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The Importance of Samaya

The Importance of Samaya

The following is respectfully quoted from “Perfect Conduct: Ascertaining the Three Vows” by Dudjom Rinpoche:

6.b.1(e.4) Restoring through the general cleansing of three yogas: As is taught in the Hasti-upapraveśya-tantra, the general cleansing yoga of the nest of remorse is the “Stirring the Depths.” By confessing in this way, there is nothing [...]

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The best idea ever pops up today.  It provides a brand new direction that will succeed. Take it! This is harder to do than it sounds.  A critical energy that wants all the facts and details also is here. Avoid the tendency to pick apart the things that come your way, it will undercut your [...]

Understanding Duality

Understanding Duality

The following is an excerpt from a teaching by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo called “Art of Dispelling Anger”

So what happens in the awakening? Well, we’ve worked with our poisons sufficiently. We have some inner knowledge and honesty. We’ve worked some method and now we’re accomplishing view. That’s where we really start to get cooking [...]

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A conflict appears between pride and finances today.  You want to look good but you’re spending too much money, or else a project is too expensive.  Scale down!  On the mental front an idea, book or conversation is successful.  The more talk today, the better.  The media and the news are favorable, and short trips [...]

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The best idea ever pops up today.  It provides a brand new direction that will succeed. Take it! This is harder to do than it sounds.  A critical energy that wants all the facts and details also is here. Avoid the tendency to pick apart the things that come your way, it will undercut your [...]

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A conflict appears between pride and finances today.  You want to look good but you’re spending too much money, or else a project is too expensive.  Scale down!  On the mental front an idea, book or conversation is successful.  The more talk today, the better.  The media and the news are favorable, and short trips [...]

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Love and drama characterize today.  Dress up – how you look means everything.  A sudden relationship forms that’s a winner.  Someone with novel ideas gains acceptance after a long time of going it alone.  Children, sports and entertainment bring a sense of release from pressure.  Go out and enjoy yourself!   New people and new ideas [...]

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A close and favorable relationship exists between men and women today.  Include both in your plans.  At the same time it is extremely important to avoid sudden or abrupt actions that could be seen as opposing those in power.  This isn’t a good time to strike out in a dramatically different direction, and it’s a [...]

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Domestic or family matters must be tended to.  Call your mother, fix up your home and cook a good meal.  How you eat is important today.  People in nurturing professions are doing excellent work, and cooks are successful. Your recipe or cooking can make money!   Interested in starting a restaurant or home delivery food service?  [...]

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Emotion characterizes this day, yours and others’.  Everyone wants to express their feelings, and the best way to deal with this situation is carefully.  Positive feelings of gratitude are well expressed in creative activities.  It doesn’t hurt to write or speak about something you love, so go in this direction.  Avoid negative declarations (“You have [...]

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Everyone is cheery and chatty.  You stop and talk to so many people that you can hardly move down the road!  Go to lectures, talks and gatherings.  The two beneficial planets, Venus and Jupiter, are both in the sign of talk and thinking, and that is where the benefit lies.  Learn something, memorize something.  Read, [...]

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Happiness is here!  A relaxed, flexible attitude is pervasive.  Take advantage of this good energy to travel, walk, talk and spend time with friends.  Communication is productive, and a happy mental outlook is applied to the things of life.  Everyone is willing to wait their turn and step aside for others.  Courtesy pops up where [...]

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A peaceful energy brings good news and a general sense of well-being today.  A conversation or message is wonderful, and happiness reigns!  Someone says the perfect thing that makes you feel great.  Short distance travel is fun, and siblings and neighbours are on your side.  This is the day to ask a favor.  “Yes” is [...]

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Women and children are fired up and ready to join the debate.  Emotions are easily inflamed.  If you speak or behave sharply, go back and apologize.  You will be actively averting a serious problem that you are oblivious to.  Money and possessions are a major topic of conversation. People are riled up about something that has [...]

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