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Revision as of 13:08, 27 October 2021
Matthieu Ricard
Buddha-Nature, Happiness and Altruism
October 24, 2020 · 11:00 am Eastern Standard Time
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Description & Participants
Buddha-Nature, Happiness and Altruism
October 24, 2020 · 11:00 am Eastern Standard Time
In this online interview, the first of a series titled "Conversations on Buddha-Nature," Lopen Dr. Karma Phuntsho and Matthieu Ricard discuss the meaning of buddha-nature, Matthieu's first encounter with buddha-nature teachings, whether buddha-nature is a seed to be cultivated or something that must be revealed, and whether it is possible to enhance the qualities of buddha-nature without meditation and practice. In addition to these topics, Matthieu also answers questions from the attendees.
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"I will speak a little about how to destroy one's clinging to the notion of reality with the great medicine, bodhichitta, the essence of the Mahayana path, the road travelled by all the buddhas and bodhisattvas. Keep this in mind when in dire straits upon the vast plain of clinging to life's appearances."
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