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She was a new bride, but for the help she gave I call her a princess! The pilgrimage trip to the Vajrayogini shrine at Sankhu could have been a LOT, LOT worse.
The Welcome Gate at Sankhu town
The damaged main temple at the top
Words or phrases you might want to look up:
VajrayoginiVajravarahiBoudhaSwyambhuSankhuKathmandu#Buddhism #Vajrayana #Tibet #DoubleDorje #Boudha #Sankhu #Kathmandu #Vajrayogini
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In dreams, in the wild, dark woods where reality starts to break apart and become entangled in vision, where fear and ecstasy dance and sing, you may meet the dakini. Is she your mother, your lover, your friend? Will she cast you out or invite you to join the dance?
Yeshe Tsogyal
Words or phrases you might want to look up:
DakiniDakaKhandromaPhawoChenreziAmitabhaSamantabhadra / SamantabhadriThomas TraherneSamantabhadraSamantabhadriVajravarahiYeshe TsogyalGuru Rinpoche#Buddhism #Vajrayana #Tibet #DoubleDorje #dakini #Khandroma #Nyingma
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From monster practice cycles that need a whole Dharma Centre to work through in a year to the handful of practices an individual carries out daily. What are practice cycles for?
Is 550 pages enough?
Words or phrases you might want to look up:
Dudjom LingpaDudjom RinpocheTerma, tertonVajrayoginiYamantakaHevajraCakrasamvaraShiné#Buddhism #Vajrayana #Tibet #DoubleDorje #terma #Dudjom
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The two certain things in life are, famously, death and taxes. If you are rich enough, you may be able to mitigate your tax liability, but death cannot be bought off.
How do Buddhists handle it?
Episode includes the Prayer for Rebirth in Dewachen.
Words or phrases you might want to look up:
PashupatinathNaropaTilopaDewachenAmitabhaDzogchenLink to that file: Link to the Dewachen Prayer (pdf)
Burning ghats at Pashupatinath
#Buddhism #Vajrayana #Tibet #DoubleDorje #death
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Tsok pujas are a big feature of Tibetan-style Buddhism as it is actually practiced, but newcomers often don't have a blind clue what's going on - explanations are hard to find. So here is a rundown with a bit of background and a few tips.
Now there's a fancy torma!
Words or phrases you might want to look up:
Tsok, tsogs, tshog etc.Ganacakra, ganapuja, tsok pujaཚོགས (transliterated tshogs)SanghaGuru RinpocheTormaBenchenJigme Lingpa#Buddhism #Vajrayana #Tibet #DoubleDorje #torma #tsok #tsog #tshogs #JigmeLingpa
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When secret teachings are spoken of in Tibetan Buddhism, the word "secret" is much closer in meaning to "sacred" or "holy" than it is to the meaning of "unknown to outsiders".
When the 15th Karmapa, Khakhyab Dorje, refers to the Mani, the most famous mantra of all, as a "secret" mantra, we know the word has meanings quite different from what we might expect.
A dorje and bell with an unusual design
Here are some words or phrases you might want to look up:
DorjeVajrayanaMahamudraDzogchenMalaDudjom RinpocheEkajati#Buddhism #Vajrayana #Tibet #DoubleDorje #secret #secrecy
Note that other distribution platforms do not usually pass the transcript on, and if you want to read it you may need to listen on podbean. YouTube has been making its own transcript, which was an unholy mess. I think I have now deleted all of these "auto-generated" scripts, but it will not be possible to retrospectively add properly edited transcripts to episodes prior to September 2024.
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How does pilgrimage fit into the Buddhist way of doing things?
Plus the Guru Rinpoche mantra sung to a tune you might not have expected.
Words or phrases you might want to look up:
WalsinghamHajjKumbh MelaLumbiniBodh GayaSarnathKuśinagaraVajrayanaDorje Sempa (Vajrasattva)KailashJokhangGuru Rinpoche#Buddhism #Vajrayana #Tibet #DoubleDorje #pilgrimage #mantra #meditation #nyingma #kagyu
Chöd - a vast stream of Buddhist practice! Here is a taste.
Chöd
Chödpa - (images of)
Jamgön Kongtrül
Treasury of Knowledge
Rimé
Sakya
Kadampa
Kagyu (Marpa and Shangpa)
Nyingma
Kalachakra
Machig Labdrön - Machik’s Complete Explanation
Phadampa Sangye
Dakini
Damaru
Karma Kagyu
Dudjom Tersar
Yeshe Dorje (Rainmaker)
#Buddhism #Vajrayana #Tibet #DoubleDorje #chöd #mantra #meditation #nyingma #kagyu
In the early weeks of this podcast I included an approximate script, not particularly well edited, on a blog page. For the episode dropped on 4 September entitled “Bad gurus, tosh gurus and good gurus” and for episodes due to be dropped from 18 September onwards, starting with “Jyekundo / Yushu: travelling in East Tibet” there is a transcript file which is much closer to the actual words used.
