Update News - 1,000,000 Long Life Prayers for His Holiness Karmapa

              A rainbow miraculously appeared on His Holiness arrival.

Hello to my dear readers,

This is just a short note to inform all that I am unable to update any latest new posting, due to the 1,000,000 Long Life Prayers for His Holiness Karmapa.

I will be spending more time to recite the long life prayers and the merits will be dedicated to His Holiness this coming June birthday.

Regards

Thubten Choeyang

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The Four Dharmas Of Gampopa Mantra

The Four Dharmas of Gampopa.

In line with His Holiness of the 17th Karmapa recents public talks about "The Four Dharmas of Gampopa"

l am very delighted indeed, and would like to share with you the prayer mantra of "The Four Dharmas of Gampopa" for your references. Should you wish to practice, you may refer to the photo image attached.

The Four Dharmas of Gampopa:-

Lo cho su dro war jin gyi lab tu sol

Cho lam du dro war jin gyi lab tu sol

Lam thrul pa sel war jin gyi lab tu sol 

Thrul pa ye she su char war jin gyi lab tu sol 

Explanations of the Four Dharmas of Gampopa:-

Grant your blessings so that concepts turn to dharma.

Grant your blessings so that dharma turns into the path.

Grant your blessings so that the path's confusion is dispelled.

Grant your blessings so that confusion dawns as wisdom.

Footnote:-Reader discretion is advised.

Please note that, I am not in any position to advise you what you should do or how you should practice, but rather I am indeed would like to share with you the precious Gampopa prayer text that it has been kept with me for a number of years. 

The quality of the text is simply quite old, but it's still readable and may you find peace and Dharma joys within from reading the precious texts of the Four Dharma of Gampopa.

Nagarjuna's Dedication of Merit:-

So nam di yi tham chay zig pa nyi

Thob nay nye pa'i dra nam pham jay nay 

Kye ga na chi'i ba lab thrug pa yi 

Si pa'i tso lay dro war drol war shog.

By this merit may we obtain omniscience then

Having defeated the enemies wrong-doings

May we liberate migrators from the ocean of existence

With its stormy waves of birth, old age, sickness and death.

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What Is Sojong Practice Today

A Sojong Practice on April 03, 2015

What is " Sojong" meaning ? And how it's working and does it relevant to my practices?

According to the Tibetan calendar, today is the 14th day of the lunar month and it is a day that the Vajrayana and Mahayana will observe and practice the Sojong for spiritual growth and purification.

Sojong and its definition (Practice of Confession) by the second Buddha of Oddiyana.

"So" means to replenish, virtue and purify.

"Jong" means harmful deeds as the Tathagata has taught the practice of Sojong. 

Sojong is the Tibetan language and it's also known as the 八關齋戒 or the Eight precepts by the Mahayana practitioners. 

The observance of the Eight Precepts or Sojong Practices:-
1-To refrain from killing.
2-To refrain from stealing.
3-To refrain from sexual misconduct.
4-To refrain from lying and intoxication.
5-To refrain from taking a high or luxurious seat.
6-To refrain from singing and dancing.
7-To refrain from wearing ornaments.
8-To refrain from eating after midday.

I hope with this posting will help us all have a pleasant and meaningful day of the observance of the Sojong practices.

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Mysterious Owl Appeared On Guru Rinpoche Day

Remember yesterday, I had written an article about Guru Rinpoche prayer date that is scheduled on every 10th day of the Tibetan lunar calendar?

A Coincident ? A mystery ? Or could it be just a natural phenomenon ? An amazing news reported that an Owl appeared on the Guru Rinpoche prayer day on the 10th day of the lunar month March 29, 2015. 

           Photo is credited to H.E Khamtrul Rinpoche.

During Guru Rinpoche Puja, an Owl has flown into and stood on the Golden throne of Pal Gyalwa Dokhampa Khamtrul Rinpoche.

           Photo is credited to H.E Khamtrul Rinpoche.

The Owl has stood and attended there for the whole prayer ceremony patiently and without causing any disturbances to the Lamas and 0thers. 

The Guru Rinpoche Puja and with the ritual ceremony may take approximately 3-4 hours to be completed and it means that the Owl has been patiently standing on the Golden throne of Pal Gyalwa Dokhampa Khamtrul Rinpoche for such a long hours.

            Photo is credited to H.E Khamtrul Rinpoche.

It is said that Owl is the messenger of the Jagmey. Jagmey is one of a protector of Pel Gyalwa Dokhampa Khamtrul Rinpoche.

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Courtesy Update - Today Is Guru Rinpoche Prayer Day

My pilgrimage to the Guru Rinpoche Holy sacred cave in Pharping Nepal.

