The Law of Karma: Explanation by Khenchen Tsewang Gyatso

The following is an excerpt from a teaching by Khenchen Tsewang Gyatso given at Kunzang Palyul Choling on Ngondro:

The law of cause and effect, or karma, has been explained a number of times by Jetsunma and myself.  Whatever exists in this world is just the creation of oneself.  There is logical proof and proper reasoning for this, and one can experience it for oneself.  There are many examples that prove everything is the result of one’s own karma combined with one’s present life conditions.  If you never do any harm to any sentient beings, you will not suffer.   It is definite.  In this lifetime, if you never say anything bad to someone, then this person is not going to do anything bad to you because you have not created any problem.  When you create problems for another, then the other person also feels unhappy and gets angry, and then he creates problems for you.  It plays back and forth and creates many troubles.  That is how the law of karma works.

The law of karma is very, very subtle and very, very strict, no corruption.  Whether one is very rich or a great philosopher or a very great doctor or a very great scientist or a very great modern technologist, whoever, there is no corruption of the karma.  Whatever you have done, you will have to bear it.  What you have not done, there is no way that you can experience it.  Even if you wished to experience it, there is no way to do it.  It is very, very subtle and very strict, and it has very good justice.  There is no way that it can forget anything, that it can lose anything.  Everything is fully imprinted, like the hard disk on your computers.  Everything is there.  Our mind and our actions, our body, speech and mind are like the floppy disk, and they are constantly putting things on the hard disk, where it stays.  When you need something, you switch disks, and it comes out.  When conditions happen, then it is ripening back to you because you have already inserted something in the hard disk of karma.  You have put it in there, so never can that get lost or corrupted or erased.  Fires cannot burn it.  Waters cannot wash it.  Winds cannot carry it away, unlike computers, which fires can burn.  Your whole hard disk with 10 years of programs, when it is burned, it is gone like that.  But none of the five elements can harm the karma computer.  No one can harm it.  When conditions happen, it will definitely ripen back to you and you alone.  There will be no mistake.  Mr. A’s karma will not ripen to Mr. B, and Mr. B’s karma will not ripen to Mr. A.  Those sorts of things are not going to happen in that way.  It is very subtle, very strict, very just.  No corruption.  It cannot get lost, cannot be burned.  Everything is so organized, much, much better organization than your schedules.  When there are proper conditions, then that is going to ripen to you.  That is the actual life process.  That is experienced by all sentient beings.  That is the law of karma.

Astrology

A door has opened and communication is now the dominant mode.  This is your chance to talk things over with others and make plans based on the input you give and receive.  Talk, write, communicate!  Don’t fail to give your true opinion if asked.  A serious exchange of ideas can straighten out a mess.  You could read or hear something that opens your mind.  The news is important.  Read the paper, watch news on tv.  A final bit of pride must be appeased today.  Work is interesting and fun, and a happy person in the work environment makes all the difference. A proposal or new idea will come to fruition within a week.  In a different arena, a troubled partnership is emotionally volatile.  Be very careful not to say or do something in the next week that you will regret later.  Seneca wisdom says “Every fire is the same size when it starts.”  Don’t turn a small fire into a big one.

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 financial situation appears where one side wants something and the other side thinks it’s too expensive.  Or else someone is tired of supporting someone else’s dream.  “If you want this so much, why don’t YOU pay for it?’ is the thinking today.  Finances must be discussed.  If you are the wallet, speak up!  If you are the person who asks for things, imagine yourself in the other person’s shoes.  In fact, try switching roles for a while to see how the other side feels.  Remember, you’re still working out past issues, and someone’s pride is on the line. Arapaho wisdom says,” When we show respect for other living beings, they respond with respect for us.”

