Buddhahood in This Life
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Enjoyed the replay of the webcast. Thanks for your stories and teachings! I'm looking forward to reading the book hopefully some time in January.
'When thoughts arise, recognise them clearly as your teacher'— Gampopa
'When alone, examine your mind, when among others, examine your speech'.— Atisha
'When alone, examine your mind, when among others, examine your speech'.— Atisha
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Just finnished it.
Really really liked it, love to hear more dharma talks by you. Are there any available?
Really really liked it, love to hear more dharma talks by you. Are there any available?
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Just got it on Kindle, can't wait to start reading.
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+1Lhakpa wrote:Just got it on Kindle, can't wait to start reading.
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Only just got around to watching the video. Great talk
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Hi Malcolm
Hope you had a wonderful time in Tenerife with ChNN and that this most precious transmission of the Three Scrolls was surrounded with an abundance of auspicious signs !!!
I just wanted to ask if there is any update about this possible lung of The Great Commentary ?
Best regards
M
Hope you had a wonderful time in Tenerife with ChNN and that this most precious transmission of the Three Scrolls was surrounded with an abundance of auspicious signs !!!
I just wanted to ask if there is any update about this possible lung of The Great Commentary ?
Best regards
M
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Could you explain a bit more about the various modalities of an individual's consciousness.
1)Since ye shes (pristine consciousness), shes rab (wisdom) and rnam shes (consciousness) are different modalities of shes pa.
In this context what is the difference for example between ye shes and shes rab?
2) Aren't they both operative words to describe a knowledge that determines all phenomenon as being empty? (wisdom)
3)Or to the manifest state of the ground? (pristine consciousness)
I hope im not just complicating these terms.
1)Since ye shes (pristine consciousness), shes rab (wisdom) and rnam shes (consciousness) are different modalities of shes pa.
In this context what is the difference for example between ye shes and shes rab?
2) Aren't they both operative words to describe a knowledge that determines all phenomenon as being empty? (wisdom)
3)Or to the manifest state of the ground? (pristine consciousness)
I hope im not just complicating these terms.
The profound path of the master.
-- Virūpa, Vajra Lines
-- Virūpa, Vajra Lines
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Shes rab and rig pa are synonyms. Dzogchen is based on the idea found in some Sarma tantras as well, that all phenomena are included in potentiality (rtsal) of ye shes when the basis arises from the basis. When the potential of ye shes is misperceived, this is rnam shes and this in turn cases samsara. When it is correctly perceived (i.e. shes rab) as one's own state, this is the cause for nirvana.RikudouSennin wrote:Could you explain a bit more about the various modalities of an individual's consciousness.
1)Since ye shes (pristine consciousness), shes rab (wisdom) and rnam shes (consciousness) are different modalities of shes pa.
In this context what is the difference for example between ye shes and shes rab?
2) Aren't they both operative words to describe a knowledge that determines all phenomenon as being empty? (wisdom)
3)Or to the manifest state of the ground? (pristine consciousness)
I hope im not just complicating these terms.
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This is the main point of the teachings. There are many kinds of teachings but they are all for discovering that essential point in our experience.Malcolm wrote:Shes rab and rig pa are synonyms. Dzogchen is based on the idea found in some Sarma tantras as well, that all phenomena are included in potentiality (rtsal) of ye shes when the basis arises from the basis. When the potential of ye shes is misperceived, this is rnam shes and this in turn cases samsara. When it is correctly perceived (i.e. shes rab) as one's own state, this is the cause for nirvana.RikudouSennin wrote:Could you explain a bit more about the various modalities of an individual's consciousness.
1)Since ye shes (pristine consciousness), shes rab (wisdom) and rnam shes (consciousness) are different modalities of shes pa.
In this context what is the difference for example between ye shes and shes rab?
2) Aren't they both operative words to describe a knowledge that determines all phenomenon as being empty? (wisdom)
3)Or to the manifest state of the ground? (pristine consciousness)
I hope im not just complicating these terms.
