Devotion to the Three Jewels: Essence of Buddha Dharma; the Most Important Practice – Buddha Weekly: Buddhist Practices, Mindfulness, Meditation

Why is devotion considered the “essence of the path” in Buddhism? Why does every Buddhist practice, without exception begin with Taking Refuge in the Three Jewels, the objects of our devotion? Why do even the most senior teachers still practice prostration and devotion? Why is devotion the first of the four foundations of Buddhism, and how can we develop it? We answer these questions in this short presentation.

Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche in The Excellent Path to Enlightenment wrote:

“Devotion is the essence of the path.” 

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CONTENTS:

00:00 Why is Devotion and Refuge Important?

01:13 Dilgo Rinpoche: “Devotion is the essence”

01:27 What does Devotion Mean? Is it worship?

02:01 What do we Take Refuge In? The 3 Jewels

02:27 Guru RInpoche on Faith

02:55 Faith is Shown through devotion, not worship

04:06 Chanted Refuge by 3GemsBand

05:14 Inspiring Us with Devotional Songs and Praise

05:38 Taking Refuge as a Foundation Practice

07:16 Developing a Puja Practice: Devotion, Offering

07:48 Vajrakilaya Puja for One Full Month?

08:35 Devotion in 15 Days of Lunar New Year

09:01 ALL Practices Begin with Refuge. No Exceptions.

09:46 Four Foundation Practices Recommended by Teachers

10:43 Four Attitudes of a Buddhist

10:57 The First Attitude: Devotion

11:18 2nd Attitude: Bodhichitta and Compassion

11:46 3rd Attitude: Wisdom and Ethics

12:23 4th Attitude: Reliance on 3 Jewels and Guru

12:40 Why Repeat 100,000 Times?

14:27 Foundations are for Life

14:49 What is a Puja: All Four Combined

16:49 Inspiration and Joy Help Maintain Devotion

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