Browsing articles in "Chenrezig"
Jun
7
2013

What (Who) is Chenrezig to me?

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Last night a friend asked me to describe Chenrezig to him. So I tried like this: To me, Chenrezig represents the open path to Buddha Nature. He said, ‘say more’: He/she is the awareness of compassion, but also an intelligence. He asked me what I thought Buddha Nature means… So I said this: Buddha Nature [...]

Jul
25
2009

The Prince, a Monk, and Tea

There is a kingdom called Sukhavati, the Realm of Bliss, it is land of light and magic, prayer and chanting, knowledge and compassion.  Within it there dwells a young prince.  His wears regal bejeweled gowns, but they are no more distinguished than the next prince’s gown.  His crown shines in the light of the butter [...]