Jeff
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Why do only very few Dzogchen practitioners attain rainbow body?
Jeff replied to Wells's topic in Buddhist Discussion
Interesting point. How do you think merit/interdependence relate? -
Yes, I would agree that with "self righteousness" there is anger, whether it is hot or cold. But, there is only very limited clarity (not emptiness of self) if there is self righteousness... From the Dhammapada... 17. Anger Let go of anger. Let go of pride. When you are bound by nothing You go beyond sorrow. Anger is like a chariot careering wildly. He who curbs his anger is the true charioteer. Others merely hold the reins. With gentleness overcome anger. With generosity overcome meanness. With truth overcome deceit. Speak the truth. Give whenever you can, Never be angry. These three steps will lead you Into the presence of the gods. The wise harm no one. They are masters of their bodies And they go to the boundless country. They go beyond sorrow. Those who seek perfection Keep watch day and night Till all desires vanish. ... Or for the Dzogchen fans... But a practitioner of Dzogchen, in the moment of becoming angry, attempts neither to block nor to transform the passion, but observes it without judging it. In this way the anger will dissolve by itself, as if it had been left in its natural condition, allowing it to liberate of itself. Chogyal Namkhai Norbu. Dzogchen: The Self-Perfected State (Kindle Locations 483-485). Kindle Edition. Best wishes, Jeff
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Hi CT, Are not things like "anger" just automated (ego) responses? With clarity, does not anger drop? Which emotions qualify as your "good" ones to keep? Best regards, Jeff
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Beautifully said.
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Yes, happy Father's Day!
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Hi Cap, Been a while... How are you doing? Jeff (Edit - format issue)
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Meditation overload - Anyone just can't meditate anymore?
Jeff replied to Jeff's topic in General Discussion
Hi Gerard, As I have mentioned earlier in this thread, I do not experience the issue. But, I was looking to see if other members did in an attempt to better understand why they experienced the issue. As, Gatito and TI have pointed out, it may be an issue just associated with certain paths/traditions. To all - I think there have been some excellent suggestions on how to address the issue. Thanks, Jeff -
Meditation overload - Anyone just can't meditate anymore?
Jeff replied to Jeff's topic in General Discussion
I would agree that it is an issue for some AYP practitioners. -
Meditation overload - Anyone just can't meditate anymore?
Jeff replied to Jeff's topic in General Discussion
Hi ChiForce, Thanks for your feedback. While I do not personally experience the issue, those who do, find even a few minutes of meditation challenging. Best, Jeff -
Meditation overload - Anyone just can't meditate anymore?
Jeff replied to Jeff's topic in General Discussion
Thanks for sharing the link. -
Meditation overload - Anyone just can't meditate anymore?
Jeff replied to Jeff's topic in General Discussion
Hi Yascra, Thanks for your feedback. Also, I am not familiar with "zen sickness". Is there some description or site that you could forward me to? Regards, Jeff -
Thanks. Also, I would agree with you, but my perspective may be jaded a little by some Buddhist leanings...
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Hi MH, In my original understanding of the meaning of the "Tao" I would agree with you. Sort of like the Tao is the same as "emptiness" in the the Buddhist sense. But, here SFH and Dawei are describing the Tao more as the "natural flow/order" in the One (manifest existence). Interesting concept and way of thinking about it that was new to me...
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Hopping in...
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Agreed that they are not equivalent. As stated, there is a correlation which can be helpful. Simply "residing" in the central channel is useful.
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Although TI will probably not appreciate it coming from me, his description has merit. Thinking in terms of a two-fold emptiness framework, the central channel directly correlates to the concept of "emptiness of self". After one has realized the emptiness of self, it "expands" to the emptiness of ultimate reality. In TI's terms, this would be like the central channel expanding and integrating into all of percieved reality. But, as described, the key is letting go of this ultimate reality being a "thing" or "oneness". Becoming "attached" to that divine oneness is what separates the teachings of Buddha from many other traditions. Best wishes, Jeff
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As issues, fears and obstructions are dropped, it makes room for wisdom to flow. Best wishes, Jeff
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Would that be a good thing?
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Who rates the rater?
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Usage of the chat room seems to go in waves. A couple of weeks ago the wave was high.
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Any broader interest in continuing this thread? Thanks, Jeff
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Anyone interested... ?
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Any "forced" calm is not the natural state. But, as one naturally "resides", issues and fears are dropped as they arise (spontaneously perfected) and the mind becomes naturally quiet. Residing in the present, there is no mind loop focus on the past or chasing of the future.
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With "stabilization"bin the natural state, the mind is naturally quiet. Thoughts arise when there is something to do or a need to act, but it is all part of the flow. Best wishes.
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Why the name change? Best, Jeff
