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- Sun Jul 29, 2018 7:01 pm
- Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
- Topic: Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo & Lama Tsultrim Allione: Shambhala's Sakyong Mipham
- Replies: 373
- Views: 73253
Re: Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo & Lama Tsultrim Allione: Shambhala's Sakyong Mipham
...Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche has a very sensible approach to these issues -- rather than insisting that Vajrayāna masters are above normal moral, legal, and ethical constraints, he observes that if one follows Dzogchen rules, one is likely to get arrested in Italy. So in Italy, one follows Italian rul...
- Sun Jul 22, 2018 12:07 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Ignorance of Ignorance
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3800
Re: Ignorance of Ignorance
Those terms that make sense scientifically point to one underlying nature of science that most scientists overlook: scientists are completely dependent on poetry because all scientific description is metaphoric. Yes and no. There are surely many metaphors in science but the strength of science sure...
- Sun Jul 22, 2018 12:02 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Quote of my day
- Replies: 26
- Views: 5112
Re: Quote of my day
"When we remember we are all mad, the mysteries disappear and life stands explained."
--Mark Twain
--Mark Twain
- Sat Jul 21, 2018 12:55 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Ignorance of Ignorance
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3800
Re: Ignorance of Ignorance
...But there’s a deep tension between science and religion, such that anything that leans too close to what is considered religious triggers a kind of defensive response. You have to explain it in terms that ‘make sense’ scientifically. And really, it can’t be done. Science is third-person, it deal...
- Mon Jul 16, 2018 11:39 pm
- Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
- Topic: What's the point of abusive gurus?
- Replies: 106
- Views: 22950
Re: What's the point of abusive gurus?
...why do western buddhism followers almost always look so uptight and filled with so much self-concern meanwhile tibetans are almost always smiley and seem like not giving a slightest damn.... In many cases it's because appearances are just that, appearances. Just like charlatans can act like sain...
- Sat Jul 14, 2018 6:52 pm
- Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
- Topic: What's the point of abusive gurus?
- Replies: 106
- Views: 22950
Re: What's the point of abusive gurus?
... man, please write a literary work on the issue. such serious reaserch on the guru-disciple issue can be of great help. it is a good time also, because in short many people, old and new buddhist practitioners, will have the same doubt in mind. While Malcolm is working on this ( :) ) I can highly...
- Sat Jul 14, 2018 6:23 pm
- Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
- Topic: What's the point of abusive gurus?
- Replies: 106
- Views: 22950
Re: What's the point of abusive gurus?
And when they do come up, as in another thread, and when they're about certain contemporary teachers, Chatral Rinpoche in this case, In fact, I have a friend who is a close student of the late Chatral Rinpoche, who spent, over the years, many months at a time in close proximity to him. According to...
- Sat Jul 14, 2018 5:55 pm
- Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
- Topic: What's the point of abusive gurus?
- Replies: 106
- Views: 22950
Re: What's the point of abusive gurus?
The notion that there is a person to destroy is pernicious and false. This is annihilationism. I think this is one of the most obvious yet so often overlooked points in all of this. It is also common to all schools of Buddhism yet for some reason there is this notion in some quarters that in Vajray...
- Fri Jul 13, 2018 2:36 am
- Forum: Creative Writing
- Topic: Two months of writing.
- Replies: 54
- Views: 19058
Re: Two months of writing.
"I f.ucking concede"
I love this. Thank you, Jesse.
I love this. Thank you, Jesse.
- Thu Jul 12, 2018 1:22 am
- Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
- Topic: Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo & Lama Tsultrim Allione: Shambhala's Sakyong Mipham
- Replies: 373
- Views: 73253
- Thu Jul 12, 2018 12:29 am
- Forum: Nyingma
- Topic: Chatral Rinpoche's passing
- Replies: 30
- Views: 13058
Re: Chatral Rinpoche's passing
At Rinpoche's parinirvana it was very clear that Kathok Situ Rinpoche and Dudjom Yangsi Rinpoche are the two lineage holders in addition to Semo Sarawsati. While a fortunate number were called heart sons those first two are the ones carrying on what needs to be carried on. And yes his kudung is in t...
