Early in the day you dither around, unsure of what to do. As the day picks up speed, you move into a sensitive and reflective mood. You are still working hard, and humility is the order of the day. Bounce your ideas off others, and take criticism and suggestions seriously. Make [...]
What We All WantAn excerpt from a teaching called How Buddhism Differs from Other Religions by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo When we study Buddhism, the first thing we come to understand is the equality of all that lives. This is a direct teaching from none other than Shakyamuni Buddha himself. He taught that all beings are essentially equal in their [...] Astrology FridayAn emotionally difficult situation must be faced early in the day. Something at home, or an upset person must be dealt with. Be kind and compassionate. Later, an almost magical influence is present and it seems your wishes are coming true. They are. You are inspired, and you combine action with love and creativity, and [...] Astrology ThursdayExcellent communication today! Diplomacy prevails, and relationships that had become strained are worked out! Honey drips from your tongue, and you instinctively know the right thing to say to ease any situation. Call everyone you ever had a falling out with, talk things over, and voila! your relationships have multiplied. Ask for what you want! [...] |
You’re still working to accomodate a friend’s wishes and you feel somewhat overwhelmed. At the same time you’re enjoying your work as well as the people you meet. This is a good day to spend time shopping, banking, preparing food. Take time to relax frequently during the day and you’ll re-charge rapidly. A financial decision is successful [...] An excerpt from the Mindfulness workshop given by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo in 1999 For all students, when they see the sacred, whether it’s a text or a holy image, it is an opportunity to practice and it’s an opportunity for recognition. It’s an opportunity to practice the View – to get that coarseness and dullness out [...] An excerpt from the Mindfulness workshop given by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo in 1999 The most important thing you can do to develop spiritual discrimination is to elevate the Root Guru. The Root Guru is the source of how you have come to the path, is the root teacher who gives you the preliminary teachings, is the [...] From: The Lives and Liberation of Princess Mandarava “Dissolving in the expanse of space [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.] In general, dharma consists of many divisions and distinctions of spiritual teachings, while at the same time the nature of all [...] When will I see my Guru in the flesh again? He will be young; I am getting old. He will be beautiful to my eyes as he is to my heart. When will my heart leap and my spirit be refreshed? OM AH HUNG BENZAR GURU PEDMA NORBU SIDDHI HUNG! Why must I be alone without His [...] Being grateful for the many gifts I have been endowed with in this very lifetime, I now wish to offer a prayer usually associated with vows: Today I have picked the fruit of this lifetime. The meaning of this human existence is now realized. Today I am born into the family of buddhas and have become [...] |
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