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You must not change or alter a Dharma Manual, Mudra, or Mantra

It is not permissible to alter a mudra or mantra or change the wording or arrangement of a dharma manual. This is not only to show proper respect to the dharma and the holy beings associated with the dharma, but is...

December 30, 2018

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How should you treat your root master? Erroneous Views #29 & #62

We have already discussed how important it is in this practice to show respect to your root master in the article on “Evil View #31,” but there are two erroneous views on this matter that you must avoid as...

December 30, 2018

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In order to experience any Beneficial Effects from your practice, you must follow a Root Master who has both holy realization and bodhichitta: Evil View #21

If you have a root master who has both holy realization and bodhichitta, you must follow that master. However, you should NOT follow a master who does not have bodhichitta and who follows any of the 128 evil or...

December 30, 2018

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What Is Unacceptable Behavior in a Master? Erroneous Views #72, #73, & #74

You should not accept as your Vajra Master anyone who is arrogant, filled with self-pride, ignorant, false, or does not have bodhicitta. The “Fifty Stanzas of Guru Devotion” do not apply to false gurus, only...

December 2, 2018

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Are Masters of Legitimate Lineages within Buddhism, Really Legitimate Masters?

The answer is, “No.” They may represent a true lineage of a genuine sect of Buddhism, but most of the leaders of Buddhism today, in this Dharma-Ending Age are shams because their cultivation and practice are...

November 18, 2018

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What are “termas” and how are they authenticated?

Terma is a Tibetan term for “hidden treasure” that describes hidden teachings that are key to the Vajrayana or Tibetan Buddhist traditions. They are part of esoteric or tantric Buddhist teachings...

November 4, 2018

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Should we worry about a great gobal disaster?

H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III has told us that there will not be a great global disaster and our earth will not be destroyed. However, we still need to do our part to maintain and protect our environment. Erroneous View...

October 21, 2018

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You Must Not Lie to Your Vajra Master: Evil View #31

You will not become accomplished if you lie to your master. Even if your master does not know you have lied, you will not fool your yidam or the dharma protectors and they will not help you become accomplished. You...

October 21, 2018

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QUOTE: SAUMOL

Those with a good spiritual foundation can be found among both males and females.
H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III
The Supreme & Unsurpassable Mahamudra of Liberation

October 14, 2018

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Unacceptable Practices by Masters

Master Marpa It is unacceptable for a master to make any unreasonable demand on his or her disciple or to demand and take property from that disciple. This has been a serious problem, especially in Tibetan Buddhism. It...

October 14, 2018

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