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Or you can browse the list of categories. The beginning of this list is in numerical order according to the order of my daily practice and the structure of the practices in the Longchen Nyingtik Ngöndro. This is followed by a group of categories of general nature in alphabetical order and . At the end is a alphabetical list of masters that are quoted in my posts.
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Category Archives: 05 Preciousness of Human Birth
Gratitude
I had to leave early today to drive to the airport for a two and a half month journey to Europe. After stopping over for a few days on the mainland to see some friends, I will visit my family … Continue reading
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The Han at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
A few days ago I came across a very inspiring image of the Han at the Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. Tassajara was founded by Suzuki Roshi, who I quoted in my last post. I find the inscription a great reminder … Continue reading
A New Year – a new beginning
For Tibetans, the main festival of the year is the New Year, which is like Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, and your birthday all rolled into one. Patrul Rinpoche was a great master whose life was full of eccentric episodes that would … Continue reading
Waking up my stubborn mind
When I wake up in the morning, my mind is usually very groggy and dull and this makes it a good challenge to think of the Dharma. I try to say to myself “How lucky you are to be alive … Continue reading