Tag Archives: Padmasambhava

THE DEGENERATION OF THE DHARMA

Posted on April 18, 2025 by tony

The Degeneration Of The Dharma The degeneration of the Dharma in degenerate times.\As foretold by Padmasambhava (circa 8th – 9th century). Degenerate: the change from a higher to a lower form. There is definitely a decline in society, with social unrest orchestrated by … Continue reading →

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ARE REALISED PEOPLE (SLIGHTLY) SCARY?

Posted on July 23, 2022 by tony

Are Realised People (Slightly) Scary? 😀 Realisation may make a person seem different to the conventional way of being, and possibly unnerving and provocative. We don’t know what to expect from them as they are spontaneous, and their behaviour may … Continue reading →

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ESSENTIAL DZOGCHEN

Posted on December 9, 2014 by tony

Essential Dzogchen Essentially, we are Dzogchen bliss These teachings are principally about clarifying confusion. Tulku Urgyen wrote about Dzogchen; “It is what a spiritual practitioner needs to reach complete enlightenment in a single lifetime.” Padmasambhava explains: “You must make sure … Continue reading →

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PADMASAMBHAVA PART 2

Posted on July 25, 2013 by tony

Padmasambhava’s final condensed teachingpart 2.  [This could be rather unnerving if it’s the first time you have heard such a description. It is said that our awareness out of the body is nine time that of being in the body, … Continue reading →

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GETTING PERMISSION TO EXPRESS

Posted on July 24, 2013 by tony

Getting permission to express.  A couple of years ago, while on an intensive retreat, during a Yidam deity practice, and after much doubt and questioning, I realised that the three Kayas were none other than the so-called poisons, and vice … Continue reading →

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DAKINI TEACHINGS OF PADMASAMBHAVA

Posted on July 24, 2013 by tony

Padmasambhava’s final condensed instruction to Dakini Yeshe Tsogyal from Dakini Teachings, Rangjung Yeshe Publications [We should continually return to the authentic ancient teachings: please note that content in the [  ] is my – hopefully clarifiying! – commentary] Lady Tsogyal: “I … Continue reading →

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A WORD OF WARNING

Posted on July 16, 2013 by tony

A word of warning.  Padmasambhava said, “Though your view is higher than the sky, keep your deeds finer than barley flour.” He is talking about receiving exalted teachings on the view, but not caring about our conduct. As Tulku Urgyen … Continue reading →

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ADVICE FROM PADMASAMBHAVA

Posted on May 19, 2013 by tony

Words from Padmasambhava Ten Signs of Progress Master Padma (Padmasambhava) said, “When you take the Dharma to heart, there are ten signs.” The lady (dakini/yeshe/tsogyal) asked, “What are these ten signs? The master replied,  “When your grasping decreases, that is … Continue reading →

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