How Tibetan Buddhism Appeals to the Young and Urban?
A quick yet wide open view of the different aspects of Tibetan Buddhism: comprehensiveness, well organized and systematic learning approach, diversity and inclusiveness, power of blessings, and scientific aspects that include Tibetan traditional astrology calculation method that beats modern computer system, to name a few. These little episodes presented here give you a fresh look on Tibetan Buddhism and its attraction to the young and urban.
The Power of Realizing the Nature of Mind
Excerpt 1: The Attractiveness of Tibet
Why have the harsh climate and poor living conditions not deterred Han people of modern cities from coming to Tibet? The reason lies in the needs of humans, that every one of us living in this world aspire not only for the material satisfaction but also the spiritual fulfillment.
Excerpt 2: The Comprehensiveness of Tibetan Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism fits the diverse background of different Buddhist believers. Besides Vajrayana, it also covers comprehensively the teachings of both Theravada Buddhism and Han Buddhism.
Excerpt 3: A Scientific Aspect of Tibetan Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism also entails scientific disciplines; an example is its calculation of astronomical calendar and celestial events using wooden plates. This seemingly obsolete application, still in practice at Larung Gar today, is faster than modern computing method.
Excerpt 4: The Power of Realizing the Nature of Mind
The most attractive aspect of Tibetan Buddhism is its teaching on the nature of the mind. Once you have realized the nature of the mind, all the pains and sufferings will disappear, and no matter where you go or stay, what you experience will simply be happiness. You will be like a magnetic field emitting endless positive energy to those around you, and can spontaneously help countless sentient beings.
The Attractiveness of Tibet
Why have the harsh climate and poor living conditions not deterred Han people of modern cities from coming to Tibet? The reason lies in the needs of humans, that every one of us living in this world aspire not only for the material satisfaction but also the spiritual fulfillment.
A Scientific Aspect of Tibetan Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism also entails scientific disciplines; an example is its calculation of astronomical calendar and celestial events using wooden plates. This seemingly obsolete application, still in practice at Larung Gar today, is faster than modern computing method.
“Tibetan Buddhism is very comprehensive in the sense that it is so diversified that it fits the needs of all types of Buddhist believers.”
