Satisfied Buddhist - Domo Geshe Rinpoche

  It is essential for each of us to both appreciate and cultivate deeper spiritual balance. It will not come by learning or doing, but by holding skillful dharma perceptions during meditation without ordinary mind getting in the way. At deeper levels there will develop a precious accumulation of higher perceptions, eventually causing an absolutely new state of mind to dissolve ordinary mind skillful ly. We will then no longer be suffering, ordinary human beings, but hold the perceptions of enlightened being. There is no difference between having the full perceptions of enlightened being, and being an enlightened being. There are no other identifying marks other than having the nature of awakened being in order to be an enlightened being! These perceptions are not located in the intellectual mind, but where perceptions of reality are held, in the energetic being, in deep nature. ~ Domo Geshe Rinpoche ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Es ist unerlässlich für jeden von un...

 Enlightenment is the only method of closure to dissatisfaction that is based in reality. The end of unhappy states will not happen by getting revenge toward enemies, winning happiness, by getting what you want or even by getting what you feel that you need! ~ Domo Geshe Rinpoche ~~~~~~ "Erleuchtung ist die einzige Methode die auf der Realität beruht, mit der man die Unzufriedenheit beenden kann. Unglückliche Zustände werden kein Ende nehmen, wenn man sich an Feinden rächt, das Glück erlangt, indem man bekommt was man will, und selbst dann nicht, wenn man das bekommt, von dem man das Gefühl hat es zu brauchen." - Domo Geshe Rinpoche ---   From a segregated world, isolated by culture, distance, and language, came unique development such as the Japanese tea ceremony, Buddhism as practiced in Tibet and textile weaving in Peru. The greatest, most intelligent and skillful people competitively and passionately raised their own standards of excellence, uncontaminate...

I was waiting in the crowded lounge for a flight to LA and looked around me to see if there was anyone else waiting. I saw that some people were talking to each other, some were reading, while many were absorbed on their cell phones and computers. Others were walking around, some heading to shop or just returning with their purchased goodies. Some folks were sleeping, meditating or IPoding. Final ly I spotted a fellow who was waiting, (as I was not waiting either, but people watching). He was alert to his environment, present and simply waiting! I was also inspired to just wait for the plane to board rather than seeking distraction. As the time grew closer to boarding, more people joined us in the relaxed state of just waiting (a true skill), until many of us were actually present, listening for cues to board our flight. For a spiritual practitioner, this is dharma! ~Domo Geshe Rinpoche ~~~~~ I ch wartete in der überfüllten Lounge auf einen Flug nach L.A. und schaute mi...

  Culture is the solidification of agreed upon attitudes and setting of norms. Society, (the accumulation of individuals) follows culture. Culture is the social rule maker with an implied promise of safety and companionship. However, the Buddha broke the rules; everyone who attains enlightenment breaks the rules. ~Domo Geshe Rinpoche ~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Kultur stellt die Solidifizierung gemeinsam verein barter Einstellungen und festgelegter Normen dar. Die Gesellschaft (eine Anhäufung von Individuen) folgt der Kultur. Die Kultur bestimmt die sozialen Regeln, durch die ein Versprechen von Sicherheit und Gemeinschaft impliziert wird. Der Buddha hat die Regeln gebrochen; Jeder, der die Erleuchtung erreicht, bricht die Regeln." - Domo Geshe Rinpoche ---~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ La culture est la solidification des accords sur les attitudes et mises aux normes. La société (une accumulation d'individus), fait suite à la culture. La culture est la productrice des régles ...

All religions have two functions: the preservation of the life story and the teachings of the founder and training in respect for those teachings. Therefore, Buddhism is a religion. All transformative practices offer training to those who are interested in changing their outer and inner environment and attitudes to awaken to a more real way of being. Therefore, Buddhism is a way of life. A perso n can be religious without practicing but a practitioner must have religious respect to make that transformation. ~ Domo Geshe Rinpoche ~~~~ "Jede Religion erfüllt zwei Funktionen: die Aufrechterhaltung der Lebensgeschichte und der Lehren des Gründers und die Ausbildung von Respekt für diese Lehren. Deshalb ist der Buddhismus eine Religion. Alle transformativen Praktiken stellen ein Training für jene dar, die daran interessiert sind, ihr inneres und äußeres Umfeld zu verändern, sowie ihre Einstellung zum Erwachen für eine wirklichere Art des Seins. Deshalb ist der Budd...

Been thinking about others. There certainly are alot of them if you look at it one way but there are different ways also. It's human nature to put others into classifications: family, loved ones, friends, enemies, countrymen, them, us. Each way brings some benefit and some sufferings. Even the best of relationships with others will change or end. Even the worst of relationships can teach us somet hing. The dharma gives us a new view of others, simply called "all others" to avoid classifying. ~ Domo Geshe Rinpoche ~~~~ "Ich habe über die Anderen nachgedacht. Sicher gibt es, auf eine Weise betrachtet, viele von ihnen, aber man kann es auch anders sehen. Es ist unsere menschliche Natur, andere in Untergruppen einzuteilen: Familie, Nahestehende, Freunde, Feinde, Landsleute, sie, wir. Jede davon bringt uns einige Vorteile und einiges Leid. Selbst unsere allerbeste Beziehung mit Anderen wird sich verändern oder ein Ende nehmen. Selbst die schlimmste Beziehu...

We must think often and deeply why we are attracted to Buddhism. This will help us hold our mind in enthusiastic effort (one of the six perfections) when natural boredom sets in. The debilitating influences that create boredom: our own karma, poor companions, laziness and disappointment. A feature of Buddhism is just this: the remedies for the ordinary mind when it becomes unspiritual in daily li fe! ~Domo Geshe Rinpoche ~~~~~ " Wir müssen oft und tief darüber nachdenken, warum wir uns vom Buddhismus angezogen fühlen. Dies wird uns dabei helfen, unseren Geist an enthusiastischer Anstrengung festhalten zu lassen (einer der sechs Vollkommenheiten), wenn sich natürliche Langeweile einstellt. Die lähmenden Einflüsse, welche Langeweile erzeugen sind: unser eigenes Karma, schlechte Gesellschaft, Faulheit und Enttäuschung. Eine Eigenschaft des Buddhismus ist genau das: er stellt die Heilmittel für den gewöhnlichen Geist bereit, wenn dieser im Alltag unspirituell wird!...