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 happy event kicks off the day.  Pay attention to what is in your mind early in the day, it is pointing you in a direction that is fortunate.  If you act on your inner wisdom you won’t be mistaken. Domestic or emotional issues are paramount and you must deal with them.  You can handle a long standing issue or complete a project that is emotionally significant to you.  Pay special attention to men or important people.  Their pride and feeling of self worth needs your positive input.  If someone has behaved in a worthy manner, now is the time to tell them how much this means to you.  People need support now, not criticism.  Write respectful reviews, praise others.  Their future activitiy depends on what you say.  Chippewa wisdom says, “It is good to tell one’s heart.”

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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Love is good today, and men are wonderful!  Authority figures are magnetic and extremely loving.  A component of charm and pizzaz lights up the day. Appearance is crucial today, so show others how much you value them by dressing up!  At the same time, a savvy business deal is in the works.  You can make a purchase that is excellent, and if you become emotional about something pay attention! The issue that has triggered your energy is significant, don’t sweep it under the rug.  You continue to deal with issues from the past.  You may be reviewing a decision from the past.  You’re lucky, you don’t often get a chance to re-do things and make them better.  Lakota wisdom says, “The Great Spirit is not perfect:  it has a good side and a bad side.   Sometimes the bad side gives us more knowledge than the good side.”

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!

I Will Follow

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

How comes this one?
He speaks no truth to me.
Nor to the visions I do see, he has nothing.
And if only he could see it so-
Maybe time will let him go.

I do grieve, not for hurtful misdeeds,
But, for flowers and hours of beauty, relentless bliss at the fiery tent.
I can’t resent
I’ll always follow…

OM AH HUNG BENZAR GURU PEDMA SIDDHI HUNG

Copyright © Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo.  All rights reserved

Astrology

All systems go today!  Energy plus dignity equals success!  A forward action that you have planned previously is excellent!  You have the energy and the enthusiasm to make things happen.  Something you have always wanted to do is coming to fruition.  Be steady in your convictions and firm in your motivation.  Success is at hand.  Accept it gracefully, as part of the scene. Be grateful and be happy.  Give people a great big blimpey smile!  Anne Frank said “We all live with the objective of being happy. Our lives are all different and yet the same.”

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!

Harry’s Romp: The Power of Love

On July 17th Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo learned of a pekingese named “Gary” who had been dumped at a shelter. His hair was matted, his nails overgrown, his muscles atrophied from being kenneled without adequate exercise. He had scars from cigarette burns, and it was later discovered his jaw had been broken and never healed properly. Jetsunma immediately committed to adopting him.

With the help of Ani Kunzang from Tara’s Babies and Ani Pema arrangements were made for Harry to receive necessary veterinary care before joining Jetsunma’s “pack.” On July 31st, having recovered from a contagious respiratory infection, Harry arrived at Jetsunma’s home so weak he had difficulty walking.

Today, nourished by all the love and support…

May all beings be free of suffering!

OM MANI PEDME HUNG

 

Astrology

Heads up!  Action happens today.  Beware of hotheads or those who urge unconsidered action.  The leader only wants peace, but others are agitated.  Look to the leader, don’t pay attention to agitators.  Why not? They won’t be successful!  Head toward a direction that supports kindness, thoughtfulness and dignity.  Why?  That’s where the success lies!  Deals are being negotiated and re-negotiated.  The spinning roulette wheel has not stopped, so don’t think things are settled just yet.  If you meet assertive people who are insistent on their views, treat them with kindness and respect (the keyword for this time) and do not commit.  On a different front, finances go swimmingly. It’s a good time for investments, but nothing brand new!  Manage money carefully, and those who have given in the past will give again.  A special energy is flowing that is very friendly to love.  Be there or be square!  John Wesley said “Beware you not be swallowed up in books!  An ounce of love is worth a pound of knowledge.”

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!

 

The Mountain of Burnt Offerings

The following is from the Nam Cho Daily Practice Book from Palyul Ling

Seven-Line Prayer to Guru Rinpoche

HUNG In the northwest country of Uddiyana,

Born in the pollen heart of a lotus,

Endowed with the most marvelous spiritual attainments,

You are renowned as the “Lotus Born.”

