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The Wisdom Podcast

Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche: Dorje Drolö and the Power of the Mind (#183)

Apr 6, 2024
Guest Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche talks about Dorje Drolö, a practice for difficult times, the power of imagination in Buddhism, wrathful deities, and upcoming teachings in Nepal during a live Wisdom Dharma Chat.
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Quick takeaways

  • Dorje Drolö practice targets emotional turbulence, transforming it into wisdom.
  • Imaginative power of the mind in Vajrayana aids in connecting with enlightened qualities.

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Understanding Vajrayana Practice Through Imagination

Vajrayana emphasizes recognizing one's enlightened nature through the power of imagination. Individuals are likened to diamonds covered in mud, representing inherent purity amid obscurations. The practice involves creation, completion, and liberation stages, utilizing imagination as a means to connect with enlightened qualities. Imagination is highlighted as a powerful tool, demonstrated through experiments like imagining a strawberry inducing physical responses.

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