Lineage and Transmission

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I truly feel it is arrogant to change the Dharma to make up your own, or to say “this is what he meant.” The worst is “the Buddha never taught”.

So where does Buddhism come from? Ask those arhats that held his teachings perfectly in their minds. Shariputra, Ananda, etc then wrote the Buddhas teaching for all. Ananda had a particularly clear mind for perfect recall. His mind was pure, undefiled by ordinary existence.

As with Guru Padmasambava, also called the second emanation of Buddha, the teachings were preserved perfectly. Guru Padmasambava brought a host of peerless translators also realized and with excellent training to do the job. Tantras from India, Pali Cannon, and what was useful from Bon, Tibetan Shaman, was considered as well.

Then at the times Guru Padmasambava was with Yeshe Tsogyel and Mandarava both, Tantric Treasures were hidden for future times. They were hidden in a mystical way so that it was certain that the right Terton (revealer) would appear at the exact right time. Guru Padmasambava was able to predict the rebirth of every Terton, where they would be found. Some revelations were hidden in the sky, some hidden in water, some in rock, others in mountains, and some were passed to the Terton of the future directly in a vision!

Terton Migure Dorje was one such Terton. He died very young. Yet as a child he saw Guru Rinpoche dancing in the sky while giving the entire Nam Cho Terma Cycle which we now practice in Palyul. Among the heart students of Terton Migure Dorje were my predecessor, Genyenma Ahkon Lhamo and Palyul’s first Throneholder the great Vidyadhara Kunzang Sherab. All revelations from Nam Cho have been strictly passed down in Palyul from Guru to disciple in a Stainless unbroken chain, so no blessings were lost.

It is from the Nam Cho Cycle from Terton Migure Dorje that I will train to confer. If my predecessor was heart student of Terton Rinpoche, and my earlier predecessor was the Consort of Guru Padmasambava, then with training I feel it would be a gift if I could make that circle of blessing complete. I intend to do so, for the sake of sentient beings!

Oddly, my personal practice happens to be the Chime Tsok Dik which is the Tantra from the glorious accomplishment of Immortality, the rainbow body. That was Mandarava and Guru Padmasambava’s intimate practice. It was later revealed by His Holiness Kyabje Dudjom Rinpoche, who Himself practiced With his Consort (SangYum.) But it connects directly to the venerable practice of Guru Padmasambava and Lacham Mandarava! EMAHO! Oddly, decades ago I dreamed that I flew through the eyes of a baby Dudjom Rinpoche, and through His eyes I saw the cosmos, and space. It was there I knew I’d find freedom!

Lastly, my great gift was to receive the Empowerment for the practice two times from Kyabje His Holiness Penor Rinpoche who got it from His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche five times and from His Eminence Venerable Gyaltrul Rinpoche two times. See how it works, this karma, this cause and result? It all comes back home. Perfectly!

© Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

Astrology

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12/8/2010      Wednesday

Stability is the watchword today.   A spiritual person or something far away is helping you in significant ways.  Your interests are being protected. Partnerships are being formed, and this takes more time than you’d hoped.  Hang in there.  Diplomacy is helpful, as are kind words.  Do your best to maintain a lightness of attitude during these times.  Seriousness is more appealing to you, and it seems that things warrant a cautious attitude. Habib Bourguiba said, “Happy is the person who can laugh at himself.  He will never cease to be amused.”  There’s a good idea.

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!

Astrology

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12/7/2010      Tuesday

A governmental body is helpful, and older people watch out for your interests.  Take refuge in the tried and true today.  Spend time with old friends and long cherished causes.  An edgy, jumpy energy is about to depart.  Don’t make a mistake by striking out wildly. You will recognize the new energy by the feeling of stability that envelops you. When that happens, the light has turned green and you are free to move ahead.  A protective force is present, guarding against trouble. Proceed steadily, following your plan of action.  James Oppenheim said, “A foolish person seeks happiness in the distance; the wise person grows it under his feet.”  What you seek is nearby.

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!

Warrior of Compassion

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To hate is irresponsible. Not only does it taint one’s own mind, but harms all others who touch it. It is unethical, as it poisons our world. I resent hate on twitter, not just the idiotic stuff thrown at me, but in general too. I have great hopes for twitter to exchange info and bring the world closer together, like a world community. Tweeters often offer love and support to each other, care.

Other types only want to rabble-rouse and stir up the war consciousness in everyone. Mostly failures in life, they feel better when they make their victims hurt. My sense is that they do not understand people who build their lives with skill and care. Their hatred of other’s success is due to feelings of inadequacy driving them. Not understanding the mechanics of a wholesome life, peaceful life, they hate those that do. And blame others for their difficulties. Actually, it is their own attitude and reaction that harms them. I say it over and over. Your Karma and mind are yours alone!

