@PemaLotus
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Primarily posting dharma themes.
"We have two problems—overly believing believable things & overly nonbelieving nonbelievable things." - Gendun Chöphel
[ཡེ་ཤེས་སྒྲོལ་མ། Yeshe Drolma]
"We have two problems—overly believing believable things & overly nonbelieving nonbelievable things." - Gendun Chöphel
[ཡེ་ཤེས་སྒྲོལ་མ། Yeshe Drolma]
"Compassion is not religious business, it is human business. It is not luxury, it is essential for our own peace and mental stability. It is essential for human survival." - HH #dalailama pictured alongside one of his physicians a couple of years ago
#hhdl #love #compassion #humanity #global
#hhdl #love #compassion #humanity #global
August 12, 2025 at 5:58 AM
"Compassion is not religious business, it is human business. It is not luxury, it is essential for our own peace and mental stability. It is essential for human survival." - HH #dalailama pictured alongside one of his physicians a couple of years ago
#hhdl #love #compassion #humanity #global
#hhdl #love #compassion #humanity #global
The authentic Dharma is not in the monasteries, it is not in the books, and not in the material world, but within the mind. - Kyabje Chatral Rinpoche
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#chatralsangyedorje #chatralrinpoche #nyingma #buddha #dharma #buddhadharma #mind #mahamudra #dzogchen #dharmapractice #buddhism
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#chatralsangyedorje #chatralrinpoche #nyingma #buddha #dharma #buddhadharma #mind #mahamudra #dzogchen #dharmapractice #buddhism
August 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The authentic Dharma is not in the monasteries, it is not in the books, and not in the material world, but within the mind. - Kyabje Chatral Rinpoche
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#chatralsangyedorje #chatralrinpoche #nyingma #buddha #dharma #buddhadharma #mind #mahamudra #dzogchen #dharmapractice #buddhism
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#chatralsangyedorje #chatralrinpoche #nyingma #buddha #dharma #buddhadharma #mind #mahamudra #dzogchen #dharmapractice #buddhism
Though the sun of devotion may rise in the mind, without the wind of diligence the clouds of karmic obscurations will not be blown away. - Dudjom Rinpoche
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#buddha #dharma #buddhadharma #mind #dalailama #dudjom #dudjomrinpoche #dudjomtersar #karma #dzogchen #nyingma #hhdl #bodhi
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#buddha #dharma #buddhadharma #mind #dalailama #dudjom #dudjomrinpoche #dudjomtersar #karma #dzogchen #nyingma #hhdl #bodhi
August 1, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Though the sun of devotion may rise in the mind, without the wind of diligence the clouds of karmic obscurations will not be blown away. - Dudjom Rinpoche
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#buddha #dharma #buddhadharma #mind #dalailama #dudjom #dudjomrinpoche #dudjomtersar #karma #dzogchen #nyingma #hhdl #bodhi
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#buddha #dharma #buddhadharma #mind #dalailama #dudjom #dudjomrinpoche #dudjomtersar #karma #dzogchen #nyingma #hhdl #bodhi
Today is Chökhor #Duchen, the day when the Buddha first taught—turned the Wheel of #Dharma. Due to this, many will read and reflect on the 12 Deeds of the #Buddha, and one common way of doing so is by reading the Praise of Twelve Deeds by #Nagarjuna.
July 28, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Today is Chökhor #Duchen, the day when the Buddha first taught—turned the Wheel of #Dharma. Due to this, many will read and reflect on the 12 Deeds of the #Buddha, and one common way of doing so is by reading the Praise of Twelve Deeds by #Nagarjuna.
