While I am open, can serve any way ... concerns arose in my Mind, concerns that say that I should adress the problem of Spiritual Materialism, among other services for Buddha Karmapa, His wife and for Lama Ole Nydahl.
Showing posts with label Spiritual. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Spiritual. Show all posts
Saturday, 2 May 2026
Spiritual Materialism.
Thoughts appeared in my Mind, and I've decided to focus more on Spirituality, to serve Buddha Karmapa, His wife, & Lama Ole Nydahl, that way.
While I am open, can serve any way ... concerns arose in my Mind, concerns that say that I should adress the problem of Spiritual Materialism, among other services for Buddha Karmapa, His wife and for Lama Ole Nydahl.
While I am open, can serve any way ... concerns arose in my Mind, concerns that say that I should adress the problem of Spiritual Materialism, among other services for Buddha Karmapa, His wife and for Lama Ole Nydahl.
Friday, 11 October 2024
Jambhala.
Name.
Jambhala, also known as Dzambhala, Dzambala, Zambala or Jambala means: 'The Enlightened Deity of Fortune and Wealth'.
Meaning.
“Jam” means “Deity or gathering”. “Bhah” means “gold or wealth”. “La” means “to honor”.
“Dzambhala” means “Precious Golden Deity, who gathers or brings the wealth of spirituality or Dharma and material security or accomplishment to our lives”.
Wealth also includes auspicious conditions, such as health, attracting helpful people and other aspects of overall “good fortune.”
Five Jambhalas.
The Five Jambhalas, deities originating from diverse teaching lineages who collectively form a mandala of bodhichitta prosperity, or enlightened mind wealth. These deities, each with their unique form and mantra, are bound by their common pursuit – to eliminate poverty and create financial security. They emanate from four of the Buddha Families, with the fifth arising from Avaolokiteshvara. All activite different methods of auspicious activity. All specialize in bringing auspiciousness for the benefit of sentient beings, but with a focus on different activities:
Yellow Jambhala, of the Ratna Jewel Family, attracts auspicious circumstances.
White Jambhala, of Buddha Family, and an emanation of Avalokiteshvara, pacifies obstacles to auspiciousness.
Green Jambhala of the Karma Family, activates all activities of wealth and prosperity.
Red Jambhala of the Padma Family, magnetizes good fortune and helpful people.
Black Jambhala, of the Vajra Family, takes the most ferocious approach, bringing power and fierceness to the activities of prosperity.
Mantra.
OM JAMBHALA DZALEN DAYE SOHA.
Source.
For more, click if You wish: [ Yellow Jambhala on Buddha Weekly ].
Jambhala, also known as Dzambhala, Dzambala, Zambala or Jambala means: 'The Enlightened Deity of Fortune and Wealth'.
Meaning.
“Jam” means “Deity or gathering”. “Bhah” means “gold or wealth”. “La” means “to honor”.
“Dzambhala” means “Precious Golden Deity, who gathers or brings the wealth of spirituality or Dharma and material security or accomplishment to our lives”.
Wealth also includes auspicious conditions, such as health, attracting helpful people and other aspects of overall “good fortune.”
Five Jambhalas.
The Five Jambhalas, deities originating from diverse teaching lineages who collectively form a mandala of bodhichitta prosperity, or enlightened mind wealth. These deities, each with their unique form and mantra, are bound by their common pursuit – to eliminate poverty and create financial security. They emanate from four of the Buddha Families, with the fifth arising from Avaolokiteshvara. All activite different methods of auspicious activity. All specialize in bringing auspiciousness for the benefit of sentient beings, but with a focus on different activities:
Yellow Jambhala, of the Ratna Jewel Family, attracts auspicious circumstances.
White Jambhala, of Buddha Family, and an emanation of Avalokiteshvara, pacifies obstacles to auspiciousness.
Green Jambhala of the Karma Family, activates all activities of wealth and prosperity.
Red Jambhala of the Padma Family, magnetizes good fortune and helpful people.
Black Jambhala, of the Vajra Family, takes the most ferocious approach, bringing power and fierceness to the activities of prosperity.
