Liberation, what is Freedom?

/ work in progress. /

Things to consider:
1. It's written that nothing can harm one who defeated his/her own ego, who reached Liberation.
2. Is freedom from one's faults only a beginning?
3. Can death harm Liberated One, when there's Rebirth?
4. How a fight for Freedom is related with Realization of one's good karma?
5. It's said that when one develops quickly, friends who surround him or her also progress swiftly. Closing to liberation is swift progress, isn't it?

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Thanks to Buddha's Lessons we can do more, help other beings better. Our Mind, Speech and Bodies develop, we learn faster and reach our highest limits, realize our potential as best as we can. Thanks to this, we are more competent, skilled, more ethical, aware, and this results in more meaningful actions.

When our speech and actions are meaningful, others can benefit from us more. :)

And when others benefit from us, we also benefit. Karma returns, not only in form of better pay for our work.

Also, we feel more free, not only from our faults.

Beneficial uses of Anger & other Negative Energies.

I think everyone has their dark side, that perhaps can be called: 'Shadow'.

I think it's best if these are handled well, by mind-calming practices, for example.

But, also, these can be harnessed and used to protect someone from harm.

Harming someone, for example by black magick, generates a lot of 'bad karma', but when it's used to protect someone - it can also generate even more of 'good karma'.

This blog's author is on Protector Way, on Mahakala Way, so I learn dangerous tricks like black magick, hacking, and earlier in life - also martial arts. Best if these are not needed to be used at all, but if someone precious needs to be protected - I won't hesistate to do it, even if it brings some harm.

I don't want to be a criminal though, but in many nations, the right for self-defence and protection of others is allowed by law, when used with: 'the minimum force approach'.

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P.S. In Buddhism, there are also Wrathful Deities, fierce, energetic manifestations of enlightened Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, or Dharmapalas (protectors).

What is Mind? How it differs from Brain?

'Mind: Experienced as the habitual stream of clear and conscious experiencing. In its unenlightened state it expresses its ability to think, perceive, and remember through the consciousness. Its true enlightened nature is free of any self-centeredness and perceives itself as not separate from space - as indesctructible, limitless awareness. The recognition of its nature leads to fearlessness,
self-arisen love, and active compassion'.

-- Quoted from: 'Fearless Death' by Lama Ole Nydahl.

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Blog author's comments:

Brain and Mind are not the same. Brain is part of physical body, it's filter of the Consciousness. Mind itself is immaterial, indestructible, and can be experienced as process.

Difference between Reincarnation and Rebirth.

I was searching for answers in the internet, and found answer from Google's AI that aligns well with my current knowledge.

Reincarnation (primarily Hindu) involves the transmigration of a permanent, individual soul (atman) from one body to another, essentially remaining the same person. Rebirth (primarily Buddhist) denotes the continuation of karmic tendencies and consciousness without a permanent soul, where the new life is a result of, but not identical to, the previous one.

Key Differences:
- Core Belief: Reincarnation relies on a permanent soul (essence); Rebirth rejects a permanent self (no-soul or anatta),
- Mechanism: Reincarnation is the transfer of the same 'being'; Rebirth is the causal continuation of energy/karma,
- Scope: Reincarnation usually refers to moving between human bodies; Rebirth can encompass transitioning between various realms of existence (human, animal, hungry ghosts, etc.),
- Tradition: Reincarnation is central to Hinduism; Rebirth is central to Buddhism.

Essentially, reincarnation is a 'type' of rebirth, but the two concepts diverge on whether the essence, or merely the consequences, of a life moves forward.

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Blog's author's speculative elaboration:

As I understand for now, death is one of the Mind-States. At the moment of death, state of mind changes and this can be felt like loss of a body and teleportation to another world, 'realm of death' of sorts. Rebirth is another radical mind-state change. I understand that consciousness itself does not die, it's just mind state that changes. Mind itself is indestructible, immortal.

See also, if You wish:
- Reincarnation, quote from: 'The Way Things Are' by Lama Ole Nydahl,
- What is Mind? How it differs from Brain?

Protection of the Speech.

