January, 2012 | Tibetan Buddhist Altar

The Verses of Prayer to the Eight Noble Auspicious Ones

January 3, 2012 by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

The following translation of this prayer is from the Nam Cho Daily Practice from Palyul Ling International:

OM To all who dwell in natural, spontaneously present, perfectly pure phenomenal existence,
To all who dwell in the auspicious realms of the ten direcitons,
To the Buddhas, Dharma and assemblies of Noble Sangha,
I prostrate and pray that all may be auspicious for myself and others.
To Drönmè Gyalpo, Tsalten Dondrup Gong,
Jampè Gyenpal, Gedrak Paldampa,
Kunla Gongpa, Gyacher Drakpa-Chen,
Lynpo Tar Pak, and Tsal Drak Pal,
Noble Ones, known for your consideration of all sentient beings,
Noble Ones, known for your superior display of enlightened activities that grant mental satisfaction,
Merely hearing your names increases all glory and auspiciousness.
I prostrate to the eight Sugatas,
The youthful Manjushri, the glorious Vajrapani,
The powerful Avalokiteshvara, the noble protector Maitreya,
Sayi Nyingpo, Dribpa Namparsel,
Namkhè Nyingpo, the supreme Noble Samantabhadra,
Utpala flower, vajra, white lotus, naga tree,
Wish-fulfilling jewel, moon, sword, and sun,
Holders of the excellent hand emblems of supreme noble good fortune,
I prostrate to the eight Bodhisattvas,
The supreme jeweled umbrella, the auspicious golden fishes,
The wish-fulfilling vase, the exquisite kamala flower,
The conch of fame and glory, the fully endowed endless knot,
The eternal victory banner, the all-powerful wheel,
You who hold these eight supreme precious signs,
Offered to the Conquerers of all directions and times,
Attractive maidens of pleasure, to recall your nature increases all that is noble,
I prostrate to the eight goddesses of good fortune.
Maha Brama, Maheswara, Visnu,
Thousand-eyed Indra, and guardian king Dhritarastra,
Virudhaka, Virupaksa and
Vaishravana, the holders of celestial articles,
Wheel, trident, short spear, vajra,
Vina, sword, stupa and victory banner,
Who make auspiciousness and positivity grow in the three realms,
I prostrate to the eight guardians of the world.
Through the activity that myself and others are about to begin,
By pacifying all obstructions and harms,
May the glory and endowments increase and all wishes be accomplished!
May good fortune, happiness and prosperity be fully endowed!

Guide Your Life With Right Thought: Part 1

January 3, 2012 by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

The following is a full length video teaching offered by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo at Kunzang Palyul Choling:

Right thought is part of the 8-fold Path first taught by the Buddha as he described the method for exiting suffering. Jetsunma explores the concept of right thought and how it weaves with your karma to affect your experiences now and in the future.

Astrology

January 3, 2012 by Norma

An opportunity is at hand, and it’s one you’ve been waiting for. Act thoughtfully and commit yourself to a leader or to a course of action. Material investments are fortunate today. Count on unseen forces to help you. A mystery is being revealed to you and something hidden will come to light. News from afar is good, and friends are loving and generous to you. Creativity is highlighted now and it is very important to continue with a project that you have been working on for some time. An emotional catharsis can occur today and this is very beneficial. An oracle appears in an unusual form. Listen! Taro Gold said “Manifest the courage to discard the shallow and seek the profound.”

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

January 2, 2012 by Norma

A difference of opinion is present. One side is quite insistent and the other side is careful, slow and reasonable. Each side has its merits, so strive to cooperate and make sure that each side is represented in the final conclusion. This will be tougher than it sounds. As the day progresses an enormously happy energy enters the field. A spirit of emotional generosity permeates everything you do. Use this good time well. You can sit around enjoying yourself, or you can go out and make a difference in the world: your choice. Remember that whatever you offer to others will be yours someday. Taro Gold said “The true nature of your life exists everywhere at once across all space and time – for the nature of your life is the nature of the universe itself.”

Astrology

January 1, 2012 by Norma

Kind words spoken in an affectionate manner beautify this day. You have the ability to say the right thing to the right person, and things are set right. Call special people. Start a tradition of welcoming others to share the year with you! It’s a whole new year and you have a whole new life, beginning today. Make the most of it. It’s good to make a bit of time for your special project, the one that means so much to you. The planet of “the new” is in the “go for it” sign. You can achieve the goals you set for yourself this year. Aristotle said “The quality of a life is determined by its activities.” What are your new year’s resolutions?

The daily astrology post affects everyone. Because individual charts vary, the circumstances outlined in the post will affect people differently. Some will feel his 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!