Therefore it must be oneself that manages and minds one’s own non virtue. Oddly enough, these are just the people who project their hate onto others. Example: a person commits a crime and goes to jail. Then commits more crime while on parole and blames the person who caught him red-handed. A narcissistic criminal with sociopath mindset will blame the person who caught them. Never seeing that the problem was the crime itself, and therefore their own chosen lifestyle. The bible tells us that to live by the sword is to die by the sword. True.

Buddhists call it karma, cause and effect. The same principle, I think in that we must take responsibility for the harm we cause others. If the criminal ends up being punished (say-like-Prison) that isn’t harming. If the criminal does the crime, that is the result. And they have created the cause. Though a deluded person may think they are right they still have committed a crime. And beings are harmed.

The amazing thing about Buddha Dharma is that there is always a way to confess, purify, and “go right” according to the methods of the eight-fold path. Correcting course and following what the Buddha taught, similar to 10 commandments, there is a body of material in ethics according to the Buddhist traditions. And since it is the bones of the body of Dharma it prevails through all its forms. In truth it is the ethical, warm-hearted and generous heart that provides the happiness, joy and stability on the path. Through meditation as well, we find peace and sweet relief!

Conversely when the me me – me mantra is in the driver seat, and the ego is immensely puffed up there is never any satisfaction or lasting happiness. The body then reflects the qualities of mind, and all is lost.

If you want to fight a war, the only one worth fighting is the insightful one against one’s own poisons. In the way the Buddhas see, it is not even truly possible to fight an external enemy. The enemy is war, our own soldiers are our own root poisons. And the true enemy is within, our own egos, and habitual tendencies. Therefore fight your own war, pacify hatred greed and ignorance, enjoy the happiness it brings, and live to bring benefit to the world!

© Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

Astrology

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12/6/2010      Monday

Men are rock solid, which is lucky since women and children are wild cards – excitable, jumping from thing to thing, uncertain where to land.  The best thing to do is head in a different direction – investments and shopping go well.  Major creative decisions are well thought out.   Serious business arrangements can be made.  So what is the emotional situation that is throwing the monkey wrench into things?  It’s related to emotional expansion, the feeling of neediness.   Rochefoucauld said, “Before strongly desiring anything, we should look carefully into the happiness of its present owner.”  Pay attention to what you think you lack.

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!

Astrology

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12/5/2010     Sunday

New beginning day!  Plan; think big!  Something you decide today can be your guidepost for the foreseeable future. You can find yourself involved in philosophical issues, debating things, asking questions.  Perhaps you wonder about the purpose of life, the meaning of life.  Paul Ames said, “People want to make a difference and be respected.  Is that a surprise?”  Take your head out of the clouds and spend time thinking of ways to help others make a difference.  Respect others, and your own self-image will change.

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 Be Reborn in Dewachen

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The following is a musical offering by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

Click on the link below to download the prayer

Prayer to Be Reborn in Dewachen

OM  AH  MI  DHE  WA  HRI

CHOM DEN DE DE ZHIN SHEG PA DRA CHOM PA YANG DAG PAR

DZOG PA’I SANGYE GÖN PO ÖD PAG TU MED PA

LA CHAG TSHAL LO     CHÖD DO KYAB SU CHI-O (Repeated)

To the Bhagavan, Tathagata, Arhat, Perfectly Completed Buddha, Protector of Infinite Light, I prostrate, offer, and go for refuge.

OM  AH  MI  DHE  WA  HRI (Repeated)

Astrology

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12/4/2010     Saturday

Eureka!  Breakthrough day!  A stressful, jumpy time has passed; it’s over.  You can settle down and get back to the business of normal life.  This is a good day for a drive, a short visit, and pleasant conversation.  Buy a gift for a special person; your taste is excellent.  A kind gesture comes back to you.  A man or a person of authority is making a decision in your favor.  Seek out wisdom; ask people their opinion.  The answer to a question could come from a surprising source.  Mother Theresa said, “Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.”

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!

Turning Away from Samsara

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From a series of tweets by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo:

Whoever believes that one’s actions do not create specific cause and result, has an atheistic, nihilistic view.  At death rebirth will be taken in the lowest hell realm.

Such a view is destructive towards oneself and is harmful to others.  It is never the case that the result of karma is less than exacting.  Karma will produce the exact result of whatever was causal.  This is interdependent origination.  Cause and result are created at the same time.

There are ten activities that create a great storehouse of merit; composition, offering, generosity, attentiveness; recitation of Dharma, memorization and teaching Dharma, as well as praying, contemplation and meditation.  These are virtuous and produce an auspicious rebirth.

When deeply committed and accomplished in Dharma, one is like a traveler who has their storehouse stocked and fully prepared for anything.  If for the three jewels one offers a flower, incense, or a simple butter lamp/candle consistently rebirth is taken in perfect Samadhi.

When I see the suffering, the faults of cyclic existence, I feel deep sorrow.  I have long ago abandoned the jail of the realms of samsara.  I abandon non- virtue, and persist always in the effort to teach and help to liberate beings!  This is the promise, life after life!

© Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

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