In this talk, we will delve into the core principle that enlightenment in Buddhism is achieved through personal effort. Just like Shakyamuni Buddha was transformed from an ordinary, deluded person to an enlightened being through his own endeavors, we must rely on ourselves to attain enlightenment. While the Buddha provided the path to enlightenment, the journey itself requires our own diligent effort, discipline, and application of his teachings.
Overall, the talk aims to provide a deeper understanding of Right Effort as a joyous, enthusiastic, and consistent practice. We are encouraged to marshal all our strength, not just in bursts of enthusiasm but in a sustained, joyful, and wise manner, aligning our actions with the goal of achieving enlightenment for the benefit of all beings.
Lion's Roar Dharma Center at Do Nga Dargey Temple in Sacramento, California, is a Tibetan Buddhist Temple within the Gelugpa Lineage. Lama Yeshe Jinpa is the spiritual director and resident teacher of Lion’s Roar Dharma Center, which he co-founded with Geshe Losang Gyatso in 1992. In 1995, Lama Jinpa received direct heart/mind transmission from Geshe Gyatso after 25 years of Dharma practice and study. He is one of the few western lamas thus far recognized within the Gelugpa lineage of Tibetan or Vajrayana Buddhism, the lineage of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
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