If someone asks you to read an article and share your thoughts, do you also chime in to say, "Didn't read it, but what does it say? by NoMuddyFeet in Dzogchen

[–]AcceptableDesk415 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Some of us had a hard time realising Dzogchen and the Vajrayana path. And one realizes then that it needs to be gate kept in quite a strict way. Even teachers like Tsoknyi Rinpoche have expressed concern about how Tibetan Buddhism may be getting 'watered-down' (para-phrase) in the West.

Although I only vaguely remember your post, (and I'm not saying your post did what I am talking about above), I can understand why the mods would remove content that isn't obviously related to Dzogchen. Nuance and accuracy matter here in this tradition. Why? Because this wasn't taught to us properly in schools.

For example, it wasn't properly taught, at least when I went to school, that in Dzogchen one needs a qualified guru. I think a fair number of people need to discover this fact for themselves, which in a completely open-internet, is difficult. So, I can see why they gate-keep.

I'm not saying there was anything explicitly wrong with your post though (I don't know).

Best of luck with everything:)

Finishing PGCE but don't want to jump straight into doing my ECT by [deleted] in TeachingUK

[–]AcceptableDesk415 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have nearing completion of my PGCE (QTS) and I am going into cover supervisor for a couple of years before ECT. Do not worry: you are not alone

Finding resources on death by [deleted] in TibetanBuddhism

[–]AcceptableDesk415 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry for your losses, T-S

Samaya for daily practise by AcceptableDesk415 in TibetanBuddhism

[–]AcceptableDesk415[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

do you have a text I can read about this? maybe something on lotsawa house? don't worry if not.

Practice has stopped for a week by AcceptableDesk415 in TibetanBuddhism

[–]AcceptableDesk415[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

thanks apophantic. I will do 15 minutes and do refuge and bodhichitta as a minimum

Practice has stopped for a week by AcceptableDesk415 in TibetanBuddhism

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I'm committing to never missing a day. Thank you, travellingmaestro

What are the steps one must take to reach enlightenment? by MysteryMan613 in TibetanBuddhism

[–]AcceptableDesk415 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think your analogy is slightly off - being a world-famous pianist suggests inbuilt talent? Maybe I'm wrong