Yogi Prabodha Jnana

A Drop of Kindness

February 13, 2020February 13, 2020 Yogi Prabodha Jnana 0 Comments loving kindness, non-hatred

A drop of kindness within turns into an effluence of joy, when a helping hand extends to others.

Precious than Gold – The Maski Rock Edict of Ashoka

December 3, 2018July 30, 2019 Yogi Prabodha Jnana 1 Comment ashoka, Buddhism in India, Buddhism in Karnataka, Buddhism in South India, dhammapada, edict

The southern state of Karnataka has about ten edicts of Ashoka. Among those, Maski edict turned out to be of critical importance in archeologically discovering the history of India. This rock edict discovered by a gold-mining engineer contains a precious message that is worthier than gold.

Beginners read Introductory Quote

The Way of Wholesome Living – Buddhism for Day to Day Life

August 30, 2018March 4, 2019 Yogi Prabodha Jnana 0 Comments destructive emotions, dhammapada, mind training

The Buddha’s teachings are not only about Nirvana and Enlightenment. There is also a Way of Wholesome Living for those who haven’t set their aim on Nirvana. It is Buddhism for day to day life, for enhancing wellbeing and cultivating skills for this life.

Beyond Religion Poetry

Buddha has no ‘Religion’

July 16, 2018March 4, 2019 Yogi Prabodha Jnana 0 Comments beyond religion

Buddha has no ‘religion’. He transcends all religious clinging. In the pristine clarity of Bodhi, is the Buddha with his great compassion. So, too is the Way that the Buddha taught.

Beginners read Beyond Religion Introductory Quote S-Sravakayana Teachings on the Sutras View of the Way

Dwelling as a Lamp unto Oneself – Attadipa sutta

May 22, 2018March 4, 2019 Yogi Prabodha Jnana 4 Comments beyond religion, dhammapada, refuge

“Therefore, Ānanda, dwell as a lamp unto yourself, refuge unto yourself, seeking no other refuge; With Dhamma as your lamp, Dhamma as your refuge, seeking no other refuge.” These words clearly show how the Way of the Tathagata is to be followed as a Way that goes beyond religion.

Awakening to the Nature of Mind Introductory Quote S-Mahamudra Thoughts of Masters V-Mahamudra View of the Way

Oneness without oneness – On Mahasiddha Shavaripa

January 30, 2018March 4, 2019 Yogi Prabodha Jnana 4 Comments emptiness, mahamudra, mahasiddhas, Masters, non-duality, shavaripa

Mahasiddha Shabaripada (Shavaripa): oneness of one-taste of Great Bliss is not an oneness to be grasped on to. Leading to carefree conduct and compassion

Advanced Awakening to the Nature of Mind Mahayana S-Mahayana View of the Way

Awakening is in Our Nature – The Buddha Nature

December 7, 2017March 4, 2019 Yogi Prabodha Jnana 1 Comment awakening, buddha-nature, emptiness, nature of mind

The qualities of awakening – profound peace, luminosity, compassion, etc. – are naturally present as the true nature of mind – the Buddha nature. Here, we shall see how the natural state remains obscured and can be rediscovered.

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The Fleeting Dreams of Reality – On the Nature of Dream and Reality

September 1, 2017March 4, 2019 Yogi Prabodha Jnana 3 Comments awakening, emptiness, impermanence

The solidity that we attribute to our existence is similar to the solidity that we attribute to dreams while we are in the dream. This article explores the empty nature of reality in experiential terms through parallels between dream state and waking state

Beginners read Introductory Quote S-Mahayana Teachings on the Sutras V-General

The Splendor of Transience – Lalitavistara Sutra on Impermanence

September 1, 2017March 4, 2019 Yogi Prabodha Jnana 0 Comments awakening, impermanence, mahayana

For someone who do not notice the dreamlike nature of life, impermanence of life can be a depressing fact. But, contemplating on impermanence in this way breaks open the cocoon of wrong view. Then, we can recognize the play of awareness in its full splendor and beauty, all through this life and beyond. In Lalitavistara Sutra Buddha points to this fact.

Introductory Mahayana Managing Emotions Quote S-Mahayana

Existence is Absurd without Compassion

July 9, 2017March 4, 2019 Yogi Prabodha Jnana 0 Comments bodhicitta, Compassion, mahayana

Our existence is absurd and utterly meaningless if we remain cocooned in the shell of self-interest. In that case, Samsara is a never-ending struggle of emotions and confusions with uncertain bouts of pain and pleasure. However, when the sprouts of great compassion for all beings without partiality arise in us, a it turns into the mind of awakening, Bodhicitta.