Fun, at last, arrives today! Try to keep your mind on the present, as opposed to going back and reworking what has just happened. Today groups and friends are enjoyable, and love is in the air. Have a party, go out, relax with people you like. You deserve it. If your partner has been patiently waiting for you to finish the job, do not take on another job today. Take a break. You are very creative and can come up with an insightful idea. It’s a winner. Artistic pursuits go well, and people have nice things to say to each other. Reach out to those you care for. Buy someone something. Be grateful for the good things in your life. Express your love. Rumi said “There are a thousand ways to kneel and kiss the ground.”
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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A difference of opinion can be resolved by someone who understands each side and appreciates the merits of each. A person who gets upset is feeling disrespected. Perhaps in your hurry to get things done you’ve overlooked someone or hurt someone’s feelings. Go back and make it right. At the same time, serious negotiations are continuing. Diplomacy seems stretched to the breaking point, but something is being resolved. A lasting agreement is at hand. It’s extremely important that everything is signed, notarized and dated or made concrete in whatever way is appropriate. Don’t rely on a handshake. If you do, your deal will disappear. Take your time and you won’t be sorry. This applies to all the work you are doing right now, incidentally. If you see yourself as building for the future you’ll be patient. Alistair Cooke said “A professional is someone who can do his best work when he doesn’t feel like it.” Be a professional today.
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!
Update on Prayers for Venerable Gyaltrul Rinpoche
In March of this year, Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo received word that Orgyen Dorje Den was organizing the accumulation of 1,000,000 Vajrakilaya mantras for Venerable Gyaltrul Rinpoche. She immediately had the request posted on her blog, and students at her center, Kunzang Palyul Choling, contributed to this effort. Today word was received that this auspicious aspiration has been accomplished by Rinpoche’s students and others world wide. In the message received, Venerable Gyaltrul Rinpoche states, “”Thank you so much. This was not just for my life, but for the removal of obstacles of everyone.” and when his students offered to continue accumulating, his response was, “”Sure, why not? Why not do 100 million?” Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo has asked that her students join Rinpoche’s students in continuing the accumulations. Here is the email message from Orgyen Dorje Den:
Dear Sangha Friends,
We’ve done it!
With our September tally, our total is 10,174,615 Vajrakilaya Mantras!
Many thanks to all who, through faith and devotion to Gyatrul Rinpoche, have contributed to this collective effort. How wonderful for all the various sanghas to work together for one purpose!
Rinpoche was very pleased to hear the news, and said “Thank you so much. This was not just for my life, but for the removal of obstacles of everyone.”
We would like to invite everyone to keep going with Vajrakilaya recitations, informally and without a monthly commitment, to continue to benefit our guru and ourselves. To this, Rinpoche said, “Sure, why not? Why not do 100 million?”
We couldn’t agree more!
Thanks again,
Scott Globus & Angela Zaragoza
While Ven. Yangthang Rinpoche was at ODD for the Rinchen Terzod in February 2011, he was consulted about what practices would be best to enhance and extend Ven. Gyatrul Rinpoche’s life and general state of health. He indicated that if 10 million Vajrakilaya mantras were accumulated in the next year that that effort may have a significant effect on Rinpoche’s life span, removing obstacles to his health and well-being. Surely this is an outcome we all wish for and here is a proposed method that we can contribute to and help make it happen.
Gyatrul Rinpoche gave this outreach effort his support as it will involve many of the sangha and will help him as well as remove obstacles to all of our lives and practice. He said “Excellent. Go for it. This clears everyones obstacles–it’s a collective karma anyway, so go ahead and begin”.
Please feel free to forward to other practitioners.
Orgyen Dorje Den
2244 Santa Clara Ave
Alameda, CA 94501
Introduction to Buddhism: An Overview by Venerable Gyaltrul Rinpoche
The following is from a public talk offered by the Venerable Gyaltrul Rinpoche
First of all, it’s important to understand that the term Buddhism means the inner pursuit, turning inside rather than outside. What we look at within ourselves is the nature of our own mind. We engage in the inner pursuit to root out the delusions and to actualize our highest potential. Once we have decided to engage in this inner pursuit, we may find we need guidance, that we need a teacher.
