The Living Journal - One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

When wake up the next morning and there may be something that you had wished they would be but sadly it never happens. You are expecting something, that is when you have told yourself that things that you had done will get a very promising return. 

What more devastating could be when your love ones or your friends turn against you or when people disappoint you and let you down. Those are the times when you must remind yourself to trust your own judgments and opinions, to keep your life focused on believing in yourself that you must walk the journey yourself and not others.

There will be challenges, difficulty that we need to face and accept the changes to make in our life, and it is depended on how you accept or respond to it. Constantly keep yourself headed in the right direction for you. 

It may not be easy at times, but in those times of struggle you will find a stronger sense of who you are when you had deliberately challenged and sailed through all these circumstances. So when the days come that are filled with frustration, crises and unexpected responsibilities, remember to believe in yourself and the supreme Buddha's Dharma teachings all you want your life to be.

Because the challenges and changes will only help you find the goals that you know are meant to come true for you. When we are lonely or in darkness, let not give up our hopes and faiths and may the astonishing light and wisdom of the enlightened Buddhas and Bodhisattvas be with us whenever and wherever we are. 

Thank you for reading, may you find peace and great bliss. With your support it helps to spread the Buddha’s precious teachings and turning the Dharma wheels in the world.

Aspiration For Bodhichitta

For those in whom the precious Bodhichitta has not arisen

May it arise and not decrease

But increase further and further.

Nagarjuna's Dedication of Merit

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.

*Note

I do not own or infringe any copyright of these pictures.

Pictures courtesy and credit to the rightful owners.

Guru Dragpo - The wrathful manifestation of Guru Rinpoche

Guru Drakpo, (English: Wrathful Teacher) is one of the most wrathful and fearsome great manifestation form of Guru Rinpoche, is a fierce protector of the Dharma and a destroyer of obstacles on the path to enlightenment. 

This practice is especially beneficial for removing obstacles transforming negative conditions into wisdom light. Guru Dragpo, a wrathful form of Guru Rinpoche, is a fierce protector of the Dharma and a destroyer of obstacles on the path to enlightenment. This practice is especially beneficial for transforming negative conditions into wisdom light.

Guru Drakpo, is a very fierce manifestation form of Guru Rinpoche Padmasambhava, from the Terma (Revealed Treasure). Very fierce, red in color, with one face and three eyes, he has a gaping mouth and yellow hair flowing upward. 

The right hand holds upraised a black vajra sceptre, the left a nine-headed black scorpion. Adorned with a crown, earrings, bracelets and necklaces of gold and numerous writhing snakes, he wears a garland of heads and an elephant skin draped across the shoulders and with a tiger skin covers the lower body.

Guru Rinpoche is said to have taken eight forms or manifestations representing different aspects of his being, such as  wrath or pacification for example. The eight principal forms were assumed by Guru Rinpoche at different points in his life. The great manifestations of Padmasambhava belong to the tradition of the Revealed Treasures.

The great manifestations of Padmasambhava do not depict different Padmasambhavas, but reflect his ability to appear according to different needs and with different circumstances arrived.

*Footnote
Please consult your Guru or a qualified lineage master for Vajrayana practice! Should a devotee even want to start studying and contemplating the Vajrayana practice, then it is truly necessary to first have completed the preliminaries and to be certain and sure that Bodhicitta has arisen and developed in one’s mind.

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. It is absolutely necessary to have the pure motivation and to know that Vajrayana practice is not carried out to increase one’s own ego, power and profit.

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Aspiration For Bodhichitta

For those in whom the precious Bodhichitta has not arisen

May it arise and not decrease

But increase further and further.

Nagarjuna's Dedication of Merit

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.

*Note

I do not own or infringe any copyright of these pictures.

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The First Manifestations of Guru Rinpoche - Guru Pema Gyalpo

Guru Rinpoche is said to have taken eight forms or manifestations representing different aspects of his being, such as wrath or pacification for example. The eight principal forms were assumed by Guru Rinpoche at different points in his life. The Eight Manifestations of Padmasambhava belong to the tradition of the Revealed Treasures.

The Eight Manifestations of Padmasambhava do not depict different Padmasambhavas, but reflect his ability to appear according to different needs and demands. In fact, they are called in Tibetan "Guru Tsen Gye".

The eight ‘names’ of the Guru; each manifestation demonstrates a different principle that unveils the innermost nature of mind. As Guru Rinpoche said: “Mind itself is Padmasambhava; there is no practice or meditation apart from that.” Guru Orgyen Dorje Chang ,The vajra-holder,shown dark blue in color in the attire of the Sambhogakaya. Depicted in union with consort.

