Red Lotus Buddhist Wisdom

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Red Lotus Buddhist Wisdom – Book by Domo Geshe Rinpoche

Excerpt:

“As a lotus flower is born in water, grows in water and rises out of water to stand above it unsoiled, so I, born in the world, raised in the world, having overcome the world, live unsoiled by the world.”–The Buddha If we sit by the side of a lotus pond to observe a lotus emerging, the bud forming and growing tall, its petals opening to full development, it will seem as though nothing is happening. The movements of growth are imperceptible to our senses. Like that, our spiritual growth can be imperceptible to us, but day by day, we approach our own full flowering. The lotus is a powerful visual symbol that displays transcendence of worldly attachment. It arises in a new form that is delightfully different than its source elements; seed, mud and sunlight. Even when the petals are gone, a rare beauty remains.

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We hope these inspirational and thought provoking quotations by the 9th Domo Geshe Rinpoche accompanied by dramatic portraits of lotuses will awaken your natural joy as they have for her many students over the years. Although Buddhism is ancient, it remains fresh and contemporary. Known for purity, peace, and tranquility, the teachings of Buddhism also instill strength and determination in us to rise from the mud of ordinary life and gain enlightenment, just as the lotus emerges triumphantly. Quotations by Domo Geshe Rinpoche are presented in graphics word art also created by Domo Geshe to emphasize the Buddhist concepts that can be used as meditations. ~~When I sit for meditation, I am standing for what I believe in~~~~~Holding away change and demanding life to be like it was before, rubs and irritates the actual way you are alive like petting a cat from tail to head~~~~ Full color dramatic photographs of rare and delightful lotuses accompany each quotation to create a lasting visual impression. There are 50 full color lotus flower photos and 50 graphic displays of quotations as well as explaining how to use quotations as basis for meditations. It also introduces a deep topic of how we interact with the symbolic world that is of great interest to all spiritual seekers

• Perfect Paperback: 110 pages
• Publisher: Hermitage Buddhist Publishing; first edition (August 25, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0692004106
• ISBN-13: 978-0692004104