The teacher we choose should be one who has already realized the nature of his or her mind and is liberated from the round of cyclic existence. Otherwise, if we follow a teacher or teachings that arise from someone who is still in the world, still worldly, then, because such a person is no different from us, it is not possible for him to help us in a meaningful way. When we engage in the inner pursuit, which means the spiritual pursuit, we do so because we want to improve our inner self. So it’s important that the teacher we find has already accomplished the result that we want to achieve.
How do we know that a teacher is qualified in this way? According to the Buddhist path, it is an accepted fact that Lord Buddha Shakyamuni is such a teacher. Born Prince Siddhartha, and destined to be the most powerful king of India at that time, he renounced all of his worldly power and wealth because he saw that the nature of cyclic existence is suffering. Wishing to understand the true nature of life and the true nature of reality, he pursued the spiritual path until he attained the state of full enlightenment, the state of awakening, which is characterized by tremendous compassion and concern for all living beings and their awakening.
Biography of Venerable Gyaltrul Rinpoche
Biography of Vidyadhara Kunzang Sherab – Venerable Gyaltrul Rinpoche is Kunzang Sherab’s current incarnation.
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Serious thinking and serious discussions are happening. If someone wants to speak with you, give yourself plenty of time. It won’t be over soon. There is a significant need for diplomacy and important issues must be decided. The task today is to continue working on an issue that you’ve grown tired of, perhaps one that you aren’t sure can ever be solved. Resolution is possible if everyone is absolutely realistic about the issue. Don’t look for “pie in the sky” or outlandish solutions. A cartoon showing people looking upward saying “I wonder if there are people in outer space who will lend us money?” is a perfect illustration of what you should not do right now. Surprisingly enough, if you knuckle down, face reality and do what needs to be done, you will succeed. Whew!
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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The boss or an older person needs your emotional support today. It isn’t easy for this person to be vulnerable, so be as sensitive as possible. At the same time, someone you try to cheer up may think you’re out of touch with reality. Or else they are out of touch. What to do? Be nice, and have no expectation that your feelings will be respected. Your partnership is going well. Stick with your mate, who really does love you, and do nothing to draw attention to yourself. That will be very difficult, since the planet of assertion is going through the sign of pride. You will want to wear a “look at me!” sign but don’t, and try not to brag. Judith Martin said “It is far more impressive when others discover your good qualities without your help.” Enough said.
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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Today starts off with a bang. Overdoing is in the atmosphere, and there’s a tendency to commit yourself to more than you can deliver. Be careful, your pride is on the line, especially if someone says “Do you really think you can do that?” A good answer could be “Maybe not, but I’ll give it a try.” Give yourself some slack and life will be easier. A man or authority figure will help you out, and partnerships of all sorts are favored today. A task done with someone else will succeed where a solitary project is harder to pull off. Be humble today and you’ll succeed. Lao Tsu said “All streams flow to the sea because it is lower than they are. Humility gives it its power.”
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!
Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo at Maratika Cave
Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo, recognized as an emanation of Princess Mandarava, talks about her experiences during a pilgrimage to Maratika Cave where Mandarava and Guru Padmasambava accomplished the Long Life Practice of Amitayus and consort.
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A deal can be sealed today, and it’s a fine day to get married. There’s a chance of over-doing and over-spending, so watch your wallet as your promise your partner the moon. If you bite off more than you can chew, you can come back later and re-negotiate things but you’ll feel embarrassed. Commit yourself but not your money and you’ll be fine. Pre-nup? Definitely! Travel, if at all possible. This is a good time to be out and about. You are seeing the world with new eyes, and what you see and do today will come home with you in the form of renewed enthusiasm for life. Daniel Boorstin said “The courage to imagine the otherwise is our greatest resource, adding color and suspense to all our life.” Be open to something different today.
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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An inspiring conversation or message illuminates the atmosphere. Absolutely follow your intuition today. If you feel strongly moved to do something or to contact someone, do it! An open door allows a new energy into the environment, one that gives answers to problems. A prior “no” could become a “yes.” This is an excellent day for travel, philosophical discussions, publicity and legal or spiritual matters. Big picture thinking is right on the money. Hunches are correct. Motion is what’s needed today. Be on the go, either physically or intellectually. It’s time to stretch yourself and get out of your comfort zone. You will want someone to go too, since four planets are in the sign of partnership. Ok, but don’t spend so much time gaining consensus that you have no time to do anything! Al Batt said “It is easy to sit up and take notice. What is difficult is getting up and taking action.'” Take action today.
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!