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(23) The Teacher

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Vajragoni

Although Life and all phenomena makes your present Mind believe there
is something that is called life and thus teaches you the actuality of
the four noble truths , the true nature of Mind is not to be found in
phenomena nor in ‘life’ as such but more in that which wondrously
precedes Life and hence external and internal phenomena. read more

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Teacher, teacher

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Vajragoni

3. Bloodstream Sermon, part 2

If you don’t find a teacher soon, you’ll live this life in vain. It’s true, you have the buddha-nature. But without the help of a teacher you’ll never know it. Only one person in a million becomes enlightened without a teacher’s help. If, though, by the conjunction of conditions, someone understands what the Buddha meant, that person doesn’t need a teacher. Such a person has a natural awareness superior to anything taught. But unless you’re so blessed, study hard, and by means of instruction you’ll understand. read more

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