- Thu Jul 12, 2018 12:25 am
- Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
- Topic: Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo & Lama Tsultrim Allione: Shambhala's Sakyong Mipham
- Replies: 373
- Views: 73253
Re: Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo & Lama Tsultrim Allione: Shambhala's Sakyong Mipham
The pronouns here are very confusing, is this Chatral Rinpoche telling attendants to remove a photo of CTR/SMR? Or are we talking about the Australian lama? I'm assuming the former. He's definitely telling them to get the photos out of his room. it is probably worth noting that neither Chatral Rinp...
- Tue Jul 10, 2018 11:53 pm
- Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
- Topic: Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo & Lama Tsultrim Allione: Shambhala's Sakyong Mipham
- Replies: 373
- Views: 73253
Re: Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo & Lama Tsultrim Allione: Shambhala's Sakyong Mipham
The latest post from the Sakyong where he once again talks about himself in some detail is again notable for his lack of notice given to the victims in all this. Once again a non-apology influenced by our legal system, such as it is. And for the news of a self-immolation...I can't even begin to fath...
- Fri Jul 06, 2018 1:35 am
- Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
- Topic: Lama Pema Dorje
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5285
Re: Lama Pema Dorje
Yes.Sonam Wangchug wrote: ↑Fri Jul 06, 2018 12:11 am...
May Rinpoche take a swift rebirth, for the benefit of all beings.
- Thu Jul 05, 2018 10:53 pm
- Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
- Topic: Lama Pema Dorje
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5285
- Thu Jul 05, 2018 10:50 pm
- Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
- Topic: Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo & Lama Tsultrim Allione: Shambhala's Sakyong Mipham
- Replies: 373
- Views: 73253
Re: Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo & Lama Tsultrim Allione: Shambhala's Sakyong Mipham
I really appreciate seeing both Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo & Lama Tsultrim Allione's takes and advice on this matter. I also find it odd that any place would formally require a vow of exclusivity or even suggest it. Every lama and center I've been with never had such a thing and would never suggest t...
- Thu Jul 05, 2018 10:46 pm
- Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
- Topic: Lama Pema Dorje
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5285
Re: Lama Pema Dorje
Very sad news. I found him to be a remarkable teacher and very kind person. His living physical presence will be missed very much. _(|)_ And fwiw, if you don't want your zen to go pink, when you first get it soak it in water and at least one cup of salt. It will set the dyes nicely & usually pre...
- Wed Jul 04, 2018 3:34 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Scary Liberal Views and Policy Positions?
- Replies: 126
- Views: 18078
Re: Scary Liberal Views and Policy Positions?
Love to see how all this would get paid for Quite a few of these are frankly cost free, or long-term money savers. And why is it practically taboo to speak of the moral aspect I wonder. Why is it only about f'n money? In the United States it is simple: "Some men worship rank, some worship hero...
- Tue Jul 03, 2018 1:41 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Scary Liberal Views and Policy Positions?
- Replies: 126
- Views: 18078
Re: Scary Liberal Views and Policy Positions?
... Most of the US can legally refuse to provide goods and services to LBGTQ people.... Yes it can an often does. I live in one of those states where it is perfectly legal to do so and have been the victim of such discrimination in more than one setting, including a medical one at a hospital. It's ...
- Mon Jul 02, 2018 2:40 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Scary Liberal Views and Policy Positions?
- Replies: 126
- Views: 18078
Re: Scary Liberal Views and Policy Positions?
The problem there, as I see it, at least in the West, is that the default "normal" identity, as it were, is always "white, cis, het" and is not considered a "constructed social identity," while anything else is considered a construct. I completely agree and have notice...