Last Sunday we met to reflect on what we learned from our study of Learning from Buddha. The previous week we raised our remaining questions and probed our understanding of this important text. The following are some of the insights provided by the class participants:
1-Studying this text enabled me to better integrate all the various Dharmas I have learned and be able to practice in a more coherent way.
2-This helped me check my three karmas to change my daily conduct. It gave me a roadmap and helped me understand the source of the power of Dharma practice–my self-cultivation.
3-These classes helped reinforced my daily practice, being more compassionate and more aware of my words and know that the “wrongs of others are my wrongs.”
4-I became painfully aware of just how capable I am of deluding myself. It was humbling to see how good I am at making excuses.
5-This was a wake-up call. The Buddha Master’s language is so direct. It felt like He was talking directly to me.
6-I realized how attached I was to self and how important it is to “let go.” Just put it down and move on.
7-Being called an idiot was right on.You are an idiot if you do not follow the teachings contained in this book. (Many agreed on this)
8-Practice can be so easy if you can just let go of bad habits. You need to immediately correct yourself. Really appreciate the value of introspection three times a day.
9-Each time I read this text, I gain new insights. With all that’s going on in the world right now, this class helped me integrate what I was learning with what was happening around me. Being righteousness came up and brought humility and being able to look at the “wrongs of others” as my own wrongs was so helpful.
There were others who shared what they were doing to apply the principles and concepts to their practice, but the above list included most of the ideas expressed.
Other Articles on Learning from Buddha:
CLICK for article and links to information on the “Introduction” and the two photos of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III in the book.
CLICK for speech I gave in Hong Kong on seeing the Buddha Master change appearances like what happened in the two photos.
CLICK for September 20, 2020 class on first lesson with other links
CLICK for December 6, 2020 class on second lesson with other links.
CLICK for December 20, 2020 class on the third lesson with other links.
The entire time we have worked on this perfect Dharma. I’m so impressed with the class . We are all working on the fundamental work of cultivation and practice. Thank you to each person for the sincerity and care in this process .