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The Fifth Root Downfall of the Bodhisattva Vow

The Fifth Root Downfall of the Bodhisattva Vow

The 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 [...]

Astrology

A 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 Vajrasattva

Short Confession from Nam Cho Ngondro Vajrasattva

The 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 [...]

Astrology

Hard 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 [...]

How to use a Mala

 

Mala

About Malas

The meaning of the Sanskrit word “Mala” is “garland.”  The word for Mala in Tibetan is Akshamala.  For Buddhist practitioners a mala is considered an essential tool.  Below is a brief explanation about Malas, their purpose, meaning, and use.

What is a Mala?

From a practical and outer point of view, [...]

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