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Real Gurus “Couldn’t care less”
(picture source: flickr.com)Real Gurus “Couldn't care less”The dilemma of an Eastern master in a postmodern worldAn interview with Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpocheby Andrew Cohen (Article source: What is enlightenment? magazine)The enlightened mentor—the guru—has throughout the ages been ...>
Golden Light Sutra recitation for World Peace
Extracted from 55th issue of monthly e-letter from Lamayeshe.com Golden Light Sutra recitation for World Peace (click to download the sutra) (Picture source: flickr.com)Those who want world peace should read the Golden Light Sutra (Ser-ö dam-päi do wang-gyi gyäl-po) . This is a very important pr ...>
The Buddha as a plowman - Kasi Bharadvaja Sutta
(Picture source: flickr.com)Kasi Bharadvaja SuttaTo the Plowing Bharadvaja (SN 7.11)Translated from the Pali byThanissaro Bhikkhu(Source: www.accesstoinsight.org)I have heard that on one occasion the Blessed One was living among the Magadhans at Dakkhinagiri in the brahman village of Ekanala. Now a ...>
Meditation holds hope for Alzheimer’s in tiny, early study
Meditation holds hope for Alzheimer's in tiny, early studyBy Carla McClainArizona Daily Star (Picture Source: flickr.com)For the first time, there is evidence that daily meditation appears to improve memory loss and may strengthen parts of the brain affected by Alzheimer's disease.That has to be wel ...>
Disenchantment
(Picture source: flickr.com)by Ajaan Suwat SuvacoTranslated from the Thai by Thanissaro Bhikkhu(Source: www.accesstoinsight.org)We'll now start meditating, just as we've been doing every day. We have to look at this as an important opportunity. Even though our practice hasn't yet reached the Dhamma ...>
The Mirror - Advice On Presence And Awareness
By Namkhai Norbu RinpocheAdvice On Presence And AwarenessArticle source: http://www.dharmamind.net/TM1.htmThis short text by Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche was originally written in Tibetan. It was then translated into Italian by Adriano Clemente and into English by John Shane, and was published as a small ...>
How to Cook Your Life” with Raw & Refined Mindfulness
Cook or Chef? Originally uploaded by Piulet by Shen Shi'an, The Buddhist Channel, May 15, 2007Dharma-Inspired Movie Review: www.german-ilms.deSingapore -- "How to Cook Your Life" is inspired by Zen Master Dogen's celebrated "Instructions to the Cook" (Tenzokyojun), which uses the preparation ...>
The Art of Living as Practice
(Picture source: flickr.com)The Art of Living as Practiceby Dilgo Khyentse RinpocheArticle source: http://www.peterussell.com/Odds/Khyentse.php)Everyday practice is simply to develop a complete carefree acceptance, an openness to all situations without limit.We should realize openness as the playgr ...>
Be at One With The Road
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The Significance of Vesak - Buddha Day
(Picture source: flickr.com)"Heaven above and earth beneath, I am the Honoured One, the One who liberates all who suffer in the Three Realms."The Significance of Vesak - Buddha DayThe significance of Vesak lies with the Buddha and his universal peace message to mankind.As we recall the Buddha and h ...>