"There is a saying in Tibetan, 'Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength.' No matter what sort of difficulties, how painful experience is, if we lose our hope, that's our real disaster." - HH #DalaiLama — #tragedy #difficulty #hope #wisdom #kindness #heart #compassion #bodhi
July 28, 2025 at 4:03 PM
"There is a saying in Tibetan, 'Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength.' No matter what sort of difficulties, how painful experience is, if we lose our hope, that's our real disaster." - HH #DalaiLama — #tragedy #difficulty #hope #wisdom #kindness #heart #compassion #bodhi
"There are, strictly speaking, no #enlightened people, there is only enlightened activity." - #SuzukiRoshi #Book: #Zen #Mind Beginners Mind
#shunryusuzuki #roshi #buddha
#shunryusuzuki #roshi #buddha
July 24, 2025 at 11:03 PM
"There are, strictly speaking, no #enlightened people, there is only enlightened activity." - #SuzukiRoshi #Book: #Zen #Mind Beginners Mind
#shunryusuzuki #roshi #buddha
#shunryusuzuki #roshi #buddha
Since all the advances we have these days still cannot bring peace of mind, it is the appreciation of this which has given rise to a spontaneous interest in the precious teachings of the Buddha Dharma or the true nature of mind. #karmapa #16karmapa #kagyu
July 22, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Since all the advances we have these days still cannot bring peace of mind, it is the appreciation of this which has given rise to a spontaneous interest in the precious teachings of the Buddha Dharma or the true nature of mind. #karmapa #16karmapa #kagyu
If u practice steadily, with joyful perseverance, ur mind will gradually become more stable, like a candle in a windless place. But if u practice sporadically, progress will be difficult, like trying to heat water by repeatedly removing it from the fire. #Kyabje #DilgoKhyentse #Rinpoche #consistency
July 10, 2025 at 6:10 PM
If u practice steadily, with joyful perseverance, ur mind will gradually become more stable, like a candle in a windless place. But if u practice sporadically, progress will be difficult, like trying to heat water by repeatedly removing it from the fire. #Kyabje #DilgoKhyentse #Rinpoche #consistency
In front of Rinpoche from left to right is: Tooth relic of #Longchenpa, Tooth relic of #JigmeLingpa, Khandro #Mandarava Terma of #PemaLingpa, Guru Kutshab of Khangsar #Shabdrung, Relic of Buddha Kyaspa, Khandro #YesheTsogyal of Pema Lingpa and #GuruRinpoche Terma of Pema Lingpa.
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July 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM
In front of Rinpoche from left to right is: Tooth relic of #Longchenpa, Tooth relic of #JigmeLingpa, Khandro #Mandarava Terma of #PemaLingpa, Guru Kutshab of Khangsar #Shabdrung, Relic of Buddha Kyaspa, Khandro #YesheTsogyal of Pema Lingpa and #GuruRinpoche Terma of Pema Lingpa.
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#dzongsarkhyentse
If one offers a single flower with a mind vast as the sky, that offering becomes as vast as the universe itself. - The Avataṃsaka Sūtra
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#avatamsaka #avatamsakasutra #sutra #sutta #shakyamuni #shakyamunibuddha #buddha #siddartha #siddarthagautama #gautama #gautamabuddha #bodhi
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#avatamsaka #avatamsakasutra #sutra #sutta #shakyamuni #shakyamunibuddha #buddha #siddartha #siddarthagautama #gautama #gautamabuddha #bodhi
July 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
If one offers a single flower with a mind vast as the sky, that offering becomes as vast as the universe itself. - The Avataṃsaka Sūtra
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#avatamsaka #avatamsakasutra #sutra #sutta #shakyamuni #shakyamunibuddha #buddha #siddartha #siddarthagautama #gautama #gautamabuddha #bodhi
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#avatamsaka #avatamsakasutra #sutra #sutta #shakyamuni #shakyamunibuddha #buddha #siddartha #siddarthagautama #gautama #gautamabuddha #bodhi
“If you know how to let go, everything you experience becomes the path. If you don’t know how to let go, even meditation becomes a chain.” - Kyabje #Dudjom #Rinpoche
#nyingma #meditation #vajrayana #tibetanbuddhism
#nyingma #meditation #vajrayana #tibetanbuddhism
June 21, 2025 at 9:35 PM
“If you know how to let go, everything you experience becomes the path. If you don’t know how to let go, even meditation becomes a chain.” - Kyabje #Dudjom #Rinpoche
#nyingma #meditation #vajrayana #tibetanbuddhism
#nyingma #meditation #vajrayana #tibetanbuddhism
"The most mature practitioners are not necessarily the ones who have heard the highest levels of teaching. They are the ones who let the light of dharma truth shine through the most facets of their lives."- #chagdudtulkurinpoche #chagdud #nyingma #vajrayana #buddhism #tibetanbuddhism #dharma
June 20, 2025 at 4:49 AM
"The most mature practitioners are not necessarily the ones who have heard the highest levels of teaching. They are the ones who let the light of dharma truth shine through the most facets of their lives."- #chagdudtulkurinpoche #chagdud #nyingma #vajrayana #buddhism #tibetanbuddhism #dharma
Milk is permeated by butter, but if you don't churn it, it will not turn into butter. Even though you know that your own mind is Buddhahood, if you do not meditate, it will not become Buddhahood. Know this meaning and practice it!
