The Blessings of the Guru

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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:

From the three syllables in the Lama Guru’s three places white, red, and blue light rays emerge.

OM…the white ray from Guru’s head to the disciple’s head, blessing one’s body.

AH…The red ray from the Lama Guru’s throat blesses and purifies the disciple’s speech.

Then HUNG….the blue ray from the Guru Lama’s heart pours forth to mix with the disciple’s heart.

The precious Tantric Initiations are just so! In this way blessings and ripening are conferred from Guru to student directly, like milk from mother to child. May the precious Guru remain and the Lineage and transmissions remain unbroken for countless aeons, and may all without exception be Liberated from suffering!

May Palyul remain the perfect source of refuge and stainless Dharma activity in the world!

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The Importance of Oral Transmission

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The following is an excerpt from a teaching by His Holiness Penor Rinpoche called “Guru Yoga” – reprinted here with permission from Palyul Ling International

Regardless of the particular level of teaching or practice that we are discussing in the Buddhist tradition, whether it be Hinayana, Mahayana or Vajrayana, the process of spiritual development is one of the student relying upon a teacher. We may call that teacher a lama, a guru, or whatever, but the essential point is that there is an oral transmission that takes place in which a teacher teaches the student: the student listens to the teachings, absorbs their meaning and puts them into practice.
There is a reason for this emphasis on an oral transmission. From the time of the Buddha up to the present day, the buddha dharma has always been transmitted and meant to be transmitted orally, ensuring that there is a living tradition that is still embued with the blessing and power of the original teachings. It also guards against the possibility of so-called teachers simply coming up with their own ideas. Instead, the teacher passes on a proven tradition of teachings.

This makes the buddha dharma different from other kinds of learning where it may be possible for people to innovate. In such realms of learning it may be appropriate to come up with new systems of thought or to introduce new ideas. But when we are talking about the buddha dharma, every teaching must connect with the original teachings of the Buddha in order for a teaching to be valid. The teachings cannot be something that someone is simply coming up with on their own. The teachings are something that the teacher passes on.

Similarly, in other types of human knowledge it may be permissible to present information in a manner as entertaining and pleasing as possible. But although it is important for dharma teachings to be presented in a manner which is pleasant to hear, it is most important that the transmitted teachings have the power to bless and influence those who hear them in a positive way – not only in this lifetime, but in future lifetimes as well. So even though the teaching of the dharma should be elegant and well-presented, what is most important is the blessing of the essential message.

Astrology

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Home matters beckon.  Wherever you are, stay in touch with your roots.  Communication is essential, and you need the feeling of connection that springs from a solid grounding.  Today things change, and it can seem as though the earth is shifting beneath your feet.  Two modes are apparent today.  First, emotion, and second, enthusiasm.  Mix the two as best you can.  Mark Nepo said “I am becoming water; I let everything rinse its grief in me and reflect as much light as I can.”   Sadness could seem to be the dominant theme of the day, but not necessarily!  Love blasts in like a parade, a mariachi band, and cheers up the entire scene!  You have the power to make others happy today.  Go ahead and do it.

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 Flawless Captain

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From a series of tweets by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo:

Nothing referred to as “precisely” or “exactly” is anything other than conceptual proliferation.  These subtleties can only be truly understood with Guru-disciple transmission, maturing mind with Empowerment, directly. It is necessary to receive pointing-out instruction from an awakened “Sublime Being,” fully qualified. Too much talk about emptiness or primordial view is no good, misleading. All such talk leads to concepts, one becomes deluded.

The problem is this: After direct transmission, empowerment, and instruction, one must experience empty nature for oneself. If one talks or preaches endlessly about emptiness, there is no direct experience, the secret transmission is lost. If one adheres to such false talk, putting trust in such false teaching, they will be lost, like blind leading blind. To cross the ocean of suffering, one must have a perfect ship (method) and a flawless captain (Guru Buddha) who has crossed many times.

This teaching is without the stain of pride, and in the spirit of loving kindness, may we all accomplish.

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Astrology

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A short, energetic trip or a spirited conversation begin the day.  Debate your points with enthusiasm but beware of engaging in an argument.  Do your best to be respectful of your conversational partner, and if that person doesn’t seem respectful of you check to see if you have unwittingly given offense.  There seems to be a lot of running around today, traveling here and there to get things done.  This is successful but it can tire you.  If you feel edgy, take a break.  A sudden development is exciting. Pay special attention to the people you come into contact with.  They are wonderful!  But pay attention!  If you are explaining something and the other side seems unresponsive, they may have gone to sleep or hung up!  Beware of speaking to the void.   And if you’re in love with the sound of your own voice, fall silent before someone hangs up on you!  The Oracle of Sumiyoshi said “I have no power of miracle other than the attainment of quiet happiness, I have no tact except the exercise of gentleness.”  Good advice for 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!

