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 Requesting the Turning of the Dharma Wheel[Adapted from an oral commentary given by His Holiness Penor Rinpoche in conjunction with a ceremony wherein he bestowed the bodhisattva vow upon a gathering of disciples at Namdroling in Bozeman, Montana, November 1999. ---Ed.] Because of the negative karmic accumulations of sentient beings, from time to time, somewhere in the ten directions, the [...] AstrologyYou awaken full of joy and zip; you’re ready to charge out into the world and get things moving! You’re magnetic, and others are attracted by your energy. Use your power well. A show of support and encouragement gives heart to someone who has been having a tough time. Do not hesitate to express strong [...]  Sources of Major Tantric ScripturesThe following is respectfully quoted from “The Practice of Dzogchen” by Longchen Rabjam translated by Tulku Thondup: Sources of the Major Tantric Scriptures According to the history of the tantric scriptures, most of the tantras of the New Translation School of Tibet—such as Guhyasamaja and Kalachakra and the tantras belonging to the division of [...]  Confession[Adapted from an oral commentary given by His Holiness Penor Rinpoche in conjunction with a ceremony wherein he bestowed the bodhisattva vow upon a gathering of disciples at Namdroling in Bozeman, Montana, November 1999. ---Ed.] From beginningless time, throughout countless lifetimes, we amassed negative karma and nonvirtue before we encountered the dharma. As followers [...] |
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Hi,
I am new to this website and the knowledge that i have accumulated going through this website is very resourceful, amazing insight into the nyingma buddhism.
Especially, the prayer section was worth going through. As, i was reading the prayers, i came across Bodhisattva Vow.If, anyone could explain more about it.that would be wonderful.Also got some few queries stated below :
(i)I would like to know, whether this vow is to be taken from a rinpoche or anyone can just do it at home by reciting this vow as a daily prayer?
(ii) By taking such vow, does that mean a person has become a nun?
(iii)How many vows a person can take in a life time?
Many thanks.
Sonam
Years back…i had undergone a hair cutting ceremony from a rinpoche in my home town. Whats the importance of hair cutting ceremony in buddhism?
Thanks….
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Sonam:
I read recently the hair cutting aspect of the Refuge ceremony is in remembrence of one of the actions of the Buddha.
As Siddhartha was leaving his royal life behind for that of a wandering mendicant, he removed his fine clothing and gave them to his servant Channa. He then cut off his long hair. I believe his long hair was a symbol of his royal status.