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Everything posted by RongzomFan
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I respect a knowledgeable Sakya Loppon's opinion more than yours. Next you will deny distinguishing rigpa from sems.
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ALL tibetan buddhist schools recognize Dzogchen as authoritative, even Mahamudra crazy Kagyu. Its not being fundamental. Thats just the way it is. If you want to be a sutra guy thats fine, but don't misrepresent Dzogchen. Zen has NOTHING to do with Dzogchen. Is there any tantric anatomy (channels etc.) in Zen? Nope. Direct Introduction in Zen? Nope. Buddhahood in one lifetime in Zen? Nope. Buddahood for females? Nope. Does Zen take mind as the basis of the path? Yes. Distinguishing rigpa from sems? Nope. Zen is based on the Mahayana Sutras (look it up), while Dzogchen is based on the tantras. P.S. Dzogchen IS Indian.
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The BOL stuff
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Hey ralis, I really respect you. I would edit your post. Way too much sensitive info. It is not worth getting arguments over people on the internet, especially dubious people like Vajrahridaya who thinks he used to be Brahma. He is a fool. I'm just looking out for you.
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You do realize Dzogchen view is authoritative and definitive, don't you? Dzogchen ridicules sutras like the ones you indicate
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Isn't this more complicated than saying distinguish rigpa from sems?
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It is pretty simple everyone. Just relax and distinguish rigpa and sems from each other. Thats it.
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Actually it does. This is what Loppon Namdrol says: My comment is based on a statement by Longchenpa: "The essence of mind is an obscuration to be given up. The essence of rigpa is wisdom to be attained." This means that mind itself is a knowledge obscuration, hopeless trapped in dualism until it is allowed to self-liberate. That is the wisdom of rigpa. Ok back to me, I think the mind is simply when rstal mixes with karmic winds. Even Hinayana and Hindu practitioners can meditate on the "empty" characteristics of the mind. This is NOT Dzogchen.
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If you understand Dzogchen, you automatically understand Mahayana completely. Dzogchen is a standalone buddhist vehicle (but can also be used as a completion stage) that was divinely revealed by the Buddhas, so it is not necessary to go through every lower level of understanding. Dzogchen view is authorative and definitive. Every other vehicle leads to the goal, yet Dzogchen is this goal itself of Mahayana. All lower levels of understanding are self-liberated into Dzogchen.
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like? Keep in mind, I have ran my understanding by someone a LOT more knowledgeable than all of us. I am pretty sure I am reasonably correct. Actually it is the same guy you cited.
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If you want something more academic, try the google BOOKS search. Often you can read entire passages for free.
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If you let me know what specific terms you didn't understand I can address it.
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If there are any specific terms you didn't understand, you can just google them. Like if you don't know what "Sambhogakaya" means.
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Actually his point was the opposite. CowTao is saying I should have given the LOWER levels first instead of jumping right to the top.
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Dzogchen can be practiced as completion stage or stand alone. This is not simply my opinion. Also this is not intended as a guide for practice. Just academic purposes only.
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I have also been looking for an invite for a long time.
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After death you fall into a confused dream, where you do not even know that you are dead. Actually you might be dead right now.
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Has anyone heard of Ben Abba?
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This is the type which I am interested in and the method is?
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ok how do you achieve PHYSICAL IMMORTALITY for those that believe in it?
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I am also curious how you become a taoist immortal. So far, noone has said actually how to do it.
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Questioning some thoughts on "God" and human progress towards enlightenment
RongzomFan replied to tyler zambori's topic in General Discussion
There is no such thing as God the Creator. If there was, It could not interact with our reality in the slightest. Everything that is dependently orginated is empty. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prat%C4%ABtyasamutp%C4%81da -
I don't understand what the harm is in saying "I don't want kids" while keeping the vasectomy secret You are still being honest, yet keeping your medical info private
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sloppy, you just need more experience with women. Then you will realize what pie is saying. Women are analytical in everything, even to become sexually aroused. Don't feel sorry for them LOL. They can hold their own.