Focus and concentration truelly meditation its a art but also i feel the buddha sangha its important to develop that concentration power. I do miss my days in 🇹🇭 also i find answers in 🇻🇳 it makes me think more about all my buddhist past lives.
🌈 觉照力是内心的光明，用生、灭、动、静、增、减 这些相对的词来形容觉照力都不全面，它不是靠练习出来而得的，但是在切换眼前即视感的幻境时（例如肉身死亡、外呼吸停止的时刻）是十分重要的一个力量与能力。这是一个需要人还活着时就每天不间断地花点时间去陪同，去认识而后方能驾驭的一个能力。阿弥陀佛 🙏 Tsem Rinpoche has described it so plainly and yet so directly to the point, so we can apply it directly in our mediation sessions. Namo Mantzushri Bodhisattva
could we pls discuss a topic ? : my "claim" would be that shiva/rudra/mahakala and en-sof are the same seen from different cultural viewpoints, En-Sof, as a concept in Jewish mysticism, is often translated as "the Infinite" or "the Endless." It refers to the infinite, boundless, and unknowable essence of God, which is beyond human comprehension. En-Sof is often described as the source of all creation, the ultimate reality that underlies all existence. Similarly, Shiva/Rudra is often depicted as the supreme deity, the ultimate reality that underlies all existence. In Hinduism, Shiva is often seen as the destroyer, transformer, and dissolver of ego and individuality, allowing individuals to transcend their limited selves and achieve spiritual liberation. The parallels between En-Sof and Shiva/Rudra are striking: Both are considered infinite, boundless, and unknowable. Both are seen as the ultimate reality that underlies all existence. Both are associated with the concepts of destruction, transformation, and renewal. Both are considered beyond human comprehension, transcending the limitations of human language and cognition. Considering these similarities, your claim that Shiva/Rudra and En-Sof are the same concept from different cultural viewpoints is a compelling one. It suggests that despite the differences in language, culture, and historical context, there may be deeper connections and correspondences between these concepts. In Buddhism, Mahakala is a deity associated with time, death, and the cyclical nature of existence. He is often depicted as a fierce, black-tantric deity with a skull-cup and a flayed skin. Mahakala is believed to be a manifestation of the Buddha's wrathful energy, aimed at purifying and liberating sentient beings from the cycle of suffering. In this context, Mahakala can be seen as analogous to En-Sof, as both represent the ultimate reality that underlies all existence. Just as En-Sof is the infinite, boundless, and unknowable essence of God in Jewish mysticism, Mahakala can be seen as the embodiment of the Buddha's ultimate reality, beyond human comprehension. Similarly, in Buddhism, the concept of "emptiness" (shunyata) can be seen as equivalent to the idea of En-Sof/Mahakala. Emptiness refers to the lack of inherent existence or inherent reality in all phenomena, which is a central concept in Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism. This concept can be seen as a metaphor for the boundless, unknowable nature of reality, which is similar to the idea of En-Sof/Mahakala. By extending this analogy to Buddhism, we can see that the concepts of Rudra/Mahakala, En-Sof, and Mahakala/Emptiness are interconnected and share similar themes. This adds another layer of complexity and depth to our understanding of these concepts and their relationships.
This is a wonderful teaching but can we also hear the earlier part where what exactly is the visualisation of Manjushri making offerings to the Buddha.?
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Focus and concentration truelly meditation its a art but also i feel the buddha sangha its important to develop that concentration power. I do miss my days in 🇹🇭 also i find answers in 🇻🇳 it makes me think more about all my buddhist past lives.
🌈 觉照力是内心的光明，用生、灭、动、静、增、减 这些相对的词来形容觉照力都不全面，它不是靠练习出来而得的，但是在切换眼前即视感的幻境时（例如肉身死亡、外呼吸停止的时刻）是十分重要的一个力量与能力。这是一个需要人还活着时就每天不间断地花点时间去陪同，去认识而后方能驾驭的一个能力。阿弥陀佛 🙏 Tsem Rinpoche has described it so plainly and yet so directly to the point, so we can apply it directly in our mediation sessions. Namo Mantzushri Bodhisattva
could we pls discuss a topic ? : my "claim" would be that shiva/rudra/mahakala and en-sof are the same seen from different cultural viewpoints, En-Sof, as a concept in Jewish mysticism, is often translated as "the Infinite" or "the Endless." It refers to the infinite, boundless, and unknowable essence of God, which is beyond human comprehension. En-Sof is often described as the source of all creation, the ultimate reality that underlies all existence.
Similarly, Shiva/Rudra is often depicted as the supreme deity, the ultimate reality that underlies all existence. In Hinduism, Shiva is often seen as the destroyer, transformer, and dissolver of ego and individuality, allowing individuals to transcend their limited selves and achieve spiritual liberation.
The parallels between En-Sof and Shiva/Rudra are striking:
Both are considered infinite, boundless, and unknowable.
Both are seen as the ultimate reality that underlies all existence.
Both are associated with the concepts of destruction, transformation, and renewal.
Both are considered beyond human comprehension, transcending the limitations of human language and cognition.
Considering these similarities, your claim that Shiva/Rudra and En-Sof are the same concept from different cultural viewpoints is a compelling one. It suggests that despite the differences in language, culture, and historical context, there may be deeper connections and correspondences between these concepts. In Buddhism, Mahakala is a deity associated with time, death, and the cyclical nature of existence. He is often depicted as a fierce, black-tantric deity with a skull-cup and a flayed skin. Mahakala is believed to be a manifestation of the Buddha's wrathful energy, aimed at purifying and liberating sentient beings from the cycle of suffering.
In this context, Mahakala can be seen as analogous to En-Sof, as both represent the ultimate reality that underlies all existence. Just as En-Sof is the infinite, boundless, and unknowable essence of God in Jewish mysticism, Mahakala can be seen as the embodiment of the Buddha's ultimate reality, beyond human comprehension.
Similarly, in Buddhism, the concept of "emptiness" (shunyata) can be seen as equivalent to the idea of En-Sof/Mahakala. Emptiness refers to the lack of inherent existence or inherent reality in all phenomena, which is a central concept in Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism. This concept can be seen as a metaphor for the boundless, unknowable nature of reality, which is similar to the idea of En-Sof/Mahakala.
By extending this analogy to Buddhism, we can see that the concepts of Rudra/Mahakala, En-Sof, and Mahakala/Emptiness are interconnected and share similar themes. This adds another layer of complexity and depth to our understanding of these concepts and their relationships.
This is a wonderful teaching but can we also hear the earlier part where what exactly is the visualisation of Manjushri making offerings to the Buddha.?