Kevin
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Hi Malcolm,
Pardon my asking again (I'm surprised no one else did):
Is there any update as regards to this possible Oral Transmission of Vimalamitra's Great Commentary ?
Many thanks in advance
Pardon my asking again (I'm surprised no one else did):
Is there any update as regards to this possible Oral Transmission of Vimalamitra's Great Commentary ?
Many thanks in advance
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I think he said to watch facebook for updates, Marc. Also, I am sure Mr. Malcolm will post here as well.Marc wrote:Hi Malcolm,
Pardon my asking again (I'm surprised no one else did):
Is there any update as regards to this possible Oral Transmission of Vimalamitra's Great Commentary ?
Many thanks in advance
Kevin
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Thx KevinVirgo wrote:I think he said to watch facebook for updates, Marc. Also, I am sure Mr. Malcolm will post here as well.Marc wrote:Hi Malcolm,
Pardon my asking again (I'm surprised no one else did):
Is there any update as regards to this possible Oral Transmission of Vimalamitra's Great Commentary ?
Many thanks in advance
Kevin
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Marc wrote:Hi Malcolm,
Pardon my asking again (I'm surprised no one else did):
Is there any update as regards to this possible Oral Transmission of Vimalamitra's Great Commentary ?
Many thanks in advance
It will happen in June.
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Fantastic ! Thx for the update.Malcolm wrote: It will happen in June.
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I agree with this sentiment, even so I would add that reading them side by side is wonderful as well. For instance if a person wants a more elaborate explanation of a topic being explored in The Great Commentary, there is then the option to examine The Precious Treasury of Genuine Meaning.heart wrote:Just finished reading this book and I think it is wonderful. Much easier to read and understand than Longchenpas "Precious Treasury of the Genuine Meaning" that also covers the same topics. Thank you Malcolm!
/magnus
Furthermore with Malcolms explanation (below) the first and second topics have become more accessible, making the overall eleven themes more intelligible. Of course this is just my opinion.
Malcolm wrote: Shes rab and rig pa are synonyms. Dzogchen is based on the idea found in some Sarma tantras as well, that all phenomena are included in potentiality (rtsal) of ye shes when the basis arises from the basis. When the potential of ye shes is misperceived, this is rnam shes and this in turn cases samsara. When it is correctly perceived (i.e. shes rab) as one's own state, this is the cause for nirvana.
The profound path of the master.
-- Virūpa, Vajra Lines
-- Virūpa, Vajra Lines
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+1Tao wrote:+1Lhakpa wrote:Just got it on Kindle, can't wait to start reading.
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A belated, but heartfelt, thank-you from me. One hell of a book it is.
PS. Looking forward to receiving the lung.
PS. Looking forward to receiving the lung.
Générosité de l’invisible.
Notre gratitude est infinie.
Le critère est l’hospitalité.
Edmond Jabès
Notre gratitude est infinie.
Le critère est l’hospitalité.
Edmond Jabès
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Thank you for the book - it's remarkable.Malcolm wrote:Marc wrote:Hi Malcolm,
Pardon my asking again (I'm surprised no one else did):
Is there any update as regards to this possible Oral Transmission of Vimalamitra's Great Commentary ?
Many thanks in advance
It will happen in June.
If there's anyway that the lung could be done online, those of us who can't be in the US for it would be eternally grateful - or at least, grateful for the remainder of this life.
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Glad you enjoyed the book.PeterC wrote:Thank you for the book - it's remarkable.Malcolm wrote:Marc wrote:Hi Malcolm,
Pardon my asking again (I'm surprised no one else did):
Is there any update as regards to this possible Oral Transmission of Vimalamitra's Great Commentary ?
Many thanks in advance
It will happen in June.
If there's anyway that the lung could be done online, those of us who can't be in the US for it would be eternally grateful - or at least, grateful for the remainder of this life.
The lung will be given online. It will very likely take place on June 18th.