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D13(A)-Buddhism for Beginners, Cutting-off Attachment to Self (DISCOURSE ONLY)

On 1995 Taiwan trip HHDCBIII explains how to cut off worldly attachment to self, the meaning of Xiuxing, & discusses ... Show more
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Zhaxi Zhuoma
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This course provides a reading of a preliminary translation of a Dharma Discourse by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III on “One Needs to Cut Off the Attachment to Self in Worldly Matters First to Begin Self-Cultivation” given in 1995 in Taiwan. The course focuses on what it takes to cut off attachment to self in both the worldly and the ultimate sense and what happens if you do and if you don’t. It includes the bardo, ghosts, spirits, consciousness and many related concepts as well as a discussion of the “Straw Man” Dharma and Dream Yoga.

The curriculum videos are the reading by Zhaxi Zhuoma of preliminary translations of this Dharma Discourse taken from videos of Lemonade Sangha classes given on April 23 and 30. It is available to all members. The full course with assignments, quizzes, supplemental materials, and group discussions is available for Buddhist Studies and Xiuxing Seminary students at D13.

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Prior to viewing this course, you are required to listen to the caveats provided in “PRELIMINARY STEPS” of Section 1 of the curriculum, which is a requirement for all preliminary translations of the Buddha Master’s teachings and complete “D01(A)-The Supreme and Magnificent Dharma”

Why do we need the preliminary steps?
Our school offers an introduction to the Practices and Blessings Tradition of Mahayana Buddhism. We offer certain practices that can enable you to become enlightened in this lifetime if followed precisely. This is possible with the blessings of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas and by our cultivation of morality, meditation, and wisdom. We recognize and praise these holy beings by our chants and develop our wisdom through learning the Dharma. We also recognize that, at present, we only have preliminary translations that may contain errors, but that still offer us guidance on our path.
Why do we dedicate merit after hearing the Dharma?
Part of our cultivation is to share any merit we receive with all living beings (not just humans). You will understand these concepts and principles as you study these courses.
I have completed some of the assignments or events, but it doesn’t seem to be registering, since at the end it does not show I am finished?
: It is probably because you did not click the “Completed” button at the end of the task. The other reason is that it may be for “Assignments (essay questions)” that are pending approval by the facilitator. It can be confusing. If you are not getting a response from the facilitator, email them and be sure and include your name and the Course ID and ask to have course graded.
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Lectures 6
Video 1:34:29
Level Beginner
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