Astrology

This is a bewildering day, one where you are pulled in four directions at once. Which way to go? A powerful energy impels you toward a personal agenda:. A strong leader makes an emotional appeal for a different direction.  Your partner wants something else.  And the world or the demands of your position require your attention.  Good grief!  The danger is that you will become immobilized and do nothing. That isn’t an option. The best choice will come to you through thought, discussion and energetic activity. Do what you must do, and then relax. Spend time with loved ones and tell funny stories or jokes. Makiguchi said “Live lightly on the Earth.” Not an easy thing today.

The daily astrology post affects everyone.  Because individual charts vary, the circumstances outlined in the post will affect people differently.  Some will feel this energy in the personal arena, some in finances, some with children or family, some in work and so forth.  There are many departments of life.  Look to see where the dynamic affects you!

Astrology

The home front is most important to you today.  Work on your home, begin renovations if you plan them. Spend time on family or domestic affairs.  Cook, take care of others, nurture people who need it (everybody!)  At the same time, material good fortune comes as a result of a sudden venture into a totally new area.  Something unexpected pops up, and it’s a good thing if you act immediately.  If you wait, the opportunity will pass.  Writing and speaking is especially pleasing, and this is a good day to interact with neighbors or siblings.  Express yourself!  Be careful, you and others are driving faster than usual.  Samuel Butler said “Life is like playing a violin solo in public and learning the instrument as one goes on.”  Don’t worry if you’re not quite sure what you’re doing; you’re learning!

The daily astrology post affects everyone.  Because individual charts vary, the circumstances outlined in the post will affect people differently.  Some will feel this energy in the personal arena, some in finances, some with children or family, some in work and so forth.  There are many departments of life.  Look to see where the dynamic affects you!

Astrology

More grief comes today, but it is combined with a wonderful idea that swiftly moves things forward.  Not all good ideas spring from happiness;  sometimes suffering produces the best plans. “Thomas Haliburton said “Hope is a pleasant acquaintance, but an unsafe friend.”  Make plans based on reality, and a door opens softly, as if in a dream or a mist.  Pay particular attention to your daydreams or fantasies today; they are pointing you in the right direction.  On the financial front you are marching slowly and steadily toward a resounding success!  Write letters, send emails.  It’s communication time.  Try not to get lost.

The daily astrology post affects everyone.  Because individual charts vary, the circumstances outlined in the post will affect people differently.  Some will feel this energy in the personal arena, some in finances, some with children or family, some in work and so forth.  There are many departments of life.  Look to see where the dynamic affects you!

Bodhicitta and Generating the Deity

The following is from a series of tweets by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo in response to some comments from one of her students:

Gonpo: To say one “generates” this or that — deity or Bodhichitta – is a type of that materialism. Kind of like, “wow, look at me!” Our great Vajrayana teachers like Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo help is cut through such materialism. Help us cut ego, relax mind, do nothing maybe! I don’t know, but my understanding from Jetsunma is that the Bodhichitta, our Buddhanature isn’t where the work needs to happen. Our habits are.

Jetsunma: Your statement Gonpo, bears a little comment. “Yidam generation stage” is indeed Vajrayana. In the generation stage one generates the qualities of the yidam, mixing one’s mind so as to gain the mind aspect. One generates the handheld implements and their meaning to gain the qualities and activities of the Deity. Say your generation stage is Bodhisattva Manjushri. The implements are meant to be generated with a deep understanding of their meaning. Like Manjushri’s sword of wisdom is seen to cut through ignorance. The text he holds is a symbol of wisdom, purity of mind. All yidams are practiced like that. Now say you are practicing a yidam in yab/yum posture. What are you practicing there? The union of compassion and method! Or also called “wisdom and display” which also means one must accomplish the meaning and the concerned activities as your own very display in samsara.

All yidams, deities are the very door to liberation, and that is the great blessing power they offer. They are not ordinary, they emanate from primordial awareness, the profound Buddha Nature. Why is this? In their great compassion their sole concern is to liberate beings from the cycle of suffering and rebirth. Therefore, if one generates any yidam their first and primary concern should be the same. To benefit and liberate all motherly beings from suffering.

OM MANI PEDME HUNG!

OM AH RAPATSANA DHI!

Copyright © Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo.  All rights reserved

Astrology

Today you are somewhat wary of other people.  Others may not seem to be supporting your cause, and you don’t understand.  Step back and make sure that you haven’t repeatedly expected support with out offering support in return.  Do your best to support others and don’t look for payback. (Be careful you don’t think your cause is more important!) Two interesting developments arise today.  First, you could feel confused by a message, and next you can come up with an idea or plan that is absolutely, utterly inspired.  Do your best to distinguish between the two.  Respond kindly to an emotional appeal.  Someone misses you.   Take time to give emotional care to those who need it. Taro Gold said, “Be an ally to those who are suffering.”

The daily astrology post affects everyone.  Because individual charts vary, the circumstances outlined in the post will affect people differently.  Some will feel this energy in the personal arena, some in finances, some with children or family, some in work and so forth.  There are many departments of life.  Look to see where the dynamic affects you!

