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Changing the Object of Focus<\/strong><\/h4>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/institut.dhagpo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/KCR3_himalayanArt-35631.jpg\")
An Image of the the Arhat Subhuti<\/p><\/div>\n
The premise of the sutra<\/em> is to allows us to move from a so-called worldly object of focus to an enlightened object of focus. A worldly mind is filled with all kinds of content that preoccupy it, and what’s more the self is the center of these preoccupations. The object of focus of a worldly mind is essentially itself in the quest for happiness, which, at the end of the day, turns out to be ephemeral. The quest becomes Sisyphean, and the seeker never finds happiness. In short, a worldly mind, though it is looking for wellbeing, finds disappointment and dissatisfaction. The sutra<\/em> proposes a progressive change of the object of focus, a way to become less self-centered and more interested in enlightenment. The object is twofold: others and knowledge. In other words, we must cultivate compassion and discernment. This begins by cultivating a firm intention to realize enlightenment in order to acquire the means to concretely help others. Then, intention leads to action: hands-on training in enlightened mind. And, at the same time, we must cultivate discernment in order to discover the true nature of what is happening, the illusory dimension of all things\u2014emptiness.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”The Three Discernments” _builder_version=”3.7″ header_4_font=”Open Sans||||||||” header_4_text_color=”#666666″]<\/p>\n
The Three Discernments<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/institut.dhagpo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/KCR3_himalayanArt-58324.jpg\")
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The Buddha in the Posture of the Mudra of Teaching<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Khenpo insisted several times on the fact that changing the object of focus occurs through the process of study, reflection, and meditation. These three aspects generate three discernments, which make change possible. Listening allows us to acquire intellectual knowledge of the subject; we become aware of what we do not know. Next comes reflection; we must contemplate the meaning of the words taught by the Buddha\u2014the profound meaning of the explanations. Through this, we acquire definitive knowledge of the subject in question. We have understood the subject in a profound and detailed way by exhausting all doubts based on reflection. Thus, we are certain of the meaning of what is taught. Then, we cultivate this meaning to become more and more familiar with what it conveys. This is what we call meditation\u2014in other words, getting used to this meaning so that it is familiar to us. The practitioner develops a more and more anchored habit; the orientation of the mind changes and becomes less worldly, leaving space for enlightened mind.<\/p>\n
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Slow Progress<\/strong><\/h4>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/institut.dhagpo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/cours-d-ete_685x768.jpg\")
As we must take time to reflect on the meaning of the words, we must first take time to hear the explanations. The Diamond Sutra<\/em>, which is not very long, includes eighteen points to adopt in order to practice the Bodhisattva’s path. After three weeks of teachings, we have studied the first four points. Khenpoe Rinpoche applies himself to giving all the necessary details for us to understand what the Bodhisattva’s path is and to give us the means to achieve it. But, we’re not done yet. There are still fourteen points to go. He assures us that he will be back next yet to continue this well-named course: Treasures of Buddhist Knowledge.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Puntso, responsable du programme de Dhagpo<\/p>\n
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Group Photo: The Participants of the Summer Course 2018<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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Les Chroniques de l\u2019Institut<\/h2>\n
- Understanding Liberates – Jigme Rinpoche\u2019s December Course<\/a><\/li>
- Understanding Emptiness to Become Free – Shabdrung Rinpoche\u2019s Course on The Introduction to the Middle Way<\/a><\/li>
- The First Buddhism and Professional Life Forum – Some Interesting Leads, Some Resources, and Something Next<\/a><\/li>
- Two realities and three practices for a middle way – Teaching with Thinley Rinpoch\u00e9<\/a><\/li>
- Sit down and practice with sincerity – Teaching with Jigm\u00e9 Rinpoch\u00e9<\/a><\/li>
- This is what a blessing must be! Green Tara Retreat with Lama Nyigyam<\/a><\/li>
- Cultivating stability in the midst of change – The 4th Forum \u00ab A Buddhist perspective on education and youth \u00bb<\/a><\/li>
- All Beings Have Been Our Mothers – Lama Jampa Thaye\u2019s Course<\/a><\/li>
- Application of Philosophy – Reflections from Summer University 2019<\/a><\/li>
- Three days, one master and six paramitas – Visit of Shangpa Rinpoche<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/code><\/p>\n
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An Image of the the Arhat Subhuti<\/p><\/div>\n
The premise of the sutra<\/em> is to allows us to move from a so-called worldly object of focus to an enlightened object of focus. A worldly mind is filled with all kinds of content that preoccupy it, and what’s more the self is the center of these preoccupations. The object of focus of a worldly mind is essentially itself in the quest for happiness, which, at the end of the day, turns out to be ephemeral. The quest becomes Sisyphean, and the seeker never finds happiness. In short, a worldly mind, though it is looking for wellbeing, finds disappointment and dissatisfaction. The sutra<\/em> proposes a progressive change of the object of focus, a way to become less self-centered and more interested in enlightenment. The object is twofold: others and knowledge. In other words, we must cultivate compassion and discernment. This begins by cultivating a firm intention to realize enlightenment in order to acquire the means to concretely help others. Then, intention leads to action: hands-on training in enlightened mind. And, at the same time, we must cultivate discernment in order to discover the true nature of what is happening, the illusory dimension of all things\u2014emptiness.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”The Three Discernments” _builder_version=”3.7″ header_4_font=”Open Sans||||||||” header_4_text_color=”#666666″]<\/p>\n The Buddha in the Posture of the Mudra of Teaching<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Khenpo insisted several times on the fact that changing the object of focus occurs through the process of study, reflection, and meditation. These three aspects generate three discernments, which make change possible. Listening allows us to acquire intellectual knowledge of the subject; we become aware of what we do not know. Next comes reflection; we must contemplate the meaning of the words taught by the Buddha\u2014the profound meaning of the explanations. Through this, we acquire definitive knowledge of the subject in question. We have understood the subject in a profound and detailed way by exhausting all doubts based on reflection. Thus, we are certain of the meaning of what is taught. Then, we cultivate this meaning to become more and more familiar with what it conveys. This is what we call meditation\u2014in other words, getting used to this meaning so that it is familiar to us. 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Summer University is now over. Each day was an immersion in the Dharma. 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<\/p>\nSlow Progress<\/strong><\/h4>\n
As we must take time to reflect on the meaning of the words, we must first take time to hear the explanations. The Diamond Sutra<\/em>, which is not very long, includes eighteen points to adopt in order to practice the Bodhisattva’s path. After three weeks of teachings, we have studied the first four points. Khenpoe Rinpoche applies himself to giving all the necessary details for us to understand what the Bodhisattva’s path is and to give us the means to achieve it. But, we’re not done yet. There are still fourteen points to go. He assures us that he will be back next yet to continue this well-named course: Treasures of Buddhist Knowledge.<\/p>\nLes Chroniques de l\u2019Institut<\/h2>\n