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What does Buddha mean? Literally!
Very often words and terms seem so familiar to us that we tend to overlook their deeper meaning and etymology. In this case the origin of the term is as powerful as it is simple.
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Very often words and terms seem so familiar to us that we tend to overlook their deeper meaning and etymology. In this case the origin of the term is as powerful as it is simple.
Check it out!
If you knew something was poisonous, would you eat it?
The Crown of Knives is a Lojong teaching of transformation. It represents the idea that whatever you have done to someone else, you will suffer the same way... a continuous cycle which never ends. If we continue to ignore the causes of the cycle, we will forever be trapped in the result. Like a poison. A Sanskrit and Tibetan tradition says that peacocks only desire poisonous plants which is what gives them the beauty of their colored feathers – and that they’re not interested in what other animals would consider to be desirable.
In the same way, a bodhisattva warrior seeks out opportunities to help others even if it’s unpleasant for themselves. Therefore transforming what conventionally seems to be distasteful into Love.
The Crown of Knives is a Lojong teaching of transformation. It represents the idea that whatever you have done to someone else, you will suffer the same way... a continuous cycle which never ends. If we continue to ignore the causes of the cycle, we will forever be trapped in the result. Like a poison. A Sanskrit and Tibetan tradition says that peacocks only desire poisonous plants which is what gives them the beauty of their colored feathers – and that they’re not interested in what other animals would consider to be desirable.
In the same way, a bodhisattva warrior seeks out opportunities to help others even if it’s unpleasant for themselves. Therefore transforming what conventionally seems to be distasteful into Love.
Mixed Nuts sounds kinda funny, huh?
Well you’ve got to be a little nutty to attempt to tackle this stuff.
These talented Diamond Cutter Classics translators, under the guidance of Geshe Michael Roach, have been working really hard over these last few years to accomplish an extraordinary feat. Each of them is being trained to become the next generation of talented scholars translating the timeless cultural wisdom books of Asia.
The subject matter not only requires an intense and nuanced understanding of one of the most fascinating languages ever created, but the subject matter itself requires a deep philosophical understanding and a challenging new way of looking at the world.
Won’t you please join us on September 25th for a deep dive into this life-changing experience?
https://diamondcutterclassics.com/translationprogram/
Well you’ve got to be a little nutty to attempt to tackle this stuff.
These talented Diamond Cutter Classics translators, under the guidance of Geshe Michael Roach, have been working really hard over these last few years to accomplish an extraordinary feat. Each of them is being trained to become the next generation of talented scholars translating the timeless cultural wisdom books of Asia.
The subject matter not only requires an intense and nuanced understanding of one of the most fascinating languages ever created, but the subject matter itself requires a deep philosophical understanding and a challenging new way of looking at the world.
Won’t you please join us on September 25th for a deep dive into this life-changing experience?
https://diamondcutterclassics.com/translationprogram/
Ice cream is cool, so is ACIP.
Why? Because we help preserve the timeless wisdom texts of Asia which contain ideas like this. Imagine that the deliciousness of your favorite food exists only because you have provided that experience to someone else in your past.
Crazy, huh? Not according to Lobsang Drakpa, or Je Tsongkapa (1357-1419), one of the greatest Asian masters who ever lived. He authored these amazing concepts that resonate as powerfully today as when they were written.
What are your favorite ideas from these scriptures?
Why? Because we help preserve the timeless wisdom texts of Asia which contain ideas like this. Imagine that the deliciousness of your favorite food exists only because you have provided that experience to someone else in your past.
Crazy, huh? Not according to Lobsang Drakpa, or Je Tsongkapa (1357-1419), one of the greatest Asian masters who ever lived. He authored these amazing concepts that resonate as powerfully today as when they were written.
What are your favorite ideas from these scriptures?
Let’s TARTUK! This Saturday, join Professional Business Happiness Consultant Alexa Diaz de Sandi for a live discussion on the art of rejoicing. 10 - 11am PDT (1-2pm EST).
Rejoice together to intensify the good karma, increase the power of your good deeds, and put its energy in the direction you'd like to see it ripen 🌱
Rejoice together to intensify the good karma, increase the power of your good deeds, and put its energy in the direction you'd like to see it ripen 🌱
We take care.
Care in our vision and mission. Care in our process. Care in each other.
Thanks to countless individuals past and present the Asian Classics Input Project’s South India Centers have input over 500,000 pages of timeless Asian cultural wisdom in the last 33 1/2 years.
We have over 20 talented input operators in these three local centers. Many who have been with us from the beginning. And in some cases, we have a second generation participating in the preservation of their own cultural heritage. And we are proud to say that we provide each of these hard-working individuals, as well as their entire families, complete health care coverage.
One “volume" of these precious texts, which contains 6 titles costs approximately $45 dollars to locate, scan, and input.
Won’t you please help?
We’ll take care to see that your donation goes directly to support the work and health of our dedicated overseas staff.
Please donate at https://asianclassics.kindful.com/?campaign=1082511
Care in our vision and mission. Care in our process. Care in each other.
Thanks to countless individuals past and present the Asian Classics Input Project’s South India Centers have input over 500,000 pages of timeless Asian cultural wisdom in the last 33 1/2 years.
We have over 20 talented input operators in these three local centers. Many who have been with us from the beginning. And in some cases, we have a second generation participating in the preservation of their own cultural heritage. And we are proud to say that we provide each of these hard-working individuals, as well as their entire families, complete health care coverage.
One “volume" of these precious texts, which contains 6 titles costs approximately $45 dollars to locate, scan, and input.
Won’t you please help?
We’ll take care to see that your donation goes directly to support the work and health of our dedicated overseas staff.
Please donate at https://asianclassics.kindful.com/?campaign=1082511
