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I have been pondering the meaning of “enlightened intent” in Lonchenpa’s Choying Dzod by Padma Publishing. I am curious how others personally define that phrase and also how it applies to their daily life. Thank you The term is dgongs pa , and the translation is not apt——it actually refers not to a...

I have been pondering the meaning of “enlightened intent” in Lonchenpa’s Choying Dzod by Padma Publishing. I am curious how others personally define that phrase and also how it applies to their daily life.
Thank you

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Hello,

Can some please share with me some advice and/or tips on how to incorporate guru yoga throughout the day when not formally practicing?
Thank you

I got these three at a thrift store for a total of $6!

Can you help me identify them? I believe one to be guru rinpoche but it's not the form I am familiar with. I could be wrong too.

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Konchok Namgyal wrote:There is a fairly good bio, though not very lengthy , in the book "Indestructible truth " By Dr Reginald Ray.

I read that one and it made me want to learn more about him. Although it's short, I found it to be quite inspirational.

Can someone recommend a biography of Marpa?

Thanks

Life in Relation to Death By Chagdud Tulku Small, but mighty I've been wanting to volunteer at a hospice. This book looks like it could be helpful. Is there ebook available? Not sure if there is an Ebook. It's a small book (physically speaking) but is very direct. You can buy it here: http://www.ti...

Life in Relation to Death

By Chagdud Tulku

Small, but mighty

does anyone know of a place/ link where you can sign up and sponsor someone in retreat? I dont think I will be able to go on a long retreat anytime soon, so I thought I'd try to help someone who can but may not have the means to do so.

I've got knee problems so I sit in a chair. I use this thing called a Tilt Seat . Kinda gimmicky and overpriced, but it actually works and that's what matters. It's basically a stool with its seat tilted slightly forward. It makes a huge difference in my experience: less buttocks pain, easier to ke...

kirtu wrote:Link here. Image on the left is the tour of the main shrine room. Image on the right is the exterior of the temple.

Kirt

mesmerizing photo.

I've got knee problems so I sit in a chair. I use this thing called a Tilt Seat . Kinda gimmicky and overpriced, but it actually works and that's what matters. It's basically a stool with its seat tilted slightly forward. It makes a huge difference in my experience: less buttocks pain, easier to ke...

I play drums. Mostly jazz. Studied music with emphasis on jazz in college.

The whole, "enlightenment through drugs", thing is incredibly bleak to me. If the highest potential of human life is that, then what's the point of continuing? I think the perennial argument in general is that it's not about becoming enlightened through drugs, but that maybe these "drugs" may have ...

I'm not sure if this is relevant to this discussion or not, but I keep everything secret from just about everyone besides my wife and daughter. I find that many people have preconceived notions and it quickly turns into a debate or it may make them uncomfortable. Its just easier that way.

plwk wrote:Ooh there was that one tale of a zen adept I read of some years back who spent his time in a prostitution den to see what his mind is made of..
can't recall the link now...

maybe it was Ikkyu? I've heard of him going to such places. He is a fascinating character.

I'd like to post here again to share ideas and hopefully elicit responses from people with more experience. In the spirit of learning, here are some ideas for the OP: I think it's good that you are looking around you with emptiness in mind. It made me remember something I had read some time ago. I ...

madhusudan wrote: The Predator sees thermal images, and animals and insects see things in their own way.

I love the mention of The Predator. I never expected to imagine that movie in relationship to emptiness!

thanks for your entire response, it has shed some light. But The Predator drove it home!\

I have a thought experiment going on in my mind that relates to books I've been reading , namely, Realizing Emptiness. I have been trying to look at things in my day to day life and label them as being empty. I am trying to intellectually understand the concept of emptiness. So, I look at a walnut t...