not normal…
It’s clear the things that people say are just rumbling echoes So, I don’t let them get in the way of conduct of yogic pursuits I’ve tossed away all those pretenses of trying to look good So, reputation, you can…
I will not conform
At all times, and in all circumstances May the wish to conform to conventional expectations not arise for even an instant. If, due to the power of strong habits, such deluded intentions occur May they not succeed.”– Rigdzin Jigmay Lingpa…
Eight Verses for Training the Mind
by Geshe Langri Thangpa By thinking of all sentient beings As more precious than a wish-fulfilling jewel For accomplishing the highest aim, I will always hold them dear. Whenever I’m in the company of others, I will regard myself as…
The Armor of Loving Kindness
I am protected from the sword of anger by the armor of loving kindness. I am protected from the sword of ego-clinging by the armor of loving kindness. Though my vow of loving kindness is peaceful, it conquers anger. The…
My father is the intrinsic awareness…
My father is the intrinsic awareness, Samantabhadra. My mother is the ultimate sphere, Samantabhadri. My lineage is the union of intrinsic awareness and ultimate sphere. My name is the glorious Lotus-Born [Padmasambhava]. My country is the unborn ultimate sphere. I…
Nine Refuges
I take Refuge in the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Shangha I take Refuge in the Guru, the Deva, and the Dakini-Daka I take Refuge in Shunyata, Tathagatagharba, and Magic itself This refuge formula is suitable for contemporary magic-users, and…
Basic Dharma Practices in Translation
The Buddhadharma, the principles underlying Buddhism separate from the culture of Buddhism, has many profound insights about the nature of spiritual practice, which I find illuminative in my Pagan ritual and meditative practice. Since Buddhism is a cosmopolitan religion and…