The Essence of Buddhism

Buddhism, or the Dharma has two aspects: The Dharma of scripture and the Dharma of realisation. It is not external, it concerns the way that we think.

To recognise our afflictions, the mind poisons that afflict us, is the Dharma of scripture; to purify those afflictions with the remedial practices is the Dharma of realisation. From this we can see that Buddhism is not a religion. It is the reality of our experience.

23rd March 2024, Thrangu Sekhar Retreat Centre, Nepal