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Great yogis who have achieved the experience of Mahamudra (see Crazy Wisdom entry).
Siddhas;Great yogis who have achieved the experience of Mahamudra (see Crazy Wisdom entry).
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Karma is created from failing to see true ego-Iessness. It results from the vicious circle of continually searching for security. This seems not to permit working with an enlightened attitude to prevent chain reactions. It is precise to the minute details and both body and mind are related to karmic cause and effect. As long as this self-defeating neurotic tendency continues, cause and effect of karma are perpetuated. There are other schools of thought which believe that the entire karmic force is predestined. There is a world karma, and also national, family and individual karma.
Karma;karma;Karma is created from failing to see true ego-Iessness. It results from the vicious circle of continually searching for security. This seems not to permit working with an enlightened attitude to prevent chain reactions. It is precise to the minute details and both body and mind are related to karmic cause and effect. As long as this self-defeating neurotic tendency continues, cause and effect of karma are perpetuated. There are other schools of thought which believe that the entire karmic force is predestined. There is a world karma, and also national, family and individual karma.
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Meditation or concentration. It means being watchful with that basic panoramic awareness that characterises all the other Paramitas. Dhyana is the means of stabilizing oneself within the framework of seeing relationships, and thereby seeing that one can afford to open. This openness and keen meditative intelligence brings one to deal with the nowness of each new situation.
Dhyana;Meditation or concentration. It means being watchful with that basic panoramic awareness that characterises all the other Paramitas. Dhyana is the means of stabilizing oneself within the framework of seeing relationships, and thereby seeing that one can afford to open. This openness and keen meditative intelligence brings one to deal with the nowness of each new situation.
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A symbol in the wider sense of gesture or action. It is the inspiring colour of phenomena. Also it is a symbol expressed with the hands to state for oneself and others the quality of different moments of meditation, such as touching the earth with the right hand as a witness to Buddha's freedom from emotional and mental frivolousness .
Mudra;A symbol in the wider sense of gesture or action. It is the inspiring colour of phenomena. Also it is a symbol expressed with the hands to state for oneself and others the quality of different moments of meditation, such as touching the earth with the right hand as a witness to Buddha's freedom from emotional and mental frivolousness .
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That which transcends questioning. If the truth IS not absolute it is a lie.
Truth;truth;That which transcends questioning. If the truth IS not absolute it is a lie.
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Symbol of meditation or the mind of the Enlightened One. It is the never-ending discriminating awareness of wisdom. It is the state of being fully true, a continuous flow with no beginning and no end.
Knot of Eternity;knot of eternity;Symbol of meditation or the mind of the Enlightened One. It is the never-ending discriminating awareness of wisdom. It is the state of being fully true, a continuous flow with no beginning and no end.
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Karuna or Nying-je (in Tibetan) means noble heart. You cannot develop this until you have discovered the meditative state through anapanasatti. Once you are in the process of dealing with this state of being, then you cannot help radiating warmth; there is something which is open. In this case, anapanasatti means actually being aware of that relationship between inner and outer, this and that, which could be a primitive way of looking at Shunyata. But when you develop an open and carefree state of being, that is to say, non-dualistic, non-security-oriented, then the understanding of basic warmth arises. You are no longer involved with the conscious kindness of a pious and deliberate scene. You are able to give an open welcome since you have no territory of your own to preserve. The more you welcome others the freer you become. So the more you are involved with basic compassion, the more you welcome others without the host centralised notion of attempting to bring them into your scene. Warning: Do not gulp down pious, idiot compassion; you have to use basic intelligence to see the situation clearly. You should be able to deal with the situation intuitively rather than as written about in books.
