Satisfied Buddhist - Domo Geshe Rinpoche

Sectarianism is a poison preventing people from having a choice to follow the path of their heart, whether that would be practicing Islam, wanting to explore the teachings of another religion, or Buddhists who are interested in reading and thinking about the spiritual poetry of Rumi, such as myself. There is a spiritually healthy dance that affirms the commonalities rather than emphasizing the di stinctions between religious thought. Perhaps, while discussing religion with Christian or Islamic friends you might find it good to focus on the many points of similarity rather than arguing and disturbing their mind. They might eventually feel that what you are actually saying is that your religion is better than theirs. Student: This makes perfect sense to me, but there are also advices…I think even in the Buddha’s teachings, not to get too wrapped up in another set of teachings, and there must be some good reason for that. My question is, is that because when you start to practice...

It is wiser to consider that a spiritual relationship should be to the Buddhadharma and to your mentor rather than pinning your hopes of perfection on other sangha members. If you get along with others, that is a plus, but if you find someone who offendeth thee... do not stop practicing but get your priorities straighter. ~ Domo Geshe Rinpoche  "Es wäre weiser, anzunehmen, dass du eine spirit uelle Beziehung zum Buddhadharma und deinem Mentor haben solltest, anstatt deine Hoffnungen auf andere Mitglieder der Sangha zu setzen. Wenn du dich gut mit anderen verstehst, ist das ein Vorteil, aber wenn du dann jemanden findest, der dich erzürnt... hör nicht auf zu üben, sondern überdenke mal deine Prioritäten." - Domo Geshe Rinpoche --- instigate kindness Experiencing complicated karma is always hard and unpleasant work. Once the experience is over, how we process our feelings will foretell our future better than any fortune teller could. ~ Domo Geshe Rinpoche **** ...

The path of dharma has been crafted…not just since the time of Lord Buddha Shakyamuni, but for millions and billions of years. The dharma is not just in this world system but in myriad world systems. Even at this very moment, living beings are learning how to hold themselves in virtue in order to be seen and assisted by enlightened beings. ~ Domo Geshe Rinpoche **** "Der Pfad des Dharma wurde  nicht erst seit den Zeiten des Buddha Shakyamuni angelegt... sondern seit Millionen und Abermillionen von Jahren. Dharma gibt es nicht nur in diesem Weltsystem sondern in unzähligen Weltsystemen. Genau in diesem Moment lernen lebende Wesen, sich tugendhaft zu verhalten, um von erleuchteten Wesen gesehen zu werden und ihre Unterstützung zu erhalten." - Domo Geshe Rinpoche -- The debt of gratitude that we owe to all living beings is enormous because we have become spiritually inclined under their care and guidance. It doesn't matter whether they were kind to us or harsh. ~ Domo ...

For as long as women are secretly or overtly considered inferior, for that long the discussion will go on whether or not a female can become a Buddha. It would be natural for many people to be confused because... of course, an inferior being cannot simultaneously be a superior being. ~ Domo Geshe Rinpoche **** "Solange Frauen heimlich oder ganz offen als minderwertig erachtet werden, solange wird die Diskussion anhalten, ob eine Frau ein Buddha werden kann oder nicht. Somit ist es ganz natürlich, dass viele Leute verwirrt sind... denn natürlich kann ein minderwertiges Wesen nicht zur gleichen Zeit ein übergeordnetes Wesen sein." - Domo Geshe Rinpoche --- Our own minds are in communion with (or have the potential to) align with reality or illusion in specific ways that are directed by inner and outer laws of deeper physics. When we follow these natural laws we can then see how the important discussion of reality can change to more sophisticated methods of self-discover...

Wisdom is a gift from your future. Experience is a gift from your past.  ~ Domo Geshe Rinpoche **** "Weisheit ist ein Geschenk aus deiner Zukunft. Erfahrung ist ein Geschenk aus deiner Vergangenheit" - Domo Geshe Rinpoche --- La sabiduría es un regalo de tu futuro, la experiencia un regalo de tu pasado. DGR Showing kindness is the gift of mercy from higher being present in those who, like everyone, are suffering inside but choose to overlook their own problems. ~ Domo Geshe Rinpoche **** "Güte zu zeigen ist ein barmherziges Geschenk des höheren Wesens, welches in jenen gegenwärtig ist, die wie alle anderen leiden, aber es vorziehen, ihre eigenen Probleme zu ignorieren." - Domo Geshe Rinpoche --- Evening of wonderful chamber orchestra in Berlin. My first time... it was wonderful  — The Buddha inspires us with his peace. In the Great Room at Norbu House, Lotus Lake Buddhist Center, Neillsville, Wisconsin. Luna and Chung Chung in discussion. The...

I sometime go to estate sales to find inexpensive items that are needed for the retreat center. As I walk through the house I am often struck by sadness. Here are the objects that this unknown person found so important, that were regularly dusted and were well cared for. Perhaps that person would not even let others touch them. Now they are passed away without taking even one of their treasures w ith them. A price has been put on their precious objects... "Too high!" a potential buyer remarks and sets the fragile teacup down with a thud and reaches for another. Sometimes, I see a clinging spirit of the previous owner in a corner... still grasping toward their possessions. I again feel sad. ~ Domo Geshe Rinpoche ~~~ "Manchmal gehe ich zu Haushaltsauflösungen, um preiswerte Dinge zu finden, die im Retreatzentrum benötigt werden. Wenn ich dann in der fremden Wohnung bin, überkommt mich oft Traurigkeit. Hier sind die Objekte, die dieser unbekannte Mensch so wichtig fand, d...

Ordinary dreams are usually the reflections of daytime nonsense or the result of unresolved stress. For serious meditators, however, dreams could become nighttime activities such as inner training, strongly feeling that he or she has been attending dharma teachings or even performing acts of compassion ~Domo Geshe Rinpoche ~~~ "Gewöhnliche Träume spiegeln normalerweise Unsinn aus dem Tagesgeschehen wider oder sind das Ergebnis von unbewältigtem Stress. Für ernsthaft Übende können Träume jedoch zu nächtlichen Aktivitäten werden, wie zu innerem Training, zu dem Gefühl, an Dharmaunterweisungen teilgenommen oder sogar mitfühlende Handlungen ausgeübt zu haben." - Domo Geshe Rinpoche --- Satisfaction in the Buddhist approach is a continuous mental nourishment not dependant upon desires being met in order to be happy in one’s self "Mit buddhistischer Herangehensweise ist Befriedigung eine stetige geistige Nahrung, bei der es nicht davon abhängt, dass Wün...