- Karma Chagme #kagyu #nyingma #tibetanbuddhism #meditation #buddha
- Karma Chagme #kagyu #nyingma #tibetanbuddhism #meditation #buddha
June 20, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Milk is permeated by butter, but if you don't churn it, it will not turn into butter. Even though you know that your own mind is Buddhahood, if you do not meditate, it will not become Buddhahood. Know this meaning and practice it!
- Karma Chagme #kagyu #nyingma #tibetanbuddhism #meditation #buddha
- Karma Chagme #kagyu #nyingma #tibetanbuddhism #meditation #buddha
Just knowing that attachment is emptiness is far from sufficient, we still have to attain our personal realization. This is akin to someone having read all about how to drive a car but has never gotten behind the wheel. He really still does not know how to drive. - #jigmephuntsokrinpoche #larunggar
June 6, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Just knowing that attachment is emptiness is far from sufficient, we still have to attain our personal realization. This is akin to someone having read all about how to drive a car but has never gotten behind the wheel. He really still does not know how to drive. - #jigmephuntsokrinpoche #larunggar
May 30, 2025 at 6:09 PM
The opportunity to experience yourself differently is always available. - #yongeymingyurrinpoche #mingyurrinpoche #yongeymingyur #rinpoche #garchenrinpoche #kagyu #bodhicitta #bodhisattva #mind #keepgoing
May 30, 2025 at 6:07 PM
The opportunity to experience yourself differently is always available. - #yongeymingyurrinpoche #mingyurrinpoche #yongeymingyur #rinpoche #garchenrinpoche #kagyu #bodhicitta #bodhisattva #mind #keepgoing
HH 16th #Karmapa with the #Pope John Paul V1, Akong Tulku Rinpoche, #NamkaiNorbu Rinpoche, Bardor Tulku Rinpoche, Sister #FredaBedi, Tenzin Choney.
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#johnpaul #kagyu #namkhainorbu #unity #interfaith #humanity
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#johnpaul #kagyu #namkhainorbu #unity #interfaith #humanity
May 22, 2025 at 12:59 PM
HH 16th #Karmapa with the #Pope John Paul V1, Akong Tulku Rinpoche, #NamkaiNorbu Rinpoche, Bardor Tulku Rinpoche, Sister #FredaBedi, Tenzin Choney.
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#johnpaul #kagyu #namkhainorbu #unity #interfaith #humanity
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#johnpaul #kagyu #namkhainorbu #unity #interfaith #humanity
Don’t boast about a few years or months of practice, but keep practicing until the very end of your life.
To practice for as long as you live is the conduct of the best type of person. - Rigzin #DudjomLingpa #nyingma #dudjom #dharma #dharmapractice #tibetanbuddhism
Digital 🎨: by @harddrive
To practice for as long as you live is the conduct of the best type of person. - Rigzin #DudjomLingpa #nyingma #dudjom #dharma #dharmapractice #tibetanbuddhism
Digital 🎨: by @harddrive
May 22, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Don’t boast about a few years or months of practice, but keep practicing until the very end of your life.
