XGM

TEN GATES OF MIND

Be a light unto yourself, be your own refuge, having no other refuge; let the Dhamma be your light, take the Dhamma as your refuge, having no other refuge - Attadīpā viharatha attasaraṇā anaññasaraṇā, dhammadīpā dhammasaraṇā anaññasaraṇā.

Welcome to XGM

A Journey Finding Me

  • XGM would like to present to you  a curriculum distilled from the core teachings of Gautama Buddha. These essences were compiled by His noble disciples into the Nikāya (Pali Canon) and have been preserved intact to this day.
  • XGM shares the 10-point operational trajectory of the Dhamma: from its arising within consciousness to its final dissolution into Nirvana. 
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As taught by the Blessed One and His noble disciples: 

  • Seeing the Dhamma is seeing the Buddha: “One who sees the Dhamma sees Me; one who sees Me sees the Dhamma.”— SN 22.87 Vakkali Sutta.
  • Seeing Dependent Origination is seeing the Dhamma:“One who sees Dependent Origination sees the Dhamma; one who sees the Dhamma sees Dependent Origination.”— MN 28 Mahāhatthipadopama Sutta (The longer simile of the elephant’s footprint).
  • The Profundity of Dependent Origination: “Ananda, this Dependent Origination is profound and appears profound… It is because of not awakening to and not penetrating this Dhamma that these beings are as tangled as a ball of string… they do not escape from the round of rebirth in the woeful planes.”— DN 15 Mahānidāna Sutta (The great discourse on causation).

Grasping the content of XGM helps practitioners unlock their wisdom, penetrate the scriptures, and practice diligently toward awakening and liberation.
Document Content Structure (7 Parts):

  1. About: Includes introductory content about the Ten Gates of Enlightenment – the journey of finding oneself. This encompasses the table of contents for key pages, Vision, Mission, Core Values, Goals, Terms of Use, Disclaimer, Contact, and heart offering.
  2. Awareness: Overview of XGM and the 10-point operational trajectory of the Dhamma.
  3.  Awakening: The journey of awakening begins with existential questions: Who am I? Why was I born? Where do I go after death?
  4. Analysis: Analyzing the psychological process from the moment a phenomenon enters the mind until it dissolves without a trace; identifying the arising/vanishing and pivotal turning points in the practice of “Seeing the Dhamma.”
  5. Action: Guidance on Mindfulness of Breathing (Anapanasati) to fulfill the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, the Seven Factors of Enlightenment, and Liberation by Wisdom—achieving insight into arising/vanishing and Decisive Discrimination (Viniccaya) to end suffering.
  6. Appendix: The directory of the referred Suttas and supplementary topics taught by the Buddha that support the content of XGM. The full bilingual text of The Teaching of Vimalakīrti is available in the Appendix (Topic 13) 
  7. Answers: Contains the frequently asked questions concerning the Ten Gates of Awakening, the syllabus, and practical application..
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Statement

  1. Mission
    To share the essence and core values of Gautama Buddha’s teachings. Through this website XGM, I strives to transmit the path that He personally realized, helping practitioners apply it to daily life to achieve peace, freedom, and move toward awakening and liberation.
  2. Vision
    To become a trusted intellectual and spiritual foundation where every person with the right conditions can “be a lamp unto themselves.” We aim for a community that relies on the True Dhamma to find truth and liberation in the present moment “now and here”.

3. Goals
Practitioners who uphold XGM will achieve practical benefits:

  • Direct knowledge of phenomena: Penetrating the scriptures and developing profound wisdom.
  • Diligent practice: Reflecting inwardly (self-observation) to step-by-step attain realization and liberation.

4. Core Values
The content of XGM is built upon the five supreme characteristics of the Dhamma which was well-expounded by the Buddha:

  • Apparent here and now: The value of realization is right here and now, not in distant theories.
  • Inviting one to come and see: An invitation to personal experience and verification; it does not require blind faith.
  • Leading onward: Guiding consciousness toward purity, nobility, and liberation.
  • To be personally realized by the wise: Respecting the wisdom and self-effort of each practitioner on their journey to realization.

5. Terms of Use

XGM is delighted to share the content on XGM.VN in the spirit of spreading wisdom and compassion. When using these materials, please take note of the following:

  • Intended Use: You are free to study and share this information for non-profit purposes. The use of XGM content for commercial activities, advertising, or any political purposes is strictly prohibited.
  • Source Attribution: To respect copyright and the authenticity of the Dhamma, any reproduction or citation must clearly credit the source as XGM.VN.
  • Personal Responsibility: In the spirit of self-awareness and mindfulness, users assume full responsibility for how they use the information and for any consequences arising from their actions.

6. Disclaimer

XGM and its associates are exempt from all legal liability regarding any claims, disputes, litigation, or losses arising from the user’s misinterpretation or use of information for purposes contrary to the original humanitarian spirit of this curriculum.

7. Contact information

If you have any questions, feedback, or wish to exchange and contribute to the curriculum, please send an email to:

  • Email: hcm.dzung@gmail.com
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Namo Shakyamuni Buddha

May all beings be forever at ease