Aug 14, 2013
First Thought:The Precoousnes of ahuman Birth--Sharada rao.-US
This human existence with all its freedoms and
is extremely endowments difficult to attain.
It enables one to accomplish the meaning of one's being.
Having attained such a precious ex time,
If one not accomplish benefit at this time,
How could one achieve this perfect treasure in the future?
Each human life is completely endowed with the potential for absolute enlightenment
Each of our lives could be an enormous blessing to ourselves and others.At the very least,e life aach of us could achieve a harmonious and peaceful life and bring a seed of happiness into others'lives.
When we talk about benefiting others,we must being by recognizing our inherent buddha nature-which could simply be called human nature,as they both refer to the fundamental ground of our being.This is a ground of goodness that is not
contaminated with ignorance.Completely understanding this ground of genuine goodness that is not contaminated with ignorance.Completely understanding this ground of genuine goodness would give us irreversible confidence in it.
Aug 13, 2013
Aug 6, 2013
The Little Book or Buddhist wisdom- Dishaa's house-NJ.-Sharada rao.
The Buddha was a man who woke up to the truth-the word ' buddha 'means'to have awoken He realized why beings suffer and how to come away from that suffering.
The Buddha's teaching was,therefore, based on each person experiencing the truth of suffering and the ending of suffering for themselves. It is simple and obvious as well as profound and mysterious.The essence of his teaching can be summed up in the following four truths:
1.The truth of suffering: To face the reality of our own suffering.A distinction is drawn here between physical pain and mental suffering.Suffering in Buddhist terms means anguish,heartache,longing,wishing,hoping for a person or an object or a condition which is not present.
2.THE TRUTH OF THE CAUSE OF SUFFERING:To acknowledge the fact that we suffer because we don't like what we have;we desire things to be different from how they actually are.Desire itself is then seen to be the root cause of suffering rather than the inability to achieve the object of our desires.
3.THE TRUTH OF THE CESSATION OF SUFFERING: To realize that,by resisting the pull to desire things,suffering ceases.To experience this as a reality is called nirvana-the cooling of the heat of wanting and anguishing.
4.THE TRUTH OF THE WAY OF LIFE THAT IS FREE OF SUFFERING: To live in a manner which values the moment as it is,is free of suffering in oneself.This is a totally harmless way of life and eightfold all beings.It is generally presented as the noble eightfold path:right view,intention,speech,action,livelihood,effort, mindfulness,concentration.
The following extracts and sayings will give the reader a taste of Buddhism.The attempt has been made to draw from all the traditions which have developed over the centuries right back to the Buddha himself,who lived two and a half thousand years ago.
It is suggested that the each page be taken one at a time,rather than read straight through as a book.Each piece can be quietly reflected upon.It will then work for you and bring spiritual happiness and nourishment.
May all beings be well and happy.
RICHARD AND DIANA ST.RUTH.
People ask me what my religion is.
I tell them,'My religion is kindness.'
TENZIN GYATSO.
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.
The foolish believe that their
Own interests will suffer
if they put the benefits of others first.
DOGEN.
Japanese zen Master,1200-1253.
The more we take the welfare.
of others to heart and work for their benefit,
the more benefit we derive for ourselves.
This is a fact that we can see.
And the more selfish we remain and
self-centred, the more selfish our way of life is,
the lonelier we feel and the more miserable.
This is also a fact that we can see.
TENZIN GYATSO.
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.
When selfishness really hurts,
then the path is easy.
In the religious life,
never take leave of good sense.
PHIROZ MEHTA.
Buddhist scholar, 1902-1994.
Act so that you have no cause to be
ashamed of yourselves;and hold fast to this rule.
JEYSUN MIAREPA.
TIBETAN BUDDHIST YOGI,1025-1135.
Let no one think lightly of evil,
thinking-"it will not touch me.
Drop by drop is a water pot filled;
Little by little the fool becomes filled with evil.
Damapada verse 121
Aug 4, 2013
Aug 2, 2013
Dishaa's house at NJ 3rd July 2013 By Sharada.
