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Inside this issue...
 FEATURE:
Madhyamaka
THE MIDDLE WAY
Like A Dream
by Khenpo
Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche
One of the major differences
between the Autonomy and the Consequence school is that, whereas the Autonomy school
divides the relative appearances into correct appearances, like those that appear
during the daytime, and incorrect appearances, like those that appear in dreams,
the Consequence school makes no such distinction. In their view, there is no difference
between the quality of appearances in the day and in a dream. 14
Appearing, Yet Empty:
The Middle Way View of Shunyata
by The Dzogchen
Ponlop Rinpoche
In each of the Three Turnings,
Buddha presented the "right view" for each stage. This is very important to understand
at the beginning because, without having the right view, one cannot find the right
path. Without discovering the right path, one will not meet with the right realizations
or experiences. Without realizing the nature of mind correctly there is no way to
free ourselves from samsara. 26
How to Study
From Chidon: An Introduction to Madhyamaka
by Ven.
Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche
We may think that study is
only important at the beginning of our path, and that when the meaning becomes clearer
and we become more aware of the essence of phenomena, we should concentrate on meditation.
But if you look at the example of the great realized teachers, you will find that
they are always reading, whether it is for their own benefit of for that of others.
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TEACHINGS
Excerpt from "Music
in the Sky": Emptiness
by the Seventeenth
Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje
While we are meditating, the
meaning of emptiness will naturally dawn in our minds. It is through the stages
of practice that the nature of emptiness arises in our mind. First, if we do not
know the true nature of emptiness, we should come to know it. Once we know it, we
should become familiar with it. Only after this will meditation allow primordial
wisdom to dawn within. 6
SOCIETY AND ENVIRONMENT
Developing Equanimity,
The Root of Loving-Kindness
by The Dalai
Lama
ARTICLES
Writing About The
Karmapa:
How The Pages Came Together
by Michelle
Martin
DEPARTMENTS
Seeds & Sprouts:
October's Lie
by Rachel Pradhan 38
Teaching Schedule
of Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche 43
Teaching Schedule
of The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche 50
Words of Wisdom:
Crossword 60
Little Known
Stories of the Lineage
by Shari Cuzelis 38
Bodhi Directory
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