Turning of the Wheel of Dharma
Turning of the Wheel of Dharma (Dharma Cakra Pravartana) – the process by which the Buddha’s teachings transform our minds
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Compassion – The Profound Stirring That Overcomes Passivity
Kindness calms. Compassion Propels. Compassion stirs us forward. It awakens within us a profound recognition.
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This Moment – The Delight in this Day of Excellence
The door to peace and wisdom that the Buddha showed is not in tomorrow and not after death. It is here, now, at this very moment. The present moment is the only way for us to be in contact with reality. The present, this moment, comes between the past and the future without abiding for even a moment. Yet, in this seemingly little moment is the expansive openness! This very moment opens up vast possibilities.
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A Drop of Kindness
A drop of kindness within turns into an effluence of joy, when a helping hand extends to others.
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Precious than Gold – The Maski Rock Edict of Ashoka
The southern state of Karnataka has about ten edicts of Ashoka. Among those, Maski edict turned out to be of critical importance in archeologically discovering the history of India. This rock edict discovered by a gold-mining engineer contains a precious message that is worthier than gold.
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The Way of Wholesome Living – Buddhism for Day to Day Life
The Buddha’s teachings are not only about Nirvana and Enlightenment. There is also a Way of Wholesome Living for those who haven’t set their aim on Nirvana. It is Buddhism for day to day life, for enhancing wellbeing and cultivating skills for this life.
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Buddha has no ‘Religion’
Buddha has no ‘religion’. He transcends all religious clinging. In the pristine clarity of Bodhi, is the Buddha with his great compassion. So, too is the Way that the Buddha taught.
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Dwelling as a Lamp unto Oneself – Attadipa sutta
“Therefore, Ānanda, dwell as a lamp unto yourself, refuge unto yourself, seeking no other refuge; With Dhamma as your lamp, Dhamma as your refuge, seeking no other refuge.” These words clearly show how the Way of the Tathagata is to be followed as a Way that goes beyond religion.
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Oneness without oneness – On Mahasiddha Shavaripa
Mahasiddha Shabaripada (Shavaripa): oneness of one-taste of Great Bliss is not an oneness to be grasped on to. Leading to carefree conduct and compassion
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Awakening is in Our Nature – The Buddha Nature
The qualities of awakening – profound peace, luminosity, compassion, etc. – are naturally present as the true nature of mind – the Buddha nature. Here, we shall see how the natural state remains obscured and can be rediscovered.
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