From a series of tweets by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo on October 26, 2010
My friends are trying to lift my spirits and I feel so grateful for that. Really, I don’t know how I’d manage without your kindness!
I have also received great support from my other teachers, and Palyul Lamas for which I weep with joy. Thank you Khenpo, and His Eminence Gyaltrul Rinpoche and all the others. I love Palyul with my Body, Speech and Mind.
Kyabje His Holiness Penor Rinpoche instilled such love and respect for his hard work to keep Palyul alive and flourishing. I loved his style.
Every Lama has their own style, whether or not they are Tulkus. Just like people! Some are tough love types. Some are tender and quiet. Some are warriors and some are peaceful. This is throughout Vajrayana. Amazing how the Guru displays just what is needed, if they have wisdom and compassion. A self-cherishing talker could not do that.
I am an American woman. Many find that intolerable. Or don’t like my style. That is OK by me. What I find deplorable is gossip among the Sangha against the Three Precious Jewels. I feel it is lethal to Dharma and to the faith of the students. This is a new land for Dharma.
When Padmasambhava went to Tibet he had to constantly battle the local demons. I was told by BOTH my root Gurus it would be so for me, that I took vows to continue Guru Rinpoche’s work in this new barbaric land. And so it has been and continues to be.
Whenever I complain Gyaltrul Rinpoche says, “You asked for it right to the face of Guru Rinpoche. You asked to help the worst of the worst,” and so it is. When I complain, forgive me, I do get tired!
But I mean to love you.
I mean to liberate from the suffering of samsara.
I mean to bring benefit until samsara is empty.
May I be the last to be free of suffering.
For your sake.
For their sake.
May I be food, water, and shelter for every being.
And love. May I be love.
Again, I pray and prostrate with prayer to His FACE!
For their sake – my children.
© Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo
That is so beautiful Jetsunma….thank you so much for your words. I felt them to the depths of my being and beyond. I pray your day is filled with blessings, gentle winds, warm sunshine, peaceful heart, and may you feel the love of all your devoted students.
I’m Fortunate enough to have come across a noble person as you
YOUR WISDOM!!. Last 3 years ago I came to know you 👵 , Many times I have
Felt like freeing my self of all rules, norms and scriptures and open the door 🚪 for free fall But believe me
YOUR WISDOM !! Your Caution always appeared from blues and stopped the debacle from taking place. How it happened, still a mystery O Lama. I prayed PadmaSambhav for your good Health and Long life for sentient beings like me.
It is the Truth that you are a Bodhisattva Mahasattva who gives her life (even her flesh) to purify beings. It is beyond imagination that you can bear so much and have unending compassion. I am grateful. We are very lucky to have you. Please stay with us and teach us.