What am I doing? Many sincere and dedicated practitioners on the Vajrayana path might still believe (or unconsciously hope) that the tantric path only deals with some exalted, truly spiritual and absolute reality on the outside, which has got nothing … Continued
“Moral concepts practiced without understanding can be the greatest of obstacles to fulfilling the Bodhisattva’s vow of uncompromising compassion. Do not cultivate virtue and renounce vice. Rather, learn to accept all things as they arise. Penetrate the essence of each … Continued
The world we live in is getting smaller and people’s actions have tremendous impact. In the era in which we live people cannot get away with clinging to their beliefs. I don’t have any personal attachment or clinging to being … Continued
“The Sanskrit word Karmamudra is a technical term utilized in Tibetan Buddhism, specifically in Tantra. The term can be translated as “action seal” or “desire seal.” is a Vajrayana Buddhist technique of sexual practice with a physical or visualized … Continued
Growing up Donating precious energy to others is what is overlooked way too often, especially on the so-called spiritual path, in my opinion. Instead of looking deeply within and finding what is most alive there (whatever that is), most human … Continued
“If you think you are a Buddhist, a Bodhisattva, a Tantrika,an idiot, mere mortal human being oranything else,you are not a Buddha yet.”
In general, people say, ‘We are following Dharma”, and speak of it as a kind of religion created by Buddha Shakyamuni. That is not a correct point of view. Buddha never created any kind of school or religion. Buddha was … Continued
Arya-mangalaloka-Tara, Tara Auspiciously Shining (Bkra shis snang ba’i Sgrol ma), who grants prosperity and brings about auspicious circumstances Homage to her, whose crescent-moon tiaraAnd jeweled ornaments sparkle brilliantly,Who from Amitabha atop her vast stream of hair,Floods forth immense rays of … Continued
“According to Tantra, one of the most powerful purifications is meditations on Vajrasattva. Recite the mantra of Vajrasattva, the 100-syllable mantra. If you don’t have initiation, you can say the mantra, no problem, you can visualize Vajrasattva in front … Continued