Tuesday's Recommended Reading

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From Dilgo Khyentse's
"The Heart Treasure of the Enlightened Ones,"
lets read from the Commentary on pg. 70-71 and
let's also read from the root text on page 189.





In today's selection from Dilgo Khyentse's commentary we can read:

"This gathering of provisions
[for the journey on the path to enlightenment]
is the accumulation of merit [good karma] and wisdom.

The accumulation of merit,
accomplished through virtuous actions
and the making of offerings,
will lead to the attainment of the Ru-pa-ka-ya,
the body of form;

the accumulation of wisdom,
accomplished by performing these virtuous deeds
with a mind FREE from clinging,
will lead to the attainment of the Dhar-ma-ka-ya,
the absolute body.

Both accumulations should be accomplished
with the thought of benefiting others."

From the Dalai Lama's
"The Path to Enlightenment,"
lets read page 92-93 and
let's also read from the biography of
the 3rd Dalai Lama on page 222.





In today's selection the 14th Dalai Lama explains:

"Shan-ti-de-va wrote,

'Who created the guardians and
weapons of torture in the hells?
Indeed they are formed from the karmic imprints
that one carries within one's mindsteam.'

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In today's exploration of
the " Intermediate Collection of Practices "
we could consider:

The Song of Adoration to Buddha Shakyamuni

Gu-ru, Founder, Blessed-one,
Ta-t’ha-ga-ta and Ar-hat,
Completely Perfect Buddha,
Great Victor Shak-ya-mu-ni Lord!

To you: we bow,
go for refuge
and offer gifts
oh please bless us



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Om Mani Padme Hum,
Lama Jigme Gyatso: Rime Manipa Tantrika


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