Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche: Dorje Drolö and the Power of the Mind (#183)
Apr 6, 2024
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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.
Dorje Drolö practice targets emotional turbulence, transforming it into wisdom.
Imaginative power of the mind in Vajrayana aids in connecting with enlightened qualities.
Deep dives
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.
Utilizing Rituals in Vajrayana Practice
Rituals in Vajrayana, such as the pooja, serve various functions like offering, praising, and visualization. These rituals are aimed at aligning body, speech, and mind with enlightened qualities. The practice of powerful rituals is explained as rooted in loving kindness, compassion, and wisdom, distinct from promoting anger. Utilizing symbolism and imagery in rituals helps transcend ordinary experiences.
Exploring Deities in Vajrayana Practice
Deity practices in Vajrayana cater to individual preferences and inclinations, offering various approaches to connecting with Buddha nature. Deities like Tara or Dorje Drollo represent aspects of one's mind and qualities. Understanding deities as manifestations of Buddha nature aids practitioners in embodying enlightened qualities. The approach to deity practices varies depending on personal resonance and transformative potential.
Significance of Doge Drollo Practice in Today's Context
The Doge Drollo practice, revealed 400 years ago, holds particular relevance in contemporary times marked by emotional sensitivity and turbulence. The practice aims to transform the fire of emotions into wisdom. Tailored to suit the challenges of the current era, the practice emphasizes wisdom and compassion. Rinpoche's teachings on Doge Drollo promise transformative wisdom for practitioners seeking inner clarity and spiritual growth.
This episode of the Wisdom Podcast, recorded live as a Wisdom Dharma Chatfeatures special guest, Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche. Born in the Himalayan border regions between Tibet and Nepal, Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche is a rising star among the new generation of Tibetan Buddhist teachers. His candid, often humorous accounts of his personal difficulties have endeared him to audiences around the world.
During this Wisdom Dharma Chat host, Daniel Aitken, and Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche discuss:
Dorje Drolö, a Buddhist practice meant specifically for use during difficult times in human history;
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