Buddhist-Meditation-Systematic-and-Practical

three sat down for work, the resulting picture, taken
by the photographer through Mr. Chen's back
window, appears in the front of this book.
After the photograph had been taken, various
matters relating to Vajrayana meditation were
discussed with the yogi, including, quite
appropriately, practices giving long life. Mr. Chen
had previously called our attention to the fact that
Dharma-instruments should at least have a long life
and preferably also be able to choose at will a good
birth. Bhante then mentioned that he had recently
acquired a set of eight different religious paintings
of Guru Padmasambhava. A discussion of the
practices associated with this great Tantrika
followed.
As our talk did not begin until later than usual, due
to the photo and conversation, so only half the
chapter was completed during the evening.
As we began, Mr. Chen said, "In recognition of
Bhiksu Kantipalo's holy birthday, we have the
Long-life Buddha Amitayus upon this shrine." Then
he continued with the usual opening to our
chapters:
A. The Homage
In Tibet, without Guru Padmasambhava, the Tantra
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