Words can Hurt or Heal, can Protect as well.

Today I made wishes, to serve eloquent buddhist friend (I won't disclose her name), as a wordsfencer, someone who is useful in speech-fights, mostly in 1-on-1 fights.

I am not greatest speaker, but I hope that I'll learn by serving her that way.

The 'fight style' with words, mostly fencing (but also some of group fighting) I called Kotoba Jutsu, which - in japanese - means:
- Literally: 'Word Technique' / pl: 'Technika słowa' /,
- Precisely: 'Technique of fighting using word(s)' / pl: 'Technika walki na słowa' /.

Why japanese words?

It's a form of tribute and respect to the Japanese Martial Arts I've practiced earlier in this life.

Words can be like the Katana Sword after all.

First thing to learn is when to NOT use it.

Second lesson is to Protect the weak.

I wish to be a wordsfencer who can fight using either polish and/or english language.

Mantrayana, Tantra, Sutra & Empowerments.

Tantric & Sutric Mantras.

I've read that Mantrayana (Way of Mantras) is still Tantric Buddhism, which means that certain Tantric Mantras can be practiced after getting empowerment from one's Teacher (Lama).

There are also Sutric Mantras, these can be practiced by anyone, even without getting empowerment.

See also, if You wish: [ Sutra, Tantra & the Ways ].


Blog author's practice.

I am on Mantrayana Way, because Lama Ole Nydahl told me to speak Mantras, mostly the
OM MANI PEME HUNG mantra.

I've also heard from the Teacher (won't disclose His name here), that I've learned KARMAPA CHENNO mantra, so - if I didn't misunderstand His words - I can use this mantra.

My plan is to use few Sutric Mantras and the KARMAPA CHENNO mantra as well, as my main practice.

OM MANI PEME HUNG - Compassion Mantra, can be practiced anytime, by anyone,
OM A RA PA CA NA DHIH - Wisdom Mantra, can be practiced as Sutric Mantra or as Tantric Mantra,
(OM) GATE GATE PARAGATE PARASAMGATE BODHI SOHA - Heart Sutra Mantra
/ It is written that the Heart Sutra teaches Emptiness through the epitome of Compassion /,

KARMAPA CHENNO - 'Power of all Buddhas work through us'. It's Tantric Mantra, but I am allowed to use it. :)

Don't mix Tantric Methods and Teachers.

Quote.

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Tibetans never mix practices from different lamas and Vajrayana transmissions, even if they have the same lineage-lama and use the same texts; this is because it is known to lead to unending and fruitless discussions rather than a deep inner growth and lasting experience.

I therefore advice strongly against bringing confusion into our practices by taking tantric methods from teachers not sent to our DW centres by Karmapa.

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Links.

- For more, click: 'A Warning letter from Lama Ole Nydahl'.

Simhamukha's Books & Sadhana.

I've ordered two books related with Simhamukha & with practice. Might be good complimentary to Wiccan Magick lessons.

1. Simhamukha The Wisdom Dakini Both Passionate and Wrathful, the Godess of Witchcraft & Magic,
2. Protection and Reversal Magical Practices with the Wisdom Dakini Simhamukha.

I was asked to not resell nor give these books to anyone, for it would mean trouble in wrong hands.

Please do not ask me to quote anything of these on blogs, I won't do it anyway.
Even books' covers are secret, so I won't post any images/photos.

All I can share is short summaries of the tables of contents:

First book consists of, more or less:
1. Guru Yoga for Padmasambhava,
2. Short Daily Practice, Sadhana on Outer, Inner and Secret Levels,
3. Short Commentaries, etc,
4. Long Life Practice for Lama Vajranatha, book's author.

Second book consists of, more or less:
1. Commentaries and annotations, etc,
2. Guru Yoga for Padmasambhava,
3. Short Invocation of The Lion-Headed Karma Dakini Simhamukha for the Purpose of Protection and Averting Magical Attacks,
4. Sadhana Practice for the Wisdom Dakini Karma Simhamukha,
5. Long Life Practice for Lama Vajranatha, book's author.




