Q&A sessions

[00:00:00] – Introduction
[00:11:32] – Performing the Dakini Dance
[00:27:20] – An analysis of the symbolism of dance and dissolution
[00:36:05] – Method and wisdom: mahamudra, mandala, energies
[00:45:06] – Who are dakinis and the completion of ganachakra
[00:56:06] – Question: Yidam as the internal energy of the mind
[01:10:02] – Why was Rinpoche not allowed to meet His Holiness?
[01:35:44] – Rumors, empowerment incident, truth and reputation
[02:01:12] – Being a good person; responding to criticism
[02:08:04] – Yangtig: Dark retreat, triple visualization, practice regimens
[02:21:06] – Daily practice and guru yoga as an essence
[02:38:07] – Miscellaneous questions: AI; ngondro; choosing a dakini; multiple yidams; dreams and bardo
[02:59:11] – Online empowerments and types of transmissions
[03:08:15] – Commitments of empowerment; ganapuja vs. ganachakra; admission and animals
[03:24:35] – Titles and lineages
[03:35:54] – Helping those who break samaya
[03:37:24] – Rinpoche’s family life and the role of his wife
[04:41:01] – Kago

00:00:00 – Введение
00:11:32 – Исполнение Танца Дакини
00:27:20 – Анализ символики танца и растворения
00:36:05 – Метод и мудрость: махамудра, мандала, энергии
00:45:06 – Кто такие дакини и завершение ганачакры
00:56:06 – Вопрос: Йидам как внутренняя энергия ума
01:10:02 – Почему Ринпоче не разрешили встретиться с Его Святейшеством?
01:35:44 – Слухи, случай на посвящении, правда и репутация
02:01:12 – Быть хорошим человеком; ответ на критику
02:08:04 – Янтиг: Тёмный ретрит, тройная визуализация, режимы практики
02:21:06 – Ежедневная практика и гуру-йога как суть
02:38:07 – Разные вопросы: ИИ; нёндро; выбор дакини; множественные йидамы; сны и бардо
02:59:11 – Онлайн-посвящения и виды передач
03:08:15 – Обязательства посвящения; ганапуджа против ганачакры; допуск и животные
03:24:35 – Титулы и линии
03:35:54 – Помощь тем, кто нарушает самайи
03:37:24 – Семейная жизнь Ринпоче и роль его жены
04:41:01 – Каго

00:00:00 — Introduction: The Rarity of True Practitioners
00:01:15 — Why Are There So Few True Practitioners?
00:03:41 — Practice Should Be Started in Childhood, Not During a Crisis
00:08:14 — The Difference Between a Practitioner and a Non-Practitioner
00:09:13 — Stubbornness in Practice: What’s Beneficial and What’s Harmful
00:13:06 — Mindfulness in Everyday Life How to Cope with Emotions
00:47:16 — Urban Practice Helps You Become Aware of People’s Suffering
00:57:05 — How to Properly Apply the Teachings to Avoid Regret
00:59:54 — Bodhisattva Sacrifice: Why What You Give Comes Back
01:01:25 — The Parable of Muttipa: Even a Bodhisattva Can Be Deceived
01:04:17 — Limitations of Generosity: When It’s Okay to Give Even Your Organs
01:06:03 — Mind Training — The Path to Bodhisattva Level
01:14:02 — Sleep as Part of Practice: Preparing for Intermediate States
01:19:57 — What Are Intermediate States (Bardo)
01:24:47 — Morning Practices: Starting the Day with Awareness
01:26:04 — The Meaning of Dreams: How to Make Sleep Part of Your Spiritual Path
01:34:40 — Daily Practice: Guru Yoga and Additional Sadhanas
01:42:04 — The Guru’s Blessing is the Foundation of All Siddhis
01:48:07 — How to Set Up a Home Altar with Mind and Heart
01:51:07 — Types of Offerings: External, Internal, and Secret
01:52:25 — Modern and Traditional Offerings in Vajrayana
01:57:19 — Fasting and Fasting: Auspicious Days According to the Lunar Calendar
02:00:06 — Why It’s Important to Ask Questions: Purifying the Mind
02:05:27 — Taking Refuge: The Path to Liberation from Samsara
02:12:59 — Features of Vajrayana: “Namo Gurube” and the Sound of Mantras
02:17:02 — Bodhicitta Practice: How to Maintain It in Everyday Life
02:21:00 — Conclusion

