When is the favourable and unfavourable days for hair cutting in the Tibetan lunar calendar ?

What is the favourable and unfavourable days for hair cutting in the Tibetan lunar calendar? Cutting one's hair on these days will lead to a loss of vitality.

Tibetan calendar is based on the Moon phases and it is not possible to transfer it directly into Gregorian system, because due to precise calculation every year, certain days are omitted (e.g. after the third lunar day, the fifth one follows), or doubled (e.g. there are two forth days, one after another). 

Consequently, the tenth day after the new moon (calculated according to western calendar), for instance, doesn't always correspond to the tenth day of the lunar calendar; it may be the eighth or the eleventh day – depending on omitted or doubled day before.

Below, there are dates of favourable and unfavourable days for hair cutting. The dates were taken from the calendar by Tibetan astrologists, including changes (omitted or doubled days) mentioned above.

Favourable days of the lunar month for cutting the hair are:

The 8th to bring longevity - December 15,  January 14, 2019, February 13, 2019
The 9th to bring attractive energy - December 16,  January 15, 2019, February 14, 2019
The 10th to bring magnetism - December 17,  January 16, 2019
The 11th to bring intelligence - December 18, January 17, 2019  February 15, 2019
The 26th to bring happiness - December 3 & 4 , January 1 & 2, 2019 January 13, February 01,  March  2 &3, 2019
The 27th to bring happiness - December 3 & 4 , January 1 & 2, 2019 January 13, February 01,  March  2 & 3, 2019

Unfavourable days of the lunar month for cutting the hair are:

The 1st, 2nd, 7th, 12th, 16th, 18th, 21st, 25th, 28th and 29th days of the lunar month. Cutting one’s hair on these days will lead to a loss of vitality.

Results of cutting hair on different days according to the Tibetan lunar calendar and custom:

1st day - short life
2nd day - slander / One will have many diseases
3rd day - wealth
4th day - increase in virtue
5th day - increase in wealth
6th day - lawsuit (court case)
7th day - one's body complexion will disappear
8th day - long life
9th day - attractive energy
10th day - greater wang tang (great power)
11th day - intelligence

12th day - poverty / danger to pone's life

13th day - increased longevity
14th day - increased comfort and wealth
15th day - auspiciousness
16th day - obstacles
17th day - the color of your flesh will turn blue
18th day - one's will receive possession
19th day - increase in longevity / meet good people will help you
20th day - hunger and thirst 
21st day - fear of sickness
22nd day - gaining clothes and food
23rd day - increase in comfort and wealth
24th day - sore eyes 
25th day - sickness
26th day - well being and happy
27th day - one's virtue will increase
28th day - strife and quarrels
29th day - one's life / spirit potential will wander
30th day - purification of negative actions and obscurations

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Verses of the Eight Noble Auspicious Ones

Verses of the Eight Noble Auspicious Ones 

By Mipham Rinpoche

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It is very important to recite this through once before starting on any activity; whatever the project, it will work out exactly as you wish.

Om, nangsi namdak rangshyin lhundrubpe

Om! Homage to the Buddha, Dharma and Noble Sangha

Tashi chok chu shying na shyukpa yi

All that dwell in the auspicious realms of the ten directions,

Sangye cho dang gendun pakpe tsok

Where appearance and existence is completely pure, its nature spontaneously perfect,

Kun la chaktsal dakchak tashi shok

May everything be auspicious for us all,

Dronme gyalpo tsalten dondrup gong

Dronme Gyalpo, Tsalten Dondrup Gong,

Jampe gyen pal gedrak paldampa

Jampe Gyen Pal, Gedrak Paldampa,

Kunla gongpa gyacher drakpa chen

Kunla Gongpa Gyacher Drakpa Chen,

Lhunpo tar paktsal drakpal dang ni

Lhunpo Tar Paktsal Drakpal,

Semchen tamchela gong drakpe pal

Semchen Tamchela Gong Drakpe Pal,

Yitsim dzepa tsal rab drakpal te

Yitsim Dzepa Tsal Rap Drakpal Te,

Tsen tsam tope tashi pal pelwa

Homage to you, the Eight Sugatas, 

Dewar shekpa gye la chaktsal lo

Merely hearing your names increases auspiciousness and success,

Jampal shyonnu palden dorje dzin

Youthful Manjusri, glorious Vajrapaṇi,

Chenrezik wang gonpo jampe pal

Lord Avalokitesvara, protector Maitreya,

Sa yi nyingpo dribpa nampar sel

Ksitigarbha, Sarvanīvaraṇaviṣkambhin,

Namkhe nyingpo pakchok kuntuzang

Akasagarbha, and Samantabhadra noblest of all,

Utpal dorje pekar lushing dang

Utpala flower, vajra, white lotus, naga-tree,

Norbu dawa raldri nyima yi

Jewel, moon, sword and sun,

Chaktsen lek nam tashi pal gyi chok

Gracefully holding your emblems, and supreme in granting auspiciousness and success,

