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Astrology

February 6, 2011 by Norma

2/6/2011 Sunday

Ground zero day, something is happening and it’s good! Men are strong, handsome and friendly, women are magnetic and mysterious. Things are happening. You could feel overly emotional and ready to jump on your horse and ride off in all directions at once. Go for a walk, a run or a drive. A magnetic person can appear suddenly, giving you the answer to a long held question, or you yourself can suddenly “know” the answer to a mystery. Intuition is high and it is accurate. Do your absolute best to complete a project on this day. No slacking off. Sometimes the end of something is harder to take than the beginning. Andre Malraux said, “Often the difference between a successful person and a failure is not one’s better abilities or ideas, but the courage one has to bet on one’s ideas, to take a calculated risk – and to act.” Time to act.

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!

Upholding the Dharma by Abandoning Gossip

February 5, 2011 by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

From a series of tweets by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo:

I am still being asked why I won’t comment on His Holiness the Karmapa’s situation given how Palyul and I were dragged through the filth of slander and lies. Given this was done as well to my Guru His Holiness Kyabje Penor Rinpoche, you all know I’m sure, the answer, again, is I hold myself to higher standards. My Guru taught me better. I have no wish to see any Vajrayana Lineage sullied; no wish to harm the Buddha Dharma in any way. The Dharma is far too noble and needed in the world.

Every level, teaching, given to us by the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas is beyond reproach because it came from the Buddha’s mind and enlightened intention. For an ordinary person to “comment” (which shows the ignorance of their minds) would be slapstick funny if it weren’t so tragic to the Dharma. What intention is that? The intention to feel worthwhile by stepping on Lamas and Buddhism in general? No, not me. This gossip and self cherishing is to be abandoned. Those that want to know what I think will then truck their little behinds somewhere else and ask “that” Lama for opinion. And will shop around until they like what they hear, even if they have to go to the sewers to get it. They will of course find what they want. There will always be ego-maniacs that will prostitute themselves for attention, to make a mark in the world, even if it is fingerprinting with shit on the Dharma.

Not me. I am here to bring truth, purity, view, wisdom and kindness. Not cruelty. Not lies. Not slander. Yes, I feel that I am above it. This kind of darkness brings religious hatred and wars. I will do everything within my rightful authority to prevent this at the cost of my very life. I would never do to another what was done to me and mine. I will never sink so low. I believe in ethics, respect, dignity and character. I would never slime anyone else’s Guru, as I know that the “Words of My Perfect Teacher” are spoken for all. Just as yours may speak perfectly for you, I will not dirty my nature nor stain my pure Lineage or the perfection of my Guru by kicking dirt on someone else. It would only harm others, and I would then be a whore.

None of my students can gossip or they have broken their samaya with me and with Kyabje His Holiness Penor Rinpoche. Don’t do it. Don’t spoil the pristine quality of the Buddha’s; of Guru Rinpoche’s extraordinary and powerful gift to all beings.

OM BENZAR SATO HUNG!

Care for Your Mother Earth

February 5, 2011 by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

From a series of tweets by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo:

I hope we can all continue to pray for our planet, sorely needed. Earth is not just the dirt we walk, extract and build on. It lives, and is the only home we and other species have. To beat your Mother senseless and then expect her to get up and you’re your dinner- how would that work? Especially as it keeps happening. Eventually the Mother dies, or becomes too sick to function. We cannot allow that; the result is unthinkable. Love and pray for Earth. And go green!

OM MANI PEDME HUNG!

