Month: July 2011

Blessings from Palyul Retreat Center

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The following is from a series of tweets by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo:

I just finished my afternoon practice and all is well. I am enjoying this time (‘cept the heat) and it feels healing. My mind is clarifying. Again, I feel stronger. The disturbance of the last three plus years is dissipating like smoke in the sky, and I’m grateful for the blessing and rest.

The Palyul family here looks happy with the practice and Dharma activity. People who are busy with Dharma generally are relaxed and joyful. This place is so precious, one of the many gifts given to us by Kyabje His Holiness Penor Rinpoche, as we need retreat to deepen.

In ordinary life we become comfortable and complacent, forgetting that we must continually make progress until full awakening, until Buddahood. We must not become dull or self-satisfied, forgetting the Tsawei Lama, and puffing up with pride. Constant practice helps. A good practitioner is always the humblest of all, never bragging about themselves, just simply and quietly attending to the Liberation and Salvation of all sentient beings. That, after all is the point, of course as samsara is filled with suffering. That is why we dedicate all merit to others, and never do harm.

Sometimes a Lama gives a wrathful display, and that is to cut through obstacles. This is a blessing. Or to protect others from some sort of downfall. But it is always done in compassion and in the spirit of Bodhicitta. To be of benefit.

Tomorrow is Vajrasattva Empowerment, and Sunday is Nyingthik Yumka, which I hope to attend. What excellent good fortune! I have not seen the students here for some time, and those I have seen are continually increasing their good qualities. How wonderful to see this testament to Kyabje His Holiness Penor Rinpoche’s amazing work. His footprint in this world is peerless, really. We should never forget, always enthroning the precious Guru on the Lotus Throne within our hearts. Now we have here His Holiness Karma Kuchen Rinpoche, carrying on our Tsawei Lama’s good works. We are the most fortunate of beings! May His life be long and free of any obstacles until all beings are liberated! EMAHO!

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Face It

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An excerpt from a teaching by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo from the Vow of Love series

You cannot be a ‘sugar daddy’ in this world; there are no ‘sugar daddies’ in this world. You cannot be the conqueror or the savior as you cannot conquer someone else’s mind. Each person has to relieve themselves of the hatred, greed and ignorance in their own minds. But you can be the savior, and you can be the conqueror, in the sense that you, yourself, can liberate your own mind from hatred, greed and ignorance. In so doing, you can be a way or a path or an instrument by which the hatred, greed and ignorance in the minds of others can also be liberated. Therefore, your prayers have to consist, at least in part, of liberating your own mind from the causes of suffering. At the end of every practice, at the end of every teaching, at the end of every empowerment or anything that you do as a Buddhist, the prayer is this: “May I attain liberation in order to benefit beings.”

It’s very difficult for Americans to hear this kind of thing. It is a real struggle. We don’t like to hear about suffering; it’s so hard for us to hear about suffering. Yet, if you go to different parts of the world, they know about suffering. They know it exists. There are lots of people in the world that can say, “Hey, I’ve heard about this. I know this song.” But we who live comfortably don’t like to talk about it. We think it’s beneath us somehow to speak of suffering. We’ve become hardened to the idea.

You might say, “Well, I don’t believe that it does any good to talk about suffering. I think it does good to think positive thoughts and to constantly create a positive world.” I don’t think that’s the answer. We have become hardened to the idea of suffering, and we must first cultivate within ourselves a willingness to understand the nature of suffering so deeply and profoundly that we can do something other than scratch the surface.

© Jetsunma Ahkön Lhamo

Astrology

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Excellent planning starts the day with a bang.  Once you’ve made your big move, pull back and busy yourself cleaning up matters from the past.  If you try to keep pushing with the early energy, you’ll step on toes and ruffle feathers.  So act, and then chill.  Someone will call or contact you with a significant offer.  Represent yourself well.  The way you speak will determine an important component of your future.  Children are lovely, and emotions are cheerful as the day progresses.  Food equals love today.  If you meet a friend, offer food.  Cook for people, if possible.  Lao Tsu said “Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are.  When you realize that nothing is lacking, the whole world belongs to you.”

The daily astrology post affects everyone.  Because individual charts vary, the circumstances outlined in the post will  affect people differently.  Some will feel this energy in the personal arena, some in finances, some with children or family, some in work and so forth.  There are many departments of life.  Look to see where the dynamic affects you!

Astrology

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An enthusiastic person can cheer up a worried person today.  Optimism is important.  Words are inspiring, and a newly acquired area of expertise makes a major improvement in your circumstances.  Learn as much as you can, but beware of using thinking from the past.   The urge to “go back” is still strong.  Speak to people who have made a difference in your life, let them know.  They will appreciate hearing from you, and something favorable happens to you.  Kindness affects both the recipient and also the giver today.  This is a time for emotional growth, and also a time to fix domestic things.   Anonymous said “Of magic doors there is this, you do not see them even as you are passing through.”  You are passing through a door that you don’t see.

