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The following is a full length video teaching by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo offered at Kunzang Palyul Choling:
In this section Jetsunma describes our connection with the wrathful deitits and many of the aspects of the bardo of becoming.
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The following is from a series of tweets by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo:
Hello all! I’ve now got my blackberry replaced. It died from a coffee spill. RIP li’l feller.
Now at my destination I am resting and will soon begin retreat in earnest. All has been travel, stay overs, re-connecting with the people of Palyul — so good.
Now resting, study, practice.I will be back eventually, when it is safe, I’m healthier, and justice is finally done. I look forward to returning home. Grateful for the love and care I have been shown.
Photos newly dug up are now available. At last the splendor of Palyul is here for all!I have so much to share with you! Ancient stories, teachings, modern from the heart teachings too. Slowly, one step at a time.
I’ve asked my students to keep up with the Occupy DC movement, and to help them. For now, hearty Tibetan soup, called tukpa with barley dough balls. Best food there is. Can we get more support to feed vegetarians please? And boiled eggs always help. Plus fresh fruit and coffee!
Here I am treated like a queen. And want to be sure all are treated so well.
My back is pretty messed up so I have to stay off my feet some, and walk with sticks some. I must conquor this pain!
But in every other way it’s all good. I’m so much less stressed not having to look over my shoulder to see if I’m being followed. This is pure bliss and peace here. And inspiring too. It feels like a whole new chapter of life, at least my life is about to begin. I just need the opportunity that comes with safety and Bodhicitta, and will do all I can for sentient beings. That is all that matters to me. To postulate about Dharma is useless. To bring the love is without question the way to awakening and peace!
OM MANI PEDME HUNG!
The following is a full length video teaching offered by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo at Kunzang Palyul Choling:
Right thought is part of the 8-fold Path first taught by the Buddha as he described the method for exiting suffering. Jetsunma explores the concept of right thought and how it weaves with your karma to affect your experiences now and in the future.
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The following is from a series of tweets by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo:
Finally, some coverage here, I can check in with my twitter buddies. I miss connecting. Seems we’ve been moving forever. Unsettling. If you aren’t used to it. And to be safe we’ve been learning to be hyper-alert, stay packed, be willing to eat from McDonalds (AAAAK!)
I feel like I’m in China with the constant minders minding me. Or North Korea. Ah, I guess it could be worse. My stalker could have found and killed me already. I’m still alive so far. Just running. And staying safe.
If and when I reach a safe place to stay I want to go into deep practice and stay there. My mind is affected by the trauma and danger, so I need to heal. Deeply. I’ve no strength at all, and must get my strength back.
I have an RV which would have made all this so much easier! But it is a big target.
As you know by now I’m not safe as the judge dismissed the case, US vs Cassidy. Even though he has a felony record and is known to be violent, especially with women. He’s an arsonist too.Therefore I have turned to victim’s advocates and others for help. There is help for women. But it is hard to find.
I pray for a successful appeal and outcome. What a beautiful day for women. One more step toward respect and safety, toward being heard. Successful women should not be punished for what we do. We should be commended for our contributions, and be allowed the safe passage through our lives in peace!I want to say as well, that I believe in a Woman’s power to change the world. We can do it.
The following is a full length video teaching offered by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo at Kunzang Palyul Choling:
Every little bit of virtue counts these days – remember to dedicate everything to all beings – that their liberation will be swift and complete.
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With the passing of Thinley Norbu Rinpoche, the world has lost another great Lama. Thinley Norbu Rinpoche was considered one of the greatest mahasiddhas of our time. Rinpoche was very close to my own root teacher, His Holiness Kyabje Drubwang Penor Rinpoche. In fact, His Holiness Penor Rinpoche respected Thinley Norbu Rinpoche so much that he was one of the very few Lamas for whom His Holiness would stand up to greet when Rinpoche entered the room.
