A sacred space for everyone
09/05/2018 Wednesday by Wangmo & Jampal
Theme: Flying fish
A different kite planetary pattern shows up today with an emphasis on the water element highlighting emotions, compassion and spirituality. There are opportunities to enhance spiritual purpose and undertake deep cleaning and repairs to structures. I am probably in the sky flying with the fish, or maybe in the ocean swimming with the pigeons. See, my world is different…~Lil Wayne
09/04/2018 Tuesday by Jampal & Wangmo
Theme: Dipping and diving in the wind
The planets form a kite pattern today. There are strong elements at work today including emotional well-being. There is tension between emotional expression and commitments. Rather than succumb to negativity its a great time to plan, express creativity and look for opportunities. This is the time to take care of others and yourself and beautify your surroundings. Throw your dreams into space like a kite, and you do not know what it will bring back, a new life, a new friend, a new love, a new country. Anais Nin
Today the Moon is Void of Course from 2.38 am EST USA until 8.05 am. If you’re in another country check what that means for you time-wise. It’s best to avoid making major decisions or signing contracts during this time.
It’s important to get rid of all arrogance and become humble, noble, and free of pride about your practice and accomplishments. You might have certain experiences and realizations that you would like to tell others about, but there is nothing special about such experiences, and you should keep them to yourself. One of the four maras is the devaputra mara, the demon of the divine child, which refers to pride and distraction. Whether lamas, monks, nuns, or lay practitioners, we are all deceived by pride and distraction. When good thoughts or signs appear, such as rainbows in the sky or visions of deities, we give rise to pride and attachment about them. We may also have good dreams about seeing deities and going to buddha fields, so we feel very joyful and excited, but when practicing the yidam deity and having good experiences and realization, we shouldn’t get carried away by pride, thinking, “I have such a good practice!” Since we are worldly people, of course we will have such emotions, but if we get attached to these things, we are still bound—but with golden chains. Instead, we should just keep doing our practice and rest within the nature of awareness, without holding on to these experiences. Otherwise, our practice will not improve and we won’t make any progress. Whatever good experience you have, you should develop faith and devotion; then your experience and realization will develop and your good qualities will unfold. The moment you have dualistic concepts of subject and object, that itself is the worst obscuration that blocks good qualities. Whatever thought arises, good or bad, you should be free of doubt and not hold on to it.
Rinpoche, Penor. An Ocean of Blessings: Heart Teachings of Drubwang Penor Rinpoche (pp. 55-56). Shambhala. Kindle Edition.
09/03/2018 Monday by Wangmo & Jampal
Theme: Getting a handle on things
Small talk can turn into deep discussion today about matters of the heart. This enables you to have more insight into what motivates and drives you. Conversely, there is a wish today to escape reality which can prevent you from deepening. Instead try to face your fears including addictions that lead to escapism. Effort is needed to pick up on subtle undercurrents in relationships and not respond superficially. Let there be no purpose in friendship except the deepening of the spirit. Khalil Gibran
The following is from a series of tweets by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo
AH – May all beings be free of suffering.
May they recognize what to accept and what to reject, and pacify the root causes of suffering.
May we joyfully and lovingly accomplish compassionate activity for the sake of all sentient beings in all realms.
May the stream of Bodhicitta flow deep, strong and sweet, to quench the thirst of all beings.
May the fruit of merit ripen in our mind streams, nourishing all who are hungry.
May all who are homeless be sheltered, who are cold be warmed, who are sick be healed.
May all who are lonely be comforted, the helpless be raised up, the poor be satisfied in every way.
May our land be purified of hate and greed.
And may a song of freedom be heard throughout this and all nations.
May we join as one life, which is our nature – and be unbound by hatred, greed and ignorance.
May there be peace and joy throughout the 3,000 myriads of universes!
And may I myself bear in love, the suffering of all. Now and in the time to come.
Copyright © Jetsunma Ahkon Norbu Lhamo. All rights reserved
09/02/2018 Sunday by Wangmo & Jampal
Theme: Talk fest!
With the Moon moving into Gemini there is a lively talkative energy around and people are more likely to change their minds. Today there is a challenge to the structures of daily life bringing hidden tensions to the surface. For the next couple of months there is an easy flow between the traditional ways of doing things and innovative change – which means that productive changes can be made to old systems. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~Helen Keller
Today the Moon is Void of Course from 1.58 am EST USA until 4.03 am. If you’re in another country check what that means for you time-wise. It’s best to avoid making major decisions or signing contracts during this time.
The Eight Auspicious Symbols represent the Eight Qualities of the Buddha. Here is a brief explanation of how each quality is symbolized.
The purity of the Buddha’s mind
Golden Wheel of the DharmaThe Buddha’s unending activity of training beings in the path of liberation
Great Victory BannerThe Buddha having conquered all negativity and limitations
Inexhaustible Treasure VaseThe inconceivable blessing of the Buddha’s presence
Precious Parasol/UmbrellaThe universal respect, which beings feel for the Buddha
Precious Right-turning ConchThe all-pervading call of the Buddha’s teachings
Two GoldfishThe Buddha’s eyes and, therefore, his perfect wisdom and also a symbol of royalty
Glorious KnotThe tremendous love and compassion of the Buddha and the never-ending continuity of the teachings, also longevity, the eternal nature of things and the interrelatedness of wisdom and compassion
09/01/2018 Saturday by Jampal & Wangmo
Theme: Dissolving the known
Over the next week the Sun opposes Neptune signifying challenges to everyday rules of operation, emphasizing the importance of spiritual awareness and effort. Without a grounded spirituality emphasizing the welfare of all beings ones energy will be low and ordinary goals will be difficult to achieve. It’s a good time to seek help for addictions. Today there is capacity to be more sensitive to the needs of others, which improves relationships. If you are transforming your life into a vehicle by which sentient beings are benefited, you really can’t be concentrated on the idea that “I’m helping you,” because then the “I” will become very inflated and the “you” will become dependent. To prevent such obstacles, we must think about the inherent quality of all that lives…Jetsunma Ahkon Norbu Lhamo
08/31/2018 Friday by Wangmo & Jampal
Theme: Change and stability
There is an emotional solidity to the day that can be calming. This energy will help when dealing with unexpected change today. It’s a good day to check the stability of any investments in time or money you are undertaking. There is a continuing harmonious aspect between your relating and communication capacity – lasting for the next 10 days. This enables you to express your loving feelings towards others and undertake artistic endeavors. If you let go a little you will have a little happiness. If you let go a lot you will have a lot of happiness. If you let go completely you will be free.~Ajahn Chah
Teach me to see your face
Rinpoche
Teach me to call your name
Come Come Come Come
Appear in Nirmanakaya form
Make your holy face
Appear
Be known to us now
Do not leave us comfortless
Do not abandon your vow
Bring us your nectar
For we thirst
We Thirst!
And we cry to you
Stainless, precious one
Without your blessing
We are helpless
Do not refuse
This voice
I offer my body, speech and mind
Take this body to enhance yor
Activity
Make of this speech a perfect
Voice
And in my mind you are
Enthroned
Upon the lotus in my heart
Use me
Use me
Use me
For the sake of all beings
That they might be free
Ah la la ho
Ah la la ho
Ah la la ho
For their sake
My children
© Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo, April 2, 1992