Changchub sempa gye la chaktsal lo

Homage to you, the Eight Bodhisattvas,

Rinchen duk chok tashi ser gyi nya

The most precious umbrella, the auspicious golden fishes,

Do jung bum zang yi ong kamala

The wish-fulfilling vase of goodness, the exquisite kamala flower,

Nyendrak dung dang püntsok pal be'u

The conch of fame and glory, the glorious knot of prosperity,

Minub gyaltsen wanggyur khorlo te

The eternal banner of victory and the all-powerful wheel,

Rinchen tak chok gye kyi chaktsen chen

Holding these eight most precious emblems,

Chok du gyalwa cho ching gye kyema

Are the creators of delight, making offerings to the buddhas of all directions and times,

Gek sok ngowo drenpé pal pelwe

Homage to you, the Eight Auspicious Goddesses—Beauty, Garlands, Song, Dance, Flowers, Incense, Light and Perfume,

Tashi lhamo gye la chaktsal lo

Merely thinking of you makes success grow more and more,

Tsangpa chenpo dejung semebu

Mighty Brahma, Siva and Visnu,

Mik tong den dang gyalpo yulkhor sung

Indra the thousand-eyed, the kings Dhṛtarastra,

Pak kyepo dang luwang mikmizang

Virudhaka, Virupakṣa the lord of nagas,

Namtose te lhadze khorlo dang

And Vaisravaṇa—each one holding your divine emblem,

Trishula dang dungtung dorje chen

Wheel, trident, lance, vajra,

Piwam raldri choten gyaltsen dzin

Viṇa, sword, stupa and banner of victory,

Sa sum ne su gelek tashi pel

Homage to you, the Eight Guardians of the World,

Jikten kyongwa gye la chaktsal lo

Who make auspiciousness and positivity grow in the three realms,

Dakchak deng dir jawa tsompa la

With all obstacles and harmful influences pacified,

Gek dang nyewar tsewa kun shyi ne

May the work we are now about to begin,

Dodon pal pel samdon yishyin drub

Meet with ever-growing fulfilment and success, and,

Tashi delek punsum tsokpar shok

Bring good fortune, prosperity, happiness and peace.

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Recite this prayer when you wake up, and you will accomplish all your aims for the day. Recite it when you go to sleep, and you will have good dreams. Recite it before a conflict, and you will be completely victorious. 

Recite it when you embark on any project, and you will be successful. If you recite this prayer every day, the length of your life, your splendour, renown, and wealth will all increase, you will find perfect happiness, you will accomplish your aims exactly as you wish, all harmful actions and obscurations will be purified and all your wishes for higher realms, liberation and omniscience will be fulfilled.” These are the words of the Buddha himself.

This prayer arose from the lake of Jampal Gyepe Dorje’s mind on the third day of the third month of the Fire Monkey year (1896), an auspicious time according to the configuration of planets, sun and constellations.

Vajrayana features countless skillful and powerful methods which, if they are practiced in the proper way, can make the process of accumulation and purification incredibly swift and direct. 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 self-interests.

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Chokhor Duchen - The First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma

Chokhor Duchen - The First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma

There are four major Tibetan Buddhist holidays — Duchen or ‘Great Occasions’— marking the four events known as the ‘great deeds’ of the Buddha. 

The first is Chotrul Duchen, which falls on the first full moon of the year and celebrates the time when the Buddha is said to have displayed a different miracle each day to spur on his disciples. 

The second is Saga Dawa, which remembers the Buddha’s enlightenment, death and parinirvana. 

The third is Chokhor Duchen, which commemorates the Buddha’s first sermon and the teaching of the Four Noble Truths.

Chokhor Duchen

One of the four great holy days of the Tibetan calendar is today July 16, 2018. It is known as the Festival of Turning the Wheel of Dharma, Chokhor Duchen commemorates the anniversary upon which Shakyamuni Buddha first began teaching the Dharma. 

On today the effects of positive or negative actions are to be multiplied by 10,000,000 ten million times.

For seven weeks after his enlightenment, the Buddha did not teach. Legend has it, both heavenly beings, the Indra and Brahma offered a dharmachakra and a conch shell and requested Shakyamuni Buddha to turn the precious Dharma. 

