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Astrology

April 6, 2011 by Norma

A joyous event is here, today! Be happy! Attitude is everything on this day. If you’re invited somewhere, don’t forget to bring a gift. Enthusiasm and optimism move mountains. A Vietnamese proverb says “Your way of giving is more important than what you give.” Give with a smile, and it’s a good gift. Give with a frown or inner resentment, and it’s not such a good gift. Love is tender, and you must still tend to things of the past as you move ahead. This is a good shopping day.

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!

Would You Know?

December 23, 2011April 5, 2011 by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

From a series of tweets by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo:

It’s not just me and mine. Respect and view toward Lineage Lamas has tanked in western centers. Reminds me of a song I love by Art Garfunkle:

“And if you watch the stars at night, and find them shining equally bright- you might have seen Jesus and not have known what you saw. Who would notice a GEM in a Five and Dime store?”

Perfect example of lack of view in a material world!

OM MANI PEDME HUNG!

Astrology

April 5, 2011 by Norma

Speed is of the essence today. Work harder and faster! Again, an extremely protective energy or force is present. An excellent leader has appeared, a good and noble person offers ideas that are broad and all-inclusive. Generosity is reciprocated, and you have the ability to be generous in a way that makes a difference. A new medicine or cure may be discovered. If you have felt unwell, careful reflection will give you a solution to the problem. Love is present, and a sort of collective kindness is present. Women and children are happy, and they bring joy into the environment. Make a purchase, something you’ve considered in the past is best, and that item will please you long into the future. Groups are forming around strong leaders. Those stuck in the past are being edged aside. Check yourself carefully. Are you ready for new things, or have you taken root? Wake up! Shakespeare said “April hath put a spirit of youth in everything.”

Anniversary of the Parinirvana of His Holiness Penor Rinpoche

December 23, 2011April 4, 2011 by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

From Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo on the Parinirvana of His Holiness Penor Rinpoche:

It has been two years since His Holiness Kyabje Penor Rinpoche’s Parinirvana, and we will be remembering Him while praying for His return. Most Palyul centers worldwide will be gathering at the same times for Puja, Ceremony, etc. His Holiness Penor Rinpoche is so widely, deeply revered and cherished.

It would be my great joy and wish that every accomplishment in Palyul brought by His Holiness Penor Rinpoche be left exactly as it is, waiting for His return. Sadly, that may not come to pass. Even though every blessing we all enjoy came from His Holiness Penor Rinpoche’s own vision, heart and precious hands. Many things are being changed around. It will not be the same if it is not as His Holiness Penor Rinpoche envisioned. But Palyul is ancient, strong and powerful. The sacred visions of the peerless Master Tulkus of Palyul will re-assert itself. Like a river too mighty to be thwarted it will remain.

I have learned well since the Parinirvana the strength and consummate skill of my Root Guru, what He had to deal with. I am awed by Him. I remember so many times hearing “if you follow His Holiness Penor Rinpoche’s instructions perfectly all will be perfect”. In my mind that has not changed. Therefore with sadness and joy I await His Incarnation, when all I have and have worked for for over 20 years I will place in His beloved hands. May I always be reborn in His entourage, life after life, for the sake of all sentient beings. May all be Liberated by this great Buddha!

Download PDFs of the following:

Extensive Prayer for the Swift Rebirth of His Holiness Drubwang Pema Norbu Rinpoche

Concise Prayer for the Swift Rebirth of His Holiness Drubwang Pema Norbu Rinpoche

Astrology

April 4, 2011 by Norma

Explosive action is still in the environment. Your response depends on how this affects your personal horoscope. If the connection is favorable to you, you will rocket forward toward the fulfillment of your dreams. If unfavorable, you have work to do to avoid trouble. Stay alert! A change occurred overnight, and water is an important component of the day… rain, oceans, rivers, baths, drinking water! A situation can be improved by looking into the water system. A method of lubricating action can be found, if you look. Water under the house, plumbing systems, swimming pools! Water is both the problem and the solution! A hunch or rapid action puts you in tune with the times. And still, you’re re-working things. Assertive speech is present, but take unpleasing words with the proverbial “grain of salt.” People are stressed and may say things they don’t mean. If that’s you, apologize.

