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The Tibetan Practice of Phowa II

The Tibetan Practice of Phowa II

| January 13, 2013 | 0 Comments

University Member Article – Phowa, is a meditation process for the transference of consciousness[1].  It is very valuable for those who are intending to deepen their understanding of the spiritual path and, at the same time, a cherished resource to prepare many for their departure from the physical plane.  Above all, it is the simplest, [...]

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The Tibetan Practice of Phowa I

The Tibetan Practice of Phowa I

| January 13, 2013 | 0 Comments

Death is inevitable, but how you die – terrified and confused, or with confidence and spiritual mastery – is within your control. ~Choeje Ayang Rinpoche The Tibetan tradition of Phowa offers a simple, powerful preparation to aid those who are transitioning from this world to another state of consciousness.  It is an influential practice for [...]

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The Dharmic Universe – The Personal Journey

The Dharmic Universe – The Personal Journey

| October 23, 2011 | 0 Comments

The Dharmic Journey “Grant your blessing so that my mind may become one with the Dharma. Grant your blessing so that the Dharma may go along the path. Grant your blessing so that the Dharma may clarify confusion. Grant your blessing so that confusion may dawn as wisdom.” ~The Four Dharmas of Gampopa by Dagpo [...]

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The Ancient Practice of Koans

The Ancient Practice of Koans

| May 15, 2011 | 0 Comments

“Then it is not a conscience personal and limited by its will, but a wider conscience about this anymore.” ~Musashi Miyamoto “…in the beginning a monk first thinks a Koan is an inert object upon which to focus attention; after a long period of consecutive repetition, one realizes that the Koan is also a dynamic [...]

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