The essence of mind is empty, luminous awareness. Mingyur Rinpoche on the Tibetan Buddhist practice of Dzogchen. “Sunrise (Easter),” 2003, by Father Arthur Poulin The essence of practice in the Dzogchen tradition is not some effort to change your thoughts or your behavior so you become a better person. It is realizing that no matter what you may think of […]
Zen teacher Vanessa Zuisei Goddard shares her simple three-step practice to stop, soothe, and shift in the face of suffering. Photo by Kyle Lin. There’s a verse in the Dhammapada—perhaps one of the best known of all the Buddhist scriptures—which can be said to encapsulate the entirety of the Buddha’s teachings. It’s verse 183, which reads: To avoid all evil,to cultivate […]
Comparte tu Sabiduría: ¿Qué consejos tienes para los budistas que recién han ingresado al sendero? The post Comparte tu Sabiduría: ¿Qué consejos tienes para los budistas que recién han ingresado al sendero? appeared first on Lions Roar. Source link
Pith instructions, also referred to as heart teachings, essential instructions, or direct pointing-out instructions, are a form of concise yet rich teachings that distill the core essence of Buddhist philosophy into clear, experiential guidance. Such instructions aim to bypass intellectual complexities and lead practitioners directly to transformative insights. They cut through complicated doctrines to provide a direct and profound experience […]
