All Lamas As Padmasambhava

All Lamas As Padmasambhava

by | May 8, 2019 | Commonplace Book, Quotation

All Lamas As Padmasambhava One early spring evening in the Water Pig year (1923), Tertön Sogyal met Guru Padmasambhava in a vision. Sometimes his visions were mixed with dream-like states, so that he had to be diligent in assessing the validity of the visions. On this...
Mantrayana

Mantrayana

by | Apr 16, 2019 | Commonplace Book, Quotation, Scholarship

Mantrayana Etymologically, the term “Mantrayana” may be explained as follows. In Sanskrit, “mantra” is a conflation of the elements “manas,” which means “mind,” and “traya,” which means “to protect.” In other words, mantra is a protection for the mind. This mind is...
Like A Log You Should Remain

Like A Log You Should Remain

by | Apr 8, 2019 | Commonplace Book, Quotation

Like A Log You Should Remain 48. When the urge arises in your mind To feelings of desire or angry hate, Do not act! Be silent, do not speak! And like a log of wood be sure to stay.   49. And when your mind is wild or filled with mockery, Or filled with pride and...