Forwarded from 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗱𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 & 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆
Unshakeable Mind
A mind that,
when touched
by the ways of the world,
is unshaken, sorrowless, dustless, secure:
This is the highest blessing.
-Buddha, Maṅgala Sutta
A mind that,
when touched
by the ways of the world,
is unshaken, sorrowless, dustless, secure:
This is the highest blessing.
-Buddha, Maṅgala Sutta
Forwarded from 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗱𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 & 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆
Snare of Māra
These five objects of sensual pleasure are seen in a woman’s body: forms, sounds, tastes, and odors, and also delightful touches.
If, Bhikkhus, one could rightly say of anything: ‘Entirely a snare of Māra,’ it is precisely of women that one could say this.
- Buddha, Mātāputta Sutta (AN 5.55)
These five objects of sensual pleasure are seen in a woman’s body: forms, sounds, tastes, and odors, and also delightful touches.
If, Bhikkhus, one could rightly say of anything: ‘Entirely a snare of Māra,’ it is precisely of women that one could say this.
- Buddha, Mātāputta Sutta (AN 5.55)
Forwarded from 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗱𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 & 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆
Downfall of a Man
He is addicted to women,
is a drunkard, a gambler,
and wastes all of his earnings.
Uncontent with his own wife,
debauches himself with prostitutes,
& the wives of others.
That leads to his downfall.
-Buddha, Snp 1.6
He is addicted to women,
is a drunkard, a gambler,
and wastes all of his earnings.
Uncontent with his own wife,
debauches himself with prostitutes,
& the wives of others.
That leads to his downfall.
-Buddha, Snp 1.6
Forwarded from Dharma Events
ON JANUARY 25th 📣
GURU RINPOCHE EMPOWERMENT By Lama Gursam
In the program of @LamaGursam special activities of JANUARY 2025 we’ll have the following ONLINE ACTIVITY:
✅ GURU RINPOCHE EMPOWERMENT:
Padmasambhava blessings.
☀️ Saturday , January 25th
🇲🇽 8:00AM
🇺🇸 9:00AM (NY EST)
🇻🇪 10:00AM
Kindly consider to participate and suport Lama Gursam activities.
Teachings will be given in English with spanish translation by Zoldy Parra
✅ REGISTRATION FORM
To participate it is necesary to fullfill the following registration form:
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Have any questions?
✅ CONTACT US
Send your questions or commentaries to:
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everyone
@destacar
Drong Ngur Janchubling Vzla
Lama Gursam
Mike Jakucinskas
Jason Espada
Alberto Luck
Javier Barrera Garcia
Lance David Bergerson
@todos
GURU RINPOCHE EMPOWERMENT By Lama Gursam
In the program of @LamaGursam special activities of JANUARY 2025 we’ll have the following ONLINE ACTIVITY:
✅ GURU RINPOCHE EMPOWERMENT:
Padmasambhava blessings.
☀️ Saturday , January 25th
🇲🇽 8:00AM
🇺🇸 9:00AM (NY EST)
🇻🇪 10:00AM
Kindly consider to participate and suport Lama Gursam activities.
Teachings will be given in English with spanish translation by Zoldy Parra
✅ REGISTRATION FORM
To participate it is necesary to fullfill the following registration form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSbBfVXjkx72enu1DlsZUl3el7jewg7O7Y0v10gTQgd4n5_Q/viewform?usp=preview
Have any questions?
✅ CONTACT US
Send your questions or commentaries to:
[email protected]
everyone
@destacar
Drong Ngur Janchubling Vzla
Lama Gursam
Mike Jakucinskas
Jason Espada
Alberto Luck
Javier Barrera Garcia
Lance David Bergerson
@todos
Forwarded from Ophiel
Rebirth of the parrot of the Tang Dynasty
Rebirth of the Parrot of the Tang Dynasty
During the Tang Dynasty, in the Pei family of the Hedong region, there was a parrot. Because the word “parrot” was mentioned in scriptures (such as the Amitabha Sutra), so it often enjoyed being near scriptures and knew to show respect towards them.
The owner once explained to the parrot the Six Purification Days (to observe the eight precepts). From then on, the parrot would refuse to even look at any food after midday, ignoring it entirely from the afternoon to night.
Someone once taught the parrot, "When reciting Amitabha Buddha's name, one should progress from a state of recitation with intention to a state of recitation without intention." Upon hearing this, the parrot raised its head and flapped its wings, as if it understood and accepted the teaching.