The first great manifestation - Guru Pema Gyalpo

The first emanation is called Guru Padma Gyalpo. Gyalpo means king. Guru Padma Gyalpo is the form in which Guru Padmasambhava originally appeared in our world.

In this form, Guru Rinpoche is depicted as a young prince with his left leg folded in his lap and his right leg extended and set on a lotus, ready to act; with his right hand he plays the damaru and with his left hand, he displays a mirror. 

This is the precious statue of Pema Gyalpo, one of the great manifestation of Guru Rinpoche. The statue is a terma tresure revealed by the 15th Karmapa. In this picture, The precious statue of Pema Gyalpo is currently kept by His Holiness the 17th Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje. 

Thank you for reading, may you find peace and great bliss. With your support it helps to spread the Buddha’s precious teachings and turning the Dharma wheels in the world.

Aspiration For Bodhichitta

For those in whom the precious Bodhichitta has not arisen

May it arise and not decrease

But increase further and further.

Nagarjuna's Dedication of Merit

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.

* Note
I do not own or infringe any copyright of these pictures.
Pictures courtesy and credit to the rightful owners.

The Living Journal - Giving is simply the best

The poor one ask, why am I so poor ?

The Buddha said, you do not learn to give,

The poor one said, If I am not having anything ?

The Buddha said, you have a few things:-

Your face,  which can give a smile,

Your mouth, which can praise or comfort others,

Your heart, which can open up to others,

Your eyes,  which can look the other with the eyes of goodness,

Your body,  which can be used to help others.

Quotes by the Buddha.

"The seeds of kindness and compassion that you have planted today, It will bloom in the hearts of those that you have touched forever"

Helping othersare not only good and is a good thing to do, it also makes us happier and healthier too. Giving it's not all about money - we can also give our time, ideas and energy. So if you want to feel good, do good. 

Doing things for others - whether small, unplanned acts or regular volunteering, it is a powerful way to boost our own happiness as well of those around us.  Giving isn't just about money, so you don't need to be rich. Giving to others can be as simple as a single kind word, smile or a thoughtful gesture. It can include giving time, care, skills, thought or attention. Sometimes these mean as much, if not more, than financial gifts.

It's extremely sad and ironic that while some people feast, there are some dying out of starvation. Many are having the tendency to think that that it's okay if there's an excess, there just shouldn't be a shortage of food for my family and friends. 

We need discipline in our everyday lives to bring a change. We should learn to cook, to eat only what required. Excess food should be distributed  to the needy. Not wasting food should be a habit inculcated in children. 

A simple act of good deed, Good deeds make you feel good, Many people are self-centered that you may think "Why would I ever want to do a good deed for them?" I don't even get a smile or words of thank you from them.

Many people, even if they don't get any appreciation back, they will still feel good about the act. You will still be putting good energy into the universe - and that can only benefit you in the long run. 

Thank you for reading, may you find peace and great bliss. With your support it helps to spread the Buddha’s precious teachings and turning the Dharma wheels in the world.

Aspiration For Bodhichitta
For those in whom the precious Bodhichitta has not arisen
May it arise and not decrease
But increase further and further.

Nagarjuna's Dedication of Merit
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.

*Note
I do not own or infringe any copyright of these pictures.Pictures courtesy and credit to the rightful owners.

The Living Journal – Let us be free

If you want to walk fast, you may walk alone,  

Walking alone is not hard, but walking with someone, then coming back alone is difficult. So if you want to walk a distant, we walk together. 

When people choose to walk out of your life, let them go. Your destiny is not meant to the one that leaves you. Sometime it’s better to walk alone than with a wrong crowd and with a wrong direction. 

Do not judge someone’s path if you have not walked their journey. Stop letting people that do a little thing for you, and controlling so much of your mind, feelings and emotions. Yes, other people may be there to help us, teach us, guide us along our path, but the lesson to be learned is always ours.  

Happiness is a journey and not a destination. Take the right steps and with a little persistent, little more efforts. To us what seemed to be a hopeless failure, may well turn to a glorious success, so remember if you want to predict your life, the better way is to create it. 

No matter what sort of problems you experience, instead getting nervous and fearful, sit back, relax and be as silent as possible. In this way you will be able to see reality and understand the root of the problems. 

Now close your eyes, for a while and take a close look at whatever you consider your biggest problem to be. Shot down your senses perception as much as possible, remain completely silent and with meditative wisdom thoughts, investigate your mind. 

