Tag Archives: Dharma

You will get nothing out of Buddhism !

Posted on October 11, 2013 by dominic724

Buddhism is disappointing.  If one thinks that Buddhists will be any different from other people,then one will be disappointed! Let’s be honest, people are people, and we shouldn’t expect too much. People can acquire a lofty attitude, but at least … Continue reading →

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The Tientiei Mountains are my Home by Han Shan

Posted on June 25, 2013 by dominic724

Han Shan For what do people strive? Money, fame, successful relationships, or the Dharma? Attain Dharma and gain more than the other three combined. He who has attained Dharma lacks nothing. He called himself ‘Cold Mountain’ and lived as a … Continue reading →

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Rahula’s Liberation

Posted on February 25, 2013 by dominic724

Cula-Rahulovada Sutta: The Shorter Exposition to Rahula [Liberation is real, it is possible and it happens with intense and skillful looking. Please enjoy this classic story of the Buddha pointing his son to the empty center of experience ! ] … Continue reading →

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A Freight Train is Coming, Dead Ahead

Posted on September 16, 2012 by dominic724

This existence of ours is as transient as autumn clouds. To watch the birth and death of beings is like looking at the movement of a dance. A lifetime is like a flash of lightning in the sky, Rushing by, … Continue reading →

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Iaido

Posted on March 15, 2012 by dominic724

Iaido (居合道) (ee ay doe) is a modern Japanese martial art associated with the smooth, controlled movements of drawing the sword from its scabbard, striking or cutting an [ imaginary ] opponent, removing [imaginary] blood from the blade, and then … Continue reading →

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View and Meditation of the Great Perfection (Dzogchen)

Posted on December 23, 2011 by dominic724

[ This quote from Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche is not just relevant to Dzogchen practitioners. Enjoy !] View and Meditation of the Great Perfection Homage to the Guru, the teacher. The View and Meditation of Dzogchen can be explained in many, many … Continue reading →

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Did the Buddha have a sense of humor ?

Posted on October 23, 2011 by dominic724

Did the Buddha have a sense of humor ? Let’s explore. He was a big Meditator. Talked a lot about suffering. (1st Noble Truth) Spent 7 years in the forest practicing asceticism, almost to the point of death. No intoxicants. … Continue reading →

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Buddha, Belief and the Egoic Mind

Posted on October 15, 2011 by dominic724

” Don’t believe a word I say! ” exhorted Chris Wright to the Friday night group at the Meditation Learning Center in Mesa, AZ. This was the beginning of a dynamic and engaging Dharma talk ranging across a gamut of … Continue reading →

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