Whether a Positive or Negative Connection

April 3, 2011 by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

From a series of tweets by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo:

Oooo boy, today I have an awful toothache, one tooth is abscessing, another one with temporary filling fallen out, so I had to take pain meds and still hurting. I have…have to see a dentist tomorrow if someone will fit me in. I hate to go but must. On top of that my lower back has kicked in. It is pretty hard to do anything.

It’s my own fault, I let medical things go way too long. I’m good with taking care of others, and I care very much. My pack gets only the best care. Just ask the book keeper at the Vet’s office. . And that is with Dr. Pema’s help for free. I really don’t know why I resist taking care of myself. I know I feel whiny and foolish when I go. It isn’t reasonable – I know. Childish even, but there you are.

I know people who love going to Doctor. Over the littlest things! Medical people joking say they are “frequent flyers” (kinda funny) but who knows? Maybe they’ll live forever, and I’ll plotz from a dental abscess or ingrown toenail. And sadly I’m so stubborn, ask my family. Can’t make me do anything, sadly. Ani Ariana is often gently trying to urge me on, then she tries another tactic. I am clearly the bane of her existence, poor thing. Too late Ani! Bwahahaha!

I remember Kyabje His Holiness Penor Rinpoche telling me I should take better care because he needs me to live a long time. Yikes, haven’t taken that instruction to heart. Not good. And His Eminence Gyaltrul Rinpoche says I must live another 50 years. Oy. For the sake of Dharma in the west.

I never understood those instructions, had a “who, me?” attitude. The last three years or so I’ve come to understand what was meant. I’ve had, with the help of my Sangha, to physically protect our Stupas from defilement and wrong use, had to protect Palyul from vicious slander, His Holiness Penor Rinpoche too. I’ve had to fight vicious lies about me, my family, my sangha, my Lineage. I’ve been threatened as has KPC. I guess it is all good, as the light at the end of the tunnel is visible.

All Long Life prayers for me include the declaration that whether good or bad circumstance every sentient being will benefit be connecting with me. Therefore whatever happens will make the world better somehow, and Dharma safer too. For that I am truly happy and feel it is all worthwhile. I don’t want to talk to haters and don’t like thinking so many exist. But they do, and in numbers; I want to help, and I’m happy I can, whatever method. KYE HO!

OM AH MI DEWA HRI!

OM MANI PEDME HUNG!

The Longevity Supplication of Lhacham Ahkön Lhamo

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A Garland of Utpala Flowers

EH MA HO ORGYEN DU MA THA LA’I ZHING KHAM NE

EH MA HO In the pure realm, Dumatala’i of Orgyen,

KHA CHÖD KHANDRO’I TSO MO DRÖL MA KAR

White Tara is the principal Dakini of Khachöd

DAKI LHACHAM MANDARAWA NYID

Whose nature is the Dakini Lhacham Mandarawa

BÖD YÜL AHKÖN LHAMO CHANG CHUB DRÖN

Appearing in the land of Tibet as Ahkön Lhamo Changchub Drön,

KU SUM ZHING NA TRO DU DZED PA’I GAR

Performing the dance of radiating and reabsorbing from the realm of the three Kayas.

AH KAR ÖD DZE LHAMO ME TOG DRÖN

Beautiful light of the white AH, Lhamo Metog Drön (Goddess Flower Light),

CHI LING KYE U DREN LA SÖL WA DEB

I supplicate you to save beings in the Western realm.

TSHE DAG RIG NGA TSHE YI PHO NYA DANG

The five classes of the owners of life and the messengers of longevity,

PEMA KA RA GYA GAR RIG DZIN GYED

Padmasambhava and the eight Vidhyadharas of India

NE YÜL ZHING KYE PA WO PA MO’I TSHOG

And the assembly of Dakas and Dakinis of the realms of the sacred places and countries,

CHI DAG PUNG JOM KHYED NAM DEN TOB KYI

By your power of Truth, overcome and defeat the Lord of Death.

