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Turning of the Wheel of Dharma

November 26, 2024November 27, 2024 Yogi Prabodha Jnana 0 Comments awakening, dharmacakra, enlightenment

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

November 21, 2024November 26, 2024 Yogi Prabodha Jnana 0 Comments Brahmavihara, Compassion, Four Immeasurables, Karuna

Kindness calms. Compassion Propels. Compassion stirs us forward. It awakens within us a profound recognition.

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The Way of Wholesome Living – Buddhism for Day to Day Life

August 30, 2018March 4, 2019 Yogi Prabodha Jnana 0 Comments destructive emotions, dhammapada, mind training

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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Dwelling as a Lamp unto Oneself – Attadipa sutta

May 22, 2018March 4, 2019 Yogi Prabodha Jnana 4 Comments beyond religion, dhammapada, refuge

“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

January 30, 2018March 4, 2019 Yogi Prabodha Jnana 5 Comments emptiness, mahamudra, mahasiddhas, Masters, non-duality, 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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Pervading the World with Metta – Kakacupama Sutta

December 5, 2017October 21, 2021 Yogini Abhaya Devi 0 Comments loving kindness, non-hatred, patience, sutra

In Kakacupama Sutta and Maha-Rahulovada Sutta, the Buddha teaches how to maintain the attitude of boundless lovingkindness (maitri/ metta) and compassion (karuna) to all beings, as the unshaken basis for one’s relationship with the world. The Tathagata shows how pervading the world with this deep sense of kindness and compassion lead us to experience profound peace, patience and openness.

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The Fleeting Dreams of Reality – On the Nature of Dream and Reality

September 1, 2017March 4, 2019 Yogi Prabodha Jnana 3 Comments awakening, emptiness, impermanence

The solidity that we attribute to our existence is similar to the solidity that we attribute to dreams while we are in the dream. This article explores the empty nature of reality in experiential terms through parallels between dream state and waking state

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The Splendor of Transience – Lalitavistara Sutra on Impermanence

September 1, 2017September 21, 2021 Yogi Prabodha Jnana 0 Comments awakening, impermanence, mahayana

For someone who do not notice the dreamlike nature of life, impermanence of life can be a depressing fact. But, contemplating on impermanence in this way breaks open the cocoon of wrong view. Then, we can recognize the play of awareness in its full splendor and beauty, all through this life and beyond. In Lalitavistara Sutra Buddha points to this fact.

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Existence is Absurd without Compassion

July 9, 2017March 4, 2019 Yogi Prabodha Jnana 0 Comments bodhicitta, Compassion, mahayana

Our existence is absurd and utterly meaningless if we remain cocooned in the shell of self-interest. In that case, Samsara is a never-ending struggle of emotions and confusions with uncertain bouts of pain and pleasure. However, when the sprouts of great compassion for all beings without partiality arise in us, a it turns into the mind of awakening, Bodhicitta.

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Padampa Sangye – Enjoying the Sublime Wealth

May 31, 2017March 4, 2019 Yogi Prabodha Jnana 0 Comments dilgo khyentse rinpoche, mahasiddhas, Masters, paramabuddha

Paramabuddha (known as Padampa-Sangye in Tibet), is a Mahasiddha from the 12th Century South India. He gave this advice to the villagers of Tingri in Tibet.