Astrology

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12/20/2010     Monday

Pay close attention today, and you will avoid sudden trips, falls or mishaps.  Noticing details is crucial to success today.  You could discover THE THING that solves a problem you have been working on. You’re tempted to tell someone off or to set someone straight.  If you do, you will have to go back and apologize later. A self-righteous zeal is in the air.  Try to relax and let it pass.  For every position there’s an opposite position.  Try to keep the other side’s views in mind as you talk, talk, talk.  Will Henry said, “An open mind collects more riches than an open purse.”  Listen and learn.

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!

Why Do People Lie?

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Why do people lie, and what is the result? People lie because they are insecure, and their intention is at best to buoy themselves up or to pull others down. Often they feel they are unsuccessful, or haven’t had enough love, praise, etc. They feel the only way to break through is to break others down. In the end no one wins, least of all the liar. The liar gets the bad karma, the victim just gets hurt. What’s the point? There is no use.

Once a liar starts the lie, there is small chance that they will be able to turn it around. When one’s life, then becomes a web of lies it will occur not only now in this life, but the habit remains until it is purified. The work will remain to do until it is complete. Lies are wrong speech, meant to do harm and benefit only oneself. A liar can never be trusted until they purify.

Of course the bottom line is intention and compassion. If one lies continually there is no compassion. The intention is to harm others and distort or destroy truth. Lies can be debilitating. One develops a habit they cannot break and it eventually destroys them, ruins life after life and all wholesome happiness. A liar does not have Bodhicitta. They cannot attain enlightenment until the very habit is cleaned up.

The saddest thing about lying is that one eventually believes their own con, and then lifelong confusion results, a broken personality that lives in their own glass house, locked in a sea of relentless sickness. The more they lie the sicker they get. All to boost ego!!!

The jail house of their own making is all-pervasive. There is no love, no freedom, no comfort or happiness because the liar has only lied. That terrible weight will be theirs to bear alone. But there are no winners. That is because a seed rotten to the core cannot grow good fruit. And because we are all one in nature, everyone gets hurt. What a ridiculous way to live this short life. How senseless to live in one’s own lies. Like a baby condemned to live in its filthy diaper, no hope for change, and the pain never ends. So unnecessary when we have such great capacity! I choose love, life, a wholesome mind, pure speech, forgiveness and peace! And I wish you all the same.

Liars lie – let it go!

©Jetsunma Ahkön Lhamo

Astrology

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12/19/2010     Sunday

Excellent communication day.  Call that person, write that letter, or email.  If you haven’t done your Christmas cards, today is the day!  You are witty and articulate, and full of excellent comments for everyone.  Good humor prevails today; take advantage of this time.  In the mood to mend fences?  Today is the day!  You and others are willing to forgive and forget. Go for a drive; see something new.  Think about your spirituality.  Play board games.  Mental activity is the theme of the day. And of course, if you care for others, tell them. Ben Hecht says, “Love is the magician that pulls man out of his own hat.”  It’s that kind of 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!

Chime Tsog Thig

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Guru Rinpoche and Consort Mandarava

Seven Line Prayer

HUNG – ORGYEN YUL GYI NUB JANG TSAM

On the northwest border of the country of Urgyen

PEDMA GESAR DONG PO LA

 

In the pollen heart of a lotus

YA TSEN CHOG GI NGODRUP NYE

 

Marvelous in the perfection of your attainment

 

PEDMA JUNG NE ZHE SU DRAG

You are known as Lotus Born

KOR DU KHANDRO MANG PO KOR

 

And are surrounded by your circle of Dakinis

KYED KYI JE SU DAG DRUP KYI

 

Following you I will practice

JIN GYI LOB CHIR SHEG SU SOL

 

I pray you, come and confer your Blessings.

GURU PEDMA SIDDHI HUNG!

