November, 2011 | Tibetan Buddhist Altar

21 Homages to Tara: Verse 11 Commentary Khenpo Tenzin Norgay

November 3, 2011November 2, 2011 by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

Thupten Shedrub Gyatso, who was a Tulku in one of the Palyul Monasteries, wrote this commentary. His present incarnation, Rago Chogtrul currently lives in Tibet.

Translation by Khenpo Tenzin Norgey ~ Spring, 2004,
Palyul Retreat Center, Mc Donough, NY USA ~Wood Monkey Year 2131

Homage to you,
Who can summon hosts of the protectors of earth.
By your frowning movements and HUNG syllable,
You bring freedom from all poverties.

The eleventh homage is to Thronyer Chenma,^Tib the “Frowning Lady” who bestows wealth and dispels poverty. She summons the goddess of earth, the nagas, the god of wealth, yakshas and other lords of ten directions and their retinues to serve her activities. She is holds a treasure vase, and is orange in color. She is majestic, with a scowling face and a furrowed brow. Light radiates from the HUNG syllable at her heart, drawing in the wealth and prosperity of gods, nagas and humans. She showers the poor and needy with wealth, satisfying all their needs and freeing them from their sufferings. The inner meaning is that by purifying the earth-like ignorance that supports the world, the primordially perfect great merit is revealed, clearing samsara and nirvana of all poverty. This also indicates the Secret and Wisdom path.

Astrology

November 2, 2011 by Norma

There’s a temptation to zing someone with a sharp comment early in the day. Or someone else zings you. Let it pass. You (or they) will feel remorse immediately. Apologize or accept apologies gracefully. A situation arises where you can’t decide if you want to keep your nose to the grindstone or spend time with friends. Do neither. The best energy today involves communication, travel and a happy new idea that takes you by surprise. Fun is here, and love is in the air. Absolutely go out and put yourself into the flow of things. Motion is favorable; walk, run, drive. Get going! Aristotle said “The quality of a life is determined by its activities.” As the day progresses things seem better and better and you end up downright inspired!

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!

21 Homages to Tara: Verse 10 Commentary Khenpo Tenzin Norgay

November 1, 2011 by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

Thupten Shedrub Gyatso, who was a Tulku in one of the Palyul Monasteries, wrote this commentary. His present incarnation, Rago Chogtrul currently lives in Tibet.

Translation by Khenpo Tenzin Norgey ~ Spring, 2004,
Palyul Retreat Center, Mc Donough, NY USA ~Wood Monkey Year 2131

Homage to you, lady who unfurls
Garlands of joyous majestic light from your crown.
By your piercing laughter of TUTTARE,
You subjugate the world and maras.

The tenth homage is to Jigten Sumgyal,^Tib “Victorious Over Three Worlds”, who subjugates worldly beings. She is red and holds a victory banner. Multi-colored lights radiate from her crown, giving perfect joy and fulfilling the temporal and ultimate wishes according to the desires of beings. By saying the TUTTARE mantra melodiously with the eight attributes of laughter, (of the wrathful deity) she confuses and subjugates the demonic lords of the (sensory god realm), who are known as the “Controllers of Other’s Emanation”. She also subjugates kings, ministers, sorcerers, and wealthy householders and leads them to the path of liberation. In the root text, “the outer phenomena change only when self-appearances transform.” Therefore, subjugation is possible if the intention of the spiritual mother (non-dual emptiness-compassion) is attained, and there is no alternate method. The inner meaning is the four joys subjugate demons and afflictions. The subjugation of the three doors by blissful primordial wisdom is subjugation of the three worlds.

Astrology

November 1, 2011 by Norma

You may awaken with a feeling of foreboding, or else a bad dream has influenced you. Keep moving. You will hear good news from a sub rosa source. If someone tells you a secret or asks to speak with you in private, listen up. The news is positive and generates hope. An issue involving someone’s prestige or pride keeps cropping up. If you need reassurance, be very careful about whom you ask for feedback. You could be embarrassed. Long term friends are helpful here; don’t put your ego on the line with an unknown person. Things are going well. William James said “Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help create the fact.” Self doubt is your biggest obstacle today.