Today’s Lamrim Quote – 20 November 2012
“If the positive force Of bodhichitta had form, It would fill completely the sphere of space And go beyond even that.” From Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment by Dipamkara Shrijnana Atisha. Translated by Alex Berzin. PDF available from The Berzin Archives.
Attendee Tip #7: Before you pack your suitcase…
Check the Items to Bring page for suggestions about what you will need in Mundgod.
Today’s Lamrim Quote – 19 November 2012
“How to cultivate the patience that is unconcerned with respect to harm: A) The offender’s lack of control B) The inappropriateness of anger given that he has no control C) The scriptural source for this D) How anger is inappropriate if one thinks of one’s own karma E) Consequently, the appropriateness of being patient as […]
Attendee Tip #6: Monastery Etiquette
In order to honor the monastic way of life while you are at the monasteries, please avoid wearing clothing which is too revealing (short pants, short skirts and sleeveless shirts); appropriate clothing includes long or short-sleeve shirts/t-shirts, trousers and long skirts. It would also be inappropriate to express public displays of intimacy with other visitors, […]
Today’s Lamrim Quote – 18 November 2012
“We have gained the optimum human rebirth, and this is the most advantageous physical form to have for the practice of Dharma. We are free from adverse conditions—we have met with the Buddha’s teachings, and so forth. We have all the right conditions, and so if we cannot achieve liberation now, when shall we ever achieve it?” From Liberation in […]
Attendee Tip #5: Mundgod Weather
Mundgod is located at an altitude of 550m (1800ft) above sea level. Typical December temperatures range from a nighttime low of 16°C to a daytime high of 30°C (60°F – 85°F), with very little rain fall.
Today’s Lamrim Quote – 17 November 2012
“Extreme attachment to sensual pleasures, in short, is like constantly drinking salt water: with no satisfaction, you’re always in torment, so what chance of happiness is there in it? Since the elephant, mind, is hopelessly drunk with the maddening liquor of sensual desire, there’s minimal chance of taming it with the soothing hook of the […]
Attendee Tip#4: Mundgod Money
Foreign exchange agencies, which convert a variety of currencies, are widely available in India these days, as are ATM’s for your international debit and credit cards. Some ATM’s charge a small fee, and most have a daily withdrawal limit. As of November 2012, inside Mundgod Tibetan Settlement there is only one ATM (which is in […]
Today’s Lamrim Quote – 16 November 2012
“‘All the Ganges Rivers of the vows of the Bodhisattvas Are contained within the vow to uphold the Holy Dharma’ Thus whatever base of virtue I accumulated, All was dedicated to the spread of Buddha’s Teaching! When I think this over, how well my destiny was fulfilled! Thank you so very much, O Holy Wisdom […]
Attendee Tip #3: Flying to Hubli
For those of you who previously booked to fly anywhere within India on Kingfisher Airlines: It seems that all Kingfisher flights on all routes are cancelled. If you have already purchased these tickets, we suggest that you confirm if your flight has been cancelled. For now, direct flights to Hubli are available only from Bangalore (Bengaluru) on […]