Written by Dr. Eric Perry, PhD Image Credit: Pixabay “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” ~Maya … Choose Your Attitude Don’t Let It Choose You
How to Follow a Spiritual Master
His Holiness Penor Rinpoche (1932–2009). In this age of degeneration, we are being tormented by sufferings due to lack of proper guidance by a proper leader. If we want to be liberated from this ocean of suffering, we need a proper ship’s captain. According to the Buddhist texts, a spiritual master is the only guide that…
Introduction to the Five Wisdoms
According to Mahayana Buddhism, the ultimate fruition is explained in two states: the body (Skt. kaya)—the self-perfected state that manifests through body and represents the dimension of the primordial state—and wisdom (Skt. jnana)—consciousness that represents the energy of original wisdom. Naturally, they are empty and luminous respectively.
Brief Introduction to the Three Kayas
All of the Buddhist teachings can be explained in terms of ground, path and fruition. In general concept of Mahayana Buddhism, ground is referred to as Buddhanature, where it is explained that all sentient beings have the potential to become Buddha, or have the seed of enlightenment within their mindstreams. Due to constant afflictive emotions, this…
Maratika Cave
Maratika Cave in Nepal, known as Haleshi in the local language, is one of the most sacred sites of Tantrayana Buddhism. According to many tantric scriptures, Panchshula Parvat (Chi. Wu-t’ai-shan),[1] the abode of Manjushri, is located in the east of Jambudvipa (the Sanskrit name for our world); Potala, the palace of Avalokiteshvara, is in the…
Growing up in the Himalayas (Part II)
After spending several years in my maternal home, I returned to my own home, reunited with family and resumed my days with the new Himalayas there. The Himalayas are clearly visible from the courtyard of my house. My house is encompassed by mountains. The picture here is in the western direction of my house followed…
Growing up in the Himalayas (Part I)
Here’s a pic I took from the courtyard of my maternal home during my 2014 winter vacation. I was born when my parents were at their late teenages and my mom got pregnant with my sister when I was just 18 months old. I was the first grandchild from my mother-side grandparents and they were…
Himalaya Wanderer 