Practice

Expressions of Practice

During spiritual practice, students will habitualize themselves to corresponding views and methods, resulting in corresponding insights, experiences, and states of realization. Expressing these is what we call "expressions of practice."

2026-01-22

One Expression, Three Meanings: View, Practice, and State

We vow to benefit all sentient beings, willing to sacrifice ourselves for them if necessary. Even thinking this way is quite noble, regardless of whether we can actually do it. At least we have the view, even if we lack the state.

2026-01-23

From Study and Contemplation to Practice and Realization

Overall, Buddhist practice involves first establishing views through study and contemplation, then transforming these into practice through dedicated methods and techniques, and finally achieving states.

2026-01-23

The Inconceivable Benefits of Prayer

The nature of the mind is this: whatever your mind is like, that is how you are. If the mind is joyful, you are joyful; if the mind is entangled, you are entangled. Wherever there is attachment, there is entanglement. If you wish to obtain the merit of the Dharma, your mind must be free, open, full, and joyful.

2026-01-25

Same Words, Different Meanings: The Fluidity of View, Practice, and State

It's not that certain expressions can only be views, others only practice, and others only states. Any language can change meaning in different scenarios, contexts, and cultural backgrounds.

2026-01-24

How to Give Rise to Genuine Renunciation (1)?

In short, to give rise to genuine renunciation, one must rely on long-term hearing, reflection, and practice to cultivate three correct core views.

2026-01-14

How to Give Rise to Genuine Renunciation (3)？

Only by doing this over the long term will you gradually come to understand the importance of practice, what life should be used for, and what this world is really about.

2026-01-15

How to Give Rise to Genuine Renunciation (2)?

Once a correct worldview is strong enough, our emotional side will naturally give rise at least to the experience of mere emptiness. We will genuinely feel that this world is illusory. Directly perceiving and experiencing this world as illusory—this is precisely what is meant by mere emptiness.

2026-01-23

From View to Realization: Expressions of Cognition in Buddhist Practice

Given the vast range of expressive elements in Buddhism, we can categorize them into seven key types:1. Direct Perception 2. Views 3. Experiences 4. Practice 5. Insights 6. Enlightenment 7. States of Realization

2026-01-23

Expressions of States: The Culmination of Practice

Why is awakening said to be inconceivable and beyond the reach of consciousness and sensation? Because states are non-conceptual and not based on feelings. Thoughts change, and feelings vanish.

2026-01-22

Can Spiritual Practice Overcome Illness and Attachment?

If we truly master our minds, dealing with illnesses should be an easy job.

2026-01-18

If one realizes one’s true nature, is deep samadhi still necessary?

So, is deep samadhi necessary to recognize one’s true nature? It’s hard to say whether it’s necessary or not, but if you maintain the realization of Dzogchen, you will understand all forms of samadhi.

2026-01-15

Illusion and Non-Valid Cognition in Mental Awareness

Mental cognition regards the external environment as merely a product of the mind’s discrimination, all of which are illusory, without absolute reality or falsehood.

2026-01-15

What is ultimate cognition? How can ultimate cognition be achieved?

In ultimate cognition, it is believed that recognizing one’s own essence is ultimate, and this essence is inherently empty.

2026-01-15

What would happen if the visualizer and the visualized are always different?

The “knowing” of thoughts is the cognizer, and the thoughts themselves are the cognized. Thus, the sameness or difference between the cognizer and the cognized creates the diversity in cognition.

2026-01-12

Why are insights so important in meditation ?

Correct views and practices are fundamental in determining the accuracy of cognition and cognitive conclusions, underscoring the importance of study, contemplation, and meditative practice.

2026-01-12

What’s "meditative-induced forms"?

In Yogachara (Consciousness-Only) theory, the forms seen in samadhi are called "meditative-induced forms."

2026-01-11

What is the difference between meditative concentration and insight meditation？

Therefore, meditative concentration and insight meditation are distinct practices. The latter refers to the insights or views employed during meditation.

2026-01-11

What are the results of meditation with insight?

When insight is integrated with meditative concentration, it allows mental consciousness to form an insightful understanding of the external world. The degree to which these two practices are integrated can determine the difference in perception, ranging from inferential to invalid to direct valid.

2026-01-11

Can superpowers really be generated through meditation?

What does it mean for changes to occur in the cognitive organs? It refers to the development of superpowers, such as clairvoyance, clairaudience, telepathy, and retrocognition.

2026-01-07

What is stillness?

In simpler terms, meditative concentration fosters a deeper understanding of the world around us, one that transcends our typical sensory experiences.

2026-01-09

What are the different stages of meditation?

With consistent long-term practice, you will naturally progress through different stages of meditation, collectively known as the nine meditatitve absorptions.

2026-01-08

Insight is especially important in meditation

While these superpowers already extend beyond the realm of human technology, they cannot compare to the various divine powers that arise from a high level of samadhi, nor can they produce super-cognitive abilities like the perception of pure land.

2026-01-08

Can we really describe all our supernatural powers?

Human language simply cannot capture the complexities of time, space, and phenomena that divine perception can access. Our words are limited by our senses; we label things based on what we perceive, not the full reality that divine powers might glimpse.

2026-01-07

Are all thoughts bad? How can we use thoughts to practice?

However, even with the cessation of the six senses, the inner awareness, often called "inner luminosity," will never vanish.

2026-01-07

How should we practice in the present moment?

Instead, our primary focus is on gradual cultivation, a process of accumulating insights that lead to heightened spiritual experiences. Through extensive meditation, these experiences gradually evolve into relatively stable states. These stable states are then dismantled one by one, ultimately leading to no more stage.

2026-01-06

Problems encountered during a seven-day meditation retreat and their solutions

When you feel uncomfortable while meditating,what should you do? The key is to learn to adjust by taking a break and relaxing

2026-01-05

What is our practice about?

Dzogche says: “All experiences and feelings will vanish like clouds drifting across the sky,” leaving behind only the pure awareness of the mind. Seeing it is what we call realization or awakening.

2026-01-02

How Is Inner Quality Developed Through Practice?

With the continued cultivation of bodhicitta, one gradually discovers oneself becoming gentler, and both body and mind grow more supple and open. As a result, one quickly accumulates merit and purifies obscurations, and one’s practice advances accordingly.

2026-01-02

How can we expand sensory perception through technology?

Humans have expanded the range of their sensory perception through the use of physical tools brought forth by the development of scientific technology, such as telescopes, microscopes, sonar, and so on.

2026-01-03

Four Stages of Madhyamaka Practice

The First Stage: Consider All Phenomena are Empty in Nature The Second Stage: Consider Emptiness is Phenomena The Third Stage: Considers Dependent Origination as the Absence of Mental Fabrications The Fourth Stage: Consider Free of Mental Fabrications as Equipoise-nature

2022-12-07