Note that other distribution platforms do not necessarily pass this on, and if you want to read it you may need to listen on podbean. YouTube has been making its own transcript, which was an unholy mess. I think I have now deleted all of these "auto-generated" scripts, but it will not be possible to retrospectively add properly edited transcripts to episodes prior to September 2024.
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Chöd - a vast stream of Buddhist practice! Here is a taste.
Chöd
Chödpa - (images of)
Jamgön Kongtrül
Treasury of Knowledge
Rimé
Sakya
Kadampa
Kagyu (Marpa and Shangpa)
Nyingma
Kalachakra
Machig Labdrön - Machik’s Complete Explanation
Phadampa Sangye
Dakini
Damaru
Karma Kagyu
Dudjom Tersar
Yeshe Dorje (Rainmaker)
#Buddhism #Vajrayana #Tibet #DoubleDorje #chöd #mantra #meditation #nyingma #kagyu
In the early weeks of this podcast I included an approximate script, not particularly well edited, on a blog page. For the episode dropped on 4 September entitled “Bad gurus, tosh gurus and good gurus” and for episodes due to be dropped from 18 September onwards, starting with “Jyekundo / Yushu: travelling in East Tibet” there is a transcript file which is much closer to the actual words used.
Note that other distribution platforms do not necessarily pass this on, and if you want to read it you may need to listen on podbean. YouTube has been making its own transcript, which was an unholy mess. I think I have now deleted all of these "auto-generated" scripts, but it will not be possible to retrospectively add properly edited transcripts to episodes prior to September 2024.
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A traveller's tale from eastern Tibet three decades ago! The great prayer wheel at Mani Dunkhor.
Some words you might like to look up:
SakyaMalaVajraYushuJyekundoMani-DunkhorTrisong DetsenŚāntarakṣita#Buddhism #Vajrayana #Tibet #DoubleDorje #Yushu #Jyekundo #lama #mantra #meditation #nyingma #kagyu #Refuge #Bodhicitta
Transcript, with possible errors, can be read at the blog
In the early weeks of this podcast I included an approximate script, not particularly well edited, on a blog page. For the episode dropped on 4 September entitled “Bad gurus, tosh gurus and good gurus” and for episodes due to be dropped from 18 September onwards, starting with “Jyekundo / Yushu: travelling in East Tibet” there is a transcript file which is much closer to the actual words used.
Note that other distribution platforms do not necessarily pass this on, and if you want to read it you may need to listen on podbean. YouTube has been making its own transcript, which was an unholy mess. I think I have now deleted all of these "auto-generated" scripts, but it will not be possible to retrospectively add properly edited transcripts to episodes prior to September 2024.
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Refuge, the Three Jewels and the Bodhisattva vow...
Words or phrases you might want to look up:
Refuge (Buddhist)DharmaSanghaThree JewelsBodhisattvaBodhicittaPerfect Conduct – Ascertaining the Three Vows (by Dudjom Rinpoche)Jewel Ornament of LiberationWords of My Perfect TeacherThree kayasSutrasBodhicaryāvatāraAnd the verse:
Sang gya cho dang tshog kyi chog nam laJang chub bar du dag ni kyab su chiDag gi jin sog gyi pai so nam gyiDro la pan chir sang gye drub par shog
Approximate text at this blog post.
In the early weeks of this podcast I included an approximate script, not particularly well edited, on a blog page. For the episode dropped on 4 September entitled “Bad gurus, tosh gurus and good gurus” and for episodes due to be dropped from 18 September onwards, starting with “Jyekundo / Yushu: travelling in East Tibet” there is a transcript file which is much closer to the actual words used.
Note that other distribution platforms do not necessarily pass this on, and if you want to read it you may need to listen on podbean. YouTube has been making its own transcript, which was an unholy mess. I think I have now deleted all of these "auto-generated" scripts, but it will not be possible to retrospectively add properly edited transcripts to episodes prior to September 2024.
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A heavy criticism of the whole "Shambhala" cult, describing the behaviour of Chogyam Trungpa and his chief defender, Pema Chodron, recently went viral on the net. I had intended to express some thoughts about these issues sometime, so it seemed like the time had come. I reveal nothing new here - this is just stuff to think about.
Trungpa's "wedding" to his Nth wife
Words or phrases you might want to look up:
Pema ChodronCassidy and ZeoliMahasiddhaLakshminkaraTilopaSogyal LakarRobert SpatzOle NydahlVajrayana#Buddhism #Vajrayana #Tibet #DoubleDorje #cult #abuse
In the early weeks of this podcast I included an approximate script, not particularly well edited, on a blog page. For the episode dropped on 4 September entitled “Bad gurus, tosh gurus and good gurus” and for episodes due to be dropped from 18 September onwards, starting with “Jyekundo / Yushu: travelling in East Tibet” there is a transcript file which is much closer to the actual words used.
