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[[purifying impure perception]] In [[Tibetan Buddhism]], [[retreat]] is critical to {{Wiki|learning}} and growing. The main purpose of [[visualization practice]] is to {{Wiki|purify}} our ordinary, impure [[perception]] of the [[phenomenal world]] by developing “[[pure perception]].” “Impure” does not mean that the [[object]] of our [[visualization]] is covered with dirt or is polluted or {{Wiki|defiled}} in any way; the [[impurity]] isn’t “out there.” “Impure,” in this context, means that the problem is “in here”—that is, we look at the [[world]] through [[emotional]] filters that we label “[[desire]],” “jealousy,” “[[pride]],” “[[ignorance]],” and “[[aggression]].” Everything we {{Wiki|perceive}} is colored by {{Wiki|myriad}} variations of these five [[emotions]]. | [[purifying impure perception]] In [[Tibetan Buddhism]], [[retreat]] is critical to {{Wiki|learning}} and growing. The main purpose of [[visualization practice]] is to {{Wiki|purify}} our ordinary, impure [[perception]] of the [[phenomenal world]] by developing “[[pure perception]].” “Impure” does not mean that the [[object]] of our [[visualization]] is covered with dirt or is polluted or {{Wiki|defiled}} in any way; the [[impurity]] isn’t “out there.” “Impure,” in this context, means that the problem is “in here”—that is, we look at the [[world]] through [[emotional]] filters that we label “[[desire]],” “jealousy,” “[[pride]],” “[[ignorance]],” and “[[aggression]].” Everything we {{Wiki|perceive}} is colored by {{Wiki|myriad}} variations of these five [[emotions]]. | ||
Why is it so important to recite [[Mantras]] and what are they? Just as we [[visualize]] ourselves as a [[deity]] and the surroundings as a [[buddha-field]] in order to {{Wiki|purify}} our impure [[perception]] of [[form]], we recite [[mantras]] to {{Wiki|purify}} our impure [[perception]] of [[sound]]. The goal of practice is to {{Wiki|purify}} impure [[perceptions]] in order to see [[ultimate truth]] and, eventually, attain [[enlightenment]] and [[Buddhahood]] for the [[benefit]] of all [[beings]]. [[Vajrayana]] not only trains the [[mind]] through [[discipline]] and [[meditation]] on compassion, but it also offers methods for [[transforming]] our impure [[perception]] into [[pure perception]]. | Why is it so important to recite [[Mantras]] and what are they? Just as we [[visualize]] ourselves as a [[deity]] and the surroundings as a [[buddha-field]] in order to {{Wiki|purify}} our impure [[perception]] of [[form]], we recite [[mantras]] to {{Wiki|purify}} our impure [[perception]] of [[sound]]. The goal of practice is to {{Wiki|purify}} impure [[perceptions]] in order to see [[ultimate truth]] and, eventually, attain [[enlightenment]] and [[Buddhahood]] for the [[benefit]] of all [[beings]]. [[Vajrayana]] not only trains the [[mind]] through [[discipline]] and [[meditation]] on compassion, but it also offers methods for [[transforming]] our impure [[perception]] into [[pure perception]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 08:41, 14 April 2014
purifying impure perception In Tibetan Buddhism, retreat is critical to learning and growing. The main purpose of visualization practice is to purify our ordinary, impure perception of the phenomenal world by developing “pure perception.” “Impure” does not mean that the object of our visualization is covered with dirt or is polluted or defiled in any way; the impurity isn’t “out there.” “Impure,” in this context, means that the problem is “in here”—that is, we look at the world through emotional filters that we label “desire,” “jealousy,” “pride,” “ignorance,” and “aggression.” Everything we perceive is colored by myriad variations of these five emotions.
Why is it so important to recite Mantras and what are they? Just as we visualize ourselves as a deity and the surroundings as a buddha-field in order to purify our impure perception of form, we recite mantras to purify our impure perception of sound. The goal of practice is to purify impure perceptions in order to see ultimate truth and, eventually, attain enlightenment and Buddhahood for the benefit of all beings. Vajrayana not only trains the mind through discipline and meditation on compassion, but it also offers methods for transforming our impure perception into pure perception.
