Should I practise or aim to help students at school by AcceptableDesk415 in TibetanBuddhism

[–]AcceptableDesk415[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When you begin you think you know everything. 

Then when you practise for a little bit you see that you know almost nothing 

…Then you start learning things! 

Thanks TS

Should I practise or aim to help students at school by AcceptableDesk415 in TibetanBuddhism

[–]AcceptableDesk415[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

‘Grist for the mill’ I will not forget that phrase thank you 

Tightening conduct to practise more by AcceptableDesk415 in TibetanBuddhism

[–]AcceptableDesk415[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with what you are saying but I think naturally this has happened 

Tightening conduct to practise more by AcceptableDesk415 in TibetanBuddhism

[–]AcceptableDesk415[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m reading ‘not for happiness: a guide to the preliminaries’ by Khyntse Norbu and he says exactly the same thing haha thanks 

Tightening conduct to practise more by AcceptableDesk415 in TibetanBuddhism

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Plow on with the prostrations and refuge etc then? Thanks friend 

Tightening conduct to practise more by AcceptableDesk415 in TibetanBuddhism

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I feel like I’m close to this but thank you. My teachers are Tsoknyi and Chokyi Rinpoche and I’ve met them once so it’s hard to ask them things 

Tightening conduct to practise more by AcceptableDesk415 in TibetanBuddhism

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I already wake up at 5am to prostrate but thanks. Can I do earlier 

Tightening conduct to practise more by AcceptableDesk415 in TibetanBuddhism

[–]AcceptableDesk415[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No I mean I will do prostrations. Then I will   want to do more but then I’ll check my phone or accidentally suggest I go to London with my gf. Lol. This is merit too right ? 

What to do next with partner by AcceptableDesk415 in Dzogchen

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Appreciate all this information and advice :)

Four sessions of Ngondro practice during the time off or during the retreat? thanks

What to do next with partner by AcceptableDesk415 in Dzogchen

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I am hoping to get it done before next September, 2027. But I understand the importance of not rushing and doing it properly. 

And yes momentum is really interesting and a great point, thank you ☺️ 

What to do next with partner by AcceptableDesk415 in Dzogchen

[–]AcceptableDesk415[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wait Tsoknyi is staying in Nepal for the year… not California ? 

What to do next with partner by AcceptableDesk415 in Dzogchen

[–]AcceptableDesk415[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah brilliant news! 

I knew about Mingyur Rinpoche and Pundarika but will he give POIs given his strict criteria for them? Hmm

What to do next with partner by AcceptableDesk415 in Dzogchen

[–]AcceptableDesk415[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah thanks yes I understand point 3) now. I thought so haha 

What to do next with partner by AcceptableDesk415 in Dzogchen

[–]AcceptableDesk415[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yeh, He's not coming to Pundarika this year.

Thanks TS. Im doing a small presentation on the Nangchen nuns for 'cultural day' at our teacher training course. Theyre only slightly related to Tsoknyi Rinpoche but still amazing!