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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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JI NYED SU DAG CHOG CHU’I JIG TEN NA
However many Buddhas there are in the Ten Directions of the Universe,
DÜ SUM SHEG PA MI YI SENGE KÜN
All the Tathagatas of the Three Times, Lions among men,
DAG GI MA LÜ DE DAG THAM CHED LA
To all of them without exception
LÜ DANG NGAG YID [...]
DZAM LING CHI DANG YUL KHAM DI DAG TU
At this very moment, for the people and nations of the earth,
NED MUG TSON SOK DUG GNAL MING MI DRAK
May not even the names of disease, famine, war, and suffering be heard;
CHO DEN SONAM PAL JOR GONG DU PEL
Rather, may pure conduct, merit, wealth, and prosperity increase,
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Prayer for the Preservation of the Palyul Lineage
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NAM DAG TEN PA DAR WA PAL YUL GON
Palyul Monastery is the place where pure teachings of the buddhas have flourished,
GYAL WAI NAM TRUL JON PA KHA CHOD ZHING
And the sky-land where the buddhas have manifested.
DREL TSED CHANG CHUB LAM [...]
Khenchen Tsewang Gyatso
The following is an excerpt of a teaching by Khenchen Tsewang Gyatso published in Palyul Clear Light
Afflictive emotions don’t arise anywhere but within yourself. The important practice is to not look outside at the external condition. The moment anything becomes a condition for your afflictive emotions you have to look into your [...]
The following is from the From the Nam Cho Ngondro, The Great Perfection – Buddha in the Palm of the Hand
“From attachment, hatred and delusion, non-virtuous karma is generated. All suffering arises from non-virtuous karma.”
Ten Non-Virtues
Killing
Stealing
Sexual Misconduct
Lying
Harsh words
Slander
Gossip
Coveting
Cruelty
Wrong View
Ten Virtues
Renounce killing; protect the lives of others
Renounce taking what is not given
Practice generosity
Give up sexual misconduct; practice [...]
Amitabha's Pureland
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