The Buddhist Center - Thubten Norbu Ling
About Suffering
Suffering is the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship.
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Plum Village - Thich Nhat Hanh
The Noble Truth Of The Path That Leads To The Extinction Of Suffering
This is the third Nobel Truth. The first Nobel truth is The Nobel Truth Of Suffering, the second Nobel truth is The Noble Truth Of The Origin Of Suffering, the third is The Noble Truth Of The Extinction Of Suffering and the last one is The Noble Truth Of The Path That Leads To The Extinction Of Suffering.
The Two Extremes And The Middle Path
TO GIVE oneself up to indulgence in sensual pleasure, the base, .
The Noble Truth Of The Extinction Of Suffering
This is the third Nobel Truth. The first Nobel truth is The Nobel Truth Of Suffering, the second Nobel truth is The Noble Truth Of The Origin Of Suffering, And the third is The Noble Truth Of The Extinction Of Suffering.
The Noble Truth Of The Extinction Of Suffering
WHAT, now, is the Noble Truth of the Extinction of Suffering? It is the complete fading away and extinction of this craving, its forsaking and giving up, .
The Noble Truth Of The Origin Of Suffering
This is the second Nobel Truth. The first Nobel truth is The Nobel Truth Of Suffering and the second is The Noble Truth Of The Origin Of Suffering. Even the most beautiful things in the world suffer.
The Noble Truth Of The Origin Of Suffering
WHAT, now, is the Noble Truth of the Origin of Suffering? It is that craving which gives rise to fresh rebirth, and, bound up with pleasure and lust, now here, now there, .
The Noble Truth Of Suffering
THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS
It has it been said by the Buddha, the Enlightened One: It is through not understanding, not realizing four things, that I, Disciples, as well as you, had to wander so long through this round of rebirths. And what are these four things? They are the Noble Truth of Suffering,
The Noble Truth of the Origin of Suffering
The Noble Truth of the Extinction of Suffering
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The enigmatic blend of rationality and devotion in Buddhism
At first, Buddhism appears to be an enigma. On the one hand, it is highly logical and rational, without any dogmatic beliefs.
On the other hand, when we come into contact with its teachings, we find that it includes religious ideals, doctrines beyond our understanding, and a program of training that emphasizes faith and discourages doubt.
Empirical approach vs spiritual viewpoint
When we attempt to understand our own bond with the Dhamma, we eventually face .
Samatha as a preparatory stage for Vipassanā
Samatha meditation is commonly seen as a foundational practice, serving as a preparatory step for more advanced forms of meditation, including Vipassanā. It plays a crucial role in calming the mind and reducing distractions, making it easier for practitioners to progress in their spiritual journey.
Vipassanā, on the other hand, is considered an advanced practice that directly addresses the insight and wisdom components of the Buddhist path.
It is often undertaken after a foundation in .
The nature of reality, consciousness and compassion
Imagine you're in a room filled with mirrors, each reflecting a slightly different version of yourself. As you look around, it's challenging to determine which reflection is the real "you".
Are you the image closest to the mirror's surface, or is the true "you" hidden within the depths of the glass?
This intriguing scenario mirrors a fundamental philosophical question that has puzzled scholars and thinkers for centuries: the nature of reality and perception.
The Bodhisattva's .
108 Verses Praising Great Compassion By Lama Lobsang Tayang
This translation of 108 Verses Praising is of the renowned Mongolian Lama Lobsang Tayang's work. He was a highly esteemed interpreter of the Gelugpa tradition, and his writings cover a wide range of Tibetan literature, Tantra, logic and philosophy.
About Lama Lobsang Tayang
Geshe Lobsang Tayang was born in 1867 in the Gobi desert, was renowned for his vast knowledge of Buddhism. He was compared to the Indian pandit Ashvagosha, author of the “50 Verses .
The Tantric Phurba – A protective ritual dagger
The phurba is a ritual dagger used in Tantric practices. It is used to protect against negative energies and to promote positive change.
The phurba is not to be used for violence or harm, and should only be used for ritual purposes. It is a powerful tool for protection and should be used with care and respect.
Origin of Phurba in Tibet
The renowned Buddhist master Padmasambhava, who was initiated by the Indian sage Prabhahastin, is said .
What is Downward Facing Dog Pose?
Downward Dog Pose and Downward-facing Dog Pose is also known as Adho Mukha Shvanasana. Downward-facing Dog Pose is an inversion asana in modern yoga as exercise which is often practiced as part of a flowing sequence of poses especially Surya Namaskar which means the Salute to the Sun. The asana does not have formally named variations but several playful variants are used to assist beginning practitioners to become comfortable in the pose.
Downward Dog stretches .