Seeking Refuge

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QUESTION:
What is the act of conventionally seeking refuge?

ANSWER:
It is the act of seeking physical safety.


QUESTION:
When we take spiritual refuge, what are we seeking protection from?

ANSWER:
We are seeking protection from the tyranny of suffering.


QUESTION:
What is suffering?

ANSWER:
Whenever we:
• do NOT get what we desire, when we desire it,
• do NOT keep what we enjoy for as long as we’d like to OR…
• are exposed to that which we do NOT enjoy
then we’re experiencing some sort of suffering.


QUESTION:
What is meant by the tyranny of suffering?

ANSWER:
When our sufferings control our:
• decisions,
• communication OR
• behavior,
then our suffering’s are truly the “boss of us”…
and surely we have fallen under their tyranny.

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QUESTION: What are the three objects of Buddhist refuge
traditionally known as?

ANSWER: Buddha, Dharma, and Arya Sangha which could
also be known as:
• the Teacher,
• the Teaching and
• the Taught.


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Lama Jigme Gyatso: Rime Manipa Tantrika

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