Individuality

Individuality is not a frequently used word in Himalayan Buddhism – because it is important to undermine the need to adhere to a fixed identity.  Authentic individuality however, is simply the discovery of authentic appreciation.  If one discovers authentic appreciation – one becomes unique.

p297, Tracts of the Sun : An Earth Orbit of Vajrayana Expressions.  Ngakpa Chögyam and Khandro Déchen, Aro Books, 2022, ISBN 978-1-898185-28-4  

Before we begin

There is nothing to change before we begin.  Where we are, is where we begin.  This is not in order to change how we are – but simply to release how we are into the dimension of actively appreciative empathy.

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Dangerous territory

Emptiness happens.  Dangerous territory is wherever the rules do not apply – and that can be anywhere.  Rules are form – but then emptiness happens.

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One wing

A wingless bird cannot fly.  A bird with one wing also cannot fly.   One requires both method and wisdom.

p243, Tracts of the Sun : An Earth Orbit of Vajrayana Expressions.  Ngakpa Chögyam and Khandro Déchen, Aro Books, 2022, ISBN 978-1-898185-28-4