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Buddhist Busybodies

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Within the sphere of the human innate view... phenomena have a reality that is compelling. Other realms also have different innate views and reality appearances. The Prasangika Madhyamika view is the highest and most logical of all the schools of Buddhism. It affirms that.... indeed, things do exist but just not in the way that you think that they do. ~ Domo Geshe Rinpoche ~~~ "Innerhalb der Sphä re der angeborenen menschlichen Sichtweise... besitzen Phänomene eine zwingende Wirklichkeit. Andere Bereiche haben ebenfalls angeborene Sichtweisen und Erscheinungen der Wirklichkeit. Die Sichtweise des Pransangika Madhyamika ist die höchste und logischste aller Schulen im Buddhismus. Sie bestätigt dass...die Dinge in der Tat existieren, aber einfach nicht so, wie du dir das vorstellst." - Domo Geshe Rinpoche --- Healing relaxes the tightness and inner aggression that has made us unsuitable to achieve our potential. ~ Domo Geshe Rinpoche ~~~ "Durch Heilung entspannt si...

The Fully Awakened Rise from the Darkness of Illusory Existence

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Perceptions are the cultivated products of karma mixed with experience. The mass of more solidified perceptions create a kind of base programming or the “nature” of that person.  When stimulated by external events or by internal stimuli, such as karmic signals, the intensity of awareness will activate a new mixture creating an emotional/feeling "stance" or attitude. From that fleeting platform, me ntal actions and potential physical actions are produced. ~ Domo Geshe Rinpoche ~~~ "Wahrnehmungen sind vom Karma kultivierte Produkte, vermischt mit Erfahrung. Die Masse der verfestigteren Wahrnehmungen erzeugt eine Art grundlegende Programmierung oder die "Natur" der Person. Wenn diese durch äußere Vorfälle oder interne Reize, wie karmische Signale, angeregt wird, aktiviert die Intensität des Bewusstseins eine neue Mixtur, wodurch eine emotionale/gefühlsmäßige "Stellung" oder Haltung erzeugt wird. Aus dieser vorübergehenden Plattform entstehen geistige...

Courting Karma

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When making sincere spiritual effort, gradually we will discover who we are not. That way it will not be such a shock to know that we have been trapped by unhealthy fantasy. Through mind training practice and introspection we will also gradually feel empowered by knowledge of reality and not care so much about superficial identity. ~ Domo Geshe Rinpoche ~~~ "Wenn unsere spirituelle Anstrengung au frichtig ist werden wir schrittweise entdecken, wer wir nicht sind. Auf diese Weise wird es kein solcher Schock sein, herauszufinden dass wir in ungesunde Fantasien verstrickt waren. Mithilfe der Übungen der Geistesschulung und durch Selbstprüfung werden wir uns auch nach und nach durch das Wissen um die Wirklichkeit gestärkt fühlen und uns weniger um unsere oberflächliche Identität sorgen." - Domo Geshe Rinpoche --- A wisdom being holds a more vast matrix with sincerity and a spirit of goodwill. It is not enough to have wisdom; sharing it heals, purifies and lifts confusion. Th...

Lotus Lake Buddhist Center Art Kitchen

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Heriloom tomatoes from our garden (we seed saved for this years planting also)  Our local farmers market carrots naturally fermented in whey, apple cider vinegar and salt  dehydrated and chopped vegetables 

Make Plans Now for a Special Summer Retreat

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Make your reservations now for summer retreat. 1, 2 or all three weeks of Buddhist study and meditation in the countryside of Wisconsin.   Join us for the White Conch Annual Summer retreat July 9th to August 1 2011 in C entral Wisconsin, Choose one two or all three weeks this year to deepen your practice with teachings, private meditation, Chi gong, yoga. Private and semi-private rooms, dormitory, campers and tenting at Hermitage and Norbu House. Great vegetarian meals http://www.white-conch.org/ Plan Now! http://www.white-conch.org/Cal endar.html If you have gained accomplishment of Buddhist teachings or principles by deep reflection on the various points, it will feel spontaneous, so there is no need to recite the meditation sadhana slowly. If, for the benefit of beginners in a group meditation, you would like to slow down for their sake, that is fine. But if all those pres ... ent are already expected to have accomplished the additional meditations to gain profi...

How Long Should We Take for a Retreat?

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Meditation and learning while you are at a group, private or semi-private retreat will give you an opportunity to have an extended immersion in meditation and learning, free from everyday concerns and distractions. The opportunity to be near the lama, receiving guidance and formal teachings is so valuable and rare. Preferably, you will arrange for to be gone for three years, but if we do not have three years to give for inner transformation, then at least three months; but if we do not have three months, then at least a month to work on spiritual development in a formal setting! Not a month? Okay, ten days, ten days. We will see how much can be done in ten days. If we do not even have ten days to spare away from ordinary life, then we shall do it slowly-quickly in a weekend. ~Domo Geshe Rinpoche ~~~ ‎ "Wie lange sollten wir uns für ein Retreat Zeit nehmen? Durch Meditation und Lernen während eines Gruppen-, Einzel- oder Halbeinzelretreats bekommst Du die Möglichkeit ausfü...

Summer Retreat 2010

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Come join the Annual White Conch Summer Retreat ~~~~~~~~~~ 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva ~~~~~~~~~~~ July 31st-August 15th, 2010 -----------> Developing Diamond-like Compassion This years summer retreat will be two weeks. You may attend one session or both. Three delicious vegetarian meals, indoor and tenting accommodations. Daily Buddhist Teaching in the Tibetan tradition, discussion groups, learning sessions on mandala and ritual, chanting and mala stringing. Group meditation and private time for meditation. Meditation practice will be bestowed in each session by Rinpoche. Join in optional sessions of laughter yoga, health Chigong, Alexander technique of body alignment, joyful movement, yoga and evening bonfires. Ionic footbaths and massage available. Domo Geshe Rinpoche, a reincarnate lama of the Geluk Tibetan tradition will again teach for the White Conch Annual Summer Retreat, located at the Hermitage near Black River Falls, Wisconsin. Module 1: July 31st, 4PM - August 7th Mo...