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The Feast

November 9, 2012 by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

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

I have a true Thanksgiving spirit this year, thankful for all those who made it through the storms and who WILL get their lives back.

I’m grateful for our President Obama and our democratic election with no confusion.

There has never been a better time for all Americans to bond in love and caring – we need each other and our country is NOT divided in half but equal in heart.

Maybe now we’ll be kind and rebuild what’s broken in a loving spirit, joyful again. This is the true American spirit – hidden for so long. If we don’t send jobs and money overseas we can thrive once again!

Here at KPC we will gather for the traditional feast and dream of the day when we can feed all people without exception, and be truly grateful for the opportunity we now have.

The great Bodhicitta – the power and wonder of it is more than we can understand. The lack of Bodhicitta is more than we can bear.

The gift of Bodhicitta is more than we can comprehend…uninterrupted Bodhicitta is bliss.

Come to the KPC Food Bank if you can’t afford a Thanksgiving. We are cooking and eating together, or we can try to give you what you need for your family.

You are loved. Happy Holidays!

Opportunity…

June 8, 2012 by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

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

We don’t know what karmic causes make our current results. How difficult! Think, then, in full equations, apply general cures. Please be strong enough to accept responsibility for hurt you’ve caused and make restitution. It is weakness that prevents it.

Again, please join us in repairing the Stupas for all the benefit they bring! It is a rich experience to take advantage of, KPC and the Palyul Stupas!

And we need gardeners and help clearing land. Any offering helps.

Please bring canned goods and food you haven’t used. A day ago a nice lady came by and wiped us out to feed old folks. So we must set limits and ask that the actual people come in. The Temple itself is nourishing. Please be fair, and do share with all.

Take What You Need and Give What You Can

June 4, 2012 by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

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

I’m pleased to say we have dry and canned goods at KPC for locals that need it. All can take for their families and selves and give what they can. You need not go hungry or eat fast food. We do have dry beans etc with recipies on the bag. It’s not hard, I wish we could give more but law goes against spoilable foods. Ideas anyone? You needn’t be Buddhist, just hungry. Ordained first s best. Their ability to make money is limited. Come’n’ get it!