Surrounded by a retinue of many Dakinis

Following in your footsteps,

I pray to you, please come forth and grand your blessings!

GURU PEDMA SIDDHI HUNG

 

The Mountain of Burnt Offerings is Herein Contained

OM SWATI

“The Mountain of Burnt Offerings” is an instruction taken from Lhatsun’s “Vidyadhara-Achievers of Life Force.” To do this practice, prepare some auspicious things such as good quality wood, incense, medicine, and three white and three sweet substances, flour etc. Place them inside a clean container or hearth; light a fire and sprinkle them with clean water.

First Refuge

OM AH HUNG

Of all the refuges in samsara and nirvana present throughout space, the quintessence

Is the power and wrathful vidyadhara, Pema To Treng Tsal.

The phenomenal world is totally perfected within his body as a Buddha mandala.

We take refuge so all beings may cross over unenlightened existence.

(Repeat three times)

 

Bodhicitta

 

We generate Bodhicitta on the ground (alaya) of the sphere (bindhu),

The supremely secret, clear light and ultimate wisdom.

So all beings may purify the three obscurations,

And attain the spontaneously self-perfected bindu of body, speech and mind, and through the four spontaneous visions, attain liberation in the youthful vase body.

(Repeat three times)

 

Seven Part Suppliation

 

I pay homage to the continuously present and unmodified nature of pure presence (rigpa.)

I offer the clear light, freedom from depths and limits.

I confess within the vast expanse, the equality of samsara and nirvana.

I rejoice in the great wearing out of reality, freedom from conception.

I ask you to always turn the wheel of dharma, the great perfection,

And to churn up the depths of samsara.

Free from the limiting three conceptions, I dedicate this to reaching the far limit.

 

Self-Visualization

 

From the dimension of primordial ultimate reality and the unceasing potency,

In Pema To Treng: white-reddish body, youthful and handsome.

The brightness of his noble symbols and marks are blazing, holding vajra and kapala,

Perfectly adorned with majestic ornaments and garments.

Imagined form and wisdom are not separate; the form embodies all enlightened beings,

The great splendor of everything within samsara and nirvana.

 

OM AH HUNG BENZAR GURU PEDMA SIDDHI HUNG

(Recite mantra many times)

 

RAM YAM KAM

 

Based on emptiness, the burnt substances are transformed into inexhaustible amrita

That emanates throughout space massive clouds of vast desirable qualities.

(Bless with the three syllables, the repeat the treasury mantra three times:)

 

NAMA SARWA TATHAGATE BHAYO BISHO MU KHE BHE SARWA THA KHAM UTGA TE SAPHA RANA E MAM GA GA NA KHAM SOHA

 

Inside a vast container made from the essence of vajra jewels,

Objects pleasing to the senses of mundane existence, the samaya substances,

Blessed by the three syllables become wisdom amrita.

Offering clouds pleasing to the senses swirl throughout the phenomenal world.

These are offered to the lamas, yidams, dakinis and Dharma protectors;

To however many Buddha mandalas there are in the ten directions;

To our other guests, the Dzambuling lords of the land, the six kinds of beings and those to whom we owe karmic debts;

Particularly to those who steal life and life force,

Those who send illness, elemental spirits who stir up obstacles,

Those who send bad signs and indications in our dreams and send all kinds of bad omens,

The eight types of demons who are masters of malevolent magical projections,

Those to whom we owe karmic debts of food, housing and wealth,

Demons who are masters of obscurations, demons who cause insanity, male and female ghosts,

Demons who cause fatal accidents, demons who take the essence of health and wealth, other demons who live in cities, all male and female demons.

As the red flames burn, karmic debts are paid back.

Whatever is desired arises as desirable qualities.

As long as there is a sky,

We form the intention that these desirable qualities be inexhaustible!

