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A Journey to the West
A Journey to the West L29
A Journey to the West: Episode 29 — The Essence of Buddhism and Why Vajrayana Is Kept Secret
In this illuminating episode, Khenpo Sodargye continues His Holiness's teachings at Mile High Church, explaining why the Buddhadharma naturally inspires joy in those who examine it through reason. The teaching reveals that the essence of all 84,000 Dharma teachings is simply not harming others and benefiting all beings. The episode then addresses a profound question: why must the Vajrayana be kept secret? Using the analogy of Tibetan medicine losing efficacy when its formula is revealed, His Holiness explains that secrecy leads to accomplishment through the power of interdependent arising.
💬 Words of Wisdom
"The key point of all 84,000 dharma teachings is none other than the training of the mind in this way: not harming others and benefiting all beings." — His Holiness's teaching "Only bodhisattvas benefit others unconditionally. Otherwise, everyone in this world is practical — as long as someone is good to you, everyone will be good to them." — On human nature "——" "The teaching of Secret Mantra needs to be kept hidden not because it has any fault, but because practicing it secretly leads one to achieve accomplishment." — Buddhist scripture "If the doctor exposes the medicine's formula to the patient, it may easily lose its potency. This is a kind of interdependent arising." — On why secrecy matters A profound teaching on the altruistic essence of Buddhism and the power of sacred secrecy — may all beings discover the joy of Dharma and attain swift accomplishment.