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Tibetan Buddhism: The Elegant Mind

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The Trees of Indra's Infinitely Jeweled Net
Indra’s Jewel Net is a profound metaphor from Hindu and Buddhist philosophy representing the infinite, interconnected, and interpenetrating nature of all reality.    For your consideration, here are some characterizations of trees as they are: vital arboreal participants in the essence of Indra's metaphorical jewels.   While every tree, as part of the ecosystem r...

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Himalayan Buddhism and the Last Yeti on Earth

As much as Tibetan Buddhism is an intrinsic aspect of the Himalaya, so too are those mysterious beings known to the world as the Yeti.  Recalling the devastating earthquake(s) that struck Nepal more than 10 years ago (April 2015), here's a "might have been" tale for your consideration.

(Length: 16 minutes)

Written and shared here by Mark Winwood, a teaching...


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A 'Holiday' Dharma Tale (aka 'There's Nothing the Mind Can't be Trained to Do')

This time of year can be difficult for many -- obligatory family gatherings, stress, pressure, stale relationships, contrived cheer, awkward communications, discomfort.

But consider: perhaps there's no more fertile setting for meaningful Dharma practice -- and the profound rewards that accompany it -- than with and within our own families.  

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Unsought Kleshas . . . Like Highway Robbers

Ignorance, Anger, Confusion, Greed, Jealousy, Arrogance, Cynical close-mindedness, Laziness, Disturbing/Wrong views, Low self-esteem, Fear . . . 

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In Buddhism they are known as Kleshas, mental hindrances that cloud our mind, setting the stage for unwholesome (i.e., self-centered) intentions and action...


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To "Know" Absolutely Everything (?)

"Omniscience" -- defined by Merriam-Webster as "having infinite awareness, understanding and insight; possessed of universal or complete knowledge."

Otherwise known in our Mahayana perspectives as perfectly evolved wisdom, compassion and a  complete understanding of everything that could ever be understood in order to fully awaken; to become a brilliantly pure 'he...


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