Prayer to Migyur Dorje

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Prayer To Migyur Dorje

SHU PU PAL SENG NGAM YUL SID PAR ZUNG
You are the emanation of Shupu Palseng, born in Ngam Yul

TSA SUM ZHAL ZING NAM CHÖ NYEN GYÜD PEL
Who had visions of the three roots deities, and propagated the Namcho aural lineage

JIN LAB TOB KYI ZHEN PHEN SAM MI KYAB
By the power of your blessings, you have benefitted others inconceivably

TRUL KU MIGYUR DORJE LA SO WA DEB
I pray to Tulku Migyur Dorje

From the Nam Cho Daily Practice at Palyul Ling

Praying for the Return of His Holiness Penor Rinpoche

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

Precious Guru beyond measure, Kyabje His Holiness Penor Rinpoche, please return to us swiftly! Without you there is no sun. Our hearts fill with tears each day your precious face is hidden from the world. May your Dharma heir Palyul His Holiness Karma Kuchen stand up with strength, power and glory to carry on all you have built, your great accomplishment in the world. I vow to uphold as well your blessings, especially those bestowed on me, your bumbling servant. Forgive me for this wretched sadness since your Parinirvana. Please remain enthroned in my heart, grant me the power of our ancient Lineage and all the Throneholders, from the mighty Kunzang Sherab and the extraordinary Terton child Migure Dorje, the very foundation on which Palyul was built! Kyabje Rinpoche, when you enthroned me you bestowed all the blessings of Palyul on me and I pray in gratitude for the strength to uphold. I confess every lack or weakness and vow at your very lotus feet to attend to the gift of loving kindness you have granted. Your compassion, your Bodhicitta, your purity, are needed like a desert needs rain. Therefore if I have any merit in the three times I beg you, Tsawei Lama to return in glory and without obstacle! You, Guru above the crown of my head, my bliss, my treasure, my “king,” my love, our Father, all of us, do not abandon us! I beg you with precious jeweled Mandala, return to us all!

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Astrology

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You spontaneously know the right question to ask that breaks a stalemate.  Someone is foot dragging, refusing to get on board with your agenda, and today presents an opportunity for a breakthrough with that person.  The breakthrough involves understanding why the other person is hesitating.  That person’s concerns must be addressed, and your agenda must be changed somewhat before you’ll come to consensus. You may not be right, and if you admit this, help can come your way. The inspiring person or force is building up steam.  In the next two days a breakthrough comes.  Get ready!  It won’t be what you expected.  You can be gazing in one direction as the breakthrough occurs in another direction.  As Mark Nepo said, “Birds don’t need ornithologists to fly.”  You don’t need to understand the breakthrough for it to happen.

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!

His Holiness Penor Rinpoche – The Guru Above the Crown of My Head

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The following is from a series of tweets by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo while on retreat at the Palyul Retreat Center in upstate New York:

Tulkus are precious jewels in our tradition. They are the realized and awakened, like Kyabje His Holiness Penor Rinpoche and the inheritor His Holiness Karma Kuchen, both have given many incarnations for the sake of Dharma and all sentient beings. His Holiness Penor Rinpoche and  His Holiness Karma Kuchen are the “kings,” one from the other. The rest, we are to serve them.

No pride here. Kyabje His Holiness Penor Rinpoche is the Tsawei Lama who came to USA to find me, thus bringing Palyul here after building Namdroling. This is history. Beyond Kyabje His Holiness Penor Rinpoche and His spiritual heir, where is our treasure? His Holiness Penor Rinpoche is the rock, the treasure. He is my treasure, Without Him we have nothing.

May I always have strength to follow Tsawei Lama! May I always have knees to kneel voice to sing for Him, and carry on for him, the Guru above the crown of my head! Gathering all virtue I have accumulated in the three times, Guru, precious beyond all measure, return! I beg for the sake of sentient beings! May all blessings be dedicated to the liberation and salvation of all sentient beings!

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Astrology

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A magnetic leader, one who inspires others and isn’t afraid of the status quo, is a powerful protector against forces that seem to work against you.  Look for that helpful energy, which can turn up in surprising places and people.  A power struggle is going on between the “old guard”, those who have grown accustomed to the perks of office, and new players who are tired of the old game.  If you are part of the old guard, be prepared to change.  Surprises are in store, and although it’s possible to ignore voices that want change, you can’t postpone change forever.  The rebellion is going on externally, in the world, and internally or within, for people.  Your thinking needs to change to accommodate ideas that may seem preposterous to you.  If you disagree with someone’s ideas, re-consider.   Look for different ways of doing things, and be open to the new.  Lord Buddha said “Like the moon, come out from behind the clouds!  And shine!”  Could you be that new inspiring person?

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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