Mantra.
OM JAMBHALA DZALEN DAYE SOHA.
Source.
For more, click if You wish: [ Yellow Jambhala on Buddha Weekly ].
Sunday, 26 May 2019
Spiritual Revolution?
Evolution is better than Revolution, i think.
... turning 180o degrees, going in reverse direction is pointless, i think ... after two of such turns we return to beginning, so it's better to evolve than reverse, i think.
'Greatest Religions were once Heresies' - i think i saw such meme in the Internet a while ago, but now have difficulties finding such.
New generations should correct mistakes of older, and this includes being politically incorrect, finding modern truths, and even incinting spiritual relovutions - if neccessary.
We do not want to be slaves of our grandma's and grandpa's stiff ideas.
We have right for fighting for our freedoms, as well.
We should not enslave younger generations as well.
... i've bought a book about polish revolution anatomy - fight of mr. Wałęsa against Communism, in which Catholic Church played major role at least - including allowing a polish priest to become the Pope - Jan Paweł II.
Buddhism offers timeless, abstract lessons - and takes different forms in different people at different times.
... in modern times Buddhism is not Religion, but it still has Religious Lessons, and more, i think.
... turning 180o degrees, going in reverse direction is pointless, i think ... after two of such turns we return to beginning, so it's better to evolve than reverse, i think.
'Greatest Religions were once Heresies' - i think i saw such meme in the Internet a while ago, but now have difficulties finding such.
New generations should correct mistakes of older, and this includes being politically incorrect, finding modern truths, and even incinting spiritual relovutions - if neccessary.
We do not want to be slaves of our grandma's and grandpa's stiff ideas.
We have right for fighting for our freedoms, as well.
We should not enslave younger generations as well.
... i've bought a book about polish revolution anatomy - fight of mr. Wałęsa against Communism, in which Catholic Church played major role at least - including allowing a polish priest to become the Pope - Jan Paweł II.
Buddhism offers timeless, abstract lessons - and takes different forms in different people at different times.
... in modern times Buddhism is not Religion, but it still has Religious Lessons, and more, i think.
Friday, 15 February 2019
Spiritual Approach to one's Work.
About.
It is Lama Ole Nydahl's message to practice Buddhism in all of one's life's activities.
Professional work is not exception.
... after months and years chasing job offers, i've just started work as a security guard on hospital construction site.
... i try to identify with Mahakala, to guard Purity of Lessons and to guard people's safety.
... helping to build hospital adds meaning to that - as hospitals are places where lives are protected, i think.
... then - just after i started working - i've noticed HH Buddha Karmapa's 17th message.
This lesson of Vigilance also makes me see this job even more in a meaningful, spiritual way.
Guards have to be vigilant, alert - during days and nights - anyway. That's what we are paid for.
My advanced Buddhist friend - Hanna Łubek - said once to me: 'Must be vigilant as the dragonfly', she said it to me - in Buddhist Center.
... i wish to practice Vigilance with my work, with my whole life as well.
... i do not know how to start, so i'll speak wisdom mantras - so in my mind arises Wisdom.
See also, if You wish: Work Choice & Buddhism.
Mantras.
OM MANI PEME HUNG
OM A RA PA CA NA DHIH
OM MAHAKALAYE SOHA
KARMAPA CHENNO
It is Lama Ole Nydahl's message to practice Buddhism in all of one's life's activities.
Professional work is not exception.
... after months and years chasing job offers, i've just started work as a security guard on hospital construction site.
... i try to identify with Mahakala, to guard Purity of Lessons and to guard people's safety.
... helping to build hospital adds meaning to that - as hospitals are places where lives are protected, i think.
... then - just after i started working - i've noticed HH Buddha Karmapa's 17th message.
This lesson of Vigilance also makes me see this job even more in a meaningful, spiritual way.
Guards have to be vigilant, alert - during days and nights - anyway. That's what we are paid for.
My advanced Buddhist friend - Hanna Łubek - said once to me: 'Must be vigilant as the dragonfly', she said it to me - in Buddhist Center.
... i wish to practice Vigilance with my work, with my whole life as well.
