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Parallel Universes - BBC Documentary, Horizon 2002


Documentary DescriptionEverything you're about to read here seems impossible and insane, beyond science fiction. Yet it's all true.Scientists now believe ... all there may really be a parallel universe - in fact, there may be an infinite number of parallel universes, and we just happen to live in on ...>

Buddha’s Happiness


(Picture source: flickr.com)The total amount of happinessThat exists in the world has come fromWanting to make others happy.The total amount of sufferingThat exists in the world has come fromWanting to make yourself happy.What need is there for many words?The children of the worldWork for their own ...>

Enlightenment


Picture source: flickr.com)When you don't have obsession,when you don't have hang-ups,when you don't have inhibition,when you are not afraidyou will be breaking certain rules,when you are not afraidyou will not fulfill somebody's expectations,what more enlightenment do you want?Thats it!~ Dzongsar J ...>

Eight Verses for Training the Mind


(Picture source: flickr.com)Eight Verses for Training the Mind by Langri ThangpaWith a determination to accomplish The highest welfare for all sentient beingsWho surpass even a wish-granting jewelI will learn to hold them supremely dear.Whenever I associate with others I will learn To think of myse ...>

A Bodhisattva’s Garland of Gems


(Picture source: flickr.com)A Bodhisattva's Garland of Gems(Byang-chub sems-dpa'i nor-bu'i phreng-ba, Skt. Bodhisattva-mani-avali)by Atisha (Dipamkara Shrijnana)translated by Alexander Berzin, 2004 (Source: The Berzin Archives)I make prostration to great compassion.I make prostration to the sublime ...>

Life…


(Picture source: flickr.com)What is Life? Life is me. It is not separate from me, not merely a reflection of my thoughts and projections, it is me. Life is such a great teacher.. whenever we feel complacent and proud, Life will somehow manage to wack havoc as if to show who's the boss... through our ...>

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I've just upgraded my template, and now I don't know how to fix that 'expandable post summaries' function. I just don't know where to put which codes. Can anyone kindly tell me how to do it? Thanks in advance!--------------------------------------Technorati: Buddhism Buddha Buddhist Dharma Compassio ...>

How to find Joy?


Bhante Vimalaramsi describes "How to find JOY" from his perspective as a Buddhist Monk for 20+ years.He discusses his background and ... all » training and how that might help you with dealing with the problem of living your life in a joyful and happy way.He gives you a clear road map as to what y ...>

The Foundations of Mindfulness with Bhante Vimalaramsi


I think it's a really good set of teaching for anyone interested in meditation. Enjoy. - End of post ---------------------------------------Technorati: Buddhism Buddha Buddhist Dharma Compassion Wisdom Religion Meditation Zen Philosophy Spirituality Inspiration Peace Insight ...>

Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche talk transcript at Beijing University on Buddhist Views


Day 1I'd like to thank him for introducing me. I'm also a little nervous that he might have raised everyone's expectation about me. I'm sorry I'm a little bit skittish because I'm nervous.It is a very big honor for me to have this opportunity to speak in this one of the greatest learning centers of ...>

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