17th Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje, has shared much wisdom in the form of teachings and answering questions from his many followers. This blog presents the timeless wisdom he shares in his teachings and talks, in which he guides us in how to practice Dharma in genuine and practical ways.
By reflecting on the teachings presented, it is possible to discover how to make this wisdom a part of not just Dharma practice, but daily life as well.
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Monday, December 12, 2016
How should one uphold one's taking refuge?
Always recollecting the qualities of the Three Jewels, think of them with faith, and diligently pray to them.
Do not accumulate wrongdoing through careless gossip or denigration of others.
Regard all images of Buddhas bodies, speech, and minds, as well as all who wear the robes of the Sangha as Three Jewels and treat them with respect and veneration.
Do not place any image of the Three Jewels on the bare ground or where they will be damaged.
Do not even think of selling or pawning images of the Three Jewels.
Have such respect for the Three Jewels that you do not step over even a fragment of a tsa-tsa or a single letter from a text.
His Holiness, 17th Karmapa
Ogyen Trinley Dorje
From teaching on Torch of Certainty and commentary by Jamgon Lodro Thaye
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