29 September 2021

The Chörten - Monday Meditations

 

Ngakpa ’ö-Dzin and Ngakma Nor’dzin talk on the subject of the symbolism of the Chörten (stupa). 

This talk was part of the ‘Monday Meditations’ session at Aro Ling Cardiff, 27th September 2021.

Monday Meditations: 7 - 8:30 pm (UK time) on Zoom every Monday evening. Zoom meeting ID: 85249620913; Passcode: 640389.

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23 September 2021

Having an opinion is not a problem. - Spacious Passion

 

I like science fiction. I think science fiction is entertaining and can open my mind to new ways of looking at things. I enjoy books and films about science fiction. I watch science fiction movies and usually enjoy them, which strengthens my liking for science fiction. My neighbour hates science fiction. He thinks it is a complete waste of time. He thinks that the story lines are usually far-fetched, a traditional story in an alien setting, or just an excuse for techno-babble dialogue and fancy special effects. He occasionally watches a science fiction movie and they confirm his negative opinion of science fiction. There is actually no problem with this situation. 

Having an opinion is not a problem. Having a different opinion to my neighbour is not a problem – unless we feel threatened by our differing opinions. My neighbour can enjoy my appreciation of science fiction and retain his feeling of not being keen on it. I can enjoy my appreciation of science fiction and see that his opinion of it is sometimes true without this spoiling my enjoyment. Problems arise because we tend to regard our opinions as fact, rather than remembering that they are the result of our subjective experience.

Spacious Passion, Ngakma Nor‘dzin, Aro books worldwide, 2006, ISBN 978-0-9653948-4-0, chapter 6 Quelling the storm, p142


 

22 September 2021

The Ten Paramitas - Monday Meditations

 

Ngakma Nor’dzin and Ngakpa ’ö-Dzin talk on the subject of ‘The Ten Paramitas’. 

 

This talk was part of the ‘Monday Meditations’ session at Aro Ling Cardiff, 20th September 2021.

Monday Meditations: 7 - 8:30 pm (UK time) on Zoom every Monday evening. Zoom meeting ID: 85249620913; Passcode: 640389.

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15 September 2021

Four Thoughts that Turn the Mind to Practice - Monday Meditations

 

Ngakpa ’ö-Dzin and Ngakma Nor’dzin talk on the subject of ‘The Four Thoughts that Turn the Mind to Practice’. These are: the contemplation of the rareness of a precious human rebirth; karma; impermanence and death; and the experience of dissatisfaction 

This talk was part of the ‘Monday Meditations’ session at Aro Ling Cardiff, September 13th 2021.

Monday Meditations: 7 - 8:30 pm (UK time) on Zoom every Monday evening. Zoom meeting ID: 85249620913; Passcode: 640389.

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09 September 2021

You wish for things to be exactly as they are - Illusory Advice

 

 

The Dzogchen approach is indeed to accept, with cheer and goodwill, that whatever way things are happening, that is the way they are happening. You wish for things to be exactly as they are. This is not passive or submissive, but a powerful affirmation of appreciation and the determination to discover nonduality through whatever arises in one’s life

page 34, Illusory Advice, Ngakma Nor’dzin & Ngakpa ’ö-Dzin, Aro Books Worldwide, 2016, ISBN: 978-1-898185-37-6


 

08 September 2021

Four Denials: monism, dualism, eternalism, nihilism - Monday Meditations

 

Ngakma Nor’dzin and Ngakpa ’ö-Dzin talk on the subject of ‘The Four Denials: monism, dualism, eternalism, nihilism.'

 

This talk was part of the ‘Monday Meditations’ session at Aro Ling Cardiff, 6th September 2021.

Monday Meditations: 7 - 8:30 pm (UK time) on Zoom every Monday evening. Zoom meeting ID: 85249620913; Passcode: 640389.

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04 September 2021

Emptiness - Monday Meditations

 

Ngakpa ’ö-Dzin and Ngakma Nor’dzin talk on the subject of ‘Emptiness’.

 This talk was part of the ‘Monday Meditations’ session at Aro Ling Cardiff, August 30th 2021.

Monday Meditations: 7 - 8:30 pm (UK time) on Zoom every Monday evening. Zoom meeting ID: 85249620913; Passcode: 640389. 

Do join us for silent sitting and yogic song, with a short teaching in the middle. 

Everyone is welcome.

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