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Comment on (FPMT) Urgent — 500,000 animals about to be sacrificed by Lisa W

Lisa W — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:11:31 +0000

Regarding the Gadimai animal sacrifice, FYI that there is also a petition that one can sign at:

http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/stop-gadimai.html

Comment on Prayer Requests: New Blog Feature by tendrol

tendrol — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:48:53 +0000

Hi Opal, it can be uncomfortable to explore new spiritual avenues seemingly without your family’s support. But, as His Holiness the Dalai Lama says, Buddhism has much in common with many religious traditions such as Christianity. So maybe a good way to maintain your positive relationship with your family is to dwell in the beauty of this common ground — basic morality, loving kindness and virtue. I have many friends who blend Buddhist meditation techniques with Christianity or Judaism.

As for divorce, having been though it myself, all I can say is that marital status isn’t necessarily what’s important in a relationship. My former husband and I are now closer than when we were married. But it took time, patience, honesty and mutual forgiveness. Above all, please don’t be hard on yourself! When you learn more about karma and purification, you’ll see that there’s nothing that can’t eventually be purified. It’s the inner change that’s important — your understanding of your family, your former husband, your situation. And you can change this perception and find peace. Pema Chodron has written several excellent books that you might find helpful. Be well, be strong, and don’t give up your practice : ) ~ tendrol

Comment on Prayer Requests: New Blog Feature by Opal Keen

Opal Keen — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:37:32 +0000

Please pray for me as a beginning practioner. I am going against my family’s long standing religous practice and following my own spiritual path, which is very scary. Also, I divorced my husband three years ago in a post traumatic stress disordered & eating disordered haze and have much regret. Please pray for him to forgive me and to have understanding of what I was going through. I really miss him now that I am awakening. Thank you for offering this blog.

Comment on The Five Root Vows and Monastic Vows: notes from a discussion with Gyumed Khensur Rinpoche Losang Jampa by tendrol

tendrol — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:36:51 +0000

I just checked with two fully ordained monks, and they both said the monastic ordination vows are secret with the exception of the five lay vows (no killing, no stealing etc).

Comment on (FPMT) Urgent — 500,000 animals about to be sacrificed by tendrol

tendrol — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:19:51 +0000

…as one Dharma student pointed out, what about the 300 million turkeys that are slaughtered for Thanksgiving in the U.S. every year? (to take action: http://www.gentlethanksgiving.org/ )

Comment on The Five Root Vows and Monastic Vows: notes from a discussion with Gyumed Khensur Rinpoche Losang Jampa by Gsl

Gsl — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:12:57 +0000

I was very suprised to read that. can I ask, which sangha vows are secret? For shure you will not refer to the patimoksha vows isn’t it? then which vows are you referring to? Thank you for your help,

Comment on Six Session Guru Yoga by gcsanghablog

gcsanghablog — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:19:54 +0000

Ideally, you should speak with the lama who conferred the initiation for his suggestions on how to do the daily practice, or to another student who was at the initiation. Each lama has his/her own way of instruction. Also, this is a Gelukpa Center. Best wishes, ~ tendrol

Comment on Daily Practice Homework: Nov 21 by Deanna

Deanna — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:37:48 +0000

I think the purpose of the six preparatory practices is to help settle and prepare the mind for meditation. I later read in the book, “Steps on the Path to Enlightenment” Vol. 1 by Geshe Lhundub Sopa, that the preparatory practices are like cultivating good soil so that the seed of wisdom can take root and flourish. I like that analogy as it helps me understand more deeply the meaning of preparatory practices.

Initially I felt uncomfortable with the preparatory practices as I was relying on notes quite a lot and worried more about getting things right. Now that I’ve been doing this regularly, I feel more connected to these practices. Day by day they’re becoming more meaningful and from the heart.

Comment on Six Session Guru Yoga by deddy

deddy — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:43:32 +0000

Namaste,
I’ve just received 1st part (male aspect) of White Manjusri initiation from a Nyingmapa high lama not long ago. But I missed the understanding on how to practice daily. Could you compassionately explain it to me?
Now, I simply recite the mantra 21 times a day.
Sarva manggalam.

Comment on Prayer Requests: New Blog Feature by gcsanghablog

gcsanghablog — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:43:21 +0000

Sue – keep practicing, don’t lose faith. We’ll keep you in our prayers. ~ Tendrol