The Practical Buddhist Blog – Practical Advice on Integrating the Practice of Buddhism in Contemporary Life
[ad_1] Our mind wants to control all aspects of our life, because we learn from experience that if we don’t control it, we can’t count on or trust anyone providing for us what we want. But this obsession with control has a major practical problem. Regarding those aspects of our life that involve […]
PODCAST: Vajrasattva Buddhist Purification: guided audio visulized meditation and 100-syllable mantras
[ad_1] Why do many Buddhists consider purification practice to be the ultimate meditative practice? Why do Tibetan Buddhists consider Buddha Vajrasattva practice to be the most perfect and complete of purification practices? Do I need special instruction to practice this most profound purification and healing practice? We answer these questions and more in this presentation. […]
The Practical Buddhist Blog – Practical Advice on Integrating the Practice of Buddhism in Contemporary Life
[ad_1] I explained in a recent post,”What’s In a Name?” why it is important in implementing your intent to lead your life in a different manner, to walk the path, to have new goals, to alter your subconscious (by turning your will and your life over to the care of your true Buddha nature) and […]
The Practical Buddhist Blog – Practical Advice on Integrating the Practice of Buddhism in Contemporary Life
[ad_1] We are taught that we are all born with true Buddha nature inside us, and that it remains within us throughout our lives. I have used that truth in many ways in my practice, most importantly in defining my true self, as opposed to my ego self. Several months ago, though, I learned […]
Deity Yoga: Science or Superstition? Vajrayana Deity Meditation Proves Invaluable in Preventing Cognitive Disorders. In What Other Ways is Vajrayana Buddhist Deity Practice More Science than Religion?
[ad_1] Deity Yoga in Tibetan Buddhism is very often misunderstood. In apparent contradiction to the implied meaning of “deity” — which is really a mistranslation of the Sanskrit “deva” — there might, in fact, be more science than superstition to the practices of deities. It’s a ridiculous notion, I know, but one I hope to […]
The Practical Buddhist Blog – Practical Advice on Integrating the Practice of Buddhism in Contemporary Life
[ad_1] The Buddha once said, “If you love someone, you will suffer. When he made this statement, it caused consternation in many who followed him. He seemed to be saying by implication that one shouldn’t love anyone. But that’s not what the Buddha meant. First of all, there is no question, as the […]
The Practical Buddhist Blog – Practical Advice on Integrating the Practice of Buddhism in Contemporary Life
[ad_1] People usually speak about having boundaries with others, of people not respecting their boundaries. But a far more harmful situation arises from people not having boundaries for themselves, regarding their own thoughts and actions. Of course, there is one type of boundary that people often have for themselves, and that concerns morality or […]
Podcast 3: Ganesha, the Remover of Obstacles and Protector of Prosperity, Buddhist Ganapati
[ad_1] It should also be listed on (or appear shortly on): Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Apple Music Stitcher iHeart Radio Pandora TuneIn+Alexa Podcast Addict Podchaser Pocket Casts Deezer Listen Notes Player FM Podcast Index. Why is Maha Rakta Ganapati recommended by Buddhist Teachers as the remover of obstacles, the protector of prosperity? Why is Maha […]
Buddhist Literary Festival Canada 2021
[ad_1] Buddhist Fiction Blog This blog was created for readers of Buddhist Fiction and, hopefully, will serve as space to share thoughts about books and short stories of Buddhist Fiction, or even about the very idea that a grouping of popular fiction novels and short stories can be labeled Buddhist Fiction. Below is a list […]
The Practical Buddhist Blog – Practical Advice on Integrating the Practice of Buddhism in Contemporary Life
[ad_1] I once listened to a video about the power of Now. The speaker talked about being grateful for being alive. When I heard those words, I stopped. Huh? I had never had that thought in my entire life. But I did nothing with that realization at the time. Several years […]