The negativities and obscuration we have accumulated in the three times

And our incorrect use of offerings to the three jewels or for the benefit of the dead,

Are purified by the flames offered in this burnt generosity.

Each flame is an atom containing the entire phenomenal world.

Inexhaustible masses of Kuntuzangpo offering clouds.

Thoroughly permeate the pure realms of all Buddhas.

Flames radiate offering clouds of five-colored wisdom lights,

Pervading the six realms of existence, even the worst hell realm (Avici,)

The three planes of samsara are liberated in the luminous form of the rainbow body.

May all beings awaken to the very heart of enlightenment.

 

OM AH HUNG

(Recite the three syllables 100 or 1000 times etc, and then:)

 

In an immeasurable container, the three dimensions of existence (kayas,)

The ultimate, blissful and manifest form aggregates of the phenomenal world

Melts into amrita, filling space with rainbow lights.

This inexhaustible, quintessential amrita of samsara and nirvana,

Since forever and until now,

Is totally dedicated to our guests in the phenomenal world.

Having perfected the levels, paths and fruition qualities,

And having completely dispelled the obstacles to view, meditation and action,

Within the dynamic space-like dimension of Kuntuzangpo’s realization,

May we attain the immortality of the youthful vase body.

When the great ocean of samsara is empty,

May we awaken in Akanishta, land of the lotus nets.

Aggregates and elements are burnt substances blazing radiantly and brilliantly.

White and red bodhicitta are burnt substances blazing blissfully yet non-substantially.

Emptiness and compassion are burnt substances pervading the dimension of real existence (dharmadhatu.)

Within the phenomenal world, in the ground of the five vajra lights of samsara and nirvana,

We offer the burnt substances of spontaneously self perfected and complete enlightenment.

May all previous karmic debts be purified.

May they not remain in our present stream of being; we openly admit our errors.

In the future, may we not experience cyclic obscurations.

As to the vows and trainings of the pratimoksha, bodhisattva and vidyadhara paths,

And the many kinds of secret mantra commitments (samayas,)

We openly admit all breeches committed consciously or unconsciously.

May all illness, demons, obscurations and impurities be purified.

May the times of plague, famines, and weapons be pacified.

May the times of foreigners invading the central land be averted.

May the obstacle of the guru being invited to manifest Dharma elsewhere be averted.

May inauspicious bad omens for the country of Tibet be averted.

May the planetary forces, nagas and king-like spirits who take away our life force be repelled.

May the eight great fears and sixteen lesser ones be averted.

Where ever we live, may all inauspiciousness be averted.

May the power, strength and energy of demonic forces be repelled.

 

OM AH HUNG

When accumulating, start again from “Drung”

 

At the End:

 

May all the Buddhas be pleased with these offerings.

May the minds of the oath-bound ones be satisfied.

May the desires of the six kinds of beings be satisfied.

May our karmic debts and debts of the flesh be purified.

May the two accumulations be completed.

May the karmic traces of the two obscurations be purified.

May the two sacred dimensions be attained.

Through the power of this vast and great generosity,

May we become self arisen Buddhas for the benefit of beings.

May all beings who were not liberated by previous Buddhas,

Be liberated through this generosity.

May the elemental spirits who are living here or visiting,

Living on earth, under it, in the sky or wherever,

Always be loving towards beings,

And practice Dharma day and night.

Through this virtue may all beings

Perfectly accumulate merit and wisdom,

And from this merit and wisdom,

May they attain two sacred dimensions.

Not clothed with exertion and effort,

May it happen auspiciously that the wish fulfilling tree,

Fulfill the hopes of beings,

and accomplish their intention.

(Thus recite the words of auspiciousness and dedication.)

 

This practice is known as the diamond practice. It can prolong life and remove obstacles, particularly those with unpaid karmic debts. This was revealed in Sikkim, the secret hidden land, to Namkha Jigmed by the dakinis who revealed it to him as the practice which opens the gate to the secret land.

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