(29)
Bodhicitta,like a fertile field-
Unless it is cultivated, there us no way
to achieve enlightenment,
Not stating idle
when there is a great aim to be accomplished,
May i truly practice the sublime teachings.
(30) My own mind, like a monkey's nonsense- Without keeping guard, there is noway to avoid conflicting emotions. Not acting without restraint, like a lunatic, May I truly practice the sublime teachings.
(31) Ego, like a shadow one is born with- Until it's abandoned, there is no way to reach a place of real joy. When the enemy is in my clutches, why treat him as friend? May I truly practice the sublime teachings.</>
(32) The five poisons,like hot embers among ashes- Until they're destroyed, one can't remain at rest in the natural state. Not raising baby vipers in my pockets, May I truly practice the sublime teachings.</>
(33) This mindstream, Like the tough hide of a butter-bag- If it's not tamed and softened, one can't mix mind with dharma. Without spoiling the child that is born of itself, May I truly practice the sublime teachings.</>
(34) These ingrained bad habits,karmic patterns, like the strong currents of a river- If they aren't cut, one can't avoid acting contrary to the dharma. Without selling weapons to my enemies, May I truly practice the sublime teachings.</>
(35) These distractions,like never-ending waves- If they aren't given up,there is no way to become stable. When I can do as I like,why practice samsara? May I truly practice sublime teachings.</>
(36) The Lama's blessings, Like spring warming up soil and water- If they don't enter into me, there is no way to be introduced to the nature of mind. When there is a short-cut, May I truly practice the sublime teachings.</>
(37) This retreat in the wilderness, like summer in a lush place where herbs grow- If I don't remain here,there is no way for good qualities to be born. When high up in the mountains, don't wander back into towns. May I truly practice the sublime teachings.</>
(38) Desire for pleasure, like a bad-luck spirit entering the house- If I am not free of it, I'll never stop working toward suffering. Not making offerings to voracious ghosts as my personal gods, May I truly practice the sublime teachings.</>
(39) Mindfulness, like the lock on a castle gate- If it is lacking, one can't stop the movements of illusion. When the thief is surely coming, why forget to bar the door? May I truly practice the sublime teachings.</>
(40) The nature, unchanging, like the sky- Until it's realized,one can't completely resolve doubts as to the view. Not letting myself be chained by theories, May I truly practice the sublime teachings.</>
(41) Awareness, like a flawless piece of crystal- Until it's seen, Intentional meditation cannot dissolve. When there's an inseparable companion, why go off looking for another? May I truly practice the sublime teachings.</>
(42) The face of ordinary mind, like an old friend- If it's not seen, all that one does is misleading. Without grouping in the darkness of my own closed eyes, May i truly practice the sublime teachings.</>
(43) In short, without giving up This life's preoccupations,there's no way to accomplish the sacred teachings after death. Having decided to show myself great kindness, May all that I do be toward the dgarma.</>
(44) May I not have wrong views toward the guru who has given instruction in accord with the dharam. May i nit lose faith in the yidam when misfortunes occur. May I not put off practice when circumstances are hard.</>
(45) All these activities are pointless, like making a grand tour of a wasteland. All this trying just makes my mind stream more rigid. All this thinking only adds confusion onto confusion. All that passes for dharma to ordinary people only makes for further binding.</>
(46) So much activity-nothing comes of it. So much thinking-no point to it. So much wanting- no time for it. Having given this up, May I be able to practice according to instructions.</>
(47) If I must do something, may Buddha's teachings bear it witness. If I must do something,mix mindstream and dharma. If I must accomplish something, read the lifestories of past masters. What's the use of other things?Spoiled brat! Take a low seat and become rich with contentment. Try hafd to get free of the eight wordly concerns.</>
(48) May the guru's blessings enter into me' May my realization become equal to the sky. Grant your blessings so that I may reach Kuntuzangpo's throne. Written by Jigdral Yeshe Dorje for his own prayers, condensing the essential meaning from the vajra words of advice From previous great masters. This was offered withprayers for the continued blessing . of H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche, Jigdral Yeshe dorje, and for the long life of his emanation,for the sake of all beings. Translated by Bhakha Tulka Rinpoche and Constance wilkinson. Sarva mangalam!