Compassion;compassion;Karuna or Nying-je (in Tibetan) means noble heart. You cannot develop this until you have discovered the meditative state through anapanasatti. Once you are in the process of dealing with this state of being, then you cannot help radiating warmth;there is something which is open. In this case, anapanasatti means actually being aware of that relationship between inner and outer, this and that, which could be a primitive way of looking at Shunyata. But when you develop an open and carefree state of being, that is to say, non-dualistic, non-security-oriented, then the understanding of basic warmth arises. You are no longer involved with the conscious kindness of a pious and deliberate scene. You are able to give an open welcome since you have no territory of your own to preserve. The more you welcome others the freer you become. So the more you are involved with basic compassion, the more you welcome others without the host centralised notion of attempting to bring them into your scene. Warning: Do not gulp down pious, idiot compassion;you have to use basic intelligence to see the situation clearly. You should be able to deal with the situation intuitively rather than as written about in books.
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The great symbol. It is one of the ultimate practices of meditation in which all experiences are transmuted into transcendental knowledge and skilful means. From the primordial intelligence and energy which arise there comes great luminosity so that the vividness of experience becomes the display of the mandala.
Mahamudra;The great symbol. It is one of the ultimate practices of meditation in which all experiences are transmuted into transcendental knowledge and skilful means. From the primordial intelligence and energy which arise there comes great luminosity so that the vividness of experience becomes the display of the mandala.
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Morality or discipline. The excitement of the discovery or glimpse of the awakened state of mind should not be abused. One must not miss a moment of its inspiration. Equally, one must develop, with the help of panoramic awareness, stability and precision of insight and a knowledge of situations, so that the conduct of the Bodhisattva is dignified.
Shila;Morality or discipline. The excitement of the discovery or glimpse of the awakened state of mind should not be abused. One must not miss a moment of its inspiration. Equally, one must develop, with the help of panoramic awareness, stability and precision of insight and a knowledge of situations, so that the conduct of the Bodhisattva is dignified.
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The feminine principle which is associated with wisdom. One finds many references made to the Prajnaparamita as being the mother of the Buddhas. It is pure knowledge, sharp intelligence, which can create chaos or harmony. As has been cautioned by Nagarjuna, misconceptions about Prajnaparamita or Shunyata are lethal, because the excitement of theoretical discovery is not in harmony with fundamental energy, particularly when one abuses these energies. But when the marriage of knowledge and intuitive skilful means takes place in conjunction with the perfection of the six paramitas, then everything is Buddha activity; the dance begins.
Dakini;The feminine principle which is associated with wisdom. One finds many references made to the Prajnaparamita as being the mother of the Buddhas. It is pure knowledge, sharp intelligence, which can create chaos or harmony. As has been cautioned by Nagarjuna, misconceptions about Prajnaparamita or Shunyata are lethal, because the excitement of theoretical discovery is not in harmony with fundamental energy, particularly when one abuses these energies. But when the marriage of knowledge and intuitive skilful means takes place in conjunction with the perfection of the six paramitas, then everything is Buddha activity;the dance begins.
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May be more precisely termed rebirth because the accumulation of feelings, perceptions, impulses and consciousness which are the constituents of so-called spirit, do not live through as one solid thing, but are constantly changing. This state of consciousness does not belong exclusively to human beings and is not determined by the physical body. Rebirth into different lives is possible. It is a natural karmic force.
Reincarnation;reincarnation;May be more precisely termed rebirth because the accumulation of feelings, perceptions, impulses and consciousness which are the constituents of so-called spirit, do not live through as one solid thing, but are constantly changing. This state of consciousness does not belong exclusively to human beings and is not determined by the physical body. Rebirth into different lives is possible. It is a natural karmic force.
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It is a way of stepping out of the neurotic and complicated state of ego. It is not worship, nor is it ritual. Yet, ironically, meditation is the only way of spiritual practice. By transcending the questioning mind, meditation provides an enormous situation of free communication. It is a way of being simple-beyond the dualistic network. It is not a mental gymnastic practice.
