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by philji
Thu Oct 03, 2013 4:43 pm
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: Lama Ivo of Bulgaria
Replies: 171
Views: 32446

Re: Lama Ivo Kalushev of Bulgaria

Lama Ivo....mmmmm think I'll stick with my own teachers thank you very much......this thing about Tibetans teaching the same old thing to us westerners..I don't get......I have received some profound teachings from my own teachers including Mingyur Rinpoche, Chokyi Nyima, Chokling and Phakchok Rinpo...
by philji
Wed Oct 02, 2013 7:32 pm
Forum: Chod
Topic: Chod Empowerments in Nepal
Replies: 5
Views: 2999

Chod Empowerments in Nepal

Spring Course 2014 in Kathmandu Spring Event 2014 at Benchen Monastery, Kathmandu, Nepal Announcing further transmissions by H.E. Drubwang Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche: From March 19 to April 1, 2014, H.E. Drubwang Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche has kindly agreed to bestow the collection of empowerments known as ...
by philji
Thu Sep 26, 2013 12:03 pm
Forum: Wellness, Diet and Fitness
Topic: Soreness in thighs.
Replies: 9
Views: 3555

Soreness in thighs.

Any ideas or tips for dealing with pain and stiffness in thighs, especially after sitting. I have been doing more sitting of late but am noticing a real stiffness in my thigh muscles...hobbling around for a while like an old man...well I am quite old!!!!!!
by philji
Sun Sep 22, 2013 4:34 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Does your significant other dick you over?
Replies: 37
Views: 4799

Re: Does your significant other dick you over?

Is this thread a wind up?......I can't believes I am reading these things on a buddhist forum!!!!!
by philji
Sun Sep 22, 2013 4:31 pm
Forum: Kagyu
Topic: Karma Chagme & Neydo Kagyu
Replies: 19
Views: 9043

Re: Karma Chagme & Neydo Kagyu

I believe the Dentok Chikma , Machig guru yoga/Chod, originated with Karma Chagme
by philji
Sun Sep 22, 2013 11:30 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Does your significant other dick you over?
Replies: 37
Views: 4799

Re: Does your significant other dick you over?

Why don't you just zip it and allow her to lead...
or is that too scary?
by philji
Tue Sep 17, 2013 7:00 pm
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: how to know the cause of a certain causes effect in life
Replies: 23
Views: 4813

Re: how to know the cause of a certain causes effect in life

I think tibetan Buddhism has a lot to say about fear. Most of my teachers have addressed this issue in talks about disturbing emotions. As for remedies, there are of course many, speak to your teacher about this if it is the most predominant emotion affecting you. In the meantime methods could inclu...
by philji
Tue Sep 17, 2013 6:53 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello again
Replies: 2
Views: 1669

Re: Hello again

Hi there..it's phillip of philandjesswales FB fame here.... :alien:
by philji
Mon Sep 16, 2013 1:44 pm
Forum: Suggestion Box
Topic: an idea
Replies: 2
Views: 1703

Re: an idea

Maybe. Like button next to a post would be good or is that too facebooky????? We could call it something else..a merit flag maybe!!!
by philji
Fri Sep 13, 2013 11:15 am
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: when to start studying and practicing Dzogchen
Replies: 45
Views: 11484

Re: when to start studying and practicing Dzogchen

Pema. Hi..sorry once again for any offence..these online forum things do have their draw backs... I agree with what you say about people viewing Dzogchen as super sexy etc..... I am just a beginner myself but after receiving instructions from different teachers I can now begin to see that the instru...
by philji
Thu Sep 12, 2013 6:54 pm
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: when to start studying and practicing Dzogchen
Replies: 45
Views: 11484

Re: when to start studying and practicing Dzogchen

I am sorry if I have offended anyone through my mention of greediness for Dzogchen...I uses I am old Skool and feel the need for purification and accumulation to clear the shit away from my eyes... Having received the introduction to the nature of my mind this accumulation and purification is so muc...
by philji
Thu Sep 12, 2013 4:21 pm
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: when to start studying and practicing Dzogchen
Replies: 45
Views: 11484

Re: when to start studying and practicing Dzogchen

Everyone is so greedy for Dzogchen.....work on the basics, work with your mind, rest in natural awareness and develop loving kindness and compassion..... If no teacher available check out www.tergar.com for info on joy of living 1 online course soon to start.. Mingyur Rinpoche introduces us to the n...
by philji
Wed Sep 11, 2013 8:26 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello Dharma Friends
Replies: 3
Views: 1302

Re: Hello Dharma Friends

Hi there. I also have practiced within karma Kagyu for many years and was closely linked with Palpung centre and Lama Rabsang. I am in Wales UK where Palpung centre is 1 hour away....however I too for 1 year or more am beginning to practice within Nyingma and also Kagyu under guidance of Chokyi Nyim...
by philji
Sat Sep 07, 2013 1:03 pm
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Several thoughts on BuddhaDharma and Primordial state
Replies: 3
Views: 1100

Re: Several thoughts on BuddhaDharma and Primordial state

What do apples taste like in Slovakia?
by philji
Thu Sep 05, 2013 5:42 pm
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: Any dzogchenpas ever feel the need to sell buddhist books?
Replies: 46
Views: 6105

Re: Any dzogchenpas ever feel the need to sell buddhist book

You then feel confusion...so what happens then?
by philji
Thu Sep 05, 2013 5:40 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello. Im new and here to learn.
Replies: 22
Views: 4750

Re: Hello. Im new and here to learn.

Hi..gladimhere......great first question..the great first answer is " there aren't any"!!!!!! Confused ? you will be.....
by philji
Wed Aug 28, 2013 3:45 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: When do you think the US will have a Buddhist president?
Replies: 28
Views: 6444

Re: When do you think the US will have a Buddhist president?

When they have sufficient merit and that seems a long time yet...... why should we just worry about America anyway, why not Iran,Syria, Germany or maybe even China????? :stirthepot:
by philji
Tue Aug 27, 2013 12:46 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: A very unenlightened introduction
Replies: 8
Views: 2558

Re: A very unenlightened introduction

There are two very good Dharma centres in Finland. http://palpungfinland.org/. Lama Rabsang from UK visits regularly, and is very experienced Lama having trained in India under guidance of MIngyur Rinpoche and Tai Situ Rinpoche. also http://www.danakosha.fi/index.html another centre with good report...
by philji
Mon Aug 26, 2013 12:28 pm
Forum: Nyingma
Topic: Nyingma Ordination
Replies: 19
Views: 5551

Re: Nyingma Ordination

Wisdom i rejoice in your decision..one word of advice...dont talk about your decsion to much with others, this could lead to obsatcles. A dear friend of mine who ordained 2 years back and went into retreat had this problem after discussing it with friends online/facebook etc. Her teacher adviced her...
by philji
Mon Aug 26, 2013 12:23 pm
Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
Topic: Why is Tibetan Buddhism more popular?
Replies: 150
Views: 35311

Re: Why is Tibetan Buddhism more popular?

If we practiced the Dharma with as much conviction as we post opinions and junde others here we would be well on our way to Enlightenment...myself included..

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