Dear Friends,
Today’s a special day in the Gelukpa tradition for it honors the founder, Lama Tsongkhapa. Think of all the countless beings who have attained Enlightenment by relying on his profound teachings on sutra and tantra. It’s a perfect opportunity to meditate on the Lam Rim and to do the Lama Tsonghkhapa guru yoga practice. [...]
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Happy Lama Tsongkhapa Day 12-11-2009
Posted in Uncategorized on December 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Shantideva August 29
Posted in Basic Program discussion, Buddhism, Shantideva, Uncategorized on August 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Chapter 6 verse 47. “Having been instigated by my own actions, Those who cause me harm come into being.”
Explain these sentences and relate them to verse 46. Does this mean that the physical existence of people who are causing us harm is the result of our past negative actions? Are we somehow responsible for their [...]
Sitting Quietly, Doing Something
Posted in Buddhism, Uncategorized, tagged Kagyu lineage, Meditation, other blogs on July 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
From the NY Times Happy Days blog about the Kagyu master Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche:
Sitting Quietly, Doing Something
Question of the week: Long life mantras
Posted in Buddhism, Question of the Week, Uncategorized on June 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Each week we will ask a question related to Buddhism. Please share your thoughts with us by leaving a comment. We welcome your response to earlier comments, or you can post new ideas. Comments are moderated, please be supportive and respectful of others.
Please share your experience in reciting the White Tara mantras on behalf of [...]
Six Session Guru Yoga
Posted in Buddhism, Tantra, Uncategorized on April 17, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Since Gyumed Khensur Rinpoche Losang Jampa will be offering a Highest Yoga Tantra initiation in May (visit our website for details about the Yamantaka initiation), we have received a few questions about the Six Session Guru practice.
The Six Session Guru Yoga prayer is a daily commitment for Highest Yoga Tantra initiates (e.g., Guhyasamaja, Chakrasamvara, Vajrayogini [...]
Jade Buddha Touring Vietnam
Posted in Buddhism, FPMT News, Holy Objects, Interviews/highlights of FPMT projects, Sacred Sites, Uncategorized on April 16, 2009 | 1 Comment »
My Vietnamese friend, Lien, shared some photos that her friends took during their recent visit to see the Jade Buddha as it blesses Vietnam. The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace is one of the largest and most magnificent Buddhas ever carved from gemstone-quality true jade. It is a wonder of the world. Lien [...]
Golden Light Sutra Recitation: April 5, 2009
Posted in Uncategorized on April 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Please join us for the next recitation of the The Sutra of Golden Light, which will happen Sunday, April 5, 2009. The readings can be done any time during the day on Sunday from any location around the globe.
Please email aniTenzinLhamo at msn.com (replace the ‘at’ with an @) if you have not participated previously [...]
Save the Date: Next Golden Light Sutra Recitation on Sunday, November 2, 2008
Posted in Buddhism, Dharma Teachings And Events, Dharma at Home, Golden Light Sutra Recitation, Other Local Dharma Events, Uncategorized on October 24, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Please join us for the next recitation of the The Sutra of Golden Light, which will happen Sunday, November 2, 2008. The readings can be done any time during the day on Sunday from any location around the globe. More information on the specific chapters that we will be reading will be posted soon.
Please email [...]
Reminder – Next Golden Light Sutra Recitation: September 7, 2008
Posted in Buddhism, Dharma Teachings And Events, Dharma at Home, Golden Light Sutra Recitation, Other Local Dharma Events, Uncategorized on September 1, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Dear friends of Golden Light,
September 7 brings once again our First Sunday of the month, the day we join our hearts, minds, and actions across time and space to offer readings of the sublime Sutra of Golden Light. As usual, details will follow on the preceding Friday. A number of groups are making [...]