Accepting, Buddha Shakyamuni turned the Golden Wheel of Dharma for the first time at Sarnath by teaching on the Four Noble Truths. 

In Tibet it is a day of pilgrimage when believers visit particularly holy spots to leave offerings of incense and prayer flags. The whole community, cleric and lay people alike, join in processions bearing statues of the Buddha and copies of the scriptures.

Chokhor or prayer wheels are common religious objects in Tibet, part of daily life for both Buddhists and followers of the native Bon religion. Hand held wheels are hollow wooden or metal cylinders attached to a handle which, when turned are believed to spread spiritual blessing. 

Mantras—such as Om Mani Padme Hum, believed to invoke the attention and blessings of Chenrezig, the Buddha of compassion.

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Saga Dawa Festival of Vaishakha Day - May 29, 2018

What is Saga Dawa / Festival of Vaishakha's Day ?

Vaishakha Day is a major Buddhist holiday which commemorates three major events in the life of the historic Shakyamuni Buddha: his birth, enlightenment, and pairinirvana. 

Saga Dawa / Vesak Day or Sangye & Nyangde Duchen Day on May 29, 2018 is the 15th (full moon) day of the fourth lunar month. It’s known as the anniversary of Buddha Shakyamuni’s Enlightenment and Mahaparinirvana.  At the age of thirty-five Buddha attained enlightenment at Bodhgaya. This day also marks the anniversary of his parinirvana at Kushinagara. 

Saga Dawa / Vesak Day or Sangye & Nyangde Duchen Day, It’s one of the most sacred day for all Buddhists. The effects of all positive and negative actions are multiplied by  10,000,000 times!

The Saga Dawa Festival worships the life of Buddha and coincides with three crucial events in his life: birth, nirvana, and death. In Tibetan  "Saga" means "fourth” and "Dawa" means “month,” which is why the festival is celebrated through the whole 4th Tibetan month and is believed to be one of the most significant religious occasions solemnized in Tibet which casts aside all barriers of color, religion, or nationality. 

Within the framework of their tradition, Buddha, while dying, told one of his followers not to honour him merely with lights, flowers, and incense after his death, but by aiming to follow his teachings about being compassionate and kind and living a big-hearted life. That's why during the celebration, many people give out alms to the pleading and refrain from killing animals.

During this festival, a large number of pilgrims come to Lhasa to visit the monasteries and take part in the ritual walk around the Lingkhor path. A late afternoon picnic in the Dzongyab Lukhang Park is another excellent way to be connected during Saga Dawa, these outings to the foot of the Potala is a yearly ritual for Tibetan people. 

Celebrations are held all over Tibet, but one of the greatest and most famous can be found at Tarboche at the foot of Mt. Kailash. If you want to visit this sacred place, you might need a special permit.

Pilgrims come early in the morning and gather around the huge ceremonial flagpole with hundreds of colorful prayer flags attached to it. Before the ceremony starts, a group of lamas has come closer to the flagpole and play woodwind instruments. When the music begins, pilgrims begin to walk around the prayer flags. 

As soon as the 25m high flagpoles are raised, followers start to throw the Highland barley powder on themselves, which is believed to bring luck.

Thousands of pilgrims start to throw colorful prayers into the air. They are believed to be carried by the wind to heaven. When the ritual is finished, part of the followers make 13 circles around the flagpole and pray, and the other part starts their "kora," which is a sacred trek around Mt. Kailash.

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The Epic of King Gesar Ling

When a raindrop falls into a still pond, It dissolves inseparably in its own nature, And nothing has occurred. But when the same raindrop falls into the same pond, Ripples shine and dance on the water's skin. From these two ways of seeing one thing come the true magic that raises and destroys kingdoms, That increases joy or misery, brilliance or degradation - The Famous Poetic by -The King Gesar

Every now and then a spiritual or secular giant of unimaginable power appears on the world stage to bring order and harmony. About eight centuries ago, a glorious, miraculous man of amazing power took birth among the nomadic community of eastern Tibet. He conquered many parts of that land and brought to its peace and harmony, he was the King Gesar of Ling.

The Epic of King Gesar Ling 

The legend of King Gesar has been circulating among Tibetans for over 1000 years. Little is known in the West during the early days of the Internet. It is the longest epic in the world. 

Stories of King Gesar were primarily passed down in oral form, but even the existing written copies, which are estimated to comprise only 10% of the epic, number 246 volumes – containing over 1.5 million lines. 

