Ah! To the primordial self-arising Lama,
I go for refuge beyond elimination and establishment
The following photos show a view of the Himalayas from retreat huts near Manikarka in Nepal not far from the Chinese border. It is said that Chatrul Rinpoche meditated for some time around this area. May our minds be as vast as the sky and our Bodhicitta benefit equally like the rays of the sun … Continued
Life is a river always flowing. Do not hold onto things. Work hard. Gautama Buddha
Lhabab Düchen celebrates the ‘ Descent of Buddha from the god realms’ — it is one of the four major Buddhist holidays. It occurs on the 22nd day of the ninth Tibetan month. Buddha’s mother Mayadevi was reborn in Indra’s heaven. To repay her kindness and to liberate her, and also to benefit the gods, … Continued
Boudhanath is a powerplace where Padma Sambhava concealed treasures (termas) for rediscovery by accomplished yogins. The most important revelation to be discovered here was the Longchen Nyingthik, a cycle of dzokchen instructions, revealed by Rikzin Jigme Lingpa, a Tibetan yogin in the 18th century and an emanation of Guru Rinpoche Padma Sambhava. The revelation actually … Continued
35,964 butter lamp offerings have been completed around the Boudha Stupa. Rejoice in everyone’s aspirations, contribution and merit. A la la ho!!!!!
What you are is what you have been. What you’ll be is what you do now Gautama Buddha
Many practitioners come to this cave to bring offerings and pay homage, especially to Guru Rinpoche. The three main images enshrined inside the cave are those of Guru Rinpoche in the middle, Yangdak Heruka to his right and Vajrakilaya to his left. Protruding Tara Inside the Asura cave, located in Pharping, Nepal, a Tara protruding … Continued
Prayer flags are flown for different reasons including bringing about auspicious arising causes, the removal of obstacles or illness; protection against harm when traveling etc. If we raise prayer flags, they bless the elements that touch the mantras, for example, the wind. Then, animals and insects who feel this wind are purified of their negative … Continued
Happiness never decreases by being shared Gautama Buddha
Mandala and meditation practices will commence again from next week at the same times as before. The current activities: 1) Mandala practicea) Sunday morning mandala practice 07:30 to 9:45 (CEST). (attend for as long as you are able)2) Meditationa) Wednesday meditation at 13:30 (CEST) – English with Mandarin translation and2b) Wednesday meditation at 19:30 (CEST) … Continued