Meditation;meditation;It is a way of stepping out of the neurotic and complicated state of ego. It is not worship, nor is it ritual. Yet, ironically, meditation is the only way of spiritual practice. By transcending the questioning mind, meditation provides an enormous situation of free communication. It is a way of being simple-beyond the dualistic network. It is not a mental gymnastic practice.
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Primordial intelligence is the key of the Bodhisattva's actions in dealing with practical details of earth and space. He develops such a sharp and penetrating sense that he can cut through the conceptualised notion of duality and see the simplicity. Prajna is that quality which culminates in acting spontaneously with the help of the other Paramitas with such precision that the spinal cord of duality is cut.
Prajna;Primordial intelligence is the key of the Bodhisattva's actions in dealing with practical details of earth and space. He develops such a sharp and penetrating sense that he can cut through the conceptualised notion of duality and see the simplicity. Prajna is that quality which culminates in acting spontaneously with the help of the other Paramitas with such precision that the spinal cord of duality is cut.
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is the production of the neurotic ego. However, sometimes it manifests as sparks of intelligence. It often shows as the playback of memories and emotions. It is largely either discursive or in pictorial form. Thoughts only possess power if one is fascinated by them. Consciousness is a tendency of dualistic projection which makes for the discrimination between subject and object. The subconscious is the underlying gossip.
Thought;thought;is the production of the neurotic ego. However, sometimes it manifests as sparks of intelligence. It often shows as the playback of memories and emotions. It is largely either discursive or in pictorial form. Thoughts only possess power if one is fascinated by them. Consciousness is a tendency of dualistic projection which makes for the discrimination between subject and object. The subconscious is the underlying gossip.
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Structure or a group. The Tibetan word is kgil khor which means centre and periphery. It is the unification of many vast elements into one, through the experience of meditation. It is the process by which seeming chaos and complexities are simplified into patterns. It is usually presented in a diagram with a central figure (a personification of the Buddha principle) surrounded by other elements. The simplicity of the centre is experienced as the basic sanity of Buddha nature. Although the surrounding elements seem to be in chaos, one discovers in the evolution of the meditation that they are related to this centre as well. They are the various colours of emotions which are transmuted into the experience of a unified field.
Mandala;Structure or a group. The Tibetan word is kgil khor which means centre and periphery. It is the unification of many vast elements into one, through the experience of meditation. It is the process by which seeming chaos and complexities are simplified into patterns. It is usually presented in a diagram with a central figure (a personification of the Buddha principle) surrounded by other elements. The simplicity of the centre is experienced as the basic sanity of Buddha nature. Although the surrounding elements seem to be in chaos, one discovers in the evolution of the meditation that they are related to this centre as well. They are the various colours of emotions which are transmuted into the experience of a unified field.
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The masculine principle in tantric symbolism. The Heruka plays the partner in the Dakini's dance. The translation of the word tragthung in Tibetan is blood drinker. This energy principle is called "blood drinker" because it is the energy of skilful means; that which makes the situation powerful and creative, that which drinks the blood of clinging, doubts and duality. Skilful means is the active aspect of knowledge and is spontaneous and precise in each situation.
Heruka;The masculine principle in tantric symbolism. The Heruka plays the partner in the Dakini's dance. The translation of the word tragthung in Tibetan is blood drinker. This energy principle is called "blood drinker" because it is the energy of skilful means;that which makes the situation powerful and creative, that which drinks the blood of clinging, doubts and duality. Skilful means is the active aspect of knowledge and is spontaneous and precise in each situation.
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There is no such thing as ego as a centralised entity. Ego is the product of various misunderstandings which cause ultimate panic. It ranges in degrees of sophistication from ape instinct to even the most advanced scientific exploration that is oriented towards proving oneself. As one becomes expert at this game of continually establishing a basic security then one instinctively tends to deceive oneself about the laws of reality. This is the basic twist: to see everything as relating to the fictitious Self.
