The 1st Panchen Lama, Lobsang Choekyi Gyaltsen, in his ‘Guru Puja’ (‘Lama Choepa’) writes, “This chronic disease of cherishing ourselves is the cause giving rise to our unsought suffering; understanding this, we seek the courage and strength to begrudge and destroy this monstrous demon of selfishness.” This is the heart of the practice. From this flows the tonglen practice of taking away the suffering of others and giving them all the happiness and joy. This cultivates our Bodhicitta. Ultimate Bodhicitta is the wisdom realizing emptiness. The combination of Bodhicitta and Śūnyatā (emptiness) is a complete practice leading to enlightenment for the benefit of all.
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When we run around in our normal daily lives
When we run around in our normal daily lives, much goes under the radar. It is very helpful to spend some time quietly away from the hustle and bustle. Taking a walk in nature or […]
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Forgiveness
If you allow me, I would like to expand our forgiveness practice to include others; all others. We often get caught up in our own stuff and forget the other 7 billion human beings and […]
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The joy of love
Joy comes in many forms. The subtle lasting ones are the best. Even better is when the joys are dedicated to others, in the service of others, bringing love to others. Then the joy radiates […]