Where do you hold the ideas of “your problem” It is in your brain? Your stomach? Your heart? Where is that idea of problem? If you cannot find it, do not intellectualize, just relax. If miserable thoughts or bad ideas arise, just watch how they come and how they go. 

Do not react emotionally, By practicing this way, you can see how the weak, unskillful cannot face problems, but your silent mind of skillful wisdom face any problem bravely, conquer it and control all your emotional and agitated state of mind.   

Thank you for reading, may you find peace and great bliss. With your support it helps to spread the Buddha’s precious teachings and turning the Dharma wheels in the world.

Aspiration For Bodhichitta

For those in whom the precious Bodhichitta has not arisen

May it arise and not decrease

But increase further and further.

Nagarjuna's Dedication of Merit

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.

*Note

I do not own or infringe any copyright of these pictures.

Pictures courtesy and credit to the rightful owners.

The Savioress

Refuge and Bodhichitta to the Arya Taras ( 3 times)

Namo kon chok kun ngo jet sun mar,

Dag sog dro kun kyap su chi,

Jang chup mon pei sim kye neh,

Zap moy lam la juk par gyl.

Om Jet Sun Mar, Phagma dromala chhag-tshal lo 

(Om Homage to the Venerable Arya Tara)

Om Tare Tutare Ture Soha,

Om Tare Tutare Ture Soha,

Om Tare Tutare Ture Soha

Green Tara she said; you people who see a hundred dangers, Don't be frightened-I shall swiftly save you.

H.E Lama Zopa Rinpoche has once said, if we recite the Twenty-one Taras’ prayer once every evening, it is impossible one will or to die of starvation.

Green Tara is iconographically depicted in a posture of ease and readiness for action. While her left leg is folded in the contemplative position, her right leg is outstretched, ready to spring into action. 

Green Tara's left hand is in the refuge-granting mudra (gesture); her right hand makes the boon-granting gesture. In her hands she also holds closed blue lotuses (utpalas), which symbolize purity and power. She is adorned with the rich jewels of a bodhisattva.

In Buddhist religious practice, Green Tara's primary role is savioress. She is believed to help her followers overcome dangers, fears and anxieties, and she is especially worshipped for her ability to overcome the most difficult of situations. Green Tara is intensely compassionate and acts quickly to help those who call upon her.

On a lotus seat, standing for realization of voidness, (You are) the emerald-colored, one-faced, two-armed Lady In youth's full bloom, right leg out, left drawn in, Showing the union of wisdom and art - homage to you! Like the outstretched branch of the heavenly turquoise tree, Your supple right hand makes the boon- granting gesture, Inviting the wise to a feast of supreme accomplishments, As if to an entertainment-homage to you! 

Your left hand gives us refuge, showing the Three Jewels; It says, "You people who see a hundred dangers, Don't be frightened-I shall swiftly save you!" Homage to you! Both hands signal with blue utpala flowers, "Samsaric beings! Cling not to worldly pleasures. Enter the great city of liberation!" Flower-goads prodding us to effort-homage to you!

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Aspiration For Bodhichitta

For those in whom the precious Bodhichitta has not arisen

May it arise and not decrease

But increase further and further.

Nagarjuna's Dedication of Merit

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.

* Note
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Pictures courtesy and credit to the rightful owners.

The Living Journal - Guru Rinpoche is the Dharma seed of our heart

Om Ah Hum Benza guru Pema Sidhi Hung

Om Ah Hum Benza guru Pema Sidhi Hung

Om Ah Hum Benza guru Pema Sidhi Hung

Do you often think about doing good deeds throughout your day?

[a] Yes

[b] No

What is your vote?

A simple act of good deed, Good deeds make you feel good, many people may think that "Why would I ever want to do a good deed for someone?" I don't even get a smile or words of thank you from them.

Many people, even if they don't get any appreciation back, they will still feel good about the act. You will still be putting good energy into the universe - and that can only benefit you in the long run.

The wisdom words by the Guru Rinpoche, Padmasambhava:-

Every drop of Water Helps to Swell the Ocean

Every good and bad action will not go unnoticed.

Join us and submit your Guru Rinpoche recitation mantra count on every weekly Saturday before noon [ at your local time ] for our compilation. 

Thank you for reading, may you find peace and great bliss. With your support it helps to spread the Buddha’s precious teachings and turning the Dharma wheels in the world.

Aspiration For Bodhichitta

For those in whom the precious Bodhichitta has not arisen

May it arise and not decrease

But increase further and further.

Nagarjuna's Dedication of Merit

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.

* Note
I do not own or infringe any copyright of these pictures.
Pictures courtesy and credit to the rightful owners.