by michael | Oct 11, 2023 | One Minute Dharma
Surveys often report that a large number of people feel lonely. Does the Buddhadharma offer any help in this regard? Fortunately, there are at least two Dharma remedies for this unhappy emotion: relative and absolute. The absolute remedy asks the question: Who...
by michael | May 25, 2022 | One Minute Dharma
The Six Pollutions The Six Pollutions to Overcome When Receiving Dharma Teachings According to the great Sakya master Venerable Dezchung Rinpoche, there are six pollutions, or faults, to be overcome when receiving Dharma teachings: -Pride. “I probably know as...
by michael | Apr 22, 2022 | Text, Uncategorized
We often read or hear about receiving the blessings of Buddhas such as the Medicine Buddha. But what does that actually mean? Perhaps we recite the Medicine Buddha sadhana and say the Medicine Buddha mantras. With altruistic motivation we do it for the benefit of all...
by michael | Apr 5, 2022 | One Minute Dharma
Dharani Question: Are sutras and dharanis the words of the Buddha? What is the difference between them? Answer: Sutras are the words and teachings of the historical Shakyamuni Buddha, as recorded by his disciples. Dharanis, on the other hand, are beginningless. Like...
by michael | Apr 5, 2022 | Text
We often hear the word Enlightenment used. What does it mean and how do we actually attain it? There are many different kinds of beings, so there are many ways to talk about Enlightenment. Here’s one. Buddha taught 2 main paths: A.) The Personal Liberation Path,...
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