Author Archives: Ven. Lopon Osel

Buddhist Character Perspective

I bow to the sublime embodiment of wisdom Buddha. My sincere wish to repay your kindness. However small a flower is, it is still an offering to Buddha. Even small a gift may be, it is still a token of gratitude. Every day of my life, my good heart is always the best church. There is no need to go to church every Sunday.

Having bad intentions, selfishness, being arrogant and being angry is like being drunk every day. When you are drunk all the time, you make many mistakes. In the same way, having these negative intentions you will never be successful because you also make many mistakes, just like you are drunk all the time.

Buddhist teachings teach loving kindness but if people are being negative and superficial the Buddhist teaching always directly or indirectly is subdued. because Buddha is a great Doctor, and his teaching, (Dharma,) is great medicine. Continue reading →

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How to Follow a Spirtitual Wisdom Guide

No sutra, tantra, or sastra speaks of any being ever attaining perfect Buddhahood without having followed a spiritual teacher. We can see for ourselves that nobody has ever developed the accomplishments belonging to the stages and paths by means of … Continue reading →

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From A Cascading Waterfall of Nectar.

Namo in Sanskrit, or phyag ‘tshal lo in Tibetan, means homage. To whom? To the root Lama. Who is that? The deceit less, constant protector. This is one’s only root Lama, the constant protector, the embodiment of the three jewels, … Continue reading →

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Teachings and Meditation & Discussion.

Join us every Wednesday, Highland High School, Salt Lake City,6:00 pm to -8:00 pm.2015 **if you wish please Check website calendar for each month’s Puja ceremony. This a special day of celebration, meditation and offering. It is very important in … Continue reading →

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Buddhist meditation and Mind Training.

Teaching Beginning march 26–2014 may 22 end Class. Buddhist Philosophy and meditation: Mind Training Teachings. Instruction By Lopon Osel, professor of Buddhist meditation teacher. How can Buddhist mind training bring you benefit? Ordinarily people have many barbarian habits and cold … Continue reading →

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Class Schedule, January 2014

Nagarjuna, 7th century Buddhist enlightened master. He gives a useful explanation of positive attitude and logical advice for kings and everyone. How can a Human Being bring peace and become a warm heart to share with everyone? Humans have more … Continue reading →

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Dharma Class Schedule,

SEPTEMBER 2013 Our Dharma class is beginning Wednesday, September 18. You can also refer to the calendar page on this website for classes, ceremonies and meditation sessions. Buddhism is a unity of practice (meditation) and study. This unity is very … Continue reading →

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New Dharma Class Schedule, 2013

SEPTEMBER 2013 Our new Dharma class is beginning Wednesday, September 18. You can also refer to the calendar page on this website for classes, ceremonies and meditation sessions. Buddhism is a unity of practice (meditation) and study. This unity is … Continue reading →

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During the summer months.2013

There will be no organized classes during the summer months. If there is a change and a class becomes available, we will post a new message. Lama would like to take a short break to concentrate on his own self … Continue reading →

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The Proper Buddhist Attitude to Listen.

Everything is circumstantial and depends entirely on one’s aspiration.

The right attitude combines the vast attitude of the bodhicitta, the mind of enlightenment, and the vast skills in means of the Secret Mantrayana attitude.

THE VAST ATTITUDE OF THE BODHICITTA
There is not a single being in samsara, this immense of ocean of suffering, who in the course of time without beginning has never been our father or mother. When they were our parents, these beings’ only thought was to raise us with the greatest possible kindness, protecting us with great love and giving us the very best of their own food and clothing. Continue reading →

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