I had the tremendous blessing to visit Rinpoche a number of times, and each time he had very beautiful advice for me. Thinley Norbu Rinpoche told me that I could always come and practice with him, particularly if my life force was weak. I had always intended to go, and wish I had. But in 1991 Rinpoche came to pay a surprise visit to my center, Kunzang Palyul Choling in Maryland, and gave a spontaneous teaching to the students that were there, and we were able to meet again. Rinpoche was a sublime writer. Every book he has written is pure nectar.
Yesterday morning, I woke thinking of Rinpoche, and then learned of his passing. I am full of grief on behalf of sentient beings for the loss of Rinpoche.
Ahkon Lhamo
Thinley Norbu Rinpoche wrote a number of books, all of which are sublime. They include:
The Small Golden Key – To the Treasure of the Various Essential Necessities of General and Extraordinary Buddhist Dharma
Magic Dance – the Display of the Self-nature of the Five Wisdom Dakinis
White Sail – Crossing the Waves of Ocean Mind to the Serene Continent of the Triple Gems
Practice of the Essence of the Sublime Heart Jewel, the Propitious Speech from the Beginning, Middle and End by Patrul Rinpoche (Translation)
Welcoming Flowers From Across The Cleansed Threshold Of Hope
A Cascading Waterfall of Nectar
The Great Image – The Life Story of Vairochana the Translator
Gypsy GossiP
A Brief History of a Himalayan
Echoes
Sunlight Speech that Dispels the Darkness of Doubt
To read more about Thinley Norbu Rinpoche, please visit Thinley Norbu – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The following is a full length video teaching offered by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo at Kunzang Palyul Choling:
Since time out of mind, we have accumulated karmic causes – both good and not-so-good. To antidote these, we practice the purification practices of Ngondro. Through these we can find clarity of mind a space to deepen. This we do for those who have hopes of us.
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The following is from a series of tweets by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo:
Here is Jada, my love! She is now my therapy Pekingese. She can now go with me wherever I go – two old gals!
Jada’s beautiful face. She’s thirteen and a half years old and in good health, though she had two back surgerys. Is there another service Peke?
Listen! This is serious business here! She has a tag! And look at those eyes! Weapons of mass cuddles!
See that? When it’s on her she may not be forbidden! And she knows before IBSkicks in.
Aint no one this tuff, see? Or so we tell each other. You all wish you were as tough as Jada.
This is it. Impressive, huh? Be very afraid! Jada will shamelessly check you out. Show her scorn. Her eyes will finish you off!
Since no one can ever be the sword- weilder samurai Jada then I will simply wish you all a fabulous holiday.
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I wish all beings a safe, peaceful holiday, filled with joy and warmth. May every Blessing rain upon you as silver drops of love! May you all walk in beauty and awareness; may you always be mindful of our natural gifts. Stars, Sun, Moon – and share with all! We are keeping our spirits up, though a Christmas in hiding from my stalker that was released a few days ago.
I don’t want to give up on this rebirth, I can still be strong. Fundamentally, I am strong. Just beaten up, and some PTSD. Nothing a secret island wouldn’t cure. My wish is to regain confidence, to feel secure enough to continue in my work. And I want to come home.
All the kindness and support are everything to me now!I will not be put off serving sentient beings with Dharma, food, shelter, love. Nothing has that power. Nothing is stronger than love! Don’t ever believe otherwise. Hate seems strong. But it is a bully. Hate is weak, that’s why it is so loud. Only ugly is behind it. No substance.To all of Palyul – thank you! Tsewei Lama you remain on the Lotus seat of my heart. May Palyul thrive, and may I always be reborn to this sacred noble family!
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The following is a full length video teaching by Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo offered at Kunzang Palyul Choling:
The Buddha teaches that ALL our suffering arises from desire and that desire is baed on our reaction to phenomenal existence and tbe conslusions we draw from those reactions. Meditation techniques can help stabilize the mind and lessen our suffering. Eventually we can achive the state of enlightenment.
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