What About ME

Green Tara - A Gentle Yet Powerful Mantra

Avalokiteshvara - Mantra of Compassion

Manjushri

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

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.

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.