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P.S. I've read that Simhamukha practice is Tantric practice, so I should not practice it - because of Lama Ole Nydahl's advice against mixing Tantric Methods and Teachers. So, then I intend to guard these books until I get permission from Buddha Karmapa to read and use these.

P.S.S. I want to bring these Lesson (of Simkhamukha Sadhana / Practice) to the Karma Kagyu School/Lineage under Buddha Karmapa 17th, Thaye Dorje. Not sure when I'll be ready for that, though, and how I'll do that. I'll try to awaken wisdom in me, using the wisdom mantra: OM A RA PA CA NA DHIH, awaken wisdom of how to bring these lessons to the Karma Kagyu School/Lineage. I've informed Lama Vajranatha about this too.

Buddhism & Wicca.

I was going into this direction since quite some time, so now I need to share this so Buddhism & friends know what's going on.

For me, Buddhism is equally important as Wicca - religion of Witchcraft, and now the time has come for me to go to Wiccans to help them & learn. I go to them with compassion, with open mind and with open heart.

I'll try to be officially initiated into Wiccan religion as well.

I'll be putting effort into this mission, and for a longer while will be helping Buddhism much less. Perhaps my Buddhist friends will want to support me in my efforts to to help Wiccans, will support me when i'll try to find new friends for us all. I think it's called: 'working with connections' / pl: 'praca ze związkami' / in Buddhism.

Truth is what brings together instead of separating, but honesty is also important.

I intend to return and share lessons, and tell Buddhism about our new friends.

I had thoughts appearing in mind that Buddha Karmapa's 17th wife - Sangyumla - wants me to help her later with the magick of Witchcraft/Wicca that i'll learn, to be her 'court magician'
/ pl: 'nadworny mag' /, a more or less important one. ;)

I know that 'court magician' title sounds fancy / pl: 'ekstrawagancko' /, but when someone is dedicated then anything is possible. If not in this life, then perhaps in future lives, after rebirth(s)/reincarnation(s).




Wiccan Rede is the heart of the Wiccan Law.

The 'Law of Three', also known as 'Law of Threefold Return', etc. / pl: 'Prawo Trójpowrotu' / is like the Karma Law, it states that what we do, what energy we send, will return to us three-fold / with it's power multiplied by three /.

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P.S. I have the book: 'Yoga Tantra: Paths to Magical Feats' by H.H. Dalai Lama, Dzong-ka-ba & Jeffrey Hopkins. Not sure if it's my way, however. Contents of this book seem very complicated and advanced too.

P.S.S. Another book that I have, one that explores connections between Buddhism & Wicca/Witchcraft is 'Witches and Dakinis: Wicca, Paganism and Tantra' by John Myrdhin Reynolds
/ Lama Vajranatha /, in polish language / 'Czarownice i dakinie: Tantra na Wschodzie i Zachodzie' John Myrdhin Reynolds /.

P.S.S.S. Another books by Lama Vajranatha: Simhamukha's Book & Sadhana.

P.S.S.S.S. Wicca is NOT satanism. As I understand it, satanism is inverted christianity - the same thing, but approached from other perspective. In practice, the only difference is in that satanists sin more. Wicca is something else, it includes belief in godess, it is completely different 'collection of ideas' than christianity, inverted or not.

P.S.S.S.S.S. Witches know a lot about curses. Perhaps when I'll learn magick from Wicca/Witchcraft, I'll be able to 'counter' the curses directed at buddhism - islamic curses or otherwise, and however they are called - fatwas, or mubahala or whatever else.

Independent Thinking & Trust in One's Mind.

I am pretty sure that to be a good buddhist - at least in the diamond way school/lineage - one needs to be able to think independently, and one needs to trust in one's Mind.


But what is independent thinking?

After all, we are influenced by society, by media, by the internet, by religions, by collective psychology of a place we live in, etc.

Some people think they think independently, but are just repeating the words of others.

Do not get me wrong, I do not encourage not trusting wisdom of the wiser, sometimes trusting the wisdom of the wiser is very neccessery, I think.

