Geshe la’s lesson today focuses on the 1st of the 4 Noble Truths, which is that to be born into this world entails suffering. Believe in this Truth is required before one can meaningfully understand (and practise) the other Noble Truths of the Causes of Suffering, the Possibility of Ending Suffering, and the Path towards…
Geshe la took a slight detour today from the general grain of this season’s Dharma talks on the 4 Noble Truths and how to practise in the Mahayana tradition by giving students an introduction to Vajrayana (tantric) aspects of Mahayana Buddhism. Geshe la explained that whilst the practice of tantra should be kept secret and…
Geshe la continued his lesson today on how we should practise as Buddhists by concentrating on the aspects relevant to the Mahayana Buddhist path. In so doing, Geshe la also took the chance to explain further, a topic raised by a student during the last lesson concerning the difference between the Hinayana tradition (the Path…
Today’s session was about how we as Buddhists, should practise on the Buddhist path, but Geshe la also gave an extremely erudite and scholarly introduction to the Mahayana path of practice, which is summarised below. A more elaborate exposition is given further below, but Geshe la emphasised that it is more important for us to…
Geshe Lama Konchok’s talk today centred around the unsurpassed and most excellent teachings of the Buddha and how it differs doctrinally from other religions. In particular, Geshe la introduced (i) the law of dependent arising and (ii) the principle of non harming of sentient beings, as the two fundamental tenets of Buddhist practice. Geshe la…
Dear Dharma friends, thank you for attending this season’s inaugural Dharma talk yesterday. The theme for this season’s Dharma talks is “Question and Answers On Tibetan Buddhism”. In our last session, Geshe Lama Konchok introduced and touched on:- the life of the historical Buddha and how he left a life of luxury in the palace…
I took a walk outside today, sat down for a cup of coffee and thought I should share some meditative reflections with everyone. During the last few months, I have been listening to the world news daily and observing the ongoings in the lives of those around us. It dawned on me that there is…
Today is Saka Dawa, the 15th Day of the 4th Tibetan lunar month. On this special occasion, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, out of his infinite compassion for all sentient beings, conducted the Ceremony for Generating Bodhicitta online. I was able to attend virtually. As part of the Ceremony, His Holiness reminded us of the importance of…
After the 3 days initiation event, H.E. Khensur Lobsang Delek Rinpoche will be giving teachings on Shantideva’s A Guide to the Bodhisattvas’ Way of Life (Skt. Bodhicāryāvatāra, Tib. Chö-juk) for 3 consecutive days from 22 March 2019 (Fri) to 24 March 2019 (Sun) at our Centre.
Teachings on “Praises to Twenty-One Taras” Maha Tare Buddhist Centre will begin its weekly teaching on Praise to Twenty-One Tara (Drolme Töpa) from 16 September 2016 (Friday). The teaching will mainly elaborate on the meaning of the prayer and significance of Tara practice in both secular and spiritual life. Goddess Tara (Drolma, Duolu busa) remains…