Ego;ego;There is no such thing as ego as a centralised entity. Ego is the product of various misunderstandings which cause ultimate panic. It ranges in degrees of sophistication from ape instinct to even the most advanced scientific exploration that is oriented towards proving oneself. As one becomes expert at this game of continually establishing a basic security then one instinctively tends to deceive oneself about the laws of reality. This is the basic twist: to see everything as relating to the fictitious Self.
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Symbolic mythical bird used in iconography. According to the story about the Garuda or celestial hawk, it nests in the wish-fulfilling tree of life, is full grown in the egg, and subdues the viciousness of the Nagas (symbolising the swamp-like quality of passion). Since it is mature from birth, it signifies absolute confidence.
Garuda;Symbolic mythical bird used in iconography. According to the story about the Garuda or celestial hawk, it nests in the wish-fulfilling tree of life, is full grown in the egg, and subdues the viciousness of the Nagas (symbolising the swamp-like quality of passion). Since it is mature from birth, it signifies absolute confidence.
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The seed syllable for all-encompassing space, the womb which accommodates all creations, the mother principle. It is passiveness or emptiness.
Eh;eh;The seed syllable for all-encompassing space, the womb which accommodates all creations, the mother principle. It is passiveness or emptiness.
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The seed syllable of the indestructible vajra nature, also representing great joy. It is the principle of son or youthful prince, the active force of clear light.
Vam;vam;The seed syllable of the indestructible vajra nature, also representing great joy. It is the principle of son or youthful prince, the active force of clear light.
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Personified as Vidyadhara, the holder of scientific knowledge. In this case, knowledge is not impersonal and abusive, but plays a compassionate role. This is outrageous wisdom devoid of self and the common sense of literal thinking. Crazy wisdom is wild; in fact, it is the first attempt to express the dynamics of the tenth stage of the Bodhisattva, to step out with nakedness of mind, unconditioned, beyond conceptualisation. In this state, one acts purely on what is, with the qualities of earth, water, fire, space and stormy air.
Crazy Wisdom;crazy wisdom;Personified as Vidyadhara, the holder of scientific knowledge. In this case, knowledge is not impersonal and abusive, but plays a compassionate role. This is outrageous wisdom devoid of self and the common sense of literal thinking. Crazy wisdom is wild;in fact, it is the first attempt to express the dynamics of the tenth stage of the Bodhisattva, to step out with nakedness of mind, unconditioned, beyond conceptualisation. In this state, one acts purely on what is, with the qualities of earth, water, fire, space and stormy air.
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The followers of the transmission lineage of Mahamudra. This particular school of Tibetan Buddhism is sometimes known as Drupgyud, the tradition which means putting the meditative experience into practice following the example of Milarepa.
Kagyupa;kagyupa;The followers of the transmission lineage of Mahamudra. This particular school of Tibetan Buddhism is sometimes known as Drupgyud, the tradition which means putting the meditative experience into practice following the example of Milarepa.
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Teacher. He continues in his search. As long as he does not go beyond his limitations he can impart spiritual knowledge to other people. A guru must be prepared to regard his students as also his teachers and then true communication and relationship continues. When true communication takes place there is a meeting of the minds beyond dualistic concepts. When a student has gone through the honeymoon affair with the individual guru, he begins to realise that the guru aspect plays a very important part in everyday life. He begins to perceive the colourful, dramatic and shocking demonstration of the guru's teaching in everything. The guru gives the student back his own wisdom, but as it is received through the agency of someone else, spiritual pride is kept down.
Guru;Teacher. He continues in his search. As long as he does not go beyond his limitations he can impart spiritual knowledge to other people. A guru must be prepared to regard his students as also his teachers and then true communication and relationship continues. When true communication takes place there is a meeting of the minds beyond dualistic concepts. When a student has gone through the honeymoon affair with the individual guru, he begins to realise that the guru aspect plays a very important part in everyday life. He begins to perceive the colourful, dramatic and shocking demonstration of the guru's teaching in everything. The guru gives the student back his own wisdom, but as it is received through the agency of someone else, spiritual pride is kept down.
