Purpose of the Spiritual Path The long term purpose of the spiritual path is to attain full enlightenment, the short term is to get free of suffering. We have to change from negative emotions to positive emotions. Non-violence is a hall mark of Buddhism. Violence brings only more violence. Buddha taught Four Noble Truths to…
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Principles of Tibetan Buddhism Tibetan Buddhism is based on principles of dependent origination and karma, making the individual responsible for themselves. Also it’s mind over matter, and anything can be changed and improved. The tool is meditation, which includes focus and sharp analysis. With that we can develop understanding of ourselves and transform ourselves, eliminating…
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Principles of Tibetan Buddhism Tibetan Buddhism is based on principles of dependent origination and karma, making the individual responsible for themselves. Also it’s mind over matter, and anything can be changed and improved. The tool is meditation, which includes focus and sharp analysis. With that we can develop understanding of ourselves and transform ourselves, eliminating…
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By Gelek Rimpoche I was planning to go to New York and have a Jewel Heart Fundraising Dinner on the 29th, but Sunday was a topsy-turvy day, as we all know. Not only did we have to cancel our flight, but neither I nor Philip had a way of getting to New York that day….
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By Gelek Rimpoche For me, I am grateful for President Reagan because during his presidency I entered the United States as a green card holder. And I am grateful for President Clinton because during his tenure I became a citizen of the United States. Therefore, I am grateful to both parties. Also I am grateful…
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Concentration Concentration means to find the object of focus, then hold focus without wandering mind and sinking mind. Grabbing object tightly leads to the mind and its object almost becoming one, which allows the mind to deeply change and you can become what you think. Audio Only