The Moon moving into Capricorn can bring grounding which may be helpful with the ups and downs and chaos that can occur with the Uranian energy being experienced currently. A Capricorn Moon will assist in taking control of challenging circumstances and with some planning, it will be possible for you to achieve what you need to. It’s important not to get lost in pessimism and just put one foot in front of the other to realize your goals.
This is how we should practice. Take small steps each time with joyful effort. Do these activities with good intentions and dedicate the merit from them to all sentient beings. ~ Khenpo Palden Sherab
This prayer to Sangye Menla was offered by Jetsunma Ahkön Lhamo at the time of the Covid Virus. It is a concise yet complete practice accessible to anyone. Khenpo Tenzin Karze recites the mantra throughout the video, thus, listeners gain the blessings of Medicine Buddha through perceiving his form, the sacred mantra in both Tibetan and English, and they are able to hear the sacred mantra. This prayer can be offered to any and all who are in need of healing, physically, mentally or emotionally, or simply used as a support for meditation.
Please join us daily on Facebook at 7pm for a LIVE group practice to offer this profound blessing with the power of praying together. Dedicate the effort to your loved ones, or yourself, or any cause that inspires you. And offer your prayer for the loved ones and causes that are also in need of healing and blessings.
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CONDENSED MEDICINE BUDDHA PRACTICE
Instantly in the space in front, above, rises Medicine Buddha. He is blue in color with one face, two hands, holding a begging bowl and an arura, surrounded by all the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
We are awed by his splendor and take refuge with body speech and mind.
Buddha Menla I take refuge in you in this and every life. Repeat 3 x
And then thinking with great compassion of all sentient beings:
recite:
For the sake of beings I give rise to the Bodhicitta so all may benefit. Repeat 3 x
Hold the mala, counting one bead for each recitation, and recite the mantra:
TAYATHA OM BEKADZE BEKADZE MAHA BEKADZE RADZA SAMUNGATE SWAHA
While reciting the mantra with compassion, I contemplate the extraordinary qualities of Medicine Buddha, and yearn for qualities and liberation in one life so I too may benefit beings.
The mind should be filled with wholesome yearning for sentient beings, all of them, every single one. Even animals. All beings.
After reciting at least one full mala of mantra recite:
I prostrate to Buddha Menla,
May I be reborn in his Pure Land
Able to give healing and refuge to all beings.
Then Menla and his entourage dissolve into light and pour into the crown of ones head and mixes like milk with water with one’s mind.
Recite:
May all sentient beings without exception be placed in that very state, and be healed.
The best thing to do is to make a commitment to do this practice every day. It is in the commitment and the doing that blessing comes. Along with the very sacred mantra and the blessings it holds, therein lies benefit and accomplishment.
This condensed prayer was composed by Her Eminence Jetsunma Ahkön Norbu Lhamo on March 27th, 2020 at the request of her student Thubten Samten Wangmo in order to bring benefit and healing during the outbreak of the Covid-19 virus.
The Moon is the most swift moving celestial body so it has the most obvious impact on our daily lives. It acts as a mirror in illuminating the the Suns rays and similarly reflects back to us our mirror-like world. The Moon is now in its last quarter waning phase which is a gentle, reflective time to find your heart center. You can set soft goals right now and re-callibrate. If you tap into this changing lunar energy you can also better prepare for spontaneous events while Uranus continues to conjunct the Sun.
You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop.~Rumi
The Moon is Void of Course between 2.29 and 3.58pm. Avoid major activity at this time including seeking definitive decisions and signing contracts. Spend some quiet time if you can.
The Sun is conjunct Uranus and the asteroid Hygeia for the next few days so expect the unexpected and a focus on improving health. Uranus rules electrical connections both in the body and in equipment. Uranus energy also breaks up old outmoded structures in order for fresh energy to enter into activities. With the Sun’s involvement in this conjunction that equation concerns your purpose and direction.
The essence is like the original sun shining: naturally radiant and unformed.~Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche
The Moon moves into Sagittarius today: try something new and be adventurous. The energy of Sagittarius invites not only physical adventures but adventures of the mind. The continuing conjunction of Saturn conjunct Ceres highlights the benefits of nourishing oneself and others with discipline and planning. Forethought assists in this outcome.
We can practice on an instrument that is high fidelity, we can practice on an instrument that is true and real, and the sound will be similar to the goal and will produce the goal…that instrument is your pure intention. That instrument is your effort. And how that instrument works for you is exactly in accordance with what you do and how you hold yourself as you walk down the spiritual path.~Her Eminence Jetsunma Ahkon Norbu Lhamo
The Moon is Void of Course from 2.37am to 4.35am. Avoid signing major contracts at this time or embarking on major activities. Take time out for reflection and quiet time.
The Moon is full in Scorpio deepening your awareness of the ebb and flow of daily life, and the psychology which propels your actions. Often full moons are accompanied by an emotional lead up that peaks then abates once the Moon wanes. Mercury is now in Taurus encouraging us to think practically and concretely. Mercury is also exactly square Pluto bringing you to focus intensely on a person or activity. Productive insights are borne of standing back from your fixed position and examining how to re-frame encounters.
Humor allows us to see that ultimately things don’t make sense. The only thing that truly makes sense is letting go of anything we continue to hold on to.~ Dzigar Kongtrul
Today with Moon opposite Mercury it’s a good time to reflect on emotional reactions with the potential for depth of insight as Mercury is also in aspect to Pluto. It’s not the best day for discussions with others as conflict can arise. Be careful not to force your opinions or beliefs on others as they will likely not take it well. Introspection, study and reflection will bring greater awareness. “ With a longing to take refuge in something other than ignorance and self importance, you will discover great courage – even in the face of overwhelming disease, loss, hatred, confusion and pain. So when you feel shaken to the depths of your being, recite the Refuge prayer.” Dzigar Kongtrul
The Sun is conjunct Uranus in Taurus bringing with it the desire for heart aligned change. If we are open to it, the possibility to manifest tremendous transformation can occur. Of course if we resist the Uranian energy it can manifest as sudden external change and can be very disruptive. This transit can bring on cardiovascular disease or physical damage through accidents. For those who have their Sun sign or other planets within a few degrees of 27 Taurus, or the other fixed signs, Scorpio, Leo and Aquarius, you will notice this transit the most. Uranus is the planet of awakening and the Sun represents our true heart. “ Bodhicitta in intention bears rich fruit for those still wandering in samsara. And yet a ceaseless stream of merit does not flow from it; for this will rise alone from active Bodhicitta.” Shantideva
Communication around the middle of the day could open unexplored horizons for you whether you are meeting friends or new acquaintances. Your mind and heart are open and receptive to sharing and learning, particularly relating to concern for people’s welfare. Whatever occurs you will have a sense of wellbeing and harmony. Your radiating optimism may engender enthusiastic reactions with those you meet.
“ The heart is elastic. If we challenge it to grow, the heart can stretch to the limits of space without breaking.” Dzigar Kongtrul
The Moon has moved into Libra today creating choices, and with that more dilemmas as you seek to find balance. It’s good to take the time to think things through. There’s also the case of dealing with amorphous, ‘difficult to pin down’ feelings about relationships while the Moon opposes Neptune/Venus. This aspect also allows you to see beauty in the world more easily.
If we do not set out on the road, we will never arrive.~Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche
The Moon is Void of Course from 12:11am until 3.06am. Take time to complete the small stuff. Avoid signing major contracts.