... i do not know how to start, so i'll speak wisdom mantras - so in my mind arises Wisdom.
See also, if You wish: Work Choice & Buddhism.
Mantras.
OM MANI PEME HUNG
OM A RA PA CA NA DHIH
OM MAHAKALAYE SOHA
KARMAPA CHENNO
Tuesday, 20 March 2018
Spiritually Significiant Day.
Today Morning, 4:00 am CET, i took refuge in Buddha, Dharma & Sangha - thinking it's Uposatha Observance Day.
i am not sure anymore if it's truly that day, but thankfully i did this Refuge Practice, as more of spiritual activities followed.
Beside, taking Refuge should be done every morening, i think.
i wish to improve in that respect, but not at all cost.
Then, starting 4:40 to 6:00 participated in Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn's Ritual against Dark Astral forces drawn by their traitors, against Black Slaver-Magicians as well.
Then celebrated modestly the Ostara, Wiccan Holiday.
i made plans for Beltaine & Vesak Celebrations as well.
i think it were all successes, lot happened, had visions & insights as well - of Buddhist, Hermetic & Wican natures.
i am not sure anymore if it's truly that day, but thankfully i did this Refuge Practice, as more of spiritual activities followed.
Beside, taking Refuge should be done every morening, i think.
i wish to improve in that respect, but not at all cost.
Then, starting 4:40 to 6:00 participated in Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn's Ritual against Dark Astral forces drawn by their traitors, against Black Slaver-Magicians as well.
Then celebrated modestly the Ostara, Wiccan Holiday.
i made plans for Beltaine & Vesak Celebrations as well.
i think it were all successes, lot happened, had visions & insights as well - of Buddhist, Hermetic & Wican natures.
Tuesday, 9 May 2017
Spiritual Materialism.
Introduction.
Spiritual materialism is a term coined by Chögyam Trungpa in his book Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism.
i think i read a mention about this in Lama Ole Nydahl's book, as well.
Chögyam Trungpa uses the term to describe mistakes spiritual seekers commit which turn the pursuit of spirituality into an ego building and confusion creating endeavor, based on the idea that ego development is counter to spiritual progress.
i think Spiritual Materialism leads to Sects, to Spiritual, Psychological, Emotional, Physical & Material abuses, to Religious Scandals with False Gurus involved.
i wish to avoid Spiritual Materialism, i could use Lama Ole Nydahl's wisdom & beneficial tricks for defeating ego instead.
See also, if You wish: Spirituality & Ego.
Lords of Materialism.
In Trungpa's presentation, spiritual materialism can fall into three categories — what he calls the three 'Lords of Materialism' (Tibetan: lalo literally 'barbarian') - in which a form of materialism is misunderstood as bringing long term happiness but instead brings only short term entertainment followed by long term suffering:
- Physical materialism is the belief that possessions can bring release from suffering. In Trungpa's view, they may bring temporary happiness but then more suffering in the endless pursuit of creating one's environment to be just right. Or on another level it may cause a misunderstanding like, 'I am rich because I have this or that' or 'I am a teacher (or whatever) because I have a diploma (or whatever).'
- Psychological materialism is the belief that a particular philosophy, belief system, or point of view will bring release from suffering. So seeking refuge by strongly identifying with a particular religion, philosophy, political party or viewpoint, for example, would be psychological materialism. From this the conventional usage of spiritual materialism arises, by identifying oneself as Buddhist or some other label, or by collecting initiations and spiritual accomplishments, one further constructs a solidified view of ego. Trungpa characterizes the goal of psychological materialism as using external concepts, pretexts, and ideas to prove that the ego-driven self exists, which manifests in a particular competitive attitude.
- Spiritual materialism is the belief that a certain temporary state of mind is a refuge from suffering. An example would be using meditation practices to create a peaceful state of mind, or using drugs or alcohol to remain in a numbed out or a euphoric state. According to Trungpa, these states are temporary and merely heighten the suffering when they cease. So attempting to maintain a particular emotional state of mind as a refuge from suffering, or constantly pursuing particular emotional states of mind like being in love, will actually lead to more long term suffering.