00:00:49 — Введение: редкость настоящих практикующих
00:02:52 — Почему настоящих практикующих так мало?
00:10:00 — Начинать практику нужно с детства, а не в кризисе; Разница между практикующим и непрактикующим человеком; Упрямство в практике: что полезно, а что вредно
00:18:44 — Осознанность в повседневной жизни
00:25:19 — Как справляться с эмоциями
00:39:51 — Эмоции, желания и осознание: как ум создаёт страдание
00:53:37 — Практика в городе помогает осознавать страдания людей
01:08:15 — Как правильно применять учения, следование пути Бодхисаттвы
01:27:01 – Сон как духовная практика: подготовка к бардо и новому рождению
01:37:17 — Что нужно включать в ежедневную практику
01:46:07 — Благословение гуру — основа всех сиддхи
01:54:15 — Как устроить домашний алтарь с умом и сердцем
01:58:56 — Пост и голодание: благоприятные дни по лунному календарю
02:01:23 — Почему важно задавать вопросы: очищение ума
02:05:40 — Принятие прибежища вместе с Ринпоче
02:17:02 — Практика бодхичитты: как сохранять её в повседневности
02:21:00 — Завершение

00:00:00 Introduction: The Question About Samaya and Many Empowerments
00:00:49 The Difficulty of Practicing All Received Sadhanas
00:03:03 What is the Meaning and Importance of Empowerment?
00:05:19 Understanding the Two Types of Guru: Relative Guru and Ultimate Guru
00:06:40 The Relative Guru (Outer Form) vs. The Ultimate Guru (Mind-to-Mind Connection)
00:16:38 The Feeling of Realizing the Ultimate Guru
00:17:55 Doubt in the Guru: A Sign of Only Connecting with the Relative Guru
00:21:32 How Understanding the Two Gurus Prevents Confusion
00:27:38 The Deity is the Ultimate Guru, Not the Human Form
00:30:03 The Danger of Practicing Without the Guru’s Instructions
00:33:11 Hesitation to Receive Empowerment from Certain Masters
00:34:52 The Confusion of Having Too Many Masters (on the shrine)
00:36:56 The Importance of Samaya to Receive Siddhi
00:40:53 Why Desire Leads to Fear of Practice and Samaya
00:43:24 Prostrating to the Ultimate: The Unborn Deity of the Mandala
00:45:54 Empowerment as a Support from the Ultimate Guru to Mend Our Power
00:49:07 Empowerment as ‘Torlook’ (Purifying and Putting In) or Updating a Computer
01:00:08 How to Use Multiple Empowerments: Use Them When You Need Them
01:04:10 The Walkie-Talkie Analogy: The Problem with Connecting to the Wrong Channel
01:05:17 How Empowerment (Update) Helps in the Bardo Stage
01:07:00 Choose One or Two Daily Practices; Use Others as Needed
01:10:03 Example: Adding Medicine Buddha Practice When Sick
01:21:56 The Yidam is Connected to the Ultimate One, Not an Invited Spirit
01:24:19 The Importance of Understanding Ultimate/Relative/Deity to Avoid Blame
01:25:49 Why We Still Call Someone Our Root Guru (Foundation of the House)
01:32:02 The Five “Fingers” of Complete Power: Guru, Relative, Ultimate, Deity, Empowerment
01:34:52 Guarantee: You Can’t Fulfill All Practice Until You Realize the Ultimate
01:49:14 Running After Yourself vs. Running After Others (Self-Reflection)
02:01:34 Great Beings Are Remembered Because They Knew Themselves First
02:09:06 Next Time: Powa Practice Visualization
02:10:49 Conclusion and Thank You

00:02:26 Explanation for the postponement of the Vajrasattva empowerment.
00:02:45 Announcement of today’s topics: Questions & Answers (Q&A) and the Mikha practice (averting negative talk/slander).
00:04:23 Question about Mahamudra Practice: Should the beginning of the practice always be strictly regimented?
00:08:04 Answer on Guru Yoga and Mahamudra: Mahamudra is the next level after having completed Guru Yoga.
00:10:57 On the importance of the four preliminaries (Ngöndro) before Mahamudra.
00:13:50 Discussion on the importance of mindfulness and concentration in daily life (while driving, talking, etc.).
00:25:03 Question: What is Mahamudra?
00:31:00 Answer: It is the shortest method for realizing Buddha-nature and the “great seal of emptiness.”
00:37:09 Question: What is the most surprising or impressive thing about the Root Guru (Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche)?
00:53:12 Answer: The shift in focus from the Guru’s external form to his inner nature as one’s practice develops.
00:55:01 Rinpoche’s own story of transformation (from an aggressive child to a kinder person) thanks to his Guru.
00:56:11 Example of the Guru’s compassion (rescuing an injured horse).
00:59:00 On the point that true blessing is not a supernatural sign, but the peace and tranquility of the mind.
01:26:30 On karma, how to view losses, and how they help balance negative deeds.
01:46:12 Announcement of the Mikha practice transmission, explaining it is a practice for cutting slander and malicious gossip.
02:00:30 Examples of how even great beings (the Buddha, Guru Padmasambhava) were affected by slander.
02:02:43 Instruction on the practice: recite the short version three times in the evening, visualizing oneself in the form of Avalokiteshvara.
02:08:14 Final announcement: The empowerment of Heruka Vajrasattva will take place the following Sunday.