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By Jetsunma on September 3, 2010
An excerpt from a teaching called How Buddhism Differs from Other Religions by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo
When we study Buddhism, the first thing we come to understand is the equality of all that lives. This is a direct teaching from none other than Shakyamuni Buddha himself. He taught that all beings are essentially equal in their [...]
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By Norma on September 3, 2010
An emotionally difficult situation must be faced early in the day. Something at home, or an upset person must be dealt with. Be kind and compassionate. Later, an almost magical influence is present and it seems your wishes are coming true. They are. You are inspired, and you combine action with love and creativity, and [...]
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By Norma on September 2, 2010
Excellent communication today! Diplomacy prevails, and relationships that had become strained are worked out! Honey drips from your tongue, and you instinctively know the right thing to say to ease any situation. Call everyone you ever had a falling out with, talk things over, and voila! your relationships have multiplied. Ask for what you want! [...]
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An excerpt from a teaching by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo from the Vow of Love series
Somehow you have found yourself in this fortunate, amazing position where this feast of possibility is laid before you. How did you come to this point? How is it possible that you have this option? You must have done something right [...]
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From The Spiritual Path: A Compilation of Teachings by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo
All Dharma, your practice, your teachers, and everything you have ever encountered that has brought you closer to enlightenment—is only one thing: a manifestation or an emanation of the enlightened, compassionate intention of the Buddha. That is why this path [...]
A teaching by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo
Try to believe in the Love….that the Love that exists is
Absolute. It never varies, it is unchanging. You did nothing
to deserve it and you cannot destroy it. It is your belief in the
Love, your acceptance of it, this changes from moment [...]
Excerpt from a teaching by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo from the Vow of Love series
To truly understand the mind of compassion is to understand suffering. To be willing to cultivate aspirational compassion and act in accordance with those aspirations, so that you fully intend to liberate your mind from the causes of suffering and fully intend [...]
Excerpt from a teaching by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo from the Vow of Love series
Now, when we talk about practical compassion, it actually occurs on two levels. There’s a universal level, in the sense you care so much for all sentient beings that your goal is to do whatever is necessary to eliminate suffering for them [...]
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