Based on a correct understanding of reality through knowing the two truths, we begin our journey along the path to enlightenment. Understanding conventional reality built around concepts and language, we practice compassion. This allows us to accumulate merit. Understanding ultimate reality of emptiness, free from objective independent reality, we accumulate wisdom. Our fully perfected collection of merit becomes the Form Body of a Buddha. It works continuously for the benefit of all sentient beings. Our fully perfected collection of wisdom becomes the Truth or Wisdom Body of a Buddha. It abides in the blissful wisdom realizing reality as it is.
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Apr. 23rd-24th Meditation Retreat in Kamakura, Japan
April 23rd-24th, 2022 “Prescription for Happiness: An Inner Journey Most of the time our minds go outward through the senses, our eyes, ears, etc. In this retreat we will learn how to explore inward through […]
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Genuine compassion
Sometimes when we practice compassion, others may take advantage of us. They may even bully or abuse us. In general, compassion means helping others reduce and eliminate their suffering. Practically, if we allow the bully […]
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We all have this potential
Forgiving ourselves creates a beautiful cake called a ‘torma’ in Tibetan. On a deeper level this “cake” is actually the enlightened mind of a Buddha. We all have this potential. Forgiveness helps ripen this. So […]