AH KAR ÖD DZE LHAMO ME TOG DRÖN

Beautiful white light of AH, Lhamo Metog Drön,

KU TSHE’I GAL KYEN BAR CHED YING SU SÖL

May the conflicting circumstances and obstacles to your life expectancy dissolve in the sphere of Truth.

DÜL CHA’I KHAM LA DÜ SUM TAG ZHUG SÖL

Throughout the Three Times, pray, remain firm in the realms of beings to be tamed,

GYAL TEN DZIN KYONG PEL LA NÜ TOB GYE

Ever increasing your strength to hold, maintain and increase the Buddha’s Doctrine.

ZHAL JAL SUNG THÖ ZANG NGEN GANG DREL CHE

May whoever sees you, meets you or hears your speech,

MED JUNG KU ZHI’I LING DU WANG JOR SHOG

Be it a positive or negative connection, become a sovereign of the unsurpassed realm of the Four Kayas!

Samaya ku sung tug kyi gya

This supplication prayer was revealed by the well-known incarnation of the Indian Mahasiddha Trilwupa, Tertön Pedma Tumpo.
May virtue prevail!

Astrology

April 3, 2011 by Norma

A powerful force that arrives with explosive intensity characterizes today, or perhaps it already happened just recently! A palpable energy associated with activity and forward drive is what’s happening. A protector is present, providing an umbrella of strength for those who are vulnerable. An opposing force continues to be the “hold out”, somehow attempting to stop the forward flow. Keep pushing! In another area, a profitable business or financial venture previously considered presents itself again. Take advantage of a good thing, and continue to clean up matters from the past. Be careful that you don’t sign contracts or enter into brand new business or partnerships that suddenly appear. Sound confusing? Welcome to the times! Vincent Van Gough said “If you hear a voice within you say ‘You cannot paint’, then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.” This sums things up.

Astrology

April 2, 2011 by Norma

All forward forces are in alignment today. An overwhelming majority favors one thing, and only one holdout is present. That holdout is very powerful but cannot succeed against the sheer numbers of the others. An appeal to love, friendship and goodwill is the winning combination today. If you have something favorable to say to someone, this is the day to say it. The smallest kind gesture brightens someone’s day today. And still, you are on the go! Time is of the essence and speed is crucial. If “slow and steady” has been your mode, you could be driving someone crazy. Snap it up! John Nuveen said “You can judge your age by the amount of pain you feel when you come in contact with a new idea.” Be open to the new, and willing to adjust yourself and things from the past.

Awakening

April 1, 2011 by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

A poem by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo:

AWAKENING

I am Love.
I pour myself out
on the waters…and the
Earth.
Over time and space
I pour, I am,
never ending.
I encompass all
Unto Myself.
I am pregnant with
Creation.
I penetrate all.
I am fulfilled–
Love.

I am Light–
The Light of the One;
of the All..
Radiant, life-giving.
I am…
To BE.
I declare my Self
in all things
And it is so.
I find my Self
in Creation
and bear my Self
forth
triumphant!
And all is perfect
because I am.
Light

I am Spirit.
I am the song and the
Breathe
of the Infinite.
The sound and essence
of the most subtle
One
I bring to you your birthright
on silent, soaring
wings.
Behold, I come quickly.

Look within–
I am here.
I speak to you,
from deep within you.
And now you hear me.
You let me heal you.
You let me radiate from you.
You let me claim you as
My own.

Let us make a pact,
You, who I am.
To know our oneness.
To renounce duality.
To know only Truth
For I speak to you
even as you call
to Me.
“Awaken…Awaken..
This is the beginning.”

Astrology

April 1, 2011 by Norma

A lucky break comes today as the direct result of something you put in play previously. This is a peculiar day, one where you are simultaneously rocketing forward and cleaning up the past as you go. Kind of like running a race and sweeping the track of things you dropped on your last round. Move forward, and clean up the past. You can do it! You may learn the solution to a problem, discover the reason you’ve been unable to act. Secrets are revealed, and you may become aware of a problem you were oblivious to.. “Problem revealed is problem solved” says anonymous. If you’re unable to solve a problem, it’s likely that you didn’t know what the obstacle was until now. Spend all your energy cleaning up, spend zero energy feeling upset about the mess. You will succeed now that things are tidy.