abundant fruit and feels no need to go elsewhere. The Buddha's teaching is vast and profound and
will support all our efforts to achieve our goals.
Abandon evil doing;
Practice virtue well;
Subdue your mind;
This is Buddha's Teaching.
Buddhism is known for its simplicity, as the verse above, from the earliest of the Buddha's teachings,
exemplifies. Those who wish to practice Buddhism can enter the path by simply following these simple
instructions. Of course there will be many obstacles, and our resolve must be strong; but the path is easy
to understand.
Evil doing is rooted in selfishness, a willingness to achieve one's aim without regard for the harm we
may bring upon others in the process. Virtue is practicing the dharma without developing a big dharma
ego in the process. It is doing good without shining the spotlight on oneself. Virtue is often hidden. The
mind will be subdued if we stop following the thoughts of the monkey-like mind, leaping from thought
to thought like a forest monkey, and settle it into itself, absorbing ourselves into the nature of mind
itself. If we constantly watch the mind's activity as an impartial observer, we will gradually look behind
the individual thoughts and become intrigued by the source from which all thoughts arise. This is the
mind's nature and finding it settles the mind there. This is like a monkey who finally settles on a tree
with abundant fruit and feels no need to go elsewhere. The Buddha's teaching is vast and profound and
will support all our efforts to achieve our goals.
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My friendRama, who accompanied Rachel
and I on our last visit to India. We are
friends of over twenty years and have
spent a goode deal of time together in India
and Nepal.
and I on our last visit to India. We are
friends of over twenty years and have
spent a goode deal of time together in India
and Nepal.
His Holiness the Dali Lama will be giving a free teaching in Long Beach,
California, in September. Those of you wishing to attend must fill out and
mail in a "request for tickets form." Here is the link: Ticket Request Form
California, in September. Those of you wishing to attend must fill out and
mail in a "request for tickets form." Here is the link: Ticket Request Form
Master Hsu Yun, pictured here ten years
before his death at one-hundred nineteen, was
a master whose inner realization and
contribution to Buddhism cannot be fathomed.
At the age of nineteen, he already possessed
deep realization. But his parents wanted him to
marry, as it was important to them that the
family name continue.
His parents married him to not one, but two
girls. However, when he was put together with
them on their wedding night, he sat down in
silence, composed a poem for them, and
departed.
The girls never saw him again. However, they
were so moved by the poem he left for them,
that both became life long Buddhist.nuns.
I have made a copy of the poem: (Click Here)
before his death at one-hundred nineteen, was
a master whose inner realization and
contribution to Buddhism cannot be fathomed.
At the age of nineteen, he already possessed
deep realization. But his parents wanted him to
marry, as it was important to them that the
family name continue.
His parents married him to not one, but two
girls. However, when he was put together with
them on their wedding night, he sat down in
silence, composed a poem for them, and
departed.
The girls never saw him again. However, they
were so moved by the poem he left for them,
that both became life long Buddhist.nuns.
I have made a copy of the poem: (Click Here)
A couple of pics of Maui, where I
call home. left, a rugged terrain
near the Iao Needle, rt, trail
leading to Honolua Bay. My son,
Kai, and I became hopelessly lost
in the jungle at left. It was a
camera flash on a ridge some
distance away that pointed us once
again to the trail.
call home. left, a rugged terrain
near the Iao Needle, rt, trail
leading to Honolua Bay. My son,
Kai, and I became hopelessly lost
in the jungle at left. It was a
camera flash on a ridge some
distance away that pointed us once
again to the trail.
Above: The Iao Needle, Maui.
My son, Kailash.
It is July 4th and I am on a little road trip with my
daughters Rachel and Mudra. We are on our way to the
City of Ten Thousand Buddhas to celebrate the
thirtieth anniversay of its founding. We have spent two
nights in San Francisco on the way. Today we are off
to the "City" which is one hundred miles north.
Gold Mountain Monastery is where I first stayed with
my teacher. It is now the top floor of the Bank of
America building in China Town, but when I stayed
there it was in the Mission district. We converted an
old matress factory into a temple.
daughters Rachel and Mudra. We are on our way to the
City of Ten Thousand Buddhas to celebrate the
thirtieth anniversay of its founding. We have spent two
nights in San Francisco on the way. Today we are off
to the "City" which is one hundred miles north.
Gold Mountain Monastery is where I first stayed with
my teacher. It is now the top floor of the Bank of
America building in China Town, but when I stayed
there it was in the Mission district. We converted an
old matress factory into a temple.