From then on, if anyone asked it to vocalise Amitabha Buddha's name, it would remain silent and not respond. However, if someone said it (the parrot) wasn’t reciting, the parrot would loudly recite, “Amituofo (Amitabha Buddha).”
The parrot often stayed in an empty room until daybreak. At daybreak, it would begin to sing in a harmonious and elegant tone, producing gentle sounds like those of reed wind instruments. Its recitation flowed continuously, and everyone who heard it felt pleasant and joyful.
In the 19th year of Emperor Dezong’s Zhenyuan reign of the Tang Dynasty (803 CE), during the seventh month, the parrot suddenly appeared frail and unhappy. Its caretaker realised that its life was nearing its end.
Thus, they struck a small bell and told the parrot: “You are about to be reborn in the Western Pure Land. I will strike the bell for you; may you maintain right mindfulness.” Each time the bell was struck, the parrot recited “Amituofo” once.
After completing ten recitations, it folded its wings and drew in its legs, neither trembling nor falling, and peacefully attained rebirth.
After its cremation, over ten śarīra relics were found among its ashes. The military governor Wei Gao even composed a biography for the parrot. (Annalist Documents of Buddhas and Patriarchs in Successive Generations)
- Excerpt from ‘Records of the Pure Land Sages’
Rebirth of the Parrot of the Tang Dynasty
During the Tang Dynasty, in the Pei family of the Hedong region, there was a parrot. Because the word “parrot” was mentioned in scriptures (such as the Amitabha Sutra), so it often enjoyed being near scriptures and knew to show respect towards them.
The owner once explained to the parrot the Six Purification Days (to observe the eight precepts). From then on, the parrot would refuse to even look at any food after midday, ignoring it entirely from the afternoon to night.
Someone once taught the parrot, "When reciting Amitabha Buddha's name, one should progress from a state of recitation with intention to a state of recitation without intention." Upon hearing this, the parrot raised its head and flapped its wings, as if it understood and accepted the teaching.
From then on, if anyone asked it to vocalise Amitabha Buddha's name, it would remain silent and not respond. However, if someone said it (the parrot) wasn’t reciting, the parrot would loudly recite, “Amituofo (Amitabha Buddha).”
The parrot often stayed in an empty room until daybreak. At daybreak, it would begin to sing in a harmonious and elegant tone, producing gentle sounds like those of reed wind instruments. Its recitation flowed continuously, and everyone who heard it felt pleasant and joyful.
In the 19th year of Emperor Dezong’s Zhenyuan reign of the Tang Dynasty (803 CE), during the seventh month, the parrot suddenly appeared frail and unhappy. Its caretaker realised that its life was nearing its end.
Thus, they struck a small bell and told the parrot: “You are about to be reborn in the Western Pure Land. I will strike the bell for you; may you maintain right mindfulness.” Each time the bell was struck, the parrot recited “Amituofo” once.
After completing ten recitations, it folded its wings and drew in its legs, neither trembling nor falling, and peacefully attained rebirth.
After its cremation, over ten śarīra relics were found among its ashes. The military governor Wei Gao even composed a biography for the parrot. (Annalist Documents of Buddhas and Patriarchs in Successive Generations)
- Excerpt from ‘Records of the Pure Land Sages’
Forwarded from Buddhismchat Books
Esoteric Zen_ Zen and the Tantric Teachings in Premodern e.pdf
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Forwarded from Dharma Events
Friends,
The text on many Tibetan "prayer flags," such as the one below, is the dhāraṇī of the goddess Dhvajāgrakeyūrā (Tibetan phonetics: Gyaltsen gyi Tsemo Punggyan). This goddess is especially praised for pacifying and repelling all adverse conditions.
This Sunday January 26 at 2PM PST our dear Lama Kunga will offer the initiation into this goddess and transmission of her dhāraṇī. Registration closes Saturday 25th at noon; there is no charge. More details here:
https://www.ewamchoden.org/?page_id=12
The text on many Tibetan "prayer flags," such as the one below, is the dhāraṇī of the goddess Dhvajāgrakeyūrā (Tibetan phonetics: Gyaltsen gyi Tsemo Punggyan). This goddess is especially praised for pacifying and repelling all adverse conditions.
This Sunday January 26 at 2PM PST our dear Lama Kunga will offer the initiation into this goddess and transmission of her dhāraṇī. Registration closes Saturday 25th at noon; there is no charge. More details here:
https://www.ewamchoden.org/?page_id=12