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 The Seed and the FruitThe following is an excerpt from a teaching by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo called “Art of Dispelling Anger” The fruit of potential and method is the awakening. But in Buddhism we see all three as the same and it is taught that all three are the same. And in truth, there is no realization without [...] AstrologyConversation, 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 [...]  The Fifth Root Downfall of the Bodhisattva VowThe 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 [...] AstrologyA 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 [...] |
The following is an excerpt from a teaching by His Holiness Penor Rinpoche on Mediation, reprinted with permission from Palyul Ling International: Many of you are interested and have asked, “Please give us the Dzogchen teachings.” But even I myself don’t know what is Dzogchen and I don’t have anything to teach you! Anyway, [...] [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 [...] The following is adapted from an oral commentary given by His Holiness in conjunction with a ceremony wherein he bestowed the bodhisattva vow upon a gathering of disciples at Namdroling in Bozeman, Montana, November 1999: The next branch involves [making] confession. From beginningless time, throughout countless life-times, we amassed negative karma and non virtue [...] The following is respectfully quoted from “Reborn in the West” by Vicki Mackenzie. This section begins with Jetsunma discussing the role of the guru: She went on to talk a little about the place of the guru in Buddhism. ‘The guru is an emanation of enlightened compassion, and that compassion is like a hook [...] The following is adapted from an oral commentary given by His Holiness in conjunction with a ceremony wherein he bestowed the bodhisattva vow upon a gathering of disciples at Namdroling in Bozeman, Montana, November 1999: Next, go for refuge in the sublime supports, the buddha as the embodiment of the three mayas, the dharma [...] The following is adapted from an oral commentary given by His Holiness in conjunction with a ceremony wherein he bestowed the bodhisattva vow upon a gathering of disciples at Namdroling in Bozeman, Montana, November 1999: This leads to the third stage concerning the aspect of adjusting one’s intention [which is the first of four [...] The following is a teaching by His Holiness Penor Rinpoche We are born in this Zambu-dweep world and have acquired the precious human rebirth due to the gathering of the compositional factors of the eight leisures and ten blessings. This is a most perfect and auspicious opportunity. That we are fortunate enough to receive [...]
The Seven Branch Offering The following commentary was extracted from a teaching given by His Holiness Penor Rinpoche at Kunzang Palyul Choling in 2001 on the occasion of offering the Bodhisattva Vow. To see the verses of the ceremony for the Bodhisattva Vow to which His Holiness was referring you can click [...] His Holiness Penor Rinpoche offered this teaching prior to doing a Ganachakra Puja for Jetsunma’s long life at New York Palyul Retreat Center in 2005. Today is the 15th day of the sixth month of the lunar calendar. Jetsunma has some sickness or obstacle, so we are doing this Rigdzin Dupa Ganachakra Puja for [...]
The following is adapted from an oral commentary given by His Holiness in conjunction with a ceremony wherein he bestowed the bodhisattva vow upon a gathering of disciples at Namdroling in Bozeman, Montana, November 1999: Next, consider the gold realm. Gods remain in their realm where they experience immeasurable bliss and happiness for [...] |
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