The daily astrology post affects everyone.  Because individual charts vary, the circumstances outlined in the post will affect people differently.  Some will feel this energy in the personal arena, some in finances, some with children or family, some in work and so forth.  There are many departments of life.  Look to see where the dynamic affects you!

Astrology

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Peace and harmony begin the day.   Confer with those you care for, and make plans while you are in a relaxed mood.  This is the calm before the storm.  As the day progresses, things suddenly speed up and you’ll feel like you’re going at warp speed!  You’ll get revved up and have little patience with your earlier mood.  And woe to anyone who tries to pull back into that peaceful state!  Again, be careful not to head in the wrong direction or to look to the past for strategies. They won’t work.  You must look ahead and broaden your perspective if you wish  to progress.  At the same time, home and family life bring you the greatest satisfaction now. Don’t neglect someone who is feeling sentimental.  You might not get another chance with this person.   Ovid said “Time is a stream which glides smoothly on and is past before we know .”

The daily astrology post affects everyone.  Because individual charts vary, the circumstances outlined in the post will affect people differently.  Some will feel this energy in the personal arena, some in finances, some with children or family, some in work and so forth.  There are many departments of life.  Look to see where the dynamic affects you!

Day One At Palyul Retreat

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The following is from a series of tweets by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo from Palyul Ling Retreat Center in Upstate New York:

I’m here at Palyul Retreat Center and it is lovely. Wildflowers everywhere, and pure Dharma practice. I’ve greeted and received many of the students, and will talk with more. I’m getting into my own practice more deeply as well, so healing…Rocky waters seem far away now.

Students are asking me to teach, and I’d like to give a “heart talk”. We’ll see. This is day one. I saw the love and faith and was greatly moved. These are the precious faces I must remember in my heart of hearts. Here there is love.

Here we also see the grief of the absence of Kyabje His Holiness Penor Rinpoche. But he is here, always enthroned in our hearts. He is Dharmakaya as vast as the sky, as deep as the ocean, as pristine and stainless as space. He also remains as His Holiness Karma Kuchen Rinpoche. Clearly their minds have fully mixed, like milk with water. How kind these Throne Holders are, to keep our great family Palyul pure, and strong. EMAHO!

Astrology

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Beware of a burst of activity that sends you rushing in the wrong direction.  Energy can go backwards today, by mistake.  Check the road signs, and if you’re turned around, turn around again and go back.  At the exact same time, an emotional encounter is exactly what you have needed to feel happy, loved and stable.  A peaceful and inspired energy exists behind the scenes.  You can plug into this energy at any time; all you need to do is slow down a bit and there it is.  Happiness is here for the taking.  Enjoy it.  You’re re-charging your batteries today.  Rest if you can.  Don’t be busy for the sake of busyness.  Robert Louis Stevenson said “Quiet minds cannot be perplexed or frightened, but go on in fortune or misfortune at their own private pace, like a clock during a thunderstorm.”

The daily astrology post affects everyone.  Because individual charts vary, the circumstances outlined in the post will affect people differently.  Some will feel this energy in the personal arena, some in finances, some with children or family, some in work and so forth.  There are many departments of life.  Look to see where the dynamic affects you!

Astrology

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An intuitive, artistic energy pervades the day.  As you relax, you are extremely creative.  You may have dreamed of a solution last night, pay attention!  Something can be healed, and something can be purchased that is perfect.  A voice is still trying to explain things to others.  If that’s you, check to see if anyone is listening and if anyone believes you.  Your words are not insignificant, but you may have already stated your case and now you’re becoming redundant.  The open door today is through soft, intuitive perception.  Hunches, hints and sudden aha!s point the way to success.  You have four more days to fix things up at home and clarify emotional issues. If someone is waiting to hear from you,  for heaven’s sake call or email them!  Channing Pollock said “None of us knows what is ahead….The important thing is to use today wisely and well,and face tomorrow with the certainty that we shall be equal to what it brings.”

The daily astrology post affects everyone.  Because individual charts vary, the circumstances outlined in the post will affect people differently.  Some will feel this energy in the personal arena, some in finances, some with children or family, some in work and so forth.  There are many departments of life.  Look to see where the dynamic affects you!

Astrology

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Two sides to a question appear.  A debate can air out differences, but the two sides will not come together.  Don’t waste time hoping for consensus:  agree to disagree and move on.  Put your attention on things that can be resolved, not on hopeless debates.  Be aware of the difference. A speech or communication can impress people, but they still don’t agree!  If you are involved in a project, the most important thing you can do right now is research the options.  Reading, learning and communication move you forward.  This is a time to read instruction manuals and to learn how things work.  If you are long out of school, you can feel impatient with all the studying.  But you will put your new information to work soon.  A Hindu proverb says “There is nothing noble in being superior to some other man.  The true nobility is in being superior to your previous self.”  This is the goal of learning.

The daily astrology post affects everyone.  Because individual charts vary, the circumstances outlined in the post will affect people differently.  Some will feel this energy in the personal arena, some in finances, some with children or family, some in work and so forth.  There are many departments of life.  Look to see where the dynamic affects you!

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