Author Archives for Colin

The Brightly Shining Sun - A Step-by-Step Guide to Meditating on the Bodhicharyavatara

  • Posted by Colin
  • December 31, 1969

(Introduction to the Way of a Bodhisattva)by Patrul Rinpoche(Article source)With devotion I pay homage to the buddhas gone to bliss,To their Dharma body, noble heirs and all worthy of respect.In accordance with the scriptures, I shall now in brief describeHow to adopt proper conduct, the way of budd ...>

Projecting the Dharma: Film and the Transmission of Buddhism to the West

  • Posted by Colin
  • December 31, 1969

Watch Projecting the Dharma: Film and the Transmission of Buddhism to the West, a public talk given by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche at Yale Law School, New Haven, Connecticut on 25 January, 2008 Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche: Projecting the Dharma from Siddhartha's Intent on Vimeo. ~End of Post~- ...>

Heart Sutra Explained by Ven Sheng kai (Audio in chinese language)

  • Posted by Colin
  • December 31, 1969

This is a very concise explanation on Heart Sutra by Venerable Master Sheng Kai in Chinese Mandarin. Do take the time to listen to it frequently to understand the very profound Heart Sutra.~End of Post~ --------------------------------------Technorati: Buddhism Buddha Buddhist Dharma Compassion Wisd ...>

All About Change

  • Posted by Colin
  • December 31, 1969

by Thanissaro Bhikkhu(Article source) Change is the focal point for Buddhist insight — a fact so well known that it has spawned a familiar sound bite: "Isn't change what Buddhism is all about?" What's less well known is that this focus has a frame, that change is neither where insight begins nor w ...>

Buddhism in a Global Age of Technology

  • Posted by Colin
  • December 31, 1969

A distinguished scholar of Buddhism, Lewis Lancaster founded the Electronic Cultural Atlas Initiative to use the latest computer technology to map the spread of various strands of Buddhism from the distant past to the present. Series: "Burke Lectureship on Religion & Society" [6/2008] [Humanities] [ ...>

The Potter Ghatikara & Jotipala

  • Posted by Colin
  • December 31, 1969

MAJJHIMA NIKAAYA IIII. 4.1. Gha.tiikaarasutta.m(81) The Potter Ghatikara I heard thus.At one time the Blessed One, was going on a tour in the country of Kosala, with a large community of bhikkhus. The Blessed One, coming to a certain region, stepped out of the path and smiled. Then it occurred to ve ...>

Canki Sutta With Canki (excerpt)

  • Posted by Colin
  • December 31, 1969

A pompous brahman teenager questions the Buddha about safeguarding, awakening to, and attaining the truth. In the course of his answer, the Buddha describes the criteria for choosing a reliable teacher and how best to learn from such a person. Photo Source: Flickr.comCanki Sutta With Canki (excerpt) ...>

Awakening in the Body

  • Posted by Colin
  • December 31, 1969

By Phillip MoffittBeing mindful of the body is a profound—though often overlooked—opportunity to deepen our meditation and develop our insight, says Phillip Moffitt. Meditating on the body, we discover all four of the Buddha’s noble truths.Many meditation students view body awareness as just a ...>

National.Geographic; Light At The Edge Of The World : Himalayas Science Of The Mind

  • Posted by Colin
  • December 31, 1969

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The meaning of Dana - Generosity

  • Posted by Colin
  • December 31, 1969

BY VEN. THUBTEN CHODRONDana is a Sanskrit and Pali word that means "generosity" or "giving." It refers specifically to taking delight in giving -- that is, getting in touch with the natural generosity and wish to share inside of us. The mind of generosity is a joyful mind; it does not suffer from re ...>

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