Recent PostsBy Norma on May 25, 2013 Inspiration! Today it arrives in the form of an exciting person or idea. You can see a big picture where before all you saw was a small picture. You must debate others to bring your vision into the conversation but don’t be afraid to do so. Something comes that’s outside of your usual frame of [...]
Category: Astrology By Norma on May 24, 2013 Serious matters continue to absorb your attention, and people tell secrets that must not be repeated. The act of “airing out” inner matters is important now. Another person can explain away a fear or notion that worries you. Listen to confidences if people tell them, and be sympathetic. Something hidden comes to light. Later in [...]
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The following is respectfully quoted from “Enlightened Courage” by His Holiness Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche:
If I do not give away My happiness for others’ pain, Buddhahood will never be attained. And even in samsara, joy will fly from me.
Enlightenment will be ours when we are able to care for others as [...]
The following is an excerpt from a teaching by His Holiness Penor Rinpoche on Mediation, reprinted with permission from Palyul Ling International:
Many of you are interested and have asked, “Please give us the Dzogchen teachings.” But even I myself don’t know what is Dzogchen and I don’t have anything to teach you!
Anyway, [...]
The following is an excerpt from a teaching by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo called “Art of Dispelling Anger”
For most of us, when we are wrathful or angry, it’s not wrathful. It’s not righteous wrath, you know, in order to help that person. The only time I can see where it would be useful for [...]
The following is an excerpt from a teaching by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo called “Art of Dispelling Anger”
There is no confusion regarding Dharma. It’s spelled out that conduct is everything, that working with one’s poisons is everything. And there are no modifications on not killing. Not killing is all pervasive. It means bugs. It [...]
The following is from “The Lamp of Liberation: A Collection of Prayers, Advice and Aspirations”
Homage to the Guru!
Conqueror Shakyamuni, supreme guide of the universe during this fortunate aeon, Heirs of the Conqueror, assembly of noble Bodhisattvas who educate beings, Revered Guru, unsurpassed protector of creatures in this degenerate time, Together with the [...]
The following is an excerpt from a teaching by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo called “Art of Dispelling Anger”
I know we’re getting older, but in truth, if you want to rush through Dharma, I have to say there is no hurry. Not that we should be at ease and think, ‘No need to accomplish Dharma [...]
The following is an excerpt from a teaching by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo called “Art of Dispelling Anger”
We must take ourselves to task more. I don’t want to speak harshly because harshness doesn’t help, but I want to say succinctly and directly, we have to take ourselves to task regarding our faults and our [...]
The following is respectfully quoted from “Myriad Worlds” by Jamgön Kongtrul:
Distinctive Features of Our Own World-System, Endurance
This section has two parts: (1) identification of Endurance, and (2) a supplementary explanation.
[I.C.1] Identification of Endurance
Inside the great outer rim, within seas of scented waters, Four jewelled lotuses support A tiered [...]
The following is an excerpt from a teaching by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo called “Art of Dispelling Anger”
The theme that we will work on today is working through one’s five poisons. I think it’s an important one. And I think what we should do is take our time and pick through it. That doesn’t [...]
The following is respectfully quoted from “Enlightened Courage” by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche:
First study the preliminaries.
Consider all phenomena as a dream. Analyse the unborn nature of awareness. The antidote will vanish of itself. The nature of the path rests in the alaya. In post-meditation, consider phenomena as illusory. Train to give and take [...]
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