Toby ☸️
@kumogate.bsky.social
Tibetan Buddhist | Tantric Yogi | Dzogchenpa | Spiritual Weirdo | Greco-Buddhism Experimenter | Adequately Canadian 🇨🇦
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When the mind of a sentient being, which is by nature clear light, does not objectify any appearances or mindsets, but makes them manifest, this very act of revealing is the external radiance of wisdom. The nature of what makes things manifest is the inner glow of wisdom.
~ Dudjom Lingpa
~ Dudjom Lingpa
September 27, 2025 at 1:48 PM
When the mind of a sentient being, which is by nature clear light, does not objectify any appearances or mindsets, but makes them manifest, this very act of revealing is the external radiance of wisdom. The nature of what makes things manifest is the inner glow of wisdom.
~ Dudjom Lingpa
~ Dudjom Lingpa
Bought myself a cheeky little pumpkin spice greek yogurt today; looking forward to having it with coffee tomorrow for breakfast
September 21, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Bought myself a cheeky little pumpkin spice greek yogurt today; looking forward to having it with coffee tomorrow for breakfast
Been doing some light dream yoga practice and, so far, I have remembered something of my dreams every single night.
September 4, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Been doing some light dream yoga practice and, so far, I have remembered something of my dreams every single night.
I can't believe it's been about a month since I made this change and I honestly have not missed these apps on my phone at all! I'm no longer tempted to bring my phone out at dinner or when waiting in line (sometimes I don't even have my phone with me). I'm surprised at how easy this was for me.
A few days ago I decided to change my relationship with my mobile. I deleted several apps, including Reddit and BlueSky (which I now use only on desktop). I even intentionally left my phone at home when we went out to the shops yesterday evening...
August 29, 2025 at 3:34 PM
I can't believe it's been about a month since I made this change and I honestly have not missed these apps on my phone at all! I'm no longer tempted to bring my phone out at dinner or when waiting in line (sometimes I don't even have my phone with me). I'm surprised at how easy this was for me.
One way mantras protect my mind is by helping me with "ear worms" (songs that get stuck in your head). I seem to be unusually prone to them; with songs I don't like playing 24/7 for weeks on end. When I do mantra practice, however, there is just the mantra and no annoying pop music
August 29, 2025 at 3:33 PM
One way mantras protect my mind is by helping me with "ear worms" (songs that get stuck in your head). I seem to be unusually prone to them; with songs I don't like playing 24/7 for weeks on end. When I do mantra practice, however, there is just the mantra and no annoying pop music
A few days ago I decided to change my relationship with my mobile. I deleted several apps, including Reddit and BlueSky (which I now use only on desktop). I even intentionally left my phone at home when we went out to the shops yesterday evening...
August 2, 2025 at 3:06 PM
A few days ago I decided to change my relationship with my mobile. I deleted several apps, including Reddit and BlueSky (which I now use only on desktop). I even intentionally left my phone at home when we went out to the shops yesterday evening...
Came across this on Reddit, an explanation by Venerable Chöje Lama Phuntsok on the nature of yidams (tantric/meditational archetypes):
July 24, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Came across this on Reddit, an explanation by Venerable Chöje Lama Phuntsok on the nature of yidams (tantric/meditational archetypes):
Been a couple years; I think I'm gonna shave all my hair off again
July 21, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Been a couple years; I think I'm gonna shave all my hair off again
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I *might* enjoy summer a little more if it was like this.
July 20, 2025 at 11:17 PM
I *might* enjoy summer a little more if it was like this.
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Joyfully Shouldering the Responsibility of Others' Welfare ~ Lama Tsongkhapa
https://justdharma.org/joyfully-shouldering-the-responsibility-of-others-welfare-lama-tsongkhapa/
#LamaTsongkhapa #existence #joy #lineage
https://justdharma.org/joyfully-shouldering-the-responsibility-of-others-welfare-lama-tsongkhapa/
#LamaTsongkhapa #existence #joy #lineage
July 19, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Joyfully Shouldering the Responsibility of Others' Welfare ~ Lama Tsongkhapa
https://justdharma.org/joyfully-shouldering-the-responsibility-of-others-welfare-lama-tsongkhapa/
#LamaTsongkhapa #existence #joy #lineage
https://justdharma.org/joyfully-shouldering-the-responsibility-of-others-welfare-lama-tsongkhapa/
#LamaTsongkhapa #existence #joy #lineage
Finished my final exam back on Friday for my first accounting class. Now I get to wait a week+ for the results 😬
July 1, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Finished my final exam back on Friday for my first accounting class. Now I get to wait a week+ for the results 😬
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The reason its possible for us to attain Buddhahood is exactly because we all have the buddha-nature present within ourselves. Even a tiny insect on a blade of grass has it. So the path is simply a question of gradually unveiling our innate Buddhahood by practicing sustained calm & profound insight.
June 23, 2025 at 9:42 PM
The reason its possible for us to attain Buddhahood is exactly because we all have the buddha-nature present within ourselves. Even a tiny insect on a blade of grass has it. So the path is simply a question of gradually unveiling our innate Buddhahood by practicing sustained calm & profound insight.
Just finished the last of the course material for my first accounting class. All that's left is the final exam next week!
June 19, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Just finished the last of the course material for my first accounting class. All that's left is the final exam next week!
My mantra as of late, having practiced the pronunciation thanks to Google translate: Ο Άρης είναι ο Θεός
May 20, 2025 at 3:33 PM
My mantra as of late, having practiced the pronunciation thanks to Google translate: Ο Άρης είναι ο Θεός
Started a second account for my other interests: celeb thirst, sci-fi, fantasy, and videogames: bsky.app/profile/k2mo...
bsky.app
May 20, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Started a second account for my other interests: celeb thirst, sci-fi, fantasy, and videogames: bsky.app/profile/k2mo...
This was eye-opening; it seems be explaining why the mind is not the self from an angle I hadn't heard before
May 15, 2025 at 4:26 AM
This was eye-opening; it seems be explaining why the mind is not the self from an angle I hadn't heard before
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"When you give rise to a wish to help others, your wisdom will increase. Conversely, when you maintain mindful awareness, your wish to benefit others will increase."
~ H.E. Garchen Rinpoche
from Quotes from the Precious One
~ H.E. Garchen Rinpoche
from Quotes from the Precious One
May 9, 2025 at 12:18 AM
"When you give rise to a wish to help others, your wisdom will increase. Conversely, when you maintain mindful awareness, your wish to benefit others will increase."
~ H.E. Garchen Rinpoche
from Quotes from the Precious One
~ H.E. Garchen Rinpoche
from Quotes from the Precious One