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The Cycle of Day and Night

Dhamma wheel 
The Preliminary Practice (Ngondro, sngon ‘gro)
The Four Meditations: 
    1) Difficulty in obtaining a human rebirth 
    2) Impermanence of life 
    3) Universality of suffering in Samsara 
    4) Causes and consequences of karma

At all times, with awareness of this precious human existence (mi lus run-poche) and its impermanence, take positive action with respect of this fact of existence.

The Extraordinary Preliminary Practice
These practices accumulate meritorious karma (due bsags): 
    1) Going to refuge in the Three Jewels until enlightenment 
    2) Generating Mettā Bodhicitta  
    3) Meditation and mantra recitation for Vajrasattva 
    4) Mandala offering
    5) Guru Yoga 

Guru Yoga or union with the teachers: Transmission is means to make the primordial state understood. Being aware of one’s own innate pure presence or intrinsic awareness (Rigpa) is our true Guru  (bla-ma). 

In Dzogchen, the principle point is not to be distracted (ma yengs) and to continue in the presence of this mindful awareness (dran-shes). This is the root of the practice (rnal-‘byor rtsa yin).
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MBr Featured Album: Blue Moon Blue, Takahashi

> SEQ 130822
> mbr playlist YMOWhole goto 'Blue Moon Blue' play
Blue Moon Blue off “Blue Moon Blue” (2006) by Yukihiro Takahashi
 > print tracklist
   "Something New" (4:51)
    "Blue Moon Blue" (4:47)
    "A Star Is Born" (4:45)
    "In Cold Queue" (4:48)
    "Lay My Love" (5:18)
    "I Like The Wright Brothers, But No Airplanes" (3:33)
    "Still Walking To The Beat" (4:58)
    "Exit To Reality" (3:29)
    "Slow Turning Of My Heart" (4:46)
    "Where Are You Heading To?" (4:11)
    "In This Life" (5:04)
    "Eternally" (4:25)
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MBr: Headed Toward The Sun


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(1974-007G): Am I sentient?

(TDonDBB): I believe, if one has faith in their own sentience then that one is sentient. I cannot prove I am sentient yet I believe I am. 

(1974-007G): What does it mean to have faith?

(TDonDBB): Faith is to have belief without doubt, but unable to prove, such as “I believe I am sentient.” 

(1974-007G): What does it mean to believe?

(TDonDBB): To believe is to accept knowledge as true, either through direct perception, inference, or credible testimony. 

(1974-007G): Then I faithfully believe through inference in my own sentience. 
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“Redline Day” from Redline (2009) OST
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MBr: Dire Docks


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> … listening to sounds of the tropics here on MBr. 
Recently picked up a copy of ”Cant Stand The Heat.” 
No spoilers, but it’s a page turner. 
> Surf’s up
> keepin’ it tropical
> stay free
Dire Docks Mario 64

Can’t Stand The Heat: The Battle of Malacca and how the weaponization
of atomic and petroleum
energy culminated with
The Carbon World War (Hardcover)

October 15, 2048

by Viki peDia

The first commercial oil well in the US was drilled in 1859. By WW1’s end, the US was supplier of more than 80% of Allied oil needs. Established as a world supplier, WW2 saw the U.S. impose an oil embargo against Japan and so weaponized the petro-market. By the end of that war the US would weaponize Atomic energy. Embargos. Coal. Chernobyl. Carbon Taxes. OPEC. The definitive book on the history of the Carbon World War.

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MBr: Featured playlist: Anime


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This is dJ Tropical Dandy 
broadcasting into the metaverse over the acoustic radio waves live from Pirate Cove.. If you’re tuned in, we’ve been listening 2 “Best of Anime: The 072922 Remix” featuring songs from EVA, Cowboy, Lupin, Space Dandy, Champloo, Fullmetal, FLCL and more on Mahabodhi Radio. 
> Surf’s up
> keepin’ it tropical
>stay free
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From triplefold sublime soundtrack by Hisiashi to Pocco Rosso