Here are some brief excerpts from an interview with Khandro Rinpoche by Sandra Scales entitled “Compassion Is About Awareness” that beautifully express some of the dynamics between compassion, awareness, and wisdom. From the book “Sacred Voices of the Nyingma Masters,” pages 185-187: Sandra Scales: There are so many teachings about love and compassion, and I [...]
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Khandro Rinpoche on the relationship between compassion and awareness
Posted in Buddhism, Compassion, Tibetan Buddhism on December 16, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Quote from Tsoknyi Rinpoche on the nature of mind
Posted in Buddhism, Dzogchen, Tibetan Buddhism on November 21, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Here’s a wonderful quote by Tsoknyi Rinpoche from his book “Carefree Dignity” that points towards the nondual nature of mind. Granted, this perspective is quite subtle and elusive, especially if we are coming from the perspective of a meditator trying to grasp or attain some sort of state or realization. I am very grateful for Tsoknyi [...]
Colloquy on Buddhism in America begins today
Posted in Buddhism, Buddhism in America, Uncategorized on October 10, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Today is the start of the five-week discussion group I’m facilitating for Colloquy Downeast on Buddhism in America. During this colloquy, we will be examining the three main expressions of Buddhist practice in the United States—Vipassana, Zen, and Tibetan Buddhism. Along the way, we will discuss what makes Buddhism an accessible spiritual tradition in our [...]
