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Kunzang Palyul Choling in Maryland conducted a clothing drive for Afghan Refugees relocated to our community.

Over Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, the KPC community came together under the guidance of Jetsunma Ahkön Lhamo to support our new neighbors: 52 Afghan refugee families totaling 180 individuals in Montgomery County that desperately need support. Most of the adult refugees were skilled professionals who assisted the US government, but are now unable to work until federal and state agencies provide them with working papers and social security numbers.

In the meantime, these families have nothing but the clothes they were wearing when they arrived here, in a climate very different from the one they left. Many of them had no footwear other than flip-flops — in Maryland, in January, with snow on the way! 

The Buddha has taught that wealth and status are ephemeral, and none of us know when our good fortune will run out. As the plight of these refugees shows, poverty can visit any one of us at any time. KPC was honored to be able to help these families in their time of need. Through this donation drive, we were able to provide over 100 coats of various sizes, as well as socks, underwear, hats, diapers, and more. Thank you to everyone who participated for your generosity. By this effort, may all beings be freed from the suffering of poverty. ~ KPC Sangha

12/22/2021 Wednesday by Wangmo & Jampal

Theme: Capricorn Dreams

With the Sun joining Mercury, Pluto and Venus in Capricorn it’s a month of transforming the way you look at problem solving and obstacles. There are new resources to be found if you come at the problem from a different angle. While Capricorn energy is practical it’s also grounded in a deep connection to the earth and is tuned into the elements that make up the earth. I vow to tread lightly, act kindly and explore mindfully. I shall not take what is not given. I shall not harm what does not harm me. The only footprints I shall leave are those that will wash away.~Tourist Pledge, Palau Island.

12/21/2021 Tuesday by Wangmo & Jampal

Welcome to the Sun in Capricorn! Now is the time you can make forward movements with concrete plans and concrete outcomes! You finish projects and make gains in other projects. Emotionally your heart is full today with the depth and breadth of what you are being offered, both uplifting and painful. The Moon moves into Leo today bringing a focus on children, playfulness, emotional dignity and the creative spark. All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. ~Universal Declaration of Human Rights

The Moon is Void of Course today between EST 9.44 am and 4:54 pm. Avoid starting new projects, making new purchases, planning big events or signing contracts. Take time for inner reflection and self-care.

12/20/2021 Monday by Wangmo & Jampal

Today is both fractious and inspiring. With the Moon Sextile Uranus and Mercury Trine Uranus there are unexpected outcomes to the day. But with the Moon trine Neptune there is also inspiration to be drawn from daily activities and connecting to the larger world. You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference and you have to decide what kind of a difference you want to make.~Jane Goodall

12/14/2021 Tuesday by Wangmo & Jampal

Theme: Inspiration and flow of ideas

Today ideas flow and flexibility brings results, even if your confidence is not as strong as it usually is. Work can be rewarding and with the Moon in Taurus a steady pace brings rewards. You are deepening your understanding of your inner psychology at a time when you need to draw deeply on your own resources. It’s a time to let go of what you think should happen and deal with what is happening. Today is only one day in all the days that will ever be. But what will happen in all the other days that ever come can depend on what you do today.~ Ernest Hemingway

The Moon is Void of Course today between EDT 9.43pm and 11:58pm. Avoid starting new projects, making new purchases, planning big events or signing contracts. Take time for inner reflection and self-care.

12/13/2021 Monday by Wangmo & Jampal

Theme: Intensifying Focus

With the Moon Square Pluto conjunct Venus you are forced onto the back foot emotionally but in the bigger scheme of things you can identify more keenly your own suffering and those of others. Compassion is the golden key which unlocks hearts. With Mars moving into Sagittarius and Mercury into Capricorn there is more openness about differences and more need to ‘walk the talk’ and be direct in communications. Like a star, hallucination, candle, Magical illusion, dewdrop, bubble, Dream, lightning or a cloud—Know all compounded phenomena to be like this.~The Buddha

12/8/2021 Wednesday by Wangmo & Jampal

Theme: Courageous intention

There are harmonious aspects today that give you more emotional balance. This balance helps with challenges. With Venus and Pluto conjunct you can dive deeply into your connections with others to the point where you can transform your fears and deeply ingrained habits. You can also develop more lasting courage in the face of suffering of yourself and others. Everything is circumstantial And depends entirely on one’s aspiration. Whatever prayers of aspiration people make They will gain results accordingly.~Mipham Rinpoche

12/7/2021 Tuesday by Wangmo & Jampal

Theme: See-saws

Today is a mixed blessing day. Jupiter and Venus, the good fortune planets are constantly being challenged by the more unforgiving energy of Mars and Saturn. The way around this tricky combination is to be mindful in word and deed, and engage in virtuous activity. The Sun in Sagittarius reminds us to keep learning, and not to lose heart. The Moon moves into Aquarius today bringing a more objective approach to events and a focus on working with groups to achieve beneficial change. Through study we come to understand phenomena, Through study we turn away from negative actions. Through study we give up what is meaningless. Through study we reach the state beyond sorrow.~The Buddha

The Moon is Void of Course today until 6.49am. Avoid starting new projects, making new purchases, planning big events or signing contracts. Take time for inner reflection and self-care.