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Malcolm wrote: ↑Tue Dec 26, 2017 4:29 pm

diamind wrote: ↑Mon Dec 25, 2017 4:59 am
Blessings are necessary and if the Guru says you can practice without a lung that is a blessing of the lineage, albeit big or small.

One does not have a Vajrayāna guru sans empowerment.

What is that?

Punya wrote: ↑Tue Dec 26, 2017 4:50 pm

Diamind said:

Many students and even the monks reject alot of the teachings and dont follow the advice of the Buddha as written in the scriptures, let alone the advice of the teacher.

Umm.........really? That's a pretty broad statement. What's your evidence for this?

Ask Kalu Rinpoche.

Does anyone have any good resources for learning about the roles, beliefs and uses of gems and crystals in T.B? They seem quite prevaialnt but I only ever come across little snippets of information indirectly. E.G - Ratna Family, Lapiz Lazuli medicine Buddha, all of the turquoise and Jade we see as...

Hi everyone, Please don't ban me if this is not allowed. I seem to be having issues with finding a school that will teach to me personally on a regular basis, and this makes me wonder, is there anyone here or can recommend any authentic teachers who will willingly take on a fresh student to learn s...

Does anyone have any good resources for learning about the roles, beliefs and uses of gems and crystals in T.B? They seem quite prevaialnt but I only ever come across little snippets of information indirectly. E.G - Ratna Family, Lapiz Lazuli medicine Buddha, all of the turquoise and Jade we see as...

Great question

TNM? Tokyo Natural Museum? :smile: There seem to be 2 schools, one say yes and the other say that you first must have received the pointing-out but that you might then recognise it later on your own. /magnus Every gesture of the guru is a pointing out instructions. doh! If you don't understand what...

So categorically the guru must be present when you recognise the TNM? No one said this. Theres many cases of the Buddha introducing the TNM just by being in his presence. It's spontaneous. For example? It seems you have this idea of gurus that they are like radioactive isotopes. They are.. http://t...

Agreed, this isn't correct. So categorically the guru must be present when you recognise the TNM? TNM? Tokyo Natural Museum? :smile: There seem to be 2 schools, one say yes and the other say that you first must have received the pointing-out but that you might then recognise it later on your own. /...

Anyway, I think its about time for people on this forum and everywhere else on the planet to stop saying categorically "you cant practice things without lungs and empowerment" because the truth is you can! [media]https://player.vimeo.com/video/234042676" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" web...

I don't know why people actually think there is this special moment when the guru introduces the nature of mind like he turns it on and off only for special empowerments. He is doing it even as he sleeps. This isn't correct, sorry man. /magnus Agreed, this isn't correct. So categorically the guru m...

So much for that sangha jewel. It seems that you can reject the advice of students while still taking Refuge in the Sangha Gem: We take refuge only in the Ārya Sangha, bodhisattvas on the stages, arhats, and other awakened beings. And thus my point stands. "never" excludes the potential for all of ...

I don't know why people actually think there is this special moment when the guru introduces the nature of mind like he turns it on and off only for special empowerments. He is doing it even as he sleeps.

Sorry my bad..go to any temple in Japan and say your visualizing the merit field and watch them freak the hell out! Ummmm... if it is a Pureland Temple and you say you are visualising Amitabha Buddha somehow I don't think they will freak out. Do i really need to reiterate to you that generation sta...

Firstly, 35 Buddhas in the Tibetan tradition is taught as a vajrayana practice. Don't believe me? Go to a temple in Thailand and start talking about visualizing a merit field and they will freak the hell out. So regarding your statement "One can start prostrations to the 35 Confession Buddhas, as t...

However my advice is you start now! "you can't practice prostrations without a lung" said no lama ever! Which Lama said you can do Ngondro without a lung for the liturgy? One can start prostrations to the 35 Confession Buddhas, as this is a Sutra practice. It will build the merit for you to then ac...

What your asking is never going to happen. Sounds to me you just need to meet an authentic master and ask for instruction to get started. However my advice is you start now! "you can't practice prostrations without a lung" said no lama ever! But people on Dharmawheel will tell you the opposite. Like...

What are your experiences with Tibetan astrology? I'm really curious how effective it has been in people's lives. I find it very useful, up most important is to know your obstacle years. I suggest you get your full chart made. here http://www.men-tsee-khang-exports.org/ or if you can't afford it th...

What are your experiences with Tibetan astrology? I'm really curious how effective it has been in people's lives. I find it very useful, up most important is to know your obstacle years. I suggest you get your full chart made. here http://www.men-tsee-khang-exports.org/ or if you can't afford it th...

We convert people with logic and kindness. Buddhist should preach and convert people more in my opinion. Maybe on that point, we could do with a new kind of evangelical branch of buddhism. No idea way buddhist teachers take such a relax approach specially considering we are all on the verge of goin...