Recent PostsBy Norma on May 25, 2013 Inspiration! Today it arrives in the form of an exciting person or idea. You can see a big picture where before all you saw was a small picture. You must debate others to bring your vision into the conversation but don’t be afraid to do so. Something comes that’s outside of your usual frame of [...]
Category: Astrology By Norma on May 24, 2013 Serious 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 [...]
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The following is an excerpt from a teaching by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo called “Art of Dispelling Anger”
The theme that we will work on today is working through one’s five poisons. I think it’s an important one. And I think what we should do is take our time and pick through it. That doesn’t [...]
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:
Next, go for refuge in the sublime supports, the buddha as the embodiment of the three mayas, the dharma [...]
The following is respectfully quoted from “Mother of Knowledge” translated by Trathang Tulku and J. Wilhelms:
Yeshe Tsogyal recounts entering the Mandala of the Dakinis:
“Eight cemeteries formed a ring, rimmed by walls of beautiful lotuses. Predatory flesh-eating birds and wild blood-drinking animals wandered about, and demons and demonesses, roaming in great numbers, stood [...]
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 teaching by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo called “The Lama Never Leaves”
What I would like to talk about today is our opportunity right here. We have a tremendous opportunity. Whenever lamas come to this temple, they say, “This is a living jewel in America.” That’s what they say. [...]
The following was filmed live at Kunzang Palyul Choling on Sept. 23, 2012 during a Long Life Ceremony offered in celebration of the 24th anniversary of the Enthronement of Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo by His Holiness Penor Rinpoche:
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Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo started the Garuda Aviary in 1999 after she adopted Tashi bird, a Moluccan Cockatoo who was driving her former owner crazy with her screaming. Jetsunma soon discovered there are countless parrots suffering from neglect and abuse due to owners ill prepared for their needs.
Jetsunma was so moved by the awareness [...]
The following is an excerpt from a teaching by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo called “Western Chod”
My teachers have instructed me that that practice is actually called ‘chöd’ (and there is an umlaut above the o). Actually there is no text to go with it so you couldn’t say it was the practice of chöd [...]
The following is an excerpt from a teaching by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo called “Western Chod”
I thought about my ears in the same way. I would listen to some music, and I really like music so I could become hypnotized by the music; I could become entranced. I could become sort of addicted to [...]
The following is an excerpt from a teaching by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo called “Western Chod”
Then I began to examine parts of my body. I thought to myself, “Well, if this absolute nature is the only thing that makes sense, if this absolute nature is the only thing that seems precious and worthy and [...]
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