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The profit oriented and competitive mentality which could even be applied to "spiritual" activities. It is based on the neurotic need for security and expanding ego's territory. It is the paranoid fear ofloss and greed for achievement which tends to permeate one's whole psychology. Materialism is the "sane" approach to gaining happiness. There's nothing wrong with it, but in the process of seeking happiness the original aim is lost. Instead of the simple primordial happiness one tries to grasp something tangible. At the end one is amazed to find that the search did not fulfil the original aim. Instead, shock and panic result.
Materialism;materialism;The profit oriented and competitive mentality which could even be applied to "spiritual" activities. It is based on the neurotic need for security and expanding ego's territory. It is the paranoid fear ofloss and greed for achievement which tends to permeate one's whole psychology. Materialism is the "sane" approach to gaining happiness. There's nothing wrong with it, but in the process of seeking happiness the original aim is lost. Instead of the simple primordial happiness one tries to grasp something tangible. At the end one is amazed to find that the search did not fulfil the original aim. Instead, shock and panic result.
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It is the way of transmuting energy through sound which is expressed by movement, breathing and speech. It is the quintessence of different energies expressed in sound. For instance-HUM is one-pointedness and penetration. It is incorrect to use mantra frivolously for some kind of excitement. It is rather a straight-forward meditation under the guidance of a master.
Mantra;It is the way of transmuting energy through sound which is expressed by movement, breathing and speech. It is the quintessence of different energies expressed in sound. For instance-HUM is one-pointedness and penetration. It is incorrect to use mantra frivolously for some kind of excitement. It is rather a straight-forward meditation under the guidance of a master.
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The six Paramitas or transcendental actions are attributes of Buddha activity. In perfecting them, one transcends the notion of a centralised ego.
Paramitas;The six Paramitas or transcendental actions are attributes of Buddha activity. In perfecting them, one transcends the notion of a centralised ego.
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Bodhi means awakened state of mind, sattva means being or essence, in the sense of being without hesitation. The Bodhisattva is one who has committed himself to follow the path of compassion and the perfection of the six paramitas. The characteristic of the Bodhisattva is that his actions do not refer back to a centre or ego, he does not dwell in the absorption quality of meditation which is without clarity or inspiration.
Bodhisattva;Bodhi means awakened state of mind, sattva means being or essence, in the sense of being without hesitation. The Bodhisattva is one who has committed himself to follow the path of compassion and the perfection of the six paramitas. The characteristic of the Bodhisattva is that his actions do not refer back to a centre or ego, he does not dwell in the absorption quality of meditation which is without clarity or inspiration.
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Passion is contagious in that once you ignore the source of passion it will destroy or burn you, but once you realise that passion is another means of communicating, then it becomes basically an important way of relating yourself to mother earth or the all-encompassing womb. Passion is allembracing in that it can transmute, as Buddha said, into discriminating awareness wisdom (jñāna).
Passion;passion;Passion is contagious in that once you ignore the source of passion it will destroy or burn you, but once you realise that passion is another means of communicating, then it becomes basically an important way of relating yourself to mother earth or the all-encompassing womb. Passion is allembracing in that it can transmute, as Buddha said, into discriminating awareness wisdom (jñāna).
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The symbol of indestructibility. It is also referred to as penetrating wisdom which cuts through solidified ignorance. The Tibetan equivalent dorje is "noble stone"; it can destroy that which seemingly cannot be destroyed.
Vajra;The symbol of indestructibility. It is also referred to as penetrating wisdom which cuts through solidified ignorance. The Tibetan equivalent dorje is "noble stone";it can destroy that which seemingly cannot be destroyed.
