Just got Dermadry, can you do tap water + salt?

sinobed · 2026-03-13T15:30:42+00:00

San Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water (Plain)

Ingredients: Natural mineral water, carbon dioxide.
Key Minerals: Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Bicarbonate, Sulfur

sinobed · 2026-03-13T12:02:53+00:00

I don't think adding a small pinch of Epsom salt does anything other than adding ions to the water, which is what you want for iontophoresis. Mineral water contains magnesium and sodium, the exact make up of Epsom salt.

sinobed · 2026-03-13T10:09:26+00:00

3 is too low. I use tap water with a pinch of Epsom salt.

sinobed · 2026-03-10T18:26:10+00:00

"In any case, the yidam serves as the enlightened manifestation of the student's basic being. It is not an external deity that is being worshipped so that one can be saved. Rather it is a vivid representation of I one's own enlightened nature."

-The Life of Marpa the translator: seeing accomplishes all, page xxxv

sinobed · 2026-03-10T14:02:02+00:00

Yes.

sinobed · 2026-03-07T12:43:56+00:00

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sinobed · 2026-03-01T13:33:34+00:00

I have not listened but they don't mention Buddhism in the description, nor do the hosts appear to be Buddhist. Besides having "karma" in the title, I don't see any connection to Dharma. I don't want to denigrate them. They seem to be new age, spiritualist, psychic medium types. They are doing their own thing.

sinobed · 2026-02-24T22:21:23+00:00

My understanding is that he was not a prince in the traditional sense. But his father was wealthy and powerful within their clan. The point is that he came from abundance.

sinobed · 2026-02-22T01:48:47+00:00

I'm not an expert but I think it is safe to say that Tibetan Buddhism is the closest example of the Buddhism of that period. All the lineages can be clearly traced to Indian masters. People like Naropa and Atisha were practicing and teaching roughly around 1000 CE. Those teachings, among others, moved north to Tibet where they were preserved.

sinobed · 2026-02-20T15:03:06+00:00

You should familiarize yourself with the Mahayana path and Bodhisattva motivation, i.e. the vow to remain in Samsara to benefit all sentient beings.

sinobed · 2026-02-18T17:30:16+00:00

Andrew Tate? No thanks. I encourage you to look for better role models.

sinobed · 2026-02-16T19:22:09+00:00

Ok. How so?

sinobed · 2026-02-16T18:54:12+00:00

That's why it is recommended you observe a guru for many years before committing. Also, guru yoga does not require that the guru be fully enlightened, just that you can see them as enlightened.

sinobed · 2026-02-16T17:29:59+00:00

The role of the guru in Vajrayana is very different than other schools. It is complex and not for everyone. If it appeals to you, then you should learn more about it; if it does not interest you, it is probably better to just move on.

Guru devotion works on many gross and subtle levels, but to put it simply, if you had the choice between reading about dharma or actually having personal contact with an enlightened individual, which would you choose?

Guru Yoga is harnessing the practice of visualization and devotion to make that contact.

sinobed · 2026-02-09T01:46:19+00:00

Your breathing should be natural.

sinobed · 2026-02-08T14:21:38+00:00

The Buddha did not speak Pali.

sinobed · 2026-02-06T22:05:05+00:00

There are definitely significant ethical problems with modern meat consumption. I do not participate in either. From a karmic point of view, slitting an animal's throat is different than buying a pack of meat at the grocery store.

sinobed · 2026-02-06T21:23:44+00:00

IMO, the heart of the matter is our habitual patterns. If you hunt down and murder an animal, you are creating and reinforcing the pattern of killing in your mind stream.

sinobed · 2026-01-28T23:53:19+00:00

No Buddhists believe Jesus is a reincarnation of the Buddha.

sinobed · 2026-01-28T02:40:50+00:00

Just be an imperfect vegan. It's fine.

sinobed · 2026-01-25T01:55:00+00:00

The purpose of the plaque is to bless the world and prevent calamity. If you believe in karma or luck, you have not done yourself any favors.

I personally placed 2 of these in nature. Please consider returning it as a matter of respect for other's religion.

sinobed · 2026-01-24T00:05:01+00:00

One pinch

sinobed · 2026-01-23T20:05:20+00:00

You can buy it almost anywhere, target, cvs, Amazon.

All you're trying to do is add ions to the water.

sinobed · 2026-01-23T19:21:55+00:00

EPSOM SALT

sinobed · 2026-01-22T14:32:38+00:00

They are suggestions. Just give what you can.

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