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May the compassion in each of us blaze as bright as a billion suns. Through the power of Buddha, Dharma, Sangha, Lama, Yidam and Dharma Protector, may we help all those in need. Om Mani Padme Hung..
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Saturday, September 26, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Menla (Medicine Buddha)
May your Brother's pain and suffering be soothed with Menla's Glorious Lapis Light. May you help him get better soon _/\_
Friday, September 18, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
Monday, August 3, 2009
Manjusri
Om arapachana Dhih
According to Chinese tradition, in order to bring Manjusri into manifestation the Buddha caused a golden ray to emanate from his forehead This ray pierced a jambu tree which grew from the foundation of the most sacred Buddhist mountain in China, now called Wu Tai Shan. A lotus sprang from the tree and from the interior of the flower was born the prince of sages, also called the Prince Royal of the Buddha's realm. He was born without father and mother and was thus free from the pollution of the common world.
See full article here from the International Buddhist Meditation Center: www.urbandharma.org/ibmc/ibmc1/jusri.html
According to Chinese tradition, in order to bring Manjusri into manifestation the Buddha caused a golden ray to emanate from his forehead This ray pierced a jambu tree which grew from the foundation of the most sacred Buddhist mountain in China, now called Wu Tai Shan. A lotus sprang from the tree and from the interior of the flower was born the prince of sages, also called the Prince Royal of the Buddha's realm. He was born without father and mother and was thus free from the pollution of the common world.
See full article here from the International Buddhist Meditation Center: www.urbandharma.org/ibmc/ibmc1/jusri.html
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
The Eight Worldly Concerns
The eight worldly concerns are:
to be happy when we are praised,
to be unhappy when we are insulted,
to be happy if we receive gifts,
to be unhappy if we don’t,
to be happy upon achieving reputation,
to be unhappy when we are unsuccessful,
to be happy when we are comfortable,
to be unhappy when we are not.
We should not be practising the Dharma for these reasons at all.
It will be better to memorise those eight worldly concerns than a
hundred tantric practices, and I am not trying to blow your mind away.
But yes, if you know the mantras and practices and all the initiations
of one hundred tantric deities but you are practising with the eight
worldly concerns, you will not achieve even one tantric result of one
tantric deity. --Tsem Tulku - Compassion Conquers All
to be happy when we are praised,
to be unhappy when we are insulted,
to be happy if we receive gifts,
to be unhappy if we don’t,
to be happy upon achieving reputation,
to be unhappy when we are unsuccessful,
to be happy when we are comfortable,
to be unhappy when we are not.
We should not be practising the Dharma for these reasons at all.
It will be better to memorise those eight worldly concerns than a
hundred tantric practices, and I am not trying to blow your mind away.
But yes, if you know the mantras and practices and all the initiations
of one hundred tantric deities but you are practising with the eight
worldly concerns, you will not achieve even one tantric result of one
tantric deity. --Tsem Tulku - Compassion Conquers All
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Monday, May 25, 2009
Sunday, May 17, 2009
The Basis of Bodhicitta
The Four Immeasurables
Love – The wish that all beings are happy
Compassion – The wish that all beings are free from suffering
Joy – The feeling of knowing that all beings will eventually be happy
Equanimity – Everyone gets the same love as we have for our mothers or dearest friend without exception
“Love, compassion, joy, and equanimity constitute the “four immeasurables” that are the very core of Mahayana practice. When these four attitudes penetrate our mind and guide our way of thinking, talking, and acting, this is called bodhicitta” Bokar Rinpoche – Chenrezig Lord of Love
Love – The wish that all beings are happy
Compassion – The wish that all beings are free from suffering
Joy – The feeling of knowing that all beings will eventually be happy
Equanimity – Everyone gets the same love as we have for our mothers or dearest friend without exception
“Love, compassion, joy, and equanimity constitute the “four immeasurables” that are the very core of Mahayana practice. When these four attitudes penetrate our mind and guide our way of thinking, talking, and acting, this is called bodhicitta” Bokar Rinpoche – Chenrezig Lord of Love
Friday, May 15, 2009
Migtsema
MIG-MEI TZE WEI TRE-CHEN CHENREZIG
DRI-MEI KHYEN-PI WANG-PO JAMPAL YANG
DU- PUNG MA-LU JOM-DZEI SANG-WEI DAG
GANG-CHEN KE-PEI TSUG-GYEN TSONGKHAPA
LO- SANG TRAG-PEI SHAB-LA SOL-WA DEB
Spinning
I'm often reminded how easy it is to slip off.
Mind floating.
Buzzing.
Then we get caught up.
Mind flipped out.
Got us looking like a young pup.
The monkey spins,untethered,with a grin.
We look back.
Wondering.
What is going on.
Then we realize.
That we're in disguise.
Mind floating.
Buzzing.
Then we get caught up.
Mind flipped out.
Got us looking like a young pup.
The monkey spins,untethered,with a grin.
We look back.
Wondering.
What is going on.
Then we realize.
That we're in disguise.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
The Awakened Mind
Homage to those courageous beings who have abandoned all self cherishing attitudes and have fully awakened.
Before you I offer my body speech and mind.
Through the grace of the enlightened mind,
I pray that one day I will be of benefit to all beings in every direction.
To those who suffer in cyclic existence I offer myself to you.
May we all have a happy life free from suffering.
Before you I offer my body speech and mind.
Through the grace of the enlightened mind,
I pray that one day I will be of benefit to all beings in every direction.
To those who suffer in cyclic existence I offer myself to you.
May we all have a happy life free from suffering.
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