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by SonamZangpo
Thu Apr 14, 2011 3:13 pm
Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
Topic: Where are the Gods?
Replies: 104
Views: 19203

Re: Where are the Gods?

especially the six worlds. Of course, it could have been possible to ask where the hells are but I assume - based on my own limited knowledge - that we're more familiar with the sky above than the earth below and their modern understanding. From my understanding, the various 6 realms (is that what ...
by SonamZangpo
Thu Apr 14, 2011 12:32 pm
Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
Topic: Where are the Gods?
Replies: 104
Views: 19203

Re: Where are the Gods?

I'm just seeking clarification on the nature of this question- is it a legitimate inquiry, or more rhetoric to stimulate thought on the subject?
by SonamZangpo
Mon Apr 11, 2011 9:37 pm
Forum: Prayers and Aspirations
Topic: A need for prayer, the importance of the Sangha
Replies: 5
Views: 2083

Re: A need for prayer, the importance of the Sangha

She turns 18 in a little less than six months. And I agree with what you say- she just got a job, and can try to be out of the house as much as she can. Her ex-boyfriend volunteered to be at the house when she has to be there, since I'm now forbidden from said house, and while... due to my past, and...
by SonamZangpo
Mon Apr 11, 2011 8:04 pm
Forum: Prayers and Aspirations
Topic: A need for prayer, the importance of the Sangha
Replies: 5
Views: 2083

A need for prayer, the importance of the Sangha

It is very easy to maintain composure and Buddha-likeness when things are fine and going well, or even if they are a little stressful. Now, they are not fine nor a little stressful. My girlfriend-now-fiance is a minor. 17 years old, nearly 18. She lives with her mother, who is an alcoholic, and appa...
by SonamZangpo
Thu Apr 07, 2011 6:12 am
Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
Topic: Jesus, a Buddhist?
Replies: 214
Views: 45892

Re: Jesus, a Buddhist?

I intentionally read through all of this just to make sure I wouldn't just be repeating something from a previous post. While I'm sure this discussion is being had in a light-hearted manner, keep in mind that you are discussing a being who is holy, sacred, unique, and regarded as the son of God to p...
by SonamZangpo
Wed Apr 06, 2011 3:18 pm
Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
Topic: Thoughts on Lay Practice in the West
Replies: 2
Views: 1435

Thoughts on Lay Practice in the West

Oh my, my life seems to be so dynamic, so wondrously changing and fluctuating. I have not frequented this forum in months! but to give some insight as to where I was a few months ago, you could read here for the long explanation: http://www.dharmawheel.net/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=2332" onclick...
by SonamZangpo
Tue Oct 05, 2010 7:04 am
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: Regarding practice for purification of damaged samaya
Replies: 35
Views: 9008

Re: Regarding practice for purification of damaged samaya

I don't know Deviates from point I'd guess,..... but if there are sentient beings in this vajra hell.....what better place to practice dharma? The worst of hells....would they not need a kind word there most?..Seems so. If one is all alone....then who to torment but I myself? And if I myself the to...
by SonamZangpo
Tue Oct 05, 2010 5:47 am
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: Vajrayana for Beginners
Replies: 39
Views: 9262

Re: Vajrayana for Beginners

An excellent beginner book is "Dharma Paths", by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche. Also, certain teachings will vary widely from lineage to lineage, so that's something to take into account. I also use this page to access a lot of reading materials for all schools of Buddhism: http://www.abuddhistl...
by SonamZangpo
Mon Oct 04, 2010 11:42 pm
Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
Topic: Contradiction on Original Nature - Question
Replies: 21
Views: 6403

Re: Contradiction on Original Nature - Question

SonamZangpo, Also, we all start as deluded beings on the path. If that were not the case there would be no need for a path. What I meant is that the Buddha consciousness is universal, primordial. Our consciousness is made of the stuffs of that, but then deluded by karmic perception. In this way I m...
by SonamZangpo
Mon Oct 04, 2010 11:39 pm
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: 5 Precepts
Replies: 76
Views: 14836

Re: 5 Precepts

You are right, it is just my feeling. I have seen people that had the same seal you have ending up in a bad place. I am supporting, not laxity, but kindness both to yourself and others. I don't see much happiness or purity in this discussion but I might have you all wrong. /magnus I think I may hav...
by SonamZangpo
Mon Oct 04, 2010 11:18 pm
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: 5 Precepts
Replies: 76
Views: 14836

