Give Rise to the Bodhicitta

by

Have you thought about the welfare of sentient beings today? Remembered those hungry, sick, old, grieving, warring, without hope?

After contemplating the suffering beings in cyclic existence, have you felt mercy, compassion, concern, sadness, grief, a wish to help?

Have you wondered at the meat on your plate? The suffering of the animal? We want the animal’s fur, skin, meat, have you considered this?

Have you seen human beings sleeping in the street? Homeless, addicted, dysfunctional, addled? Families that have lost everything?

Have you seen dogs and cats, family pets, dropped off at a shelter because they are inconvenient? And then killed for the same reason?

Have you seen slaughterhouses? The look on a pet’s face when it knows it is being sent to die? The terrible suffering of animals?

Have you seen the heinous nature of war? The suffering of people returning home shattered? The horror of nations torn apart by hate and war?

Has it bothered you that women in some countries are mutilated to be pleasing to the men? Women treated as property, worse than cattle?

If these things have bothered you, maybe caused a tear, if you see and are moved- MAYBE, just maybe you are ready to learn to pray.

If you ache for the confusion and suffering of beings, if you cannot bear to see such suffering, Maybe, just maybe- compassion lives in you.

Are you ready to dedicate yourself in this and every future life to heal suffering in all forms? Maybe, maybe you gave rise to the Bodhicitta.

Astrology

by

2/24/2010    Wednesday

Enormous opportunity is present today! You are emotionally in sync with your environment and all systems are go!  A circumstance presents itself that you are fully prepared for both in learning and in training.  You are ready.  You have practiced something so well in the past that today your unconscious takes over and accomplishes the task.  A string of successes effortlessly falls into your lap. You are “in the zone.”  Be careful that you don’t start trying or pushing to make more things happen, or you could stop the flow.  Accept what you are given and be at peace.

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

by

2/23/1010    Tuesday

Today two things happen nearly simultaneously.  First an emotional surprise of the negative variety crops up and then something is successfully resolved for all sides.  Be cautious driving early in the day, there is the potential for a near miss or a fender bender.  If you are talking or too wrapped up in thought you could fail to notice something coming your way.  Later, a group or friend gives the answer to something that you have been unable to work out in your mind.  A new perspective is introduced, solving the problem.  This is an excellent day to do volunteer work or visit someone who needs cheering up.  You feel sympathetic towards others.

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

by

2/22/2010    Monday

Male and female energies are out of sync today.  The male side wants to be expressive, sensitive and caring, and the female side wants to talk, text message or browse on the computer.  Children are talkative and parents want to relax and escape. There could be a misunderstanding.  Remember this anonymous caution;  “When you ask a question in Spain, no matter how slowly you speak or how carefully you enunciate, people will persist in answering you in Spanish!”  Consider where you are and whom you are speaking with and you will behave appropriately.  Technical issues are well resolved 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!

Astrology

by

2/21/2010   Sunday

You wake up completely confused this morning.  Perhaps you had a nightmare or slept badly.  At the same time, a mechanical device can be most helpful.  A coffee maker, alarm clock, electric toothbrush or something else can set things right.  You dither a while early in the day without much productivity and eventually it happens.  You receive a communication that gets your mind and perhaps your body moving.  You talk, drive, write and think.  You could annoy someone with your incessant chatter.  You could tell a story that goes on too long.  If someone yawns or falls asleep, receive the message.  Write down your ideas and deliver them tomorrow when the world is more receptive.  You are actually right, which will be recognized but probably not 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!

Astrology

by

2/20/2010 Saturday

You are lopsided today; all your eggs are in one basket.  Do your best to keep your eye on the things you aren’t thinking about.  Not an easy task, but an important one.  You are in the mood to shop.  Buy art, jewelry, bathing suits, and creative things.  Avoid buying mechanical devices of any sort.  Be very careful working with machines; for some reason you and they are not in sync.  On this day machines, technology and rational thought get you nowhere.  You could do one thing today and tomorrow look at it and say, “Who did THAT!”  Congratulations, it was you.  Apart from this, it’s a nice day.  Go dancing or watch a movie later.  Have some fun.

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!

What is Dewachen?

by
Buddha Amitaba - Dewachen

From The Spiritual Path:  A Compilation of Teachings by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

When you pray to be reborn in Dewachen, what do you really mean? In the ultimate view, Dewachen is the celestial mandala of the Lord Amitabha. Lord Amitabha is a Dharmakaya Buddha. Thus Dewachen is Dharmakaya awareness or the Dharmakaya view—the pure, uncontrived, primordial-wisdom view, free of all conceptualization. To be reborn in Dewachen really means to experience the natural Dharmakaya state—the state that has no limitation. Dharmakaya has no consideration of self and other, no separation between form and formless. To awaken in that state is not to become a transformed or translucent ego. Please understand that if you want to become a better person, you want, somehow, to become transformed. You want to be a Buddha. Then people will say, “Look, there’s a Buddha!” Can you see the difference between that attitude and the experience of pure nature, suchness, free of all idea of ego?

Do you still practice with an idea about what you will be? That very you consists of and maintains incorrect view. When you pray to be reborn in Dewachen—make no mistake about it—you are praying for the death of your ego. Eternal life implies the belief in self-nature as an eternal reality. Someone who believes in eternal life, consciously or unconsciously, is on a path without the understanding that if ego did survive forever, it would only insure the continuation of suffering. Such a path is not workable. If your secret prayer is somehow to become a transformed ego, if you are using Dharma words to disguise your wish to remain intact as a self, then you are asking to continue on the wheel of cyclic death and rebirth, the wheel of suffering, the wheel of samsara.

© Jetsunma Ahkön Lhamo

Astrology

by

2/19/2010   Friday

Men or people in positions of authority wake up thinking or talking this morning, and their ideas are good ones.  A workable plan can be formulated early in the day.  Later an emotionally stressful argument or disagreement can occur where both sides won’t budge.  One side is fearful and the other side is sure they are right.  The RIGHT person can gain cooperation by acknowledging the other person’s fears, which are based on reality. Be careful about dismissing the concerns of others, they represent deeply held convictions and must be addressed step by step.  Patience is crucial today, along with a respectful attitude toward others.  Luckily, you still feel blissfully happy.

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

by

2/18/2010   Thursday

Powerhouse emotions are running the show today.  You can make money out of a dream or creation, or give money to someone who will use it to found a dynasty.  Joyous happiness is part of the picture.  Your emotions are favorably combined with imagination and….. suddenly the game changes and you relax.  A transition has occurred and men step back and allow their women or children to take first place. Today something is ending and you only realize this after it has happened.  The temptation to overeat is high.  A visit to the doctor could be both productive and surprisingly fun.  Who knew?

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

by

2/17/2010   Wednesday

You are feeling incredibly sensitive, happy and romantic. You could declare your love to someone or write beautiful words or poetry.  Music and art are dramatically highlighted today and exceptionally appealing creations are possible.  You feel like throwing yourself away for love, giving everything up and running off. Bliss!  Also a new sense of power and energy is present and you are ready to pursue your objective.  You are a combination of blissful love and racehorse speed.  Choose your target and charge.  You could meet objections, obstacles, or worse, those who make fun of your zeal. Be philosophical about those who giggle.  Go for 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!

WP2Social Auto Publish Powered By : XYZScripts.com