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"What proof do we have for Shariputra's claim that the fish, fly, and dog that were being abused by a woman was her father, mother, and brother of that life reborn, while the baby she was cradling was her enemy reborn? Master Kim's attainment of higher knowledge regarding the past lives of self and...

"What proof do we have for Shariputra's claim that the fish, fly, and dog that were being abused by a woman was her father, mother, and brother of that life reborn, while the baby she was cradling was her enemy reborn? Master Kim's attainment of higher knowledge regarding the past lives of self and ...

Thank you PeterC for chipping in as well!! I know of an acquataince who specifically goes to haunted areas to offer Sur Offering, he's not initated as well, but I guess to be cautious after hearing what everyone have said here, I willl not go to anywhere new to do Sur Offering I know of a friend of...

Opa, do you base everything off of faith?

The Copper-Coloured Mountain was/is actually inhabited by rakshasas (flesh-eating ‘demons’) which is why Guru Rinpoche went there to tame them. According to Karma Chakme, there are both normal rakshasas there who simply regard Guru Rinpoche as a harsh king, as well as those with pure perception who...

Why did Buddhism die out in India? Anyway, all evidence suggests that anthropologically, rakṣasas were a tribe of ocean-going cannibals. They used to be the dominant people in Śṛī Lanka, before they were all exterminated from that island by Indians. The mythos of Ravana, Dasagriva being defeated an...

And if it truly is Buddhist, why isn't Buddhism there anymore... Why did Buddhism die out in India? Anyway, all evidence suggests that anthropologically, rakṣasas were a tribe of ocean-going cannibals. They used to be the dominant people in Śṛī Lanka, before they were all exterminated from that isl...

Still voting for Madagascar. If I may ask, isn't the Copper Colored Mountain supposed to be a sacred pureland? If so, then shouldn't it be a very peaceful place and a blissful one? Why would a sacred land be on some island like Madagascar, the site of Queen Ranavalona I, a bloodthirsty queen that m...

Intriguing... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sambava If you look at the map of Madagascar there are a hundred places that have names with a distinct sanskrit flavour, for example: Mahajanga , (Great Vehicle, Mahayana); Mandritsara , (Lake of Nectar, Amritasara); Mahabo , (Great Enlightenment, Mahabo...

Possibly of interest: Locating the Copper-Colored Mountain Still voting for Madagascar. If I may ask, isn't the Copper Colored Mountain supposed to be a sacred pureland? If so, then shouldn't it be a very peaceful place and a blissful one? Why would a sacred land be on some island like Madagascar, ...

Now, I'm a reasonable guy sometimes. I like to think I've got a caring heart, open to others, etc. But I effing hate hate HATE Cards Against Humanity. I have a physical reaction of disgust that is hard to hide whenever it comes out. It is a dumb game for idle-minded persons who can't think of their...

The reference to these names was mentioned from a teaching that one of the last Lama Mani teachers was giving to a crowd of Tibetans that you can find in the following link (time is at 9:00), I'm trying to find out a little more on what he means by the 3 sets of parents (is everyone's parents the na...

Does anyone who Thekchok Dechen and Sherab Sel-Shing Tongpa are? All I know are that they are father and mother respectively but are they other names for Samantabhadra and Samantabhdri or what?

I meant between Guan Yin and Sitatapatra as I am getting their amulets. Guan yin is the same as Avalokiteshvara. Just a sex change. Otherwise, the same. But not the same as Sitatapatra. What specific differences are you looking for? Technically, isn't Sitatapatra a form of Tara and Tara herself bei...

Shotenzenjin wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 5:43 pm Buddhism is the only path that leads to liberation

What made it so? What is "liberation?"

Hello Dharmic gurus! I have question regarding recitation of Mantra of " Palden Lhamo" .Can an ordinary human being like me recite it? What are the do's or don't? My friend, a long time ago when I was part of a schismatic, spirit-based cult's online world, I was told that it was alright to practice...

Google Translate from Chinese to English thinks Manjushri is King Kong Hahhaa, Vietnamese to English will translate a lot of dharma terms to the names of countries, because they're teh same word. Like 'Dharma' in Vietnamese sometimes gets translated to "France." As a consequence to this, "Buddha dh...

Does the Seven Taras require a daily commitment as well?

Out of curiosity, does anyone know a great resource for learning how to read the squiggly musical notations that Tibetans have? I wish to know out of curisoity, thanks!

This news just shocked me down to the core, though the beloved skeptic James Randi has passed on this Tuesday: https://www.npr.org/2020/10/22/926717787/amazing-escape-artist-magician-and-skeptic-james-randi-dead-at-92 May he be reborn in the higher realms! Praises to he for cutting through the cloud...