Sublime

Dang Nghiem;

There is something simple about me, and the monastic practice allows me to be happily simple.

bodhisattva vows based on the words of the beloved sixth-century sage Shantideva: May I be a guard for those who need protection A guide for those on the path A boat, a raft, a bridge for those who wish to cross the flood May I be a lamp in the darkness A resting place for the weary A healing medicine for all who are sick A vase of plenty, a tree o

Her spiritual practice was called Chöd (pronounced “chuh”), which means “to cut through.” She developed this form of meditation, unusual even in her time in Tibet, and it generated such amazing results that it became very popular, spreading to all the schools of Tibetan Buddhism and beyond.

Records of High Monks and The Gateless Gate

When feelings of irritation or sadness arose, I didn’t dwell on them so as to not waste my energy on them. I did my best to be mindful, calm, peaceful, and joyful.

person. I had always adhered to the practice of Noble Silence, and many times I didn’t hesitate to remind others if they violated it. In the past, some sisters were afraid of me because I would practice it so strictly. However, as I became sick, I found myself relaxing and loosening up a lot more, actively generating joy inside myself, welcoming an

May I be peaceful, happy, and light in body and spirit. May I be safe and free from injury. May I be free from anger, afflictions, fear, and anxiety. May I learn to look at myself with the eyes of understanding and love. May I be able to recognize and touch the seeds of joy and happiness in myself. May I learn to identify and see the sources of ang