Padmasambhava's
Pure Land Buddhism
Pure
Land Buddhism exists in various areas and forms. The main idea of
Pure Land Buddhism is relying on other power (jap. tariki), usually
that of Amitabha Buddha. Relying, being devoted or lovingly
surrendering to other power is a cornerstone of tantric buddhism as
well, where a samsaric being puts his or her faith to the Guru, his
teachings and the Three Jewels: Buddha, Dharma and Sangha.
The
core of Pemako Buddhism or Padmasambhava's Pure Land Buddhism is the
trust that us samsaric beings, practitioners, have for Guru
Padmasambhava and his teachings because we can trust that he will
help us to realise our own buddhahood. In Pemako Buddhism we combine
relying on other power and using self-power (jap. joriki) through
extensive tantric practice, meditation and contemplation. Because of
this point Pemako Buddhism differs from other schools of Pure Land
Buddhism. Pemako Buddhism combines the two principles, wisdom and
understanding of the head and devotion of the heart together to make
a whole. As ignorant and self-delusional beings we rely on the Guru
to receive his guidance and blessings as well as through practice and
analysis help ourselves.
Pemako
Buddhism and it's different practices can be taken up by anyone who
recognises that these teachings carry an important meaning for a
samsaric being. Even though we speak of surrender and devotion, the
foundation of our practice is our own first hand experience, never
belief or blind faith.
As
sincere practitioners we commit in our daily practice and Guru
devotion, to eradicate our deeply ingrained sense of self. Through
thorough mind purification and insights into the selfless nature of
our minds, we come to understand who we really are, both
existentially as well as human beings.
The
real goal of Pemako Buddhism is for us to become fully aware beings,
living buddhas. We see the possibility of becoming living buddhas as
a realistic option in this body and life because through diligent
practice and blessings of the Guru we can see that it actually is not
far away. Guru Rinpoche does not have any other wish than for us to
attain, what he himself has attained.
May
Guru Rinpoche's invitation be heard by those who are willing.
May
Pemako Buddhism be received by all those who seek for it.
May
all beings be free.
Namo
Guru Rinpoche.
Namo
Guru Rinpoche.
Namo
Guru Rinpoche.
-
Orgyen Pema, 11.8.2017
