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 Start From the BeginningThe following is an excerpt from a teaching by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo called “Faults of Cyclic Existence” Today then I will talk about something that is necessary as a foundational understanding in order to begin the Buddhist path. In order to understand what the Buddha is talking about, in order in fact to begin [...] AstrologyA diplomatic issue arises and a partner may appear too. You must take this person’s wishes into consideration, and here’s the rub. The new person comes with new ideas, and you are happy with your own way of thinking. Be aware that you may have become set in your ways and uninterested in changing to [...]  The Age of Illumination: Jamgön KongtrulThe following is respectfully quoted from “Myriad Worlds” by Jamgön Kongtrul: This treatise [The Infinite Ocean of Knowledge] as a whole has [ten] divisions, equal in number to the ten perfections: The realms that appear during the age of illumination; Buddha, the Teacher; the doctrine, both scriptural and experiential; It’s continuation and spread in [...]  Covering the BasesThe following is an excerpt from a teaching by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo called “Faults of Cyclic Existence” I just wanted to take a moment to thank you and give some little cookie as to what the prayers are all about and as to why we use them as we do. I think that if [...] |
The following is an excerpt from a teaching by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo called “Keeping Heart Samaya” As a student, one of your responsibilities is to uphold and protect the Sangha, one of the Three Precious Jewels. The way that works is this. The Sangha is one body. If one part of the human body [...] The following is from a series of tweets by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo: It is going well here, I’m still in NY, happy and meditating. It is so lovely here. The Lamas are teaching, so the students are doing well. Here we try not to gossip or make bad feelings, or divide the Palyul sangha. [...] The following is from a series of tweets by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo: Any time you talk badly about someone you actually shorten your life force. Or at the least you endanger your ability to draw trusting friends and the ability to be well-spoken in future times. And no one will believe you. I don’t like gossip [...] The following is from a series of tweets by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo: Tomorrow evening KPC is having a potluck feast with His Holiness Karma Kuchen Rinpoche for Palyul students. Both PCD and KPC. The sincere wish and prayer is that all Palyul will be truly united. For the sake of all sentient beings and [...] From a series of tweets by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo: I’d like to mention that many people are asking me the details of the issues with His Holiness the 17th Karmapa. My answer – I don’t gossip or judge other lineages. Gossip is not my way. To gossip about another lineage is not what I’m about. [...] |
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