I think I have inner teacher, that was introduced into my mind by the acts of meditation, and by the Refuge Ceremony that I've participated in.

I think that independent thinking can include lessons taken from others, even if not fully understood. The point is in deciding whether: 'Ok. This is for me', or 'This won't work very well in my case'. Making a choice of accepting the lesson or not, and then taking the responsibility - either: 'It's my own decision to think that way, to do things that way', or: 'It's my own decision to reeject this teaching, to not do it for now'. Independent thinkers also accept the consequences of their own decisions, instead of blaming teachers when something goes wrong. It's independent thinking to not blame teachers for the things we have heard from them, and opted to do by ourselves.


What is Trust in One's Mind?

I think it's impossible to know everything, to fully control our lives.

But then, we can take refuge in our friends and in our trusted teachers and in their lessons.

Then when we lose our / illusory / control over our lives, we have friends who can catch us when we fall. Everything turns to be allright, in the end.

'Falling' can be losing our / illusory / control over our lives, or losing a touch with reality. And reality is not as it seems or as explained by media, I think. I think and believe that miracles and supernatural powers are fact, for example. I've witnessed some in my life - for example during the Buddhist Refuge Ceremony i participated in.

When we fall, and friends whom we trust 'catch us up', it's like flying on the Icarus wings, then falling down. But then it's falling into a sea, and that sea is calm and warm. In the end one survives and is feeling well. :)

I've heard from a buddhist friend, she said that: 'Mind is like sea'. I think that it's true, regardless of whether one considers Mind to be personal, collective, or both.

Buddha Statue & Abundance Blessing.

I've found in the internet an offer to buy Buddha's Statue with Abhaya Mudra / Word: 'mudra' can be translated from sanskrit as: 'seal' or 'hand gesture'. Word: 'abhayamudra' can be translated as: 'gesture of fearlessness' /.

Buddha's Statue was offered with various blessings, I did choose the Abundance Blessing
/ pl: 'Błogosławieństwo Dostatku' /. Thoughts appeared in Mind that I have Teacher's permission for that. For safety reasons, I won't reveal this Teacher's identity.

I've had thoughts in Mind that the blessing will be beyond-personal / pl: 'ponad osobiste' /. I'll take first, then others / friends / will take more. Then we all will take even more, then it will continue to benefit us all over the long-term period.

Arrived on 03 June 2025 :)

-=- Buddha Statue on my Buddhist Altar. -=-
-=- Why here the Buddha is Black? Black is color of Protection. -=-

-=- For now, on the altar there's only Buddha Statue, rest is space. -=-

-=- Buddha Statue up close. -=-


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A hint: When buying things in the internet, be sure to read all the terms & conditions, etc. Sometimes, additional charges may apply if one is not careful.

Taking Responsibility... also about the Cooperation between Religions & Views.

In Buddhism we believe that Deities and Gods do exist.

(I think that Deities - in short - are beings with superhuman spiritual powers, also: 'Lesser Gods').

What's the difference between Buddhism and Religions of Faith, then?

No offense meant, but we Buddhist take responsibility for our lives and for our good and evil deeds and for our karma, without bothering the higher powers with prayers... or so we should, but sometimes fail. 😛

I often pray to Buddha (17th Karmapa, Thaye Dorje) for showing me the Way (for guidance), but without expecting instant results without effort on my part. I pray for showing me the Way that will lead me to wishes fulfilled, or just for showing me the Way to the Liberation and to the Enlightenment.

I pray for Buddha's guidance by speaking the Mantra: 'KARMAPA CHENNO' which means: 'Power of all Buddhas work through us' with the intention of asking for guidance. In a way this is both Mantra and Prayer at the same time. Or so I think at least.

I also believe in Buddha's Wisdom and Compassion. I believe in Lama Ole Nydahl's Wisdom and Compassion as well.

I believe in cooperation between Religions and Views, no prejudices if possible.

My own definition of the Truth is: 'Truth is what brings together instead of separating, but Honesty is also important'.

.. and yes, I like people who think that Honesty and Truth are same thing.

See also, if You wish:
- Rimé movement.