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The nature of mind like a mirror…


You can think of the nature of mind like a mirror, with five different powers or "wisdoms." Its openness and vastness is the "wisdom of all-encompassing space," the womb of compassion. Its capacity to reflect in precise detail whatever comes... ...>

Avilokiteshvara - Buddha of Compassion


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The awareness of sentient beings


...when we ask, what is the substantial cause of the material universe way back in the early history of the universe, we trace it back to the space particles which transform into the elements of this manifest universe. And then... ...>

The distinctions between compassion and attachment


Compassion without attachment is possible. Therefore, we need to clarify the distinctions between compassion and attachment. True compassion is not just an emotional response but a firm commitment founded on reason. Because of this firm foundation, a truly compassionate attitude... ...>

Our true nature could be compared to the sky


Whatever our lives are like, our buddha nature is always there. And it is always perfect. We say that not even the buddhas can improve it in their infinite wisdom, nor can sentient beings spoil it in their seemingly infinite... ...>

Last rites of Chogye Trichen Rinpoche concluded


Kathmandu, Nepal -- His Eminence Chogye Trichen Rinpoche who passed away on 22nd January was cremated here at the premises of Jamchen Monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu today according to traditional Buddhist ritual under the direction of His Eminence Sakya Trizin Rinpoche... ...>

Thoughts in meditation


Sometimes people think that when they meditate there should be no thoughts and emotions at all; and when thoughts and emotions do arise, they become annoyed and exasperated with themselves and think they have failed. Nothing could be further from... ...>

The root of all harm


We may say, and even half-believe, that compassion is marvelous, but in practice our actions are deeply uncompassionate and bring us and others mostly frustration and distress, and not the happiness we are all seeking. Isn't it absurd that we... ...>

A different kind of doubt


The Buddha summons us to a different kind of doubt, “like analyzing gold, scorching, cutting and rubbing it to test its purity.” For this form of doubt really exposes us to the truth if we follow it to the end,... ...>

Emily Carr: New Perspectives on a Canadian Icon


Last night I was at the Art Gallery of Ontario for the Bloggers Preview of the new exhibition Emily Carr: New Perspectives on a Canadian Icon before it actually opens to the public on March 3rd, 2007. Emily Carr... ...>

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