 

(Not translatable. Sacred words)

Chime Tsog Thig Mantra

OM AH HUNG BENZAR GURU PEMA AYURJÑANA SIDDHI HUNG HRI

OM AMARANI DZIWEN TAYE SWAHA

The Chime Tsog Thig is a long-life practice of Amitayus and consort, Chendali, revealed by H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche. This is the practice accomplished in Maratika cave by Guru Rinpoche and Mandarava. Mandarava was the first of five main consorts of Padmasambhava, Guru Rinpoche. Said to be an emanation of White Tara, she was born a Princess in the 8th century in Northern India. At age 16, she and Padmasambhava together practiced in union in the cave of Maratika, fully realizing the longevity practices of Amitayus that had been hidden there as termas. The realization that came from this practice changed the course of spiritual history – making it possible to break the cycle of death & rebirth while in a human body. That practice, revealed by H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche, is known as “Chime Sog Thig.”


Astrology

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12/18/2010     Saturday

Men and authority figures are possessed by a wild, jumpy energy.  At the same time, looking in the wrong direction, you could miss an important opportunity that’s handed to you on a platter!  What to do?  Nothing.  Mercury is still retrograde, making all impulsive forward action inadvisable.  Oliver Herford said, “Many are called, few get up.”  Be one of the few.  Still, shopping you already planned goes well.  Likewise, social or compassionate visits are nice.  Stay low key.

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!

Tsawei Lama 2

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Jetsunma greeting His Holiness Karma Kuchen
Jetsunma greeting His Holiness Karma Kuchen

It’s raining now, but I can see
That soon the sun will be with me.
It’s pouring now, but I can tell
That soon the bliss will come, as well.

That kiss of sunlight, a warming spell
Reminds me that when darkness fell
It seemed I’d lost you for a while
But then the gift- your blessing smile.

I knew that it would take some time
That soon the glory that is your Mind
Will come again, and in a while
You will come as a precious child.

Oh, lead me swiftly to that day
When I can close my eyes and pray
When I will know in that secret way
He has come!  He is here!  The great display!
Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

Astrology

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12/17/2010     Friday

You have planned a day’s activity before you even get out of bed, it seems.  Perhaps you spent the night thinking.  Your plans are excellent, but it’s still not time to begin something brand new.  Tend to overlooked details, go shopping, decorate the house, and entertain friends.  Be especially careful to contact aging relatives, or those who are alone.  Now is the time to think of those who are gone.  It’s also the time to shop!  Buy something beautiful.  Another person can help you make the right choice.  You can mediate between two people or groups who can’t seem to agree.  Because you understand both sides, you can help them understand each other.  Dan Zadara said, “You have the power to make someone’s day.”  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!

Roar of the Dakini

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It is not for ordinary sentient beings to alter Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism. It has been in this country, USA, only a short while. To decry the gifts of our great founding Lamas, Tulkus, also called Nirmanakaya Buddhas, these are jewels to gradually assimilate and practice, not to destroy with arrogance and pride. We may end up seeing some things differently here. But it should be gently and with loving concern.

Some people suggest we should destroy all Tulkus. And, naturally the woman who doesn’t play patriarchy goes first. If we have just ordinary people teaching, even from texts, is like the blind leading the blind. One can see easily that these folks have no profound wisdom, being so rude, hurtful and stuffed with pride. If sincere people follow ordinary people with no particular good qualities they will end up the same as them. These ordinary people claim supreme Enlightenment just because they believe it in a deluded way. If these people lead Vajrayana it is finished. They have no wisdom, do not know the pith instructions, and cannot give empowerment from a stainless source. Then we have nothing but a Tibetan flavored new age composite. Completely worthless. Some westerners don’t even do sadhana, or bother with empowerment. They just make up their own. Like a coloring book and crayons. Draw Superman and you can be him! No, really! Write it with the purple crayon so you can be on the purple ray!! Write “I AM THE SHYT! I am a Guru!” Then hand it in to your actual teacher and she/he may write “very creative!” Yet it is not correct.