Astrology

Love is in the air!  Friends and groups are extremely congenial.  This is a good day to write love letters, or at least letters of recommendation (which is another type of love letter).  Beware of pushing your agenda too hard.  State your piece and then stop.  It’s possible to get fired up and keep on going, ignoring signs that you’ve finished. Watch out for emotional statements that fly out of your mouth, surprising everyone.  They will not be well received.  Absolutelly do not “express yourself” negatively in writing; you’ll have to apologize later.  Driving, travelling, reading, being out and about, these things are very pleasing today. Stay busy, keep moving, and everything goes well.  Nichiren said “Misfortune comes from one’s mouth and ruins him, but fortune comes from one’s mind and makes him worthy of respect.”

The daily astrology post affects everyone.  Because individual charts vary, the circumstances outlined in the post will affect people differently.  Some will feel this energy in the personal arena, some in finances, some with children or family, some in work and so forth.  There are many departments of life.  Look to see where the dynamic affects you!

Astrology

An early call to action is excellent, and you are up and at ’em in a burst of energy.  If you sleep through the excitement, you awaken ready to go!  A friend or group pulls you in, and you’re inspired and ready to do new things.  Something could be too expensive or too dependent on a mystery person’s generosity.  Be careful not to assume compliance if you haven’t gotten prior agreement.  Unexpencted news is emotionally upsetting, and a sudden change in direction can disturb people who were on board with the prior plan and weren’t consulted about a change.  Carefully build your alliances and be sure everyone involved has been informed.  Tremendous inspiration fires you up, and you are still in the mood to talk with anyone any time.  Taro Gold said “The choices we make in thought, work and deed inevitably return to us in kind.”  Don’t leave anyone out.

The daily astrology post affects everyone.  Because individual charts vary, the circumstances outlined in the post will affect people differently.  Some will feel this energy in the personal arena, some in finances, some with children or family, some in work and so forth.  There are many departments of life.  Look to see where the dynamic affects you!

Astrology

An emotional appeal will succeed in private but not in public today.  Take someone aside for your request. Be quite careful how you approach others.  People are willing to help, but not at the expense of their reputation.  Face-saving is most important today, and kind words are crucial.  Formal matters are highlighted. If you’re asked to speak on someone’s behalf, stress their highest accomplishments and best qualities.  Everything stands on ceremony today.  Carl Jung said ” As far as we can discern, the sole purpose of human existence is to kindle a light in the darkness of mere being.” Take a drive, get away from your usual environment   Your mood will brighten as you are exposed to a change of scenery.  Siblings, neighbors and cars are especially favorable today.

The daily astrology post affects everyone.  Because individual charts vary, the circumstances outlined in the post will affect people differently.  Some will feel this energy in the personal arena, some in finances, some with children or family, some in work and so forth.  There are many departments of life.  Look to see where the dynamic affects you!

Astrology

Send one last message to someone you’ve been in touch with.  Make one last call, send one last email.  Keep re-stating your case.  Today the powers that be side with the old guard.  If you have sided elsewhere you may feel disappointed or adrift.  A person of importance gives an emotional talk, but what is said is unconvincing unless the absolute truth is told.  Listen carefully.  This is a time of propaganda, things said to convince you that you should believe certain things.  Carefully assess “Cui bono?” or “Who benefits?”  When you know who the beneficiary is, you will know whether to trust the statements or not.  You could be in for a surprise today.  Someone loves you.

The daily astrology post affects everyone.  Because individual charts vary, the circumstances outlined in the post will affect people differently.  Some will feel this energy in the personal arena, some in finances, some with children or family, some in work and so forth.  There are many departments of life.  Look to see where the dynamic affects you!

Palyul Retreat Upstate New York 2011

The following information was originally posted on http://retreat.palyul.org/ and is being offered here for the benefit of beings:

Liberation is in the Palm of Your Hand!
Summer Retreat Manual and Guide

The 2011 Flier and Registration Form are posted here!

This year His Holiness Karma Kuchen Rinpoche will lead our retreat along with HE Gyangkhang Rinpoche, HE Mugsang Kuchen Rinpoche, and Khenchen Tsewang Gyatso Rinpoche.

The schedule for the retreat classes is the same; the one difference is the dates of Nyungne are July 1 – July 4, 2011.

The empowerment schedule will be posted shortly.

Looking forward to seeing you all!

July 10 – August 10: Main Retreat with His Holiness Karma Kuchen Rinpoche, His Eminence Gyangkhang Rinpoche, His Eminece Mugsang Kuchen Rinpoche and Khenchen Tsewang Gyatso Rinpoche

His Holiness Penor Rinpoche founded the Palyul Retreat Center in 1998 on land located near the town of McDonough, north of the Catskill mountains of New York State. The retreat center spans an area of approximately 500 acres and is the site of annual summer retreats, and of ongoing practices conducted by monks stationed in the United States by the late Kyabje Penor Rinpoche. With advance permission, the center may be used by those who wish to conduct a personal weekend retreat (except during winter months). In the future, facilities will be available for extended personal retreats.

Every summer, formally organized retreats are held at the center beginning with the July 4th weekend “fasting, purification, and compassion” Nyungné retreat conducted by Khenpo Tenzin Norgay Rinpoche. This is followed by the annual summer retreats which last from July 10 to August 10. Ngondrö, Tsa Lung, Dzogchen Tögyal and Trekchö, as well as other upper level retreats are offered.

For more information on the Palyul Retreat in New York visit: http://retreat.palyul.org/introduction-to-palyul-retreat

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