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Conversation, exchange of ideas, running around on errands and a general sense of happiness characterize today.  The only way to avoid the fun is to unplug the phone and the computer and stay in the house all day.  Communication brings happiness. C.J. Ducasse said, “To speak of ‘mere words’ is much like speaking of ‘mere [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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Prayers

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The following are prayers from the Palyul Lineage of the Nyingma School of Vajrayana Buddhism.

Seven Line Prayer

Bodhisattva Vow

Meal Blessing

Nam Cho Dzogchen Lineage Prayer

Prayer to Remove Obstacles

Prayer to be Reborn in Dewachen

Prayer for the Swift Rebirth of His Holiness Penor Rinpoche

Long Life Prayer for Ven. Gyaltrul Rinpoche

Long Life Prayer for Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

The Immortal Swastika – Long Life Prayer for Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

Dedication Prayers

Prayer for the Preservation of the Palyul Lineage

Twenty-One Homages to Tara

Supplication to Mandarava

Prayer for the People of the Earth

The Seven Limb Puja

Prayer for the Nyingmapa Lineage

Short Confession to the Peaceful and Wrathful Deities (Vajrasattva)


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