Guru Rinpoche Prayer Date : March 29, 2015

Guru Rinpoche prayer day according to the Tibetan lunar months 2015 are scheduled as follows:-                                      

Lunar Calendar 2015	Day
January 29, 2015	Thursday
February 28, 2015	Saturday
March 29, 2015	Sunday
April 28, 2015	Tuesday
May 28, 2015	Thursday
June 26, 2015	Friday
July 26, 2015	Sunday
August 25, 2015	Tuesday
September 23, 2015	Wednesday
October 22, 2015	Thursday
November 21, 2015	Saturday
December 20,2015	Sunday

Today Is March 29, 2015 and it is the 10th day of the lunar month of the Tibetan calendar, and it is also known as the Guru Rinpoche day. There are many important prayer days of every month according to the Vajrayana Buddhism. 

This is one of our "Tsok" purification Puja and it's offering to the Buddha, Bodhisattva, Guru Rinpoche.

According to the Vajrayana Buddhism , we must offer "Tsok" purification practised especially on the 10th and 25th days of the Tibetan month. The Meaning of Tsok is a methods for gathering the accumulations of merits and wisdom.

The main benefit of "Tsok" practice mentioned in the tantras is the accumulation of merit with conceptual focus as well as the accumulation of wisdom beyond focus. There could be no greater benefit than this. For example, it is said that Guru Rinpoche himself will come and bless the tsok practitioners, or that the place where tsok is performed will become exactly the same as the Oddiyana , the paradise of Guru Rinpoche.

Vajrayana features countless skilful and powerful methods which, if they are practised in the proper way, can make the process of accumulation and purification incredibly swift and direct. 

One such method is the practice of tsok, which is primarily a practice of offering. It is not just a practice of offering however; it is also a powerful method for purifying our Samaya.

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Mandala Offerings

When    you     are financially blessed,

Don't raise your standard of living,

Instead, raise your standard of giving to others who are less fortunate.

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The Medicine Buddha, The Tara And The Dragon on March 27, 2015

March 27, 2015 it is the 8th day of every Tibetan  lunar month and is a special prayers day according to the Tibetan calendar, the 8th day is the 3 auspicious prayer day to be practiced on the day as follows:-

1. Medicine Buddha Prayer Day. 
2. Tara Prayer Day.
3. Nagas (Dragons) Puja Day (Usually conducted by the masters / Monastery)

Medicine Buddha 

Medicine Buddha Mantra

Tayata Om
Bekandze Bekandze
Maha Bekandze
Radza Samudgate Soha

The Medicine Buddha practice (or Sangye Menla in Tibetan) the manifestation of the healing energy of all Buddhas. He wears monastic robes and sits on a lion throne. 

The color of his body is dark blue. By reciting his holy mantra It is not only a very powerful method and increasing healing powers for oneself and others, but also for overcoming the inner sickness of attachment, hatred, ignorance and the purification of negative physical and mental karma. Thus to meditate on the Medicine Buddha can help decrease physical and mental illness and suffering. 

If we can recite Medicine Buddha mantra every day and is good to do at least 5 malas, this will purify negative karma and will help you never to be reborn in the lower realms. According to Medicine Buddha sutra that even if an animal hears the Medicine Buddha mantra it will never be reborn in the lower realms.

If we don’t purify negative karma, when dying because of negative karma that not been purified, so we will be reborn in the lower realms repeatedly without end. We need to purify the negative karma now. If you cannot bear the sickness now, how can we bear the suffering of the lower realms?

Me and Green Tara Statue at The 

Samye Ling, Monastery Kagyu Scotland UK

Green Tara Mantra  
Om Tare Tutare Ture Svaha.
Green Tara is known as the Swift One or other name known as Swift Liberator.

Swift One or Swift Liberator is due to her immediate response to those to request for help. When you look at her Holy statue, Green Tara reaches out her right hand in the gesture of granting protection, freeing one from fear, obstacles, and difficulties. When her right foot stepping forward, she is alert , determined and ready to actively help all who call upon her. 

My Guru once said to me, She is one of the enlightened Buddhas who is constantly reaching out to save sentient beings, whoever calling upon her and reciting her mantra, Ever since, I had dedicated my devotion to her like a child looking for a mother's love to guide me through any circumstances.

We can reciting or perform mother Green Tara mantra or praises of the 21 Taras. Mother Green Tara she is the manifestation of the Avalokitesvara, (Chenrezig in Tibetan) (Kuan Yin Pusa in Chinese) she can be practiced as the Yidam or Dakini.Green Tara is one of my daily practice. Whoever came to know and or have seen her statue or Tangka printing will certainly and simultaneously be connected with her tranquility and her very unique quality of love and compassion.