Maybe someday there will be realization, when the pride is overcome, the arrogance, and maybe when the Bodhicitta is developed. No, it does not appear naturally without effort. You can’t do a little dance and Viola’ there it is. One must practice every day! Effort is essential. Intention must also be pure. Not to destroy, but to heal. I know of someone who says he/she has practiced for 30yrs and feels they don’t need any more but when you see them you know different. You see the hate, whining, selfishness and self absorption right away. No kindness. If we accept this as American Tibetan (?) Buddhism it is Kaliyuga for sure. The end. I have practiced and studied with great Masters for 30yrs also, and still do because of the intention to benefit beings, to dedicate the merit, and because I have faith and the wish to see all beings free of suffering. Until the bloated ego is pacified it is not truly possible to liberate and benefit beings. I am properly recognized, properly enthroned, and fully capable of teaching and helping sentient beings. But western wannabees crucify me every day. They will not stop this woman. And I will continue to keep my Lineage, and all Nyingmapa, the ancient ones sacred. I will protect my own and all beings.

And, yes this is the work if a woman! I will not crumble. And I am terribly sad for those who cannot see that wisdom. Yes, I am woman, watch me roar!!! Deal with it or not – your choice.

OM MANI PEDME HUNG! OM BENZAR SATO HUNG!

©Jetsunma Ahkön Lhamo

Astrology

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12/16/2010      Thursday

Overconfidence reigns supreme, and you have to consciously prevent yourself from over-committing.  Don’t gamble on anything; you have stars in your eyes and you aren’t seeing clearly.  Travel is favored, something you’ve planned previously.  Relax, rest, and enjoy yourself.  Artistic pursuits are favorable, and continuing to review the past or rework something is excellent.  On the medical front, bone scans, and dentistry are favored.  A governmental agency, or a large group is working behind the scenes to fix something that needs fixing.  Visit older people or long-term friends; encourage reminiscence.  This is an excellent time to write down historical information that will be lost if it isn’t recorded now.  A component of excavation or mining for information is present. You could dig up something extremely valuable.  Exercise to work off your excess energy.

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!

Unwind Obsessive Behavior

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If you can do nothing else, at least be kind and tolerant. You can do that. There is no excuse for being rude. Often, people are rude and hateful on twitter. I have pondered this for a while. I think it is that people hide behind computers, saying rude and terrible, hurting things because they cannot be seen. Even with skype, not the same. It is a kind of cowardice as one does not have to look their victim in the eye. To tweet, we may not be able to recognize them as human. Even if there are conversations, still we hide behind computer screens. This is both bad and good. We can use this format to connect and give info. Or it can be used to harm and hurt others. Why is that a pleasure to some? This hurting thing? Rage and obsession I think – he lack of ability to turn around and move on – fixation that one has no control over.

Now, I disagree. OCD can be treated with medicine and therapy. Another technique is Buddhist. The trick is to disassemble the whole thing. Of one is obsessed with a person, see them differently. Say, those lovely green eyes. Put them in your visualization in a glass of water. Their hair? How about the Christmas tree? What else do you like? Teeth? OK put them on a shelf. And those “special” parts? Oh, maybe the sink disposal. Then look at the mess and ask “where is this person? Glass? Shelf?” And which is the part I am obsessed with?”. As you can see, obsession is about conceptual proliferation. Common elements assembled by habit. And seen as real and solid. It isn’t about the object of obsession at all. It is habitual tendency. IF we recognize that we can change it with this technique.

We get obsessed with so many things! Cars, homes, mates, and also hearing oneself talk in a way that seems intelligent. Obsessed with sports (not as bad! Ha!) Clothing, anything. I am quite nearly obsessed with saving dogs. So we must ask: is this obsession reasonable? Wholesome? Does it contribute to society? Our planet? If not, if it goes contrary to the rules of society, let it go! What’s the point? There is absolutely no benefit. Stick with the good stuff- respect, kindness, health, spiritual growth. This is useful!

Now some people need medication and therapy to manage this, and something profound to fill their hearts and minds. Many times OCD is the substitute for something.

I feel it is good to stop demonizing psychiatric care. Be brave and honest. Get the medicine and treatment you need to be happy. And please do try and practice Dharma – Buddhism, face the illness and win! You can do this. You too can be happy! Just don’t fake it. And declare yourself superior to others. That is part of the illness. Delusion. You CAN overcome. Try compassion, love and respect, and you will be happy!

©Jetsunma Ahkön Lhamo

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