Palyul.org
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Palyul Ling, a Nyingmapa Center of Tibetan Buddhism
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Inspired by the understanding of the Four Noble Truths and the contemplation of the Four Thoughts that turn the mind towards the the teachings of the Buddha ("Dharma"), practitioners feel a great yearning to renounce cyclic existence ("samsara") and practice uninterruptedly in order to attain enlightenment as soon as possible. The renunciation of samsara and deep practice are essential for all who truly wish to experience the fruition of the path. This means making an effort to abandon unnecessary and worldly activities as much as possible and focus on the Dharma exclusively. If we are unable to give up our attachment to samsara, we can never be truly free from it. Some are able to integrate their practice with a householder's life. Others choose to take the vows of a monk or nun. All practitioners, whether lay or monastic must truly and irreversible turn their mind towards the Dharma and away from samsara if they wish to attain enlightenment.
The main reason people take monastic ordination is because they wish to benefit all sentient beings without exception through the study of the Dharma and through prayer and meditation practice. As a result of this wish, they feel motivated to carry through their study and practice in circumstances as free from the distractions of daily life as possible. The more you study, the more you can improve your understanding of the Dharma and therefore strengthen your practice. The stronger your practice, the more you can help others connect to the path to liberation. Moreover, within the monastery environment, it may be possible to receive instruction more frequently than in a householder's circumstances. Because of this focus, the monastery itself can become an object of refuge for the community it is in, creating the circumstances that help others to learn and connect with the Buddha's teachings.
One of the three objects of refuge is actually the sangha itself, as the Buddha taught. Since the time of Buddha the monastic sanghas of monks and nuns have been the primary holders of the Dharma because they receive the teachings directly from the teacher. It is through intensive study and practice of these teachings that monastics as well as yogis and lay people have themselves become great teachers and realized beings, inspirational to others who would seek the liberation that they have achieved.
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