Note that other distribution platforms do not necessarily pass this on, and if you want to read it you may need to listen on podbean. YouTube has been making its own transcript, which was an unholy mess. I think I have now deleted all of these "auto-generated" scripts, but it will not be possible to retrospectively add properly edited transcripts to episodes prior to September 2024.
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More often called the "Four Thoughts to Turn the Mind": precious human birth, impermanence, karma and suffering.
Something to think about
Approximate text at the Blue Sky blog
Words or phrases you might want to look up:
GampopaMilarepaRechungpaKagyuVajrayanaTsong KhapaKhenpo Konchog GyaltsenHerbert v. GuentherJewel Ornament of LiberationLam RimIn the early weeks of this podcast I included an approximate script, not particularly well edited, on a blog page. For the episode dropped on 4 September entitled “Bad gurus, tosh gurus and good gurus” and for episodes due to be dropped from 18 September onwards, starting with “Jyekundo / Yushu: travelling in East Tibet” there is a transcript file which is much closer to the actual words used.
Note that other distribution platforms do not necessarily pass this on, and if you want to read it you may need to listen on podbean. YouTube has been making its own transcript, which was an unholy mess. I think I have now deleted all of these "auto-generated" scripts, but it will not be possible to retrospectively add properly edited transcripts to episodes prior to September 2024.
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The Guru Rinpoche (or "Vajra Guru") mantra. Includes four tunes for singing!
Approximate script at my blog
#Buddhism #Vajrayana #Tibet #DoubleDorje #tantra #mahamudra #dzogchen #lama #mantra #meditation #nyingma #kagyu #GuruRinpoche #mantra #tune
In the early weeks of this podcast I included an approximate script, not particularly well edited, on a blog page. For the episode dropped on 4 September entitled “Bad gurus, tosh gurus and good gurus” and for episodes due to be dropped from 18 September onwards, starting with “Jyekundo / Yushu: travelling in East Tibet” there is a transcript file which is much closer to the actual words used.
Note that other distribution platforms do not necessarily pass this on, and if you want to read it you may need to listen on podbean. YouTube has been making its own transcript, which was an unholy mess. I think I have now deleted all of these "auto-generated" scripts, but it will not be possible to retrospectively add properly edited transcripts to episodes prior to September 2024.
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To what degree does sex have anything to do with Buddhist tantra?
Terms you might want to look up:
TantraGuru RinpocheMilarepaNigumaVajrayoginiLobsang RampaTummoVajrayanaDakiniSangyumApproximate script available at my blog
#Buddhism #Vajrayana #Tibet #DoubleDorje #tantra #mahamudra #dzogchen #lama #mantra #meditation #nyingma #kagyu
In the early weeks of this podcast I included an approximate script, not particularly well edited, on a blog page. For the episode dropped on 4 September entitled “Bad gurus, tosh gurus and good gurus” and for episodes due to be dropped from 18 September onwards, starting with “Jyekundo / Yushu: travelling in East Tibet” there is a transcript file which is much closer to the actual words used.
Note that other distribution platforms do not necessarily pass this on, and if you want to read it you may need to listen on podbean. YouTube has been making its own transcript, which was an unholy mess. I think I have now deleted all of these "auto-generated" scripts, but it will not be possible to retrospectively add properly edited transcripts to episodes prior to September 2024.
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What do Buddhist practitioners and students mean when they go to "take teachings"? What to expect, how to feel comfortable.
Picture irrelevant - but charming!
Approximate script may be found at this blog post
#Buddhism #Tibet #vajrayana #DoubleDorje #Nyingma
In the early weeks of this podcast I included an approximate script, not particularly well edited, on a blog page. For the episode dropped on 4 September entitled “Bad gurus, tosh gurus and good gurus” and for episodes due to be dropped from 18 September onwards, starting with “Jyekundo / Yushu: travelling in East Tibet” there is a transcript file which is much closer to the actual words used.
Note that other distribution platforms do not necessarily pass this on, and if you want to read it you may need to listen on podbean. YouTube has been making its own transcript, which was an unholy mess. I think I have now deleted all of these "auto-generated" scripts, but it will not be possible to retrospectively add properly edited transcripts to episodes prior to September 2024.
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Another look at the mani (OM MANI PEME HUNG). The six syllables, their six colours, and the six worlds.
Plus a description for anyone who might be confused about clockwise, anticlockwise, facing in, facing out...
