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The Fifth Root Downfall of the Bodhisattva Vow

The Fifth Root Downfall of the Bodhisattva Vow

The following is respectfully quoted from a commentary on the Bodhisattva Vows by Geshi Tashi: http://www.bodhicitta.net/BODHISATTVAVOWS.htm

5.    Taking Offerings Intended for the Three Jewels

Taking offerings intended for the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha is considered a root downfall. Here the Buddha means any buddha image as well as the actual Buddha himself. At Jamyang [...]

Astrology

A last minute work effort takes up much of the early part of the day, and then social and diplomatic relationships become important.  Form alliances!  Partner up with people!  Others help in unimaginable ways.  A lifting off of the current stress comes as a result of friendly interactions.  Conversation, the news, the mail and messages [...]

Short Confession from Nam Cho Ngondro Vajrasattva

Short Confession from Nam Cho Ngondro Vajrasattva

The following prayer is a short confession from the Nam Cho Dzogchen Ngondro Vajrasattva practice:

In the View, I confess all commitments broken through mental activity. Knowing the View is the all-pervasive foundational Bodhicitta; realizing that the View exists in non-existence, and practicing meditation that is non-existent, realizing that activity is neither existent nor [...]

Astrology

Hard work, attention to detail and a solid grasp of the facts propel business matters forward today.  A favorable deal is made, and a job offer can come.  Take it.  A powerful energy has people zipping around cleaning, organizing and working like mad.  It feels good and it is.  Keep it up.  A chatty energy [...]

Phowa

OM AMI DEWA HRI

Throughout all lifetimes

Wherever I am born

May I obtain the qualities of birth in a higher realm

May I met Dharma swiftly after taking birth

And have the freedom to practice well

May I please Guru Rinpoche

And practice Dharma day and night

Understand Dharma, drink its pure nectar

[...]

Palyul Prayer: A Musical Offering

The following is a musical offering of the Palyul Prayer by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo:

“Father” – A Devotional Song Dedicated to His Holiness Penor Rinpoche

The following is a YouTube video prepared by a student of Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo:

© Jetsunma Ahkön Lhamo all rights reserved.

The Beginning

The Beginning I am Love,

I pour myself out

on the waters…

And the Earth.

Over time and space

I pour, I am,

never ending.

I encompass all

unto Myself.

I am pregnant with

Invocation

Invocation mp3 Download Lord Guru

Teach me to see your face

Rinpoche

Teach me to call your name

[...]

Mother Song and 7 Line Prayer

Mother Song & Seven Line Prayer

The following are the lyrics to The Mother’s Song, recorded by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo in 1992. You can listen to the recording by clicking the link above.

The Mother’s Song

This morning I woke up

With the sounds of suffering

Speaking their names

In my ear

Spoke of [...]

Prayer to Be Reborn in Dewachen

Download the Prayer to Be Reborn in Dewachen

Prayer to Be Reborn in Dewachen

With a longing to benefit beings who are sick and dying, Jetsunma created a song called “Prayer to Be Reborn in Dewachen.” This is a traditional prayer to Amitabha, the Buddha of Limitless Light, from the P’howa practice of the [...]

Cut the Spell

Lyrics by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

Well we can try to see through all the madness

We can try to know what must be done

We can try to move unbound with habits

We can try to see the changes come

See the way without confusion

Sound the tone of pure display

Start the song [...]

Prayer to Be Reborn in Dewachen

The following is a musical offering by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

Click on the link below to download the prayer Prayer to Be Reborn in Dewachen

OM  AH  MI  DHE  WA  HRI

CHOM DEN DE DE ZHIN SHEG PA DRA CHOM PA YANG DAG PAR

DZOG [...]

Live in the Moment

Live in the moment

Straight from the heart

Being, being in space

One hand clapping

Love that is felt

For its simple simple face

Loving easy moment

Deep and simple time

Light and space in my mind

Oohh simple moment

Nothing much to do

Only me and you

Nothing to try, nothing [...]

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