Human life is difficult to obtain but easy to destroy. Even these very small viruses can destroy our lives. Therefore, we shouldn’t be arrogant or egotistical because nothing really belongs to us permanently, only the mind. Yet we have traveled since beginningless time with our minds without examining whether what we pick up from our mind stream is valid.
On December 20, 2020 Rinpoche sent a letter to His disciples about the problems of the degeneration age, as many people sent letters and questions to him expressing their worries about these problems.
If anything really to do with the monastery, I will definitely let people know, but I usually try my best not to bother people too much.
We have been reciting Kurukule prayers since yesterday. We are reciting the mantra of Kurukule around 5000 times and then I give a teaching on the Kurukule in the morning every day. We are repeating the offering and praise of Kurukule fifteen to twenty times in the afternoon everyday.
The main purpose of the interdependent origination of Kurukulla is to protect the dharma from degenerate times such as these, therefore, group practice is essential because it is more powerful than individual practice.
Our goal in the Dharma is to cut through and suppress fixation on the self and selfishness, so how can doing the opposite —praising and praising oneself and criticizing others—be following the Dharma?
Hope every one is doing good with both Dharma practice and lives importance. In buddhist tradition, freedom is very important. There for it is okay to have faith in Dharma or not to have. It is free for any one to have faith in Buddha or not. It is the same, free for any one to believe in this one or that one.
This good motivation during many lifetimes is an act of kindness that has protected me, so that I recognize that I must have achieved something remarkable in those lifetimes. This is not just something that benefits myself alone; it is an instruction that benefits others and myself equally and so I still continue to bring this message of the power of good motivation to everyone.
The outer, inner and secret splendor of Tibet becomes brighter with each day in this world. Gradually, the people of this world are becoming more and more aware of the unique qualities of Tibetan culture. An ever-increasing number of people from all nationalities are studying and researching Tibetan culture and religion both generally and in specific details. Tibetan culture and religion are deepening the power of contemplation and study and bring peace to the mind.
I don’t have any special high view in terms of the experience and special qualities of the Dharma’s part and bhumis. However, since I was a child, I have had a strong tendency for the Dharma and had an excellent opportunity of meeting it.