To practice for as long as you live is the conduct of the best type of person. - Rigzin #DudjomLingpa #nyingma #dudjom #dharma #dharmapractice #tibetanbuddhism
Digital 🎨: by @harddrive
To practice for as long as you live is the conduct of the best type of person. - Rigzin #DudjomLingpa #nyingma #dudjom #dharma #dharmapractice #tibetanbuddhism
Digital 🎨: by @harddrive
"In the sutras there is an expression: If you put a gooseberry on your palm, the Arahats, when they look at it, they see the entire world. That’s how they see the world."- #Dzongsar #Khyentse #Rinpoche
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#dzongsarkhyentserinpoche #sutra #buddha #interdependence
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May 22, 2025 at 12:53 PM
"In the sutras there is an expression: If you put a gooseberry on your palm, the Arahats, when they look at it, they see the entire world. That’s how they see the world."- #Dzongsar #Khyentse #Rinpoche
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#dzongsarkhyentserinpoche #sutra #buddha #interdependence
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#dzongsarkhyentserinpoche #sutra #buddha #interdependence
Others are not the cause of my suffering;
It is the affliction in my own mind.
Why should I be angry at others,
When they are mere instruments of my karma? - #Shantideva #mahayana #paramitas #lojong #ngondro #bodhisattva
It is the affliction in my own mind.
Why should I be angry at others,
When they are mere instruments of my karma? - #Shantideva #mahayana #paramitas #lojong #ngondro #bodhisattva
May 17, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Others are not the cause of my suffering;
It is the affliction in my own mind.
Why should I be angry at others,
When they are mere instruments of my karma? - #Shantideva #mahayana #paramitas #lojong #ngondro #bodhisattva
It is the affliction in my own mind.
Why should I be angry at others,
When they are mere instruments of my karma? - #Shantideva #mahayana #paramitas #lojong #ngondro #bodhisattva
Find Khentrul Lodro Thaye Rinpoche #chanting on the major streaming services. #buddhistchanting #buddhist #khentrullodrothaye #khentrulrinpoche #khentrullodrothayerinpoche #katogcholing #nyingma www.katog.org
May 7, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Find Khentrul Lodro Thaye Rinpoche #chanting on the major streaming services. #buddhistchanting #buddhist #khentrullodrothaye #khentrulrinpoche #khentrullodrothayerinpoche #katogcholing #nyingma www.katog.org
If the perfection of generosity consisted in ending the world’s poverty, then how could past Buddhas have perfected it? The perfection of generosity is in the mind that seeks only to give. - Shantideva
#shantideva #bodhicharyavatara #buddhistmonks #bodhisattva #bodhicitta #paramita #monk
#shantideva #bodhicharyavatara #buddhistmonks #bodhisattva #bodhicitta #paramita #monk
April 25, 2025 at 7:56 PM
If the perfection of generosity consisted in ending the world’s poverty, then how could past Buddhas have perfected it? The perfection of generosity is in the mind that seeks only to give. - Shantideva
#shantideva #bodhicharyavatara #buddhistmonks #bodhisattva #bodhicitta #paramita #monk
#shantideva #bodhicharyavatara #buddhistmonks #bodhisattva #bodhicitta #paramita #monk
"Compassion is not separate from wisdom. The more you recognize the empty nature of all things, the more love and kindness arise naturally." - Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche
📸: with Khenpo Sonam Tobgyal Rinpoche
#nyoshulkhen #nyoshulkhenrinpoche #nyingma #compassion #wisdom #bodhicitta #buddhism #buddha
📸: with Khenpo Sonam Tobgyal Rinpoche
#nyoshulkhen #nyoshulkhenrinpoche #nyingma #compassion #wisdom #bodhicitta #buddhism #buddha
April 25, 2025 at 7:55 PM
"Compassion is not separate from wisdom. The more you recognize the empty nature of all things, the more love and kindness arise naturally." - Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche
📸: with Khenpo Sonam Tobgyal Rinpoche
#nyoshulkhen #nyoshulkhenrinpoche #nyingma #compassion #wisdom #bodhicitta #buddhism #buddha
📸: with Khenpo Sonam Tobgyal Rinpoche
#nyoshulkhen #nyoshulkhenrinpoche #nyingma #compassion #wisdom #bodhicitta #buddhism #buddha
Everything is entirely up to us. We can create our own happiness and we can create our own misery. - #thrangurinpoche #kagyu #mindfulness #mindful #mindtraining #lojong #rinpoche #mind
April 25, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Everything is entirely up to us. We can create our own happiness and we can create our own misery. - #thrangurinpoche #kagyu #mindfulness #mindful #mindtraining #lojong #rinpoche #mind