Samten Dorje's Page

1. Thus, upon firmly adopting the spirit of awakening, a child of the Jinas should always vigilantly strive not to neglect his training. 2. Although one has made a commitment, it is appropriate to reconsider whether or not to do that which has been rashly undertaken and has not been well considered. 3. But shall I discard that which has been examined by the sagacious Buddhas and their children, as well as by myself according to the best of my abilities? 4. If, upon making such a promise, I do… Continue

1. I happily rejoice in the virtue of all sentient beings, which relieves the suffering of the miserable states of existence. May those who suffer dwell in happiness! 2. I rejoice in sentient beings’ liberation from the suffering of the cycle of existence, and I rejoice in the Protectors’ Bodhisattva Hood and Buddhahood. 3. I rejoice in the teachers’ oceanic expressions of the spirit of awakening, which delight and benefit all sentient beings. 4. With the folded hands I beseech the Fully Awak… Continue

The Confession of Negativities 1. In order to adopt that jewel of the mind, I make offerings to the Tathágatas, to the stainless jewel of the sublime Dharma, and to the children of the Buddhas, who are oceans of excellent qualities. 2. As many flowers, fruits, and medicinal herbs as there are, and as many jewels as there are in the world, and clear and pleasant waters, 3. Jeweled mountains, forested regions, and other delightful and solitary places, vines shining with the ornaments of lovely… Continue

There is a lot of talk these days about Engaged Buddhism, but what does it really mean to us as practitioners? Some times it seems to be quite vague or not much more than being a "green/eco" Buddhist. I think if we really look into the Buddhas teachings we can see that the Bodhisattva Path is a much more focused, complete and not to mention workable model than the hit and miss ideas floating around these days as “Engaged Buddhism”. It seems that popular Engaged Buddhism lacks a path and has a li… Continue

The King of Prayers The Prayer of ways High and Sublime I bow down to the youthful Arya Manjushri! O lions amongst humans, Buddhas past, present and future, To as many of you as exist in the ten directions I bow down with my body, speech and mind. On waves of strength of this king… Continue