Worldwide Old Guru Secret Teaching MẬT TÔNG CỦA THIÊN ĐÌNH; by hoatam on Sun Mar 08, 2009 10:02 am. Tibetan Buddhism has seen a decline since before World War II, and today, it is mostly recognized in name rather than practice. Despite its diminished presence, the promotional efforts of Tibetan Lamas continue unabated, often making grandiose claims disconnected from reality. They assert that their transmission lineage is the most crucial and legitimate, suggesting Tibetan Buddhism’s superiority over the traditions found […]

Atheism vs Blind Believer The issue of Faith in major religions The concept of faith varies significantly across major religions. In Theravada Buddhism, Sakyamuni Buddha is revered as the supreme being, while figures like Kwan Yin Bodhisattva and Amitabha Buddha, along with other Buddhas of Mahayana doctrine, are considered malevolent entities due to their absence in the original Buddhist scriptures. Conversely, Mahayana Buddhists regard Theravada practitioners as ignorant and narrow-minded individuals, viewing them as outsiders with inflated egos. Furthermore, Buddhism, […]

Kwan Shih Yin – compassion Dharani I shared this picture simply because I find it beautiful, not because of the popular Great Compassion Dharani in Sanskrit often associated with it. In Buddhism, there’s a tendency for certain sutras to claim superiority, asserting themselves as the “#1” or the “King Sutra,” depending on the tradition. However, after reading numerous sutras, it becomes apparent that they all make similar claims—each proclaiming itself as the best, with its Dharani being the most powerful, […]

An Ascetic and the Dalai Lama (Excerpt from Alexandra David-Neel’s Magic and Mystery in Tibet, Dover Publications, Inc., 1971) Thubten Gyatso (1876 –1933) was the 13th Dalai Lama of Tibet. At Kalimpong, India, the lama-king lived in a large house belonging to the minister of the Rajah of Bhutan. To give the place a more majestic appearance, two rows of tall bamboo poles had been planted in the form of an avenue. Flags flew from every pole, with the inscription […]

Insight on Freemasonry An Insight on Freemasonry by Dianichi – translated from Vietnamese by Horangi The Freemasons, often perceived as a secretive society, trace their origins to mystical practices since the dawn of civilization. Officially emerging in the 16th century, Freemasonry has evolved into a global fraternity known by various names, wielding significant influence worldwide. With approximately 7 million members globally, including 2 million in the United States, its ranks are predominantly filled with society’s leaders and elites. Around 50,000 […]

The Miraculous Tree of Tsong Khapa Linh thụ Tây Tạng; by Dianichi on Sun Nov 23, 2008 10:27 am. The Miraculous Tree of Tsong Khapa (Excerpt from Alexandra David-Neel’s “Magic and Mystery in Tibet”, Dover Publications, Inc., 1971) The following is a miraculous story recorded by Alexandra D. Neel in her book “Magic and Mystery in Tibet,” published in 1921: In the 14th and 15th centuries, there was a spiritual master named Tsong Khapa (1355-1417). He was born in Amdo, […]

The seeking for an initiation Yeshes G. Yatso, a graduate monk from a prestigious Buddhist university, felt dissatisfied with his level of knowledge. He spent several years in contemplation but remained unfulfilled. Upon advice from an elder chief lama, he embarked on a journey to meet a reclusive hermit monk residing on a distant mountain, hundreds of miles away from the monastery. Although the journey was relatively short, it was challenging, involving traversing a vast desert and scaling a high […]

The Enchanted Dagger BÌNH LUẬN: Cây đao phép (D.Neel); by XuanThu on Mon Jan 19, 2009 2:16 pm. (Excerpt from Alexandra David-Neel’s “Magic and Mystery in Tibet”, Dover Publications, Inc., 1971) The ritual weapons, called phurba, generally used by lamaist magicians are made of bronze, wood or even ivory, shaped to resemble a dagger and often beautifully chiseled or carved. A true initiate in the Tibetan secret lore, however, would scoff at the sorcerer and his repugnant practices. The power […]

Dear Mystics Members, Explore an excerpt from the Dalai Lama’s “Freedom in Exile.” Delve into Chapter 12, “Of Magic and Mystery,” to uncover insights into Tibetan spirituality and traditions. Nechung Oracle For example, I hope one day to organize some sort of scientific enquiry into the phenomenon of oracles, which remain an important part of the Tibetan way of life. Before I speak about them in detail, however, I must stress that the purpose of oracles is not, as might […]

Principles of Exorcism NGUYÊN LÝ TRỪ TÀ; by Lĩnhnam on Sun Jul 05, 2009 2:20 pm. Presented below is the principle of exorcism as taught to me by Master Duc Qui, based on the story Four-Direction Monks by Atoanmt and posted on thegiovohinh.com. Here is a summarized version. Atoanmt is a disciple of the Occult. He learned exorcism at the Temple of Monks by chance. Once, in Bac Lieu province, he stayed at a friend’s house and cured their daughter […]