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Tripitika Master Hsuan
Hua, with whom I took
ordination in 1971 and
stayed with until 1981,
when I returned to lay
life and began a family
in Nepal.
Life with the Master
Hua, with whom I took
ordination in 1971 and
stayed with until 1981,
when I returned to lay
life and began a family
in Nepal.
Life with the Master
To all Buddhas everywhere throughout all realms of time,
I take refuge and offer up my life.
May all beings 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, and he has
influenced my life as a Buddhist since.
HH Kyabje Trulshik Rinpoche embodies
the teachings of the Buddha and is one of
Buddhism's leading masters. He is the late
HH Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche's principle
disciple and discovered his new
incarnation.
(app.) I offered my first kata to HH
Trulshik Rinpoche in 1969, and he has
influenced my life as a Buddhist since.
HH Kyabje Trulshik Rinpoche embodies
the teachings of the Buddha and is one of
Buddhism's leading masters. He is the late
HH Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche's principle
disciple and discovered his new
incarnation.
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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.
RECOMMENDED READING:
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 29, 2010
Meditation brings about a quiet mind from which arises clear bright knowing awareness. Silencing
the mind, the busy conceptualizing mind, is what allows us to merge with this clear bright knowing
awareness of our true mind. Merely silencing the mind is not meditation
* * *
Meditation brings about a quiet mind from which arises clear bright knowing awareness. Silencing
the mind, the busy conceptualizing mind, is what allows us to merge with this clear bright knowing
awareness of our true mind. Merely silencing the mind is not meditation
* * *
| The Three Refuges |
Master Hsu Yun, Right, who passed the
lineage on to my own teacher, Master Hsuan
Hua. His contribution to Buddhism cannot be
fathomed. He is picture at here at
one-hundred twelve, and worked vigorously
till he died eight years later. His year by year
auto biography is published in the book Empty
Cloud, by Charles Luk..
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)
lineage on to my own teacher, Master Hsuan
Hua. His contribution to Buddhism cannot be
fathomed. He is picture at here at
one-hundred twelve, and worked vigorously
till he died eight years later. His year by year
auto biography is published in the book Empty
Cloud, by Charles Luk..
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)
The Buddhist Text Translation Society is an excellent source for Sutra texts and
meditation manuals, Dharma CDs, and other items. Their excellent books are too
numerous to mention here, so follow this link: BTTS
meditation manuals, Dharma CDs, and other items. Their excellent books are too
numerous to mention here, so follow this link: BTTS
also click here:CTTBUSA
Left: A just completed new
translation of the Surangama Sutra.
The Suurangama has been called
by HH Dali Lama one of the best
texts on meditation practice. My
own teacher, Master Hsuan Hua,
certainly regarded it as such.
This translation is unsurpassed as
the translators had the opportunity
to hear Master Hua's commmentary
on it during a multi- month lecture
series. Much of the text is
illuminated by this commentary.
It can be purchased directly from
the Buddhist Text Translation
Society (Hard Cover,ISBN
9780881399622, 492 pages.)
translation of the Surangama Sutra.
The Suurangama has been called
by HH Dali Lama one of the best
texts on meditation practice. My
own teacher, Master Hsuan Hua,
certainly regarded it as such.
This translation is unsurpassed as
the translators had the opportunity
to hear Master Hua's commmentary
on it during a multi- month lecture
series. Much of the text is
illuminated by this commentary.
It can be purchased directly from
the Buddhist Text Translation
Society (Hard Cover,ISBN
9780881399622, 492 pages.)
The Green Bee's Magical Transformation: This is a little story about a
Carpenter Bee and I, a little anger, and a surprise happy ending. Click here to
read.
Carpenter Bee and I, a little anger, and a surprise happy ending. Click here to
read.
A complete recording of this
text is available in the audio
section for those wishing to
listen to it.
text is available in the audio
section for those wishing to
listen to it.
Ten Ways To Build a Strong Practice
1: Consistency: A good strong practice is developed over a long period of time and we should understand this
from the very beginning. We must be in it for the long haul and practice like we eat, everyday, and several
times a day, even if some of the sessions are short. Just as we nourish the body best with rest, exercise; and
nourishing food, our practice should be based on good teachings, authentic teachings.
2: Be patient with yourself and believe in yourself.
3: Discipline desires, but don't suppress them. A good practitioner is able to sublimate the energy of desire
and direct it inward, and rest in the sense of fulfillment this brings.
4: Keep the body light and pliant, diet disciplined, and sleep not too much nor too little.
5: Choose a practice that suits your temperament and stay with it. Since the fault usually lies in the
application, always look to improve how you practice and don't worry so much about which technique is best.
6: Keep your life as simple as possible, with the fewest distractions.
7: Cultivate friendships with others who are better than you or your equal.
8: Seek out a good teacher and put his advice into practice. Rely on instructions from authentic sutra texts
when no teacher is available.
9: Put aside all thoughts about progress and just work hard. You'll know when you get there.
10: Be sincere. More than anything else, being sincere will assure your success.
1: Consistency: A good strong practice is developed over a long period of time and we should understand this
from the very beginning. We must be in it for the long haul and practice like we eat, everyday, and several
times a day, even if some of the sessions are short. Just as we nourish the body best with rest, exercise; and
nourishing food, our practice should be based on good teachings, authentic teachings.
2: Be patient with yourself and believe in yourself.
3: Discipline desires, but don't suppress them. A good practitioner is able to sublimate the energy of desire
and direct it inward, and rest in the sense of fulfillment this brings.
4: Keep the body light and pliant, diet disciplined, and sleep not too much nor too little.
5: Choose a practice that suits your temperament and stay with it. Since the fault usually lies in the
application, always look to improve how you practice and don't worry so much about which technique is best.
6: Keep your life as simple as possible, with the fewest distractions.
7: Cultivate friendships with others who are better than you or your equal.
8: Seek out a good teacher and put his advice into practice. Rely on instructions from authentic sutra texts
when no teacher is available.
9: Put aside all thoughts about progress and just work hard. You'll know when you get there.
10: Be sincere. More than anything else, being sincere will assure your success.
The Three Jewels
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Left top: Dharma Master Heng Shun and I. We
took refuge and Bhiksu ordination together. We
also kept some difficult vows together. Once we
vowed to eat only the food that we could put in
a coconut bowl, per day. We kept is well over a
year. I did a 36 day fast, only 12 ounces of water
a day and he did an 18 day. Neither of us ever
laid down to sleep.
took refuge and Bhiksu ordination together. We
also kept some difficult vows together. Once we
vowed to eat only the food that we could put in
a coconut bowl, per day. We kept is well over a
year. I did a 36 day fast, only 12 ounces of water
a day and he did an 18 day. Neither of us ever
laid down to sleep.
My daughter Mudra and I
at the entrance to the City
of Ten Thousand Buddhas.
I was abbot twenty-five
years earlier.
at the entrance to the City
of Ten Thousand Buddhas.
I was abbot twenty-five
years earlier.
| Myself with the Master HH Trulshik Rinpoche, March 2010 |
This small prayer booklet,
Homage to the Buddhas
and Bodhisattvas, written
by HH Trulshik
Rinpoche, takes about five
minutes to recite each
morning and is an
excellent start for the day.
For your copy Click Here
Homage to the Buddhas
and Bodhisattvas, written
by HH Trulshik
Rinpoche, takes about five
minutes to recite each
morning and is an
excellent start for the day.
For your copy Click Here
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My son Kai in my shrine room
"Kalachakra"