Tag Archives: Tibetan Buddhism

Dr. Dan Brown on the Deconstructing Yourself podcast

Posted on June 19, 2020 by dominic724

Today I had the great good fortune to hear a dharma talk from Dr. Dan Brown, a truly remarkable teacher in the Bon lineage of Tibet. Deconstructing Yourself is a podcast that conducts interviews with meditation teachers and other fascinating … Continue reading →

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Four Points of Dzogchen

Posted on February 1, 2017 by dominic724

“The essence of meditation practice in Dzogchen is encapsulated by these four points: ▪ When one past thought has ceased and a future thought has not yet risen, in that gap, in between, isn’t there a consciousness of the present … Continue reading →

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Dzogchen Practice in Everyday Life by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

Posted on July 12, 2013 by dominic724

Dzogchen Practice in Everyday Life by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche The everyday practice of dzogchen is simply to develop a complete carefree acceptance, an openness to all situations without limit. We should realise openness as the playground of our emotions and … Continue reading →

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Mantra Marathon

Posted on June 23, 2013 by dominic724

About twice a year, the Garchen Institute in Chino Valley, AZ sponsors a mantra marathon. The ” Million Mantra Accumulation ” brings people together from around the world in the practice of mantra recitation. Many participants are from Singapore. This … Continue reading →

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Cage Fight

Posted on September 12, 2012 by dominic724

An exorcism happened here. Depression once lived in this mind, many years ago. Depression showed up in two ways. 1. A pale dullness; the grey emotional backdrop I had grown up with. 2. The deep blue melancholia which began showing … Continue reading →

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AH !

Posted on August 25, 2012 by dominic724

About 5:30 most mornings, as part of the reanimation of the corpse, the AH mantra arises. Sitting on the zafu, eyes open, ears open, mouth open, mind open, everything open. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH ! Tenor AH. Baritone AH. First AH soft. Most … Continue reading →

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