Buddha primarily gave his permission to eat meat only when there was a famine
It is evident that within Buddhism there are those who say one can eat meat and those who say that one should not.
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In this life, happiness or unhappiness is results of karma and karma is a truth
At this time, we have obtained a human body that has a human existence in this world. When we have the pleasant and unpleasant experiences of human beings we express different states of happiness and unhappiness. We are like children who wander through happiness and unhappiness, laughing and smiling one moment and crying the next.
To recite the mantra is not enough and we have to develop Bodhicitta
To recite the mantra is not enough and we have to develop Bodhicitta. One has to do that not only for oneself but also for others. Bodhicitta is a kind of motivation. “Bodhi” means “enlightened” and “cita” is “heart”. “Bodhicitta” is “enlightened heart”. What is “enlightened heart”?
To dissolve into Amitabha’s heart and stay in his enlightened mind is the practice of no-ego
Once you transfer your consciousness as syllable SHRI into Amitabha’s heart, Amitabha’s mind, then you dissolve into Amitabha’s heart, you are not here anymore.
“Guru Yoga” is meditation on Guru
At the same time, when you meditate on Guru Rinpoche, or Guru Yoga, “yoga” also means “practice” or “meditation”. So “Guru Yoga” is meditation on Guru. It’s high meditation.
Seeing our Guru as Buddha – in that way we mention specifically taking refuge in Guru
You can say more specifically: “I take refuge in Guru, I take refuge in Yidam, I take refuge in Dakini.” And “Buddha” does not mean only “Buddha Shakyamuni”, but there are many Buddhas. Guru Rinpoche, for example, is also a Buddha.
Taking refuge in one deity is taking refuge in all Buddhas
In a very general way when we say “Take refuge” then [the question is] “Take refuge in which?” We take refuge in the Three Jewels.
Dharma tames our mind, gives blessing and protects us
What can Dharma do? To make our mind better. Why does our mind need to be better due to Dharma as remedy. As I said earlier, our mind is not perfect. It has impurity. So, it has much chance to mistake.
Listen to know how to practice properly – that is important
Kẻ làm trò, điều quan trọng nhất là phải lắng nghe (văn) và tư duy quán chiếu (tư). Phải hết lòng trân quý những gì nghe được và đưa vào áp dụng trong cuộc sống hàng ngày (tu). Lấy đó làm phương thuốc quý chữa lành phiền não trong tâm. Đó là điều trọng yếu.
To practice Dharma we need a lot of patience and diligence
Tất cả những thứ này là chướng duyên khiến ta có tu cũng không tiến. Ta phải rất cẩn trọng và tỉnh giác. Phải có phương cách đúng đắn để sửa đổi lối nghĩ, lối tu học của mình. Chỉ như vậy mới hòng mong chuyển hóa được tâm.
