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Congratulations, your emotions are stable and you are able to wait out a slow-moving situation.  This is a great time to engage in renovation and beautification projects.  Spiff things up!  Material objects are excellent, and encouragement comes from things you can see and touch.  Good shopping! Medical issues are well resolved, and work is motoring [...]

The First Object of Refuge

The First Object of Refuge

The following is an excerpt from a teaching by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo called “Essence of Devotion”

Although the Buddha that we remember as Siddhartha, Gautama Buddha, Shakyamuni is not present in his physical body as we understand it right now, we look at the Lama as the embodiment of the qualities, intentions, compassion and [...]

Astrology

An important message, letter or communication happens today.  It’s most crucial to speak in a kind, diplomatic manner.  Angry or demanding speech harms your cause and you will be ignored, or worse.  The urge to “tell people off” is strong today, as is the wish to push others who aren’t responding the way you would [...]

Right Speech

Right Speech

An excerpt from a teaching called The Eightfold Path by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

Right speech is the first principal of ethical conduct on the Eightfold Path.  And on the Eightfold Path is really based on ethical conduct.  It’s one of the things that I like best about Buddhism.  It isn’t based on a pie-in-the-sky [...]

Vajrayana Buddhist Practice: Full Length Video Teaching with H.E. Drakmar Tulku

The following is a full length video teaching offered by H.E. Drakmar Tulku at Kunzang Palyul Choling:

H.E. Drakmar Tulku gives a wonderful clear description of the Buddha’s path as practiced in Tibetan Buddhism. He begins with the 3 Yanas and continues through Ngondro.

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A Place of Refuge

The following is from a series of tweets by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo:

Tashi Delek! I have been invited to take refuge in retreat land in New York by Palyul,where I can do retreat. William L Cassidy will be free. My family and I, land and accomplishment are now unsafe. Palyulis my faith, life and [...]

Prayer for the Benefit of Beings

The following is from a series of tweets by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo:

OM… May all sentient beings know the Dharma and meet the Root Guru Rinpoche immediately upon taking rebirth and remain steadfast on the path.

AH… May all beings display pure speech, by chanting Mantra and reciting Buddha’s teachings. And by praising Him [...]

Karma – Cause and Effect: Full Length Video Teaching by Khenpo Tenzin Norgay

The following is a full length video teaching given by Khenpo Tenzin Norgay at Kunzang Palyul Choling:

 

Bodhicitta and Tonglen: Full Length Video Teaching by Khenpo Tenzin Norgay

The following is a full length video teaching offered by Khenpo Tenzin Norgay at Kunzang Palyul Choling:

 

Bodhicitta: Full Length Video Teaching by Khenpo Tenzin Norgay

The following video teaching was offered by Khenpo Tenzin Norgay at Kunzang Palyul Choling:

 

21 Homages to Tara: The Benefits of Reciting the Praise Khenpo Tenzin Norgay

Thupten Shedrub Gyatso, who was a Tulku in one of the Palyul Monasteries, wrote this commentary. His present incarnation, Rago Chogtrul currently lives in Tibet.

Translation by Khenpo Tenzin Norgey ~ Spring, 2004, Palyul Retreat Center, Mc Donough, NY USA ~Wood Monkey Year 2131

The Benefits of [...]

21 Homages to Tara: Verse 18 Commentary Khenpo Tenzin Norgay

Thupten Shedrub Gyatso, who was a Tulku in one of the Palyul Monasteries, wrote this commentary. His present incarnation, Rago Chogtrul currently lives in Tibet.

Translation by Khenpo Tenzin Norgey ~ Spring, 2004, Palyul Retreat Center, Mc Donough, NY USA ~Wood Monkey Year 2131

Homage to [...]

Nam Cho Ngondro: Refuge Instruction Khenpo Tenzin Norgay

The following is a full length video recording of a teaching on Nam Cho Ngondro Refuge given by Khenpo Tenzin Norgay at Kunzang Palyul Choling:

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21 Homages to Tara: Verse 16 Commentary Khenpo Tenzin Norgay

Thupten Shedrub Gyatso, who was a Tulku in one of the Palyul Monasteries, wrote this commentary. His present incarnation, Rago Chogtrul currently lives in Tibet.

Translation by Khenpo Tenzin Norgey ~ Spring, 2004, Palyul Retreat Center, Mc Donough, NY USA ~Wood Monkey Year 2131

Homage to [...]