Re: 5 Precepts

A fellow Dharma practitioner friend of mine and I (who both intend on becoming monks) were discussing a basic difference in two types of practitioners: There are those who conform the Dharma to their perspective, and those who conform their perspective to the Dharma. By the first type of person, I m...
by SonamZangpo
Mon Oct 04, 2010 12:04 am
Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
Topic: Contradiction on Original Nature - Question
Replies: 21
Views: 6403

Re: Contradiction on Original Nature - Question

Also something to keep in mind that across the Vehicles, this varies. Someone PLEASE correct me if I'm wrong, because I'm attempting to remember something I heard a long time ago but didn't read, which is that in some forms of Buddhism we start out as mundane, non-buddhas and then create our Enlight...
by SonamZangpo
Sun Oct 03, 2010 11:10 pm
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: 5 Precepts
Replies: 76
Views: 14836

Re: 5 Precepts

Dudes- I have no clue what you are talking about: nobody here is complaining to be "only a layperson". And I can assure you Mr. Mingyur that I totally rejoice in every virtue you attempt. Also I didn`t say you are bigot. Best Tashi I also apologize or any misunderstanding or miscommunicat...
by SonamZangpo
Sun Oct 03, 2010 8:41 pm
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: 5 Precepts
Replies: 76
Views: 14836

Re: 5 Precepts

I think DKR was pointing to the bigotry of pretending to be something you can not live up to. not about if wanking is good for you or not. sorry for opening this can of worms These thoughts of... Not being able to live up to things. Not being able to be celibate. "I'm only a lay practitioner&q...
by SonamZangpo
Sun Oct 03, 2010 7:47 pm
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: Regarding practice for purification of damaged samaya
Replies: 35
Views: 9008

Re: Regarding practice for purification of damaged samaya

Thank you Dhondrup. I don't have the understanding to evaluate a Gurus authenticity. I don't have a relationship with a Guru that I consider myself a student of. Isn't the Vajramaster who confers the empowerment automathicly ones Guru? I don't understand the Guru-student relationship. Inge When you...
by SonamZangpo
Sun Oct 03, 2010 7:36 pm
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: 5 Precepts
Replies: 76
Views: 14836

Re: 5 Precepts

This year Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse said that if you have a teacher who has discipline but no genuine loving kindness, you end up secretly masturbating and presenting yourself as the purest person outwardly. Just saying :smile: Is there something wrong with masturbation or what? Yes. I believe it w...
by SonamZangpo
Sun Oct 03, 2010 1:11 pm
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: Regarding practice for purification of damaged samaya
Replies: 35
Views: 9008

Re: Regarding practice for purification of damaged samaya

The best way to get clarification on this (if you can do this) is get an interview with a Khenpo and/or Rinpoche. They are incredibly well educated and will likely be able to clarify a lot for you. Their knowledge will likely trump anyone's on here (no offense!) Excluding that, try to find someone w...
by SonamZangpo
Sun Oct 03, 2010 12:01 pm
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: 5 Precepts
Replies: 76
Views: 14836

Re: 5 Precepts

I didn't say that renunciation is only for monks and nuns, renunciation is equally important for all practitioners. I said that your way of interpreting renunciation is only for monks and nuns. If you interpret renunciation as abstinence, renunciation is impossible for laypeople. If your mind isn't...
by SonamZangpo
Sun Oct 03, 2010 11:15 am
Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
Topic: Thoughts and Intention and Karma
Replies: 5
Views: 2321

Thoughts and Intention and Karma

(Just to get this out of the way- I'm Vajrayana, so that's the perspective I'm speaking from, though... I'm American, so not SO much the Vajrayana perspective, hahaha) I've heard a lot of teachings about intention, and right intent and things like that, and I've also read a bit about negative intent...
by SonamZangpo
Sun Oct 03, 2010 10:37 am
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: Great living female lamas
Replies: 18
Views: 5088

Re: Great living female lamas

I also just heard of her as well, since a friend of mine linked me to her live teaching the other day. Boy, does she sure get stuff spot on! She would be a wonderful guru to have. Perhaps I'll seek her out someday to be mine!

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