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Forbearance in the sense of seeing the situation and seeing that it is right to forbear and to develop patience. It is patience with intelligence, which is not put off by frivolous situations. It is forbearance which has the inspiration to continue and is based on the Dana Paramita or the perfection of generosity. Whenever a situation is presented, one should get into it without hesitation rather than speculating in the ethical sense. It is a question of acting truly, neither for the benefit of ego, nor in terms of purifying oneself in an attempt to make an exhibition. It means allowing enough space to see the other person's point of view without the distorted filter of ego.
Kshanti;Forbearance in the sense of seeing the situation and seeing that it is right to forbear and to develop patience. It is patience with intelligence, which is not put off by frivolous situations. It is forbearance which has the inspiration to continue and is based on the Dana Paramita or the perfection of generosity. Whenever a situation is presented, one should get into it without hesitation rather than speculating in the ethical sense. It is a question of acting truly, neither for the benefit of ego, nor in terms of purifying oneself in an attempt to make an exhibition. It means allowing enough space to see the other person's point of view without the distorted filter of ego.
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The symbol of peace and non-violence. Buddha gave his first teachings on the four noble truths (the teaching of Dukha) in a place called the Deer Park. The deer symbolises harmless and peaceful intelligence. But when one talks in terms of the wounded deer, it means that in spite of being harmless and pure, the deer has been wounded by negativities based on aggression. The innocent deer-like openness has been abused or blamed so that the basic simplicity and nonviolence has been hurt by the aggressive and war-like quality of ego. The deer in Sarnath plays a very prominent part as an inspiration to us who are so involved in a very materialistic society.
Deer;deer;The symbol of peace and non-violence. Buddha gave his first teachings on the four noble truths (the teaching of Dukha) in a place called the Deer Park. The deer symbolises harmless and peaceful intelligence. But when one talks in terms of the wounded deer, it means that in spite of being harmless and pure, the deer has been wounded by negativities based on aggression. The innocent deer-like openness has been abused or blamed so that the basic simplicity and nonviolence has been hurt by the aggressive and war-like quality of ego. The deer in Sarnath plays a very prominent part as an inspiration to us who are so involved in a very materialistic society.
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It is not based purely on ego-inclined common sense. If one relates to open space, then his way of perceiving the display of apparent phenomena is colourful and inspiring, so that he doesn't hesitate to deal with the situation. He simply sees the open situation, the way of unconditioned appropriate response to the nowness. Skilful means is the active masculine principle on the feminine ground of prajfia.
Skillful Means;skillful means;It is not based purely on ego-inclined common sense. If one relates to open space, then his way of perceiving the display of apparent phenomena is colourful and inspiring, so that he doesn't hesitate to deal with the situation. He simply sees the open situation, the way of unconditioned appropriate response to the nowness. Skilful means is the active masculine principle on the feminine ground of prajfia.
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Whenever a person practises virya he finds delight in it, because it is not based on painfully going on and on and on, but it is a way of seeing the joyous element, of seeing that energy does not have to be forced but that it develops spontaneously. This happens by not regarding things as a duty in the puritanical or religious sense but doing them because one has already established the connection between the action and one's being.
Virya;Whenever a person practises virya he finds delight in it, because it is not based on painfully going on and on and on, but it is a way of seeing the joyous element, of seeing that energy does not have to be forced but that it develops spontaneously. This happens by not regarding things as a duty in the puritanical or religious sense but doing them because one has already established the connection between the action and one's being.
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Generosity, giving without expectation, or opening, welcoming others. In other words, one does not establish the animal instinct of territory but anyone can help themselves " to me". As is said in the Bodhisattva disciplines, welcoming is the first gesture of the Bodhisattva. Without this, none of the other perfections could be put into practice.
Dana;Generosity, giving without expectation, or opening, welcoming others. In other words, one does not establish the animal instinct of territory but anyone can help themselves " to me". As is said in the Bodhisattva disciplines, welcoming is the first gesture of the Bodhisattva. Without this, none of the other perfections could be put into practice.
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