Mangala Shri Bhuti - The Link

When We Look in the Mirror, the One Thing We Don't Want to See is an Ordinary Human Being (Link #768)


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Speaker: Joey Waxman. Joey reflects on Rinpoche's book, It's Up to You, asking why we resist seeing ourselves as ordinary. We cling to self-importance seeking comfort, resources, and reputation while fearing loss, discomfort, or criticism. This clinging arises from the belief in a fixed self. If dismantled, we uncover our Buddha-nature, which is the same as the Buddha's, and see our connection to all beings, even insects, without hierarchy. When obscurations fall away, we gain the freedom to benefit others with creativity and joy. The path begins with self-reflection: look deeply in the mirror and you may discover you are gazing at the body of a Buddha.
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Mangala Shri Bhuti - The LinkBy Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, Dungse Jampal Norbu and students

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