Similar to the sun as it rises in the sky, may this sacred Chod practice that cuts demons Flourish in all directions and at all times. Drogon Karma Chagmed These words, which come towards the end of my Chod practice, always resonate deeply, seeming to come from deep within, and seeming to connect with something […]
Chod Aspiration Prayer Read Post »
In reply to a question from her son, Gangpa Muksang, as to what is the meaning of ‘devil’ Machig Labdron replied: That which is called devil is not some actual great big black thing that scares and petrifies whomever sees it. A devil is anything that obstructs the achievement of freedom. … Most of all,
Reflections on Machig Labdron – The Material Devil Read Post »
Following on from this post on Chod, Demons, Karma and Razor Blades. In response to the point that: the western, scientific point of view is ignorant and impotent to deal with demonic possession … they don’t even acknowledge that such a thing could happen. My own experience in both the East and the West is
Exorcism, Psychiatric Treatment and Spiritual Practice Read Post »
Following on from this post on Exorcism, Black Magic, Voodoo and Buddhism. In response to the question: how and in what way in Chod is the body offered to the demons? And how do they feast upon them? There is a limit to what I can say in response to this, as the sadhana itself
Chod, Demons, Karma and Razor Blades Read Post »
In response to a question asking: if anyone can explain exorcism from the Buddhist point of view? And also things like black magic and voodoo and stuff like that? Exorcism – I guess this generally refers to the removal of some sort of ‘spirit’ or being which is either possessing another being, or is around
Exorcism, Black Magic, Voodoo and Buddhism Read Post »
