The lowing of the conch shell sounded from various points on the temple grounds like a soft foghorn. It overlaid the patter of hammers as stupa construction continued. Sometimes the sound wavered and spluttered out, and Jetsunma would laugh, lowering the conch. She was practicing for the enthronement ceremony the following day and had [...]
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 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 [...]  Short Confession from Nam Cho Ngondro VajrasattvaThe following prayer is a short confession from the Nam Cho Dzogchen Ngondro Vajrasattva practice: In the View, I confess all commitments broken through mental activity. Knowing the View is the all-pervasive foundational Bodhicitta; realizing that the View exists in non-existence, and practicing meditation that is non-existent, realizing that activity is neither existent nor [...] AstrologyHard work, attention to detail and a solid grasp of the facts propel business matters forward today. A favorable deal is made, and a job offer can come. Take it. A powerful energy has people zipping around cleaning, organizing and working like mad. It feels good and it is. Keep it up. A chatty energy [...] |
The colors of Autumn in full measure Bring to mind the ultimate pleasure A great Mandala, an offering treasure I offer to the Guru, gone beyond. If my eyes know beauty, it is His. If the scent is sweet it is His. If the sound is lovely, it is His. If the [...]
Prince of power this is the hour This is the time when you must shine I see it on your face, in your mind You awaken right on time To honor our Guru, our Lord Sublime. You alone are well prepared This time would come, you were aware He gave you his [...] The Journey From the birth of yearning To the moment of recognition The path, this journey, is method. One’s true nature the precious seed- Buddha ground. One’s journey, this path- the method. The awakening- this fruit- the treasure. How astonishing! The ground, the path, the fruit are Buddha. Praise to the Nirmanakaya Buddhas who [...]
The banquet is ready The feast is set And never will I forget The taste, the sweetness. The Bodhichitta, sublime display Of all the Buddhas. Sweetness Without measure. Peerless pleasure The dazzling play of light And essence. Oh! For the day still coming When virtue prevails The ship to Liberation sails For [...] How I wish there was something to say To nuture the dreams we have today To seek the path and find a way To hold you close, to sway, To music only we can hear- Sacrament of joy spoken to my ear- I love you; I love you; ah, my Dear What secret whisper [...] From a series of tweets by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo: I was given a book as a gift, looks interesting. It is by Diana Mukpo, widow of HE Trungpa Rinpoche. Called “Dragon Thunder: My Life with Chogyam Trungpa.” I have been curious about their relationship since Bill Cassidy trashed it so badly. Having experience with [...] Being grateful for the many gifts I have been endowed with in this very lifetime, I now wish to offer a prayer usually associated with vows: Today I have picked the fruit of this lifetime. The meaning of this human existence is now realized. Today I am born into the family of buddhas and [...]
Dear Twitterville, I woke up pretty sick today. Woke up feeling I’d been beaten with a pipe. Then I saw on twitter last night I had! Hate. I woke up thrashing, crying, calling to the Buddhas and Protectors to help. Then I woke up and prayed. I’m exhausted and feeling awful. Hate [...] |
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