Try Me

February 5, 2011 by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

Try me, try me

If you need a friend

I will be there for you

Till the end, when you need me

Try me, try me

Let me show you

How deep it can be with love

You can count on me

To stay by your side

Through thick and thin

Try me, try me, try me

What you need

Is easy to see

You seem lonely like me

Maybe ready to see

If you need a friend, some love

Oh, won’t you please try me

(Repeats)

©Jetsunma Ahkön Lhamo 2007

Astrology

February 5, 2011 by Norma

2/5/2011 Saturday

Try not to over-do it tonight. This is an exciting time, and something solid is steadily growing. Action and opportunity are everywhere, and you could get overly excited. Try to think long term. Big picture thinking that aims for the future is right on the money. The image of building something, whether an organization, a business, or a building, is present. One step at a time, the structure is being built and it’s nearly finished. Hang in there, and stay on course. You are in the mood to escape, to get away, so give yourself a break. Do your job, and then take some time off. Don’t take time off before the job is done, and don’t fail to reward yourself once it’s done. This is a nice night to relax, go to a movie, and take it easy. Friends are wonderful.

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Astrology

February 4, 2011 by Norma

2/4/2011 Friday

Dream day. Pay attention to what happened in your sleep last night. You may have received a message about an old love or concern. Someone may need your help. You grow serious. As you move forward, don’t forget the people who were there for you when you needed them. They are part of the group too, although perhaps their contribution is different from yours. See yourself as part of a family or a team where everyone is an integral part and every person has a place. We see photos of disasters, people fleeing with babies or elderly parents on their backs. Nobody is left behind. Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you will never know how soon it will be too late.” This is today’s message.

Building Bridges

February 3, 2011 by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

From a series of tweets by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo:

I would like to mention my students calling me this or that holy title. I am used to Jetsunma, have had that for several lifetimes. But I am not puffed up. And not interested in “moving up.” I am also not looking for approval, or ego “hits.”

I love “love” though. I want to speak as western people do. That is my way and why I was born in Brooklyn and recognized at 38 years old. I’m supposed to be familiar, and western. That is why I am here, to make a bridge. True, many dharma people do think the intellectual approach is the only way. I feel if the essence, the nectar of Dharma, can be explained in any way, it is a great and noble thing. So many, like parrots, can say all kinds of foreign and unnecessary words, but it is like spitting out candy. No value when coming from an ordinary mind.

If one does not feel happy with my way that is ok. I still love you and respect your way. Please allow me that same grace in the name of Bodhicitta, as I will with you. There are many appetites. We can feed them all if we can forget the BS, join hands and leave the world better for having loved and cared for each other and all sentient beings. Shall we try? Can we do this? Accept each other? Yes, we can.

Astrology

February 3, 2011 by Norma

2/3/2011 Thursday

Love at first sight is in the air. Be careful, it won’t last. However, a major force for group energy is happening, and people are working together for the common good. Surprising people are willing to set aside their grievances and pull together, and be part of the team. If you’ve been a holdout for whatever reason, join up! Four planets in the sign of groups and friendship are powerful, and they all are in good aspect to the planet of stability. If you join with others in a common effort, you can’t fail! If you stand aside and criticize, if you try to go it alone, that is another story. Kahlil Gibran said, “Faith is an oasis in the heart which will never be reached by the caravan of thinking.” Have faith, stand up and be counted.

Supplication to Kyabje His Holiness Pema Norbu Rinpoche

February 2, 2013February 2, 2011 by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

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

I wait for you. I sing for you. I place butter lamps for you! But you have not come. Guru within my heart, you are my very breath. Bless me! Come quickly so this agony will be over. Rent my flesh and bones but let me be with you. No matter petty pains. I cry out for ultimate relief – return! Return I beg you Tsawei Lama, only you bring life like the sun, moon, earth. You are my only love, dear treasure, return to me!

OM AH HUNG BENZAR GURU PEDMA NORBU SIDDHI HUNG Return! Make your presence known!

May I know you before you arrive by the scent of your blessings. May I hurry to wash Your feet. May I provide precious oils and scented pure water by which your attendants might comfort your skin. May you drink deeply of primordial waters. And be offered celestial food. May you rest in a bed of flowers and lotus petals, be enchanted with bliss, and every imaginable jewel. May you be filled as I will never be, and always awakened as only you can. Guru above the crown of my head remain within the lotus throne of my heart.

OM AH HUNG BENZAR GURU PEDMA SIDDHI HUNG!