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The Tantric Buddhism of the Himalayas; its best-known teacher is the Dalai Lama |
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37 Practices of the Bodhisattva, Verse 1
Right now, you have a good boat, fully equipped and available—hard to find. To free others and you from the sea of samsara, Day and night, fully alert and present, Study, reflect, and meditate—this is the practice of a bodhisattva. Commentary By Ken McLeod More » -
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Creating Space
These days we have so many things to think about: our health, our family, our work, our dharma practice. When we don’t know how to deal with them, these worries can make our minds start to slowly shrink, becoming more and more narrow, and as a consequence more and more negative. Sometimes things start to overwhelm us and we feel trapped physically. A small problem can come to seem so big that we can’t deal with it at all. A good way to deal with this is to create space mentally. It helps relieve the tension and uptightness in your mind and in your body as well. Creating space is a very simple method. This is a technique we can apply to give ourselves space and freedom and relief from all our worrisome thoughts. More » -
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37 Practices of the Bodhisattva - Verse 12
Ken McLeod continues his commentary on the 37 Practices of the Bodhisattva with the 12th verse. Watch the other videos here. 12 Even if someone, driven by desperate want, Steals, or makes someone else steal, everything you own, Dedicate to him your body, your wealth, and All the good you’ve ever done or will do — this is the practice of a bodhisattva. How do you honor your hurt while still forgiving the wrongdoer who inflicted it? For more of Ken McLeod's teachings, visit Unfettered Mind. Homepage image: KateWares More » -
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37 Practices of the Bodhisattva - Verse 11
Ken McLeod continues his commentary on the 37 Practices of the Bodhisattva with Verse 11. Watch the other videos here. 11All suffering comes from wanting your own happiness. Complete awakening arises from the intention to help others. So, exchange completely your happiness For the suffering of others — this is the practice of a bodhisattva. What does "having a relationship with everything that arises in experience" mean to you? How do we go about achieving it? For more of Ken McLeod's teachings, visit Unfettered Mind. More »
