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 Heart Nectar of the Saints: His Holiness Dudjom RinpocheThe following is respectfully taken from “The Lamp of Liberation: A Collection of of Prayers, Advice and Aspirations” Heart Nectar of the Saints: A Prayer of Aspiration That Condenses the Essence of the Oral Teachings: by His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche Jigdral Yeshe Dorje Sole unfailing and unchanging Refuge, Lord of the Mandala, Most [...]  Faults of Cyclic Existence[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.] Of all worldly phenomena, whether great or small, nothing is permanent and nothing endures. Therefore, when you find yourself [...] Only You Can Awaken Bodhicitta Within: Full Length Video TeachingThe following is a full length video teaching offered by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo in Sedona Arizona: Shown 9/20/09. Given just after the 9/11 tragedy, Jetsunma encourages us to look within and reinvigorate our practice within. She also explains the imbalance at this time between the male and female. As women are defiled, so Tara [...] AstrologyAn emotional situation or a family matter captures your attention today. You are pulled away from outside matters, and you must deal with an internal situation. A powerful force opposes this and tries to force you outward. Do your best to balance both sides, giving each its due. An act of generosity can mediate between [...] |
An excerpt from a teaching called How Buddhists Think by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo People ask: “In your tradition, is Buddha like God?” No, Buddha is not like God. “Is Guru Rinpoche God?” No, Guru Rinpoche is not God. “Well, what do you call God in your tradition?” We don’t call anything God. There are [...] When one begins to understand some of the ideas that are presented in Dharma, one realizes that the goal that we are engaged in “moving toward”, if you’ll forgive that bad choice of words, is actually Buddha Nature itself. We tend to consider that the path is like a thing that goes from here [...] From The Spiritual Path: A Compilation of Teachings by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo You have heard that hatred is a primary cause for suffering, so you may say: “First, I want to be free of hatred.” Don’t you often say that? But hatred remains. Why? Because you will willingly let go only of the things [...] Palyul Refuge Tree From The Spiritual Path: A Compilation of Teachings by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo You do not see as the Buddha sees, with a mind that is natural, uncontrived, and relaxed. You do not know the natural state—your own Nature that is beneath the conceptualizations you force upon it. In essence you are [...] by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo An excerpt from a Teaching called “How Buddhists Think” The Buddha’s first teaching dealt with what is now called “The Four Noble Truths.” This is the basis for everything he taught later. If it is not understood, then Buddhism will not be understood. The Buddha taught that cyclic existence, the [...] Chenrezig A Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life by Shantideva Chapter One: Benefits of the Awakening Mind #5 Just as a flash of lightning on a dark cloudy night For an instant brightly illuminates all, Likewise in this world, through the might of Buddha, A wholesome thought rarely and briefly appears. #25 [...] Here is another excerpt from the first chapter of A Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life called “The Benefits of the Awakening Mind.” May these words written by Shantideva inspire all who encounter them. #26 How can I fathom the depths Of the goodness of this jewel of the mind, The panacea that relieves the world of pain And is [...] An excerpt from a teaching by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo from the Vow of Love series One of the most important and central thoughts in Buddhist philosophy is the idea of compassion. The Buddha taught that we must cultivate our lives as a vehicle to be of benefit to all sentient beings. It’s good that [...] An excerpt from a teaching called Dharma and the Western Mind by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo When the Buddha speaks of the reasons why we should practice, he speaks primarily of the fact that all sentient beings are suffering and that they experience this suffering in one form or another every moment. Even when they [...] An excerpt from a teaching called Eight-fold Path by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo I have known of cases, it is very rare, and beautiful to behold of people who have gone through terrible terrible suffering and have used that as a way to become strong. In fact there are entire cultures of people who through [...] |
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