Approximate script with possible errors at this blog post
Words and names you might like to search for:
six worldslungyidamseed syllableKarmapaKakhyab Dorjesix worldsguru yogaIn the early weeks of this podcast I included an approximate script, not particularly well edited, on a blog page. For the episode dropped on 4 September entitled “Bad gurus, tosh gurus and good gurus” and for episodes due to be dropped from 18 September onwards, starting with “Jyekundo / Yushu: travelling in East Tibet” there is a transcript file which is much closer to the actual words used.
Note that other distribution platforms do not necessarily pass this on, and if you want to read it you may need to listen on podbean. YouTube has been making its own transcript, which was an unholy mess. I think I have now deleted all of these "auto-generated" scripts, but it will not be possible to retrospectively add properly edited transcripts to episodes prior to September 2024.
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What is the structure of a typical sadhana practice? What parts must it have, what can it have, and how do they fit together?
Approximate script with possible variations and errors, is at the Blue Sky, White Clouds blog.
Some words you might like to look up:
SadhanaTormaMahayanaVajrayanaBodhicittaVajrayanaVajrasattvaNgondro (preliminaries)MandalaMount MeruSamayasattva / damtsigpaJnanasattva / yeshepaIn the early weeks of this podcast I included an approximate script, not particularly well edited, on a blog page. For the episode dropped on 4 September entitled “Bad gurus, tosh gurus and good gurus” and for episodes due to be dropped from 18 September onwards, starting with “Jyekundo / Yushu: travelling in East Tibet” there is a transcript file which is much closer to the actual words used.
Note that other distribution platforms do not necessarily pass this on, and if you want to read it you may need to listen on podbean. YouTube has been making its own transcript, which was an unholy mess. I think I have now deleted all of these "auto-generated" scripts, but it will not be possible to retrospectively add properly edited transcripts to episodes prior to September 2024.
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Tibetan Buddhist practice refers a lot to beings on "the other side" who might help or hinder. Do we have to believe in them in order to practice?
Gyalpo Losar
Approximate script can be found at this blog
Words you might like to look up:
Machik LabdronMachik Labdron’s Complete Explanation (book)ChödMilarepaMount KailasSadhanaStupaTertonKāśyapaTormaGuguluSamadhiTendrelCittamatraIn the early weeks of this podcast I included an approximate script, not particularly well edited, on a blog page. For the episode dropped on 4 September entitled “Bad gurus, tosh gurus and good gurus” and for episodes due to be dropped from 18 September onwards, starting with “Jyekundo / Yushu: travelling in East Tibet” there is a transcript file which is much closer to the actual words used.
Note that other distribution platforms do not necessarily pass this on, and if you want to read it you may need to listen on podbean. YouTube has been making its own transcript, which was an unholy mess. I think I have now deleted all of these "auto-generated" scripts, but it will not be possible to retrospectively add properly edited transcripts to episodes prior to September 2024.
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What is "Direct Introduction" to the true nature of the mind, also known as "pointing out instructions" And why are the things said about it sometimes, well, puzzling?
The syllable "A"
you might like to look up:
Namkhai NorbuDzogchenMahamudraRead Blake's Auguries of Innocence at:
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43650/auguries-of-innocence
Approximate text at this blog
In the early weeks of this podcast I included an approximate script, not particularly well edited, on a blog page. For the episode dropped on 4 September entitled “Bad gurus, tosh gurus and good gurus” and for episodes due to be dropped from 18 September onwards, starting with “Jyekundo / Yushu: travelling in East Tibet” there is a transcript file which is much closer to the actual words used.
Note that other distribution platforms do not necessarily pass this on, and if you want to read it you may need to listen on podbean. YouTube has been making its own transcript, which was an unholy mess. I think I have now deleted all of these "auto-generated" scripts, but it will not be possible to retrospectively add properly edited transcripts to episodes prior to September 2024.
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About THE MOST FAMOUS of Tibetan Buddhist mantras - what it is, reciting it and singing it - with tunes!
Mani walls near Everest
There is an approximate script with errors and variations at https://lunidharma.blogspot.com/2024/06/manis-and-manis-and_01125899265.html
Words you might want to look up:
VajrayanaGuru RinpocheTaraChenreziAvalokiteshvaraMahamudraDzogchenHeart SutraMahayanaKagyuBoudhaIn the early weeks of this podcast I included an approximate script, not particularly well edited, on a blog page. For the episode dropped on 4 September entitled “Bad gurus, tosh gurus and good gurus” and for episodes due to be dropped from 18 September onwards, starting with “Jyekundo / Yushu: travelling in East Tibet” there is a transcript file which is much closer to the actual words used.
Note that other distribution platforms do not necessarily pass this on, and if you want to read it you may need to listen on podbean. YouTube has been making its own transcript, which was an unholy mess. I think I have now deleted all of these "auto-generated" scripts, but it will not be possible to retrospectively add properly edited transcripts to episodes prior to September 2024.
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