(30) My own mind, like a monkey's nonsense- Without keeping guard, there is noway to avoid conflicting emotions. Not acting without restraint, like a lunatic, May I truly practice the sublime teachings.
(31) Ego, like a shadow one is born with- Until it's abandoned, there is no way to reach a place of real joy. When the enemy is in my clutches, why treat him as friend? May I truly practice the sublime teachings.</>
(32) The five poisons,like hot embers among ashes- Until they're destroyed, one can't remain at rest in the natural state. Not raising baby vipers in my pockets, May I truly practice the sublime teachings.</>
(33) This mindstream, Like the tough hide of a butter-bag- If it's not tamed and softened, one can't mix mind with dharma. Without spoiling the child that is born of itself, May I truly practice the sublime teachings.</>
(34) These ingrained bad habits,karmic patterns, like the strong currents of a river- If they aren't cut, one can't avoid acting contrary to the dharma. Without selling weapons to my enemies, May I truly practice the sublime teachings.</>
(35) These distractions,like never-ending waves- If they aren't given up,there is no way to become stable. When I can do as I like,why practice samsara? May I truly practice sublime teachings.</>
(36) The Lama's blessings, Like spring warming up soil and water- If they don't enter into me, there is no way to be introduced to the nature of mind. When there is a short-cut, May I truly practice the sublime teachings.</>
(37) This retreat in the wilderness, like summer in a lush place where herbs grow- If I don't remain here,there is no way for good qualities to be born. When high up in the mountains, don't wander back into towns. May I truly practice the sublime teachings.</>
(38) Desire for pleasure, like a bad-luck spirit entering the house- If I am not free of it, I'll never stop working toward suffering. Not making offerings to voracious ghosts as my personal gods, May I truly practice the sublime teachings.</>
(39) Mindfulness, like the lock on a castle gate- If it is lacking, one can't stop the movements of illusion. When the thief is surely coming, why forget to bar the door? May I truly practice the sublime teachings.</>
(40) The nature, unchanging, like the sky- Until it's realized,one can't completely resolve doubts as to the view. Not letting myself be chained by theories, May I truly practice the sublime teachings.</>
(41) Awareness, like a flawless piece of crystal- Until it's seen, Intentional meditation cannot dissolve. When there's an inseparable companion, why go off looking for another? May I truly practice the sublime teachings.</>
(42) The face of ordinary mind, like an old friend- If it's not seen, all that one does is misleading. Without grouping in the darkness of my own closed eyes, May i truly practice the sublime teachings.</>
(43) In short, without giving up This life's preoccupations,there's no way to accomplish the sacred teachings after death. Having decided to show myself great kindness, May all that I do be toward the dgarma.</>
(44) May I not have wrong views toward the guru who has given instruction in accord with the dharam. May i nit lose faith in the yidam when misfortunes occur. May I not put off practice when circumstances are hard.</>
(45) All these activities are pointless, like making a grand tour of a wasteland. All this trying just makes my mind stream more rigid. All this thinking only adds confusion onto confusion. All that passes for dharma to ordinary people only makes for further binding.</>
(46) So much activity-nothing comes of it. So much thinking-no point to it. So much wanting- no time for it. Having given this up, May I be able to practice according to instructions.</>
(47) If I must do something, may Buddha's teachings bear it witness. If I must do something,mix mindstream and dharma. If I must accomplish something, read the lifestories of past masters. What's the use of other things?Spoiled brat! Take a low seat and become rich with contentment. Try hafd to get free of the eight wordly concerns.</>
(48) May the guru's blessings enter into me' May my realization become equal to the sky. Grant your blessings so that I may reach Kuntuzangpo's throne. Written by Jigdral Yeshe Dorje for his own prayers, condensing the essential meaning from the vajra words of advice From previous great masters. This was offered withprayers for the continued blessing . of H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche, Jigdral Yeshe dorje, and for the long life of his emanation,for the sake of all beings. Translated by Bhakha Tulka Rinpoche and Constance wilkinson. Sarva mangalam!
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