What We All WantAn 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 [...] Astrology FridayAn 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 [...] Astrology ThursdayExcellent 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! [...] |
Most people LOVE with a “hook” at the end, better to love like the SUN, radiating in all directions. Why remain angry and disturbed? Watch a tree and it’s attendant breezes. And KNOW that YOU are LOVED! Why argue with the Moon? The moon only reflects it’s Master’s LIGHT. Better to gaze in peaceful contemplation! Why grasp at [...] From a series of tweets by @ahkonlhamo Love. It is CRAZY! We won’t open up our hearts. Then when we do, we guard the feast jealously. We grieve when adversity appears. If we try to kill it, it is US that dies. We ARE love. Starving heart does foolish things- grows fangs, hardens, says, “AH! Screw you!” But [...] A teaching by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo (via @ahkonlhamo) Why do I speak of LOVE? Because I AM in love! With the sublime Bodhicitta- the truest, purest life beyond life LOVE. Fill the earth! Love. My daughter is not adopted, she is cherished and LOVED! My dogs are not rescued, they are gifts. They rescue ME. Our flock [...] 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 [...] Thousand Arm Avalokiteshvara Mandala 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 [...] You are the Light of my life The beat of my heart The breath of my body The song of my speech The rapture of my mind I love you. You are the core of my Samaya The truth of my accomplishment The nectar of my [...] I am so happy to see #stop the hate moving with the speed of #LOVE and #LIGHT! RT and keep it going! Twitterverse is the perfect place for kindness and loving support! So #stop the hate! Friends made in Twitterverse are true treasures. So much #LOVE is shared so #stop the hate! When hateful people cause heartache cut [...] 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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