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Buddha-dharma Events

Second Bilingual Discourse by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III Available

On H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III Day (January 19, 2019), CDs of a second bilingual discourse were released entitled “Many People Have Deceived Themselves, Yet They Do Not Know.” This discourse is...

January 27, 2019

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Buddha-dharma Events Retreats

More Retreats and Classes to be held on “The Supreme and Unsurpassable Mahamudra of Liberation” & “Expounding the Absolute Truth Through the Heart Sutra”

I have already reported that I now have permission to read a preliminary and unapproved translation of the 2010 release of the Supreme and Unsurpassable Mahamudra of Liberation (SAUMOL) at the temple, which we did at...

January 27, 2019

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"Tiger," a painting by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III

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Can you develop supernatural powers through practice if you hold any of the evil or erroneous views? Erroneous View #6

Although obtaining supernatural powers is not the goal of Buddist practice, it is the natural result of progress on the Buddhist path. It can also be an indicator of mistakes in your practice and holding evil or...

January 27, 2019

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Determination through Holy Selection of the Vajrayana Dharmas Planned

The World Buddhism Association Headquarters Headquarters (WBAH) recently responded to a question raised by a disciple who had attended a Determination through Holy Selection of the Dharma of Yamantaka Vajra and had the...

January 27, 2019

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"Heavenly Treasures in Motion," painting by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III

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Mixing Heretical Practices with the Buddha-dharma

We have already looked at how heretical practices are evil, but it is important to stress again that you cannot mix these practices with Buddha-dharma. Evil View #25: THE VIEW THAT IT IS ACCEPTABLE TO MIX HERETICAL...

January 13, 2019

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Dharma Practice Is Not Enough: Evil View #9

Although practicing the dharma you learn is essential, it is not enough. You must also cultivate yourself. This is true for those who practice basic meditation as well as those who have very advanced tantric practices...

January 13, 2019

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"Cat," painting by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III

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You Must Keep All the Precepts: That Means Not Killing Any Living Being

Today we have several articles on euthanasia for pets: A popular Buddhist Magazine suggests that it is showing compassion to put a pet out of its suffering, but a Buddhist tells his story about how he learned that was...

January 6, 2019

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Buddha-dharma LFBCS Quotes

QUOTE–SAUMOL, Six Paramitas

No matter what dharma you practice, you must still practice the six paramitas of charity, abiding by precepts, effort, patience, meditation, and wisdom.” H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III The Supreme and...

January 6, 2019

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When, if Ever, Is It Okay for a Buddhist to Euthanize a Pet?

In November, Lion’s Roar published the following article on euthanizing pets as an act of compassion. In that magazine, previously known as the Shambhala Sun, James Ishmael Ford, the senior teacher for the Empty...

January 6, 2019

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Buddha-dharma LFBCS Quotes

QUOTE–Dharma Master

If you continue to follow a master with evil and erroneous views, you will not experience any beneficial effects from your practice no matter what Buddha-dharma you practice.” H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III, Supreme...

December 30, 2018

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