Ego.
The underlying source of these three approaches to finding happiness is based, according to Trungpa, on the mistaken notion that one's ego is inherently existent and a valid point of view. He claims that is incorrect, and therefore the materialistic approaches have an invalid basis to begin with. The message in summary is, 'Don't try to reinforce your ego through material things, belief systems like religion, or certain emotional states of mind.' In his view, the point of religion is to show you that your ego doesn't really exist inherently. Ego is something you build up to make you think you exist, but it is not necessary and in the long run causes more suffering.
Sources: Wikipedia, Lama Ole Nydahl's book.
Spiritual materialism is a term coined by Chögyam Trungpa in his book Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism.
i think i read a mention about this in Lama Ole Nydahl's book, as well.
Chögyam Trungpa uses the term to describe mistakes spiritual seekers commit which turn the pursuit of spirituality into an ego building and confusion creating endeavor, based on the idea that ego development is counter to spiritual progress.
i think Spiritual Materialism leads to Sects, to Spiritual, Psychological, Emotional, Physical & Material abuses, to Religious Scandals with False Gurus involved.
i wish to avoid Spiritual Materialism, i could use Lama Ole Nydahl's wisdom & beneficial tricks for defeating ego instead.
See also, if You wish: Spirituality & Ego.
Lords of Materialism.
In Trungpa's presentation, spiritual materialism can fall into three categories — what he calls the three 'Lords of Materialism' (Tibetan: lalo literally 'barbarian') - in which a form of materialism is misunderstood as bringing long term happiness but instead brings only short term entertainment followed by long term suffering:
- Physical materialism is the belief that possessions can bring release from suffering. In Trungpa's view, they may bring temporary happiness but then more suffering in the endless pursuit of creating one's environment to be just right. Or on another level it may cause a misunderstanding like, 'I am rich because I have this or that' or 'I am a teacher (or whatever) because I have a diploma (or whatever).'
- Psychological materialism is the belief that a particular philosophy, belief system, or point of view will bring release from suffering. So seeking refuge by strongly identifying with a particular religion, philosophy, political party or viewpoint, for example, would be psychological materialism. From this the conventional usage of spiritual materialism arises, by identifying oneself as Buddhist or some other label, or by collecting initiations and spiritual accomplishments, one further constructs a solidified view of ego. Trungpa characterizes the goal of psychological materialism as using external concepts, pretexts, and ideas to prove that the ego-driven self exists, which manifests in a particular competitive attitude.
- Spiritual materialism is the belief that a certain temporary state of mind is a refuge from suffering. An example would be using meditation practices to create a peaceful state of mind, or using drugs or alcohol to remain in a numbed out or a euphoric state. According to Trungpa, these states are temporary and merely heighten the suffering when they cease. So attempting to maintain a particular emotional state of mind as a refuge from suffering, or constantly pursuing particular emotional states of mind like being in love, will actually lead to more long term suffering.
Ego.
The underlying source of these three approaches to finding happiness is based, according to Trungpa, on the mistaken notion that one's ego is inherently existent and a valid point of view. He claims that is incorrect, and therefore the materialistic approaches have an invalid basis to begin with. The message in summary is, 'Don't try to reinforce your ego through material things, belief systems like religion, or certain emotional states of mind.' In his view, the point of religion is to show you that your ego doesn't really exist inherently. Ego is something you build up to make you think you exist, but it is not necessary and in the long run causes more suffering.
Sources: Wikipedia, Lama Ole Nydahl's book.
Thursday, 26 January 2017
Spiritual Politics.
About.
i am not interrested in mundane politics (presidents & voting, sociographics, economics, warfare, crimes, ...), but occasionally i look - especially when there are threats.
i am interrested however in Buddhist, Magickal, Occult, Mystical, Metaphysical, Parapsychological, Esoteric & other Spiritual Politics.
i like to look at Art- & Science- related politics & trends as well, especiall if these are Metaphysical or Spiritual.
i prefer Peace over Wars as well.
