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Most traditions of Buddhist practice have nothing that resembles the tulku tradition. In the Tibetan traditions, you can’t get away from them. What are they? And what are they good for?
Karma Pakshi, one of the first tulkus.
Words or phrases you might want to look up:
Tulku, emanation body, transformation body
Three bodies of the Buddha (kusum, trikaya)
Karmapa
Karma Pakshi
The Second Karmapa Karma Pakshi: Tibetan Mahasiddha
Jamgon Kongtrul
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Bitten by the Ghosts of the Stones
Come with me over the plains of Amdo in a little blue and white bus 30 years ago.
We have a couple of dozen pilgrims, two Chinese drivers and a supply of diamox. Should be fine!
Stupa at Benchen
Words or phrases you might want to look up:
Amdo
Kham
Benchen
Tsurphu
Lhasa
#Buddhism #Vajrayana #DoubleDorje #Mahamudra #Dzogchen
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Bread and Butter Verses
Some verses you'll hear again and again.
Not a definitive list – there ain’t no such thing. But if you know these by heart and can join the recitation at the drop of a hat, you will achieve one great thing: you will look good!
The "Three Jewels"
(I don't know who to credit - it's all over the 'net)
The Refuge formula:
Lama la kyab su chi o
‘I go for refuge to the lama.’
Sangye la kyab su chi o
‘I go for refuge to the Buddha.’
Chö la kyab su chi o
‘I go for refuge to the Dharma.’
Gendün la kyab su chi o
‘I go for refuge to the Sangha.’
Some words or phrases you might want to look up:
Bodhicaryāvatāra
Śāntideva
#Buddhism #Vajrayana #DoubleDorje #Refuge #Bodhicitta
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What is the Lama for? Actually?
Q: Is the lama your boss? Big daddy? Friend? Mate? Therapist?
A: Mostly not
Then what?
Words or phrases you might want to look up:
Jamgon Kongtrul
Treasury of Knowledge
Longchen Rabjampa
#Buddhism #Vajrayana #DoubleDorje #Lama
Longchen Rabjampa, one of the most famous Nyingma Lamas.
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Empowerments
Empowerments – what happens?
You’ve been to a Buddhist ceremony. Perhaps you knew it was an empowerment. Whatever does that mean? Are you cooked?
Words or phrases you might want to look up:
Einweihung
Ermaechtigung, Ermächtigungsgesetz
Wang
Lung
Tri
Khata
The seed-syllable HRIH
Tips. Travellers’ tales. Perspective. Gossip. Experience. Stories. Wonder.
Putting a bit of flesh on the bones of Vajrayana (Tibetan style) Buddhist practice in today’s society.
Are you curious about Tibetan Buddhism? But how, and where, and when, and all that? Is the water safe? Or have you taken the plunge, but want to plug into it better? Come - let’s enjoy a bowl of dharma momos in the Double Dorje. Chilli with yours?
Special emphasis on Nyingma, Kagyu and on non-monastic practice.
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