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Any lineage within the four main schools. Only geographical restriction being that it's in the u.s. Though I'll still gladly take recommendations of other countries it just adds another layer of complexity with passports and visas and all that but still worth a look. [Mod note Oct 2023: "Help r...

Hi all. I am looking for suggestions of tibetan centers with resident lamas that I can volunteer at. I'll try to inquire to as many as I possibly can. Any help is much appreciated. Especially if you have any experience with the sangha and lama there! I'm trying to find a new place to put down roots ...

pemachophel wrote: ↑Tue Feb 16, 2021 4:51 pm https://lhaseylotsawa.org/assets/texts/ ... uddhas.pdf

As always thank you lama pema.

Are you sure you don't mean Nyala Pema Dududul's Name Collection of Buddhas? Just asking. I went to Khepo's FB page but couldn't find a post about this in the couple of minutes I have available to me. Heres the page lama pema. Mipham Rinpoches mentioned about 4th or 5th paragraph. Although Id love ...

Does anyone know where I could find this text? Its cited by Khenpo Sodargye in a facebook post about the benefits of Buddhas name recitation. Does anyone know the tibetan title?

Would me, recording it be the same as for example copying the text? What do you guys think? Check out Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoches articles on the Arya Sanghata Sutra. That would be a great one to record. Rinpoche talks about a time when he played a recording of that sutra very loud in a car with the...

Well for roaches catnip boiled into a solution is supposed to work. You can google something along the lines of harm free roach repellent or substitute roach for whatever unwelcomed guest your dealing with. PETA should have some relevant articles. Also check the buddhism subreddit, it might have som...

Found through one of the above links, this has what you’re looking for: http://publishing.simplebuddhistmonk.net/index.php/downloads/translations/classical-masters/ngulchu-dharmabhadra/flowing-water-of-the-ganga/ Check the colophon for the provenance. Wow thank you so much! The praise answers every...

This topic has been discussed before, the book with Nagarjuna's commentary is mentioned somewhere here: https://www.dharmawheel.net/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=926 https://www.dharmawheel.net/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=27727 https://www.dharmawheel.net/viewtopic.php?f=52&t=18719 Thanks alot yall. Th...

Lotsawa Rinchen Zangpo has an online program coming up stating march 10th. I think its called beginners modules. Check into that maybe.

I have learned that we are supposed to treat images and texts that are Dharmic in a respectful way. Does this include pictures of the 8 auspicious symbols? Need to know if I should cut those out when I recycle a box that incense came in KN Heres Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche's advice. If Lama Zopa Rinp...

Hi all Im looking for info on the benefits of recting each Buddhas name from the Bodhisattvas Confession of downfalls. Ive seen mention of a commentary by Nagarjuna that elucidates the benefits. For instance Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche states that reciting Shakyamuni Buddhas name purifies 80,000 eons ...

Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche really encourages reciting the Golden Light Sutra and the Arya Sanghata Sutra for their extensive benefits. He gives them as lifetime practices which you can find examples of if you search his online advice book. Also I think hes giving some teachings on the Sutra of Great ...

If you are familiar with Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche and are inspired to take the vows, he has given permission to recieve the lung via a recorded video. Heres the link. Read the description in the video its important for following along and knowing what to do, such as getting up before dawn to watch ...

Im interested in the possibility of learning Mandarin or Japanese, if that would provide opportunity to move to a country where the dharma is more established. What I mean is, if I wanted to ordain and live in a monastary theres almost no options here in america. My concern is that lets say learnin...

FiveSkandhas wrote: ↑Fri Oct 09, 2020 1:56 pm
I hope this information is helpful.

Thank you. All this is actually very helpful. Im realizing as I look into the possibility of going to any country that the dream and the reality of it are far different.

I just realized this year I have ocd. It shouldve have been more obvious with the compulsions I experienced as a child but they went dormant and I suppressed the memories as they were pretty unpleasant. My ocd revolves around scrupulosity. Im constantly worried about breaking vows or feeling overly ...

Shotenzenjin wrote: ↑Sun Sep 20, 2020 6:22 pm

Thanks for the heads up. I didnt realize there were dictionaries like that. Of course there are ample opportunities to learn and practice here in america. Im interested in the possibilities other countries offer to leave the house holders life.

Im interested in the possibility of learning Mandarin or Japanese, if that would provide opportunity to move to a country where the dharma is more established. What I mean is, if I wanted to ordain and live in a monastary theres almost no options here in america. My concern is that lets say learning...

i discouraged a siblibg from buying instruments and texts from someone who abandoned practicing. i guess the situation is a bit different. your friends are practicing? Yes, good dharma friends who I think are virtuous and were very nurturing of my interest in dharma early on. I dont think there was...