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
Read moreTurning of the Wheel of Dharma (Dharma Cakra Pravartana) – the process by which the Buddha’s teachings transform our minds
Read moreKindness calms. Compassion Propels. Compassion stirs us forward. It awakens within us a profound recognition.
Read moreA bird in flight is a commonly used simile in the teachings of the Buddha in various contexts. At different contexts this simile indicates tracelessness, groundlessness, unobstructedness and effortlessness.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe 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
Read moreOur 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.
Read moreIn Diamond Sutra and the Alagaddupama sutta, the Buddha taught that his teachings are like a raft, to be used for a purpose and to be left aside without clinging on to. The raft simile also summarizes the meaning of the three turnings into one line. Here, we shall see how the four types of clinging are utterly abandoned using the three turnings of the teaching.
Read moreOn the magnificent play of compassion, Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara – a commentary to the Avalokitesvara section of Gandavyuha Sutra.
Read moreKyabje Drubwang Pema Norbu Rinpoche (Penor Rinpoche) on how to understand emptiness as the nature of one’s own mind. From a teaching in 1999.
Read moreWhoever looks for me in form, whoever follows me as sound, Engaged in the mistaken endeavours, they do
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