What is the difference between the Four Noble Truths and the Two Truths (relative and absolute truth)? The Two Truths delineate the doctrinal view on phenomena whereas the Four Noble Truths, though also contain some elements of that view, focus mainly on the practicable ways to attain liberation. Therefore, both are very important Buddhist doctrines that can lend certain help to one’s practice if understood well. Of course, one may choose to learn only the theories necessary for undertaking specific practice rather than the more extensive knowledge of various Buddhist doctrines such as the Two Truths or the Four Noble Truths. But the chances are one may be prone to mistakes more easily this way except for those with the sharpest faculties.

[Excerpt from Luminous Wisdom Book Series ~ The Right View : The Four Noble Truths]

We are forever indebted to our teachers for their kindness and guidance to us.

-- September 10, 2019

This is the 13th year for The Jiangda Elementary School in the deep valley. — July 1, 2019

About those past misdeeds that we have performed but cannot recall, we can contemplate like this: “All the misdeeds that I have committed since beginningless time,whether intentionally or unintentionally, are all wrong. As if they are poison I have taken, I feel the greatest fear and regret for my action, and vow never to commit them ever again.” In this way, all negative karma can be changed into mutable karma. The significance of such resolution cannot be overstated. Otherwise, any karmic effect will be possible if this is not done.

[Excerpt from Luminous Wisdom Book Series ~ The Right View : On Cause and Effect]

The Tibetan cooking classes in our professional school begin alas. -- August 28, 2019

Like a honey bee wandering in a vast sea of flowers, a free mind flies under the blue sky and among green hills, appreciating the lighthearted joy and purity therein. -- June 30, 2019

Upon seeing the faraway hilltop where my lama used to live, I bow down to the ground three times respectfully; overwhelmed with tremendous nostalgia, tears come streaming down my face unchecked. At that very moment, the mind is at once luminous and boundless.

-- September 10, 2019

Such a nice pair of shoes! How can it be dumped in the trash can? Who did it, eh? -- July 31, 2019

I became a vegetarian twenty years ago today. Meat-free diet injects compassion and joy into my blood, and I feel deeply it is just the right kind of food for all people. All living beings crave life and are mortally afraid of death, the same as you and me. So please forsake killing, embrace peace. — May 30, 2019