Target Groups.
i am involved with Buddhism, Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, Wicca, Witchcraft & other Spiritual groups.
i can talk to Thelema as well to arrange peace, etc ... - even if i don't accept most vile parts of their laws (attacking Buddhists, Christians, ... ; Sacrificing Children). Other Thelemic laws i can tolerate, even if a certain number of them - barely.
i read Thelemic Book of the Law (Liber AL vel Legis), where this is written in.
As for Islam, i am not enemy of Islam, but Terrorists i don't tolerate at all - no matter whether Islamic or other.
i think that Nihilism is even worse than Thelema, i think that Terrorism is even worse than Nihilism.
Wishes.
i wish to be useful & beneficial on the Spiritual Politics Front - to bring Spiritual Unity for all - at least a little more than as of present.
Mantras.
DRUKPA KUNLEY BUDDHA
DIAMOND MIND
OM TARE TUTTARE TURE SOHA
OM TARE TUTARE TURE SO HA TREY PEY
MAHAKALA
FIVE WISDOM BUDDHAS
OM MANI PEME HUNG
KARMAPA CHENNO
Namaste, blessed be.
--
* Magick is the art and science of causing change to occur in conformity with will,
* Occult is Science of the Unknown with Spirituality in short,
* Mysticism is about inner revelations & visionary experiences, also about contact & unification with Spiritual Beings instead of external Rites,
* Metaphysics i think it's more about Philosophy with a little less but also with Spirituality,
* By 'Esoteric' word - in a context of this article - i mean: 'Following a Spiritual Way other than of our Way'; in other contexts an 'Esoteric' word might mean 'Inner, Secret Lessons of Our Way' as opposed to an 'Exoteric' word, that means: 'Public, Open Lessons of Our Way'.
* Spirituality is about Religions, World Views, Cultures & Traditions, also about finding common points between these; it's developing Compassion & other desirable qualities as well.
i am not interrested in mundane politics (presidents & voting, sociographics, economics, warfare, crimes, ...), but occasionally i look - especially when there are threats.
i am interrested however in Buddhist, Magickal, Occult, Mystical, Metaphysical, Parapsychological, Esoteric & other Spiritual Politics.
i like to look at Art- & Science- related politics & trends as well, especiall if these are Metaphysical or Spiritual.
i prefer Peace over Wars as well.
Target Groups.
i am involved with Buddhism, Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, Wicca, Witchcraft & other Spiritual groups.
i can talk to Thelema as well to arrange peace, etc ... - even if i don't accept most vile parts of their laws (attacking Buddhists, Christians, ... ; Sacrificing Children). Other Thelemic laws i can tolerate, even if a certain number of them - barely.
i read Thelemic Book of the Law (Liber AL vel Legis), where this is written in.
As for Islam, i am not enemy of Islam, but Terrorists i don't tolerate at all - no matter whether Islamic or other.
i think that Nihilism is even worse than Thelema, i think that Terrorism is even worse than Nihilism.
Wishes.
i wish to be useful & beneficial on the Spiritual Politics Front - to bring Spiritual Unity for all - at least a little more than as of present.
Mantras.
DRUKPA KUNLEY BUDDHA
DIAMOND MIND
OM TARE TUTTARE TURE SOHA
OM TARE TUTARE TURE SO HA TREY PEY
MAHAKALA
FIVE WISDOM BUDDHAS
OM MANI PEME HUNG
KARMAPA CHENNO
Namaste, blessed be.
--
* Magick is the art and science of causing change to occur in conformity with will,
* Occult is Science of the Unknown with Spirituality in short,
* Mysticism is about inner revelations & visionary experiences, also about contact & unification with Spiritual Beings instead of external Rites,
* Metaphysics i think it's more about Philosophy with a little less but also with Spirituality,
* By 'Esoteric' word - in a context of this article - i mean: 'Following a Spiritual Way other than of our Way'; in other contexts an 'Esoteric' word might mean 'Inner, Secret Lessons of Our Way' as opposed to an 'Exoteric' word, that means: 'Public, Open Lessons of Our Way'.
* Spirituality is about Religions, World Views, Cultures & Traditions, also about finding common points between these; it's developing Compassion & other desirable qualities as well.
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