Deathless Nectar for Helping Others

Deathless Nectar for Helping Others

Notes to a Teaching On the “Crown of Knives”

a teaching by Trichen Tenpa Rabgye (1759-1815), upon the root text written by Dharma Rakshita (c. 950ad) notes by Gyalwang Lobsang Trinley Namgyel (fl. 1800)

The story of the Crown of Knives is a very famous tale in the traditions of some of the early Buddhists of the Himalayas.  It tells the story of someone experiencing the consequences of their positive and negative actions and then outlines many specific causes and effects that we observe and can apply in our own lives.

This book is an account of an oral teaching given on the Crown of Knives and contains many teachings on the subject of how to develop a good heart, that is how to develop great compassion through how we interact with other people.  The practice of developing a good heart is a powerful one that instructs us to take life’s hardships and turn them into opportunities for learning and growth.  In this fascinating book we learn of many methods to apply this practice to our lives and are led with advices that have been passed down over many centuries.

A Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life

A Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life

written by Master Shantideva (c. 750 AD)

"Master Shantideva's "Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life" is a classic text in Mahayana Buddhism that outlines the path of the bodhisattva, one who aspires to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. Written in the 8th century CE, this profound and inspirational work is divided into ten chapters, each addressing different aspects of the bodhisattva's journey.

In the text, Shantideva presents teachings on cultivating altruism, compassion, patience, ethical conduct, mindfulness, and wisdom. He emphasizes the importance of bodhichitta, the intention to attain enlightenment for the welfare of all sentient beings, as the driving force behind one's spiritual practice. Shantideva also discusses the challenges and obstacles encountered on the path, offering practical advice on how to overcome them with patience, perseverance, and wisdom.

One of the most famous sections of the text is the chapter on "The Perfection of Patience", where Shantideva teaches profound methods for transforming adversity into opportunities for spiritual growth and cultivating a mind of boundless patience and tolerance.

Overall, "Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life" is renowned for its depth of wisdom, poetic language, and practical guidance for living a compassionate and meaningful life dedicated to the welfare of others. It continues to be studied and revered by Buddhist practitioners around the world as a timeless source of inspiration and guidance on the path to awakening.

Seiji Arao este managerul programului Diamond Cutter Institute și al Colegiului de Management Internațional din Sedona și lucrează la organizarea sesiunilor academice și la coordonarea logisticii turneelor ​​DCI în întreaga lume din sediul DCI Global din Sedona. S-a născut în Guadalajara, Mexic. Deține o licență în antreprenoriat și management de afaceri și un master în economia mediului. A fondat și a condus 2 afaceri sociale și de mediu. A lucrat ca manager de proiect/consultant de afaceri peste 6 ani. El studiază budismul din 2011.

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