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The Funeral of Death

Posted on September 12, 2024 by webmaven

Nisargadatta and the funeral of death From Gautam Sachdeva: I found echoes of Maharaj in Eckhart Tolles book A New Earth, wherein he says, “When forms that you had identified with, that gave you your sense of self, collapse or … Continue reading →

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Triple Gem Plus 1: Updated Buddhist Death and Dying Instructions

Posted on September 4, 2023 by webmaven

Don’t allow yourself to drift off or to fall asleep. Repeat this instruction with me and guide your thoughts along this path: “I take refuge in the Clear Light.I take refuge in the angel of mercy and compassion.I take refuge … Continue reading →

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How to do a Reading

Posted on July 28, 2020 by webmaven

Listed below are some simple steps to help you in doing a prayer or reading. We don’t presume to tell anyone how to perform his or her spiritual practice. That is a personal matter left to the individual. What we present … Continue reading →

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Some good Buddhist jokes

Posted on April 17, 2020 by webmaven

Right about now we all need a good laugh! Thanks to our friend Mark R for posting this… These jokes about Buddhist monks and Buddhism are a pretty accurate reflection. In fact, Buddhist jokes can help us have a better … Continue reading →

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How Can You Go Back to Normal?

Posted on April 13, 2020 by webmaven

The YouTube talk below featuring the brilliant scholar and translator Robert Thurman is about The Teaching of Vimalakirti, text also available as a free ebook. Toward the beginning of this very extensive sutra, the Buddha has shared an experience of … Continue reading →

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Are you Concerned for Someone who has Died?

Posted on July 28, 2019 by webmaven

Is it possible to help someone who is dead? The Buddhist view is that not only can we help those who have died, but we must do something to benefit them! The between lives state, which generally lasts about 7 … Continue reading →

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