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AstrologySerious matters continue to absorb your attention, and people tell secrets that must not be repeated. The act of “airing out” inner matters is important now. Another person can explain away a fear or notion that worries you. Listen to confidences if people tell them, and be sympathetic. Something hidden comes to light. Later in [...]  Kün-zang La-may Zhal-Lung: Introduction by Sonam T. KaziThe following is respectfully quoted from an introduction to Kün-zang La-may Zhal-lung by translator Sonam T. Kazi: It is a universal truth that it is extremely enjoyable to live in this phenomenal world. Nobody wants to part with worldly pleasure. It is also a universal truth that everything that conditionally exists, sooner or later, [...]  Learning to Step BackThe following is an excerpt from a teaching by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo called “Art of Dispelling Anger” I study sentient beings. I must have done it in another life, because as a child I knew this. I sort of woke up from my childhood knowing that all beings are suffering. And I understood somehow [...] AstrologyHurtful or sad news comes during the night or early morning, and serious issues must be faced. Avoid the temptation to joke now; what’s happening is no laughing matter. At the same time, kind and soothing words mean everything today. A pleasant conversation with a sympathetic person can change someone’s world. A dangerously depressing frame [...] |
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: First, [during the preliminaries] one adjusts one’s intention [in order] to be in harmony with the special feature of [...] 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: In general, dharma consists of many divisions an distinctions of spiritual teachings, while at the same time the nature [...] The following is respectfully quoted from “Reborn in the West” by Vicki Mackenzie: I spent a couple of days at KPC admiring the grounds and meeting some of Jetsunma’s followers. One of them was Wib Middleton, a friendly, open man who was one of Jetsunma’s earliest students and is now the chief administrator. I [...] 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: Let us begin by considering limitless space. Then consider just as space is limitless, so too are parent sentient [...] The following is respectfully posted from “Guru Yoga” by Intrinsic Sky Sound System: 08 Guru Yoga (Lineage Prayers)Small
The following is an excerpt from advice offered by His Holiness Penor Rinpoche during the New York Retreat in 2005: Now we have this Precious Human Birth it is very important that we do something about it. Whatever kind of aspiration or attainment that we may achieve in this life, the only thing that [...] The following is an excerpt from a teaching by His Holiness Penor Rinpoche offered during retreat at Palyul Ling in New York: His Holiness Penor Rinpoche Heart Teaching HT22 About Guru Yoga In the beginning of the practice, try to watch your mind and thoughts. If you have any afflictive emotions or negative thoughts, [...] The following is an excerpt from a Heart Teaching by His Holiness Penor Rinpoche given at Palyul Ling: Without any kind of doubts and with complete determination, carry through the supplication prayer. Until we attain complete enlightenment, we have to rely on and depend on the lama. Through gratefulness to the lama we can [...] The following is a Heart Teaching offered by His Holiness Penor Rinpoche at Palyul Ling Retreat in 2003 – lightly edited for posting on this blog: Carry through the Guru Yoga practice with your body, speech, and mind in proper position and without having any conceptual thoughts. Place your hands in the meditative position [...] The following is respectfully quoted from “Reborn in the West” by Vicki Mackenzie: Before receiving her bodhisattva vows she had told Penor Rinpoche of her own vow that she was teaching to her students: ‘I dedicate myself to the liberation and salvation of all sentient beings. I offer my body, speech and mind in [...] |
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