King Gesar represents the principle of warrior ship – not in the sense of war skills, but in the sense of realizing the power, dignity and wakefulness that are inherent in all of us as human beings. The confident warrior conducts himself or herself with a gentle, fearless, and open-hearted intelligence in all aspects of life.

Ancient Warrior

Warrior ship here refers to realizing the power, dignity and wakefulness that are inherent in all of us as human beings. It is awakening our basic human confidence which allows us to cheer up, develop a sense of vision and succeed in what we are doing.” In this context, the meaning of warrior ship transcends any idea or expression of aggression.

King Gesar raised hundreds of thousands of warrior men and women under the leadership of his legendary warrior commanders: the Seven Men of Supreme Warrior hood, the Thirty Warrior Brothers, the Eighty Champion Warriors, and the Eighteen Supreme Ladies. 

Among them the most famous commanders were :

1. Gyatsa Zhalkar, 

2. Tsazhang Denma Changtra, 

3. Shenpa Meru, 

4. Amye Nangchung Yutag, 

5. Palha Michang Karpo, 

6. Dralha Tsegyal, 

7. Atag Lhamo,

8. Jangtrug Yulha Thogyur.

The Manifestation of Guru Rinpoche

King Gesar was a manifestation of Guru Rinpoche. His chief commanders were also believed to be enlightened, appearing solely to serve the world. 

King Gesar constantly received teachings and prophesies from Guru Rinpoche, many divinities and Dakinis in pure visions, as from person to person. He also received teachings and transmissions from the great sage Amye Changchup Drekhol of the Lang clan and others.

Enlightened beings appear in the forms, sounds and actions of wrathful manifestations and expressions. These wrathful manifestations and actions do not come out of anger, attachment and grasping at “self” nor in order to harm or cause suffering to anyone. 

They come out of love and compassion, and they are powerful manifestations that destroy and eliminate the negative forces, the very sources of suffering.

The miraculous departure of the King Gesar Ling

At the age of eighty-eight, Gesar summoned Tsazhing Denma, the only old warrior commander who was still alive, and the warrior princesses of the young generation with his beloved Ling subjects to Sengdrug Tagtse, his main palace in Ma valley. 

After giving Dharma teachings, he declared that the time of his final departure had arrived. Then the next day, many saw him flying away through the sky sitting on a shawl of light held up by four Dakinis, and then he disappeared. Others saw him dissolving into a rainbow-body, leaving the clothes that he was wearing but no mortal body behind.

The Prophecy of the coming of King Gesar 

According to Mipham Rinpoche and some others great masters, King Gesar will reincarnate as Rudrachakrin, the 25th Rigden King of Shambhala or The Shangri-la. 

The prophecy of the reincarnation of the Rudrachakrin, the 25th Rigden King of Shambhala or The Shangri-la is being prohecies that in the year 2424 A. D. Rudrachakrin will conquer the dark forces and inaugurate the dawn of a new golden age of peace and joy on earth.

Shangri-La was best known in the west as a mystical hidden and invisible paradise supposedly in the Tibet. It is also said that in the Year 2424 A. D. Rudrachakrin will conquer the dark forces and inaugurate the dawn of a new golden age of peace and joy on earth.

For ordinary Tibetans, those King Gesar epics remained a powerful source of inspiration to Dharma, awakening inner courage in their hearts and knowledge of the greatness of their past. 

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Tibetan & Chinese New Year - Year of The Earth Dog 2018

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Tibetan & Chinese New YearCelebration - Year of The Earth Dog 2018. 

February 16,2018. The Tibetan Losar Festival is likewise a Chinese New Year celebration. In ancient times when the peach tree would blossom, it was viewed as the beginning of another year. Since the systematization of the Tibetan calendar in 1027 A.D. the first day of the principal month is settled toward the start of the New Year. 

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On New Year’s Day, families join together and ‘auspicious dipper’ is offered, and the words ‘Tashi Delek’ are used for individuals to welcome each other. This day is an event when Tibetan families rejoin to expect fortune in the coming New Year and is known as Losar. 

The Losar celebration begins from the first to the third of the principal Tibetan month. Entryways are painted with religious images, making tribute to family, places of worship. On New Year’s Eve, Tibetans eats grain crumbed sustenance with their families. After dinner, it is the time of the Festival of Banishing Evil Sprits!

Lights are lit and people run and shout to free of evil spirits in their homes. Prior to the beginning of the New Year’s Day, housewives get their first bucket of water to get breakfast ready. After dressing up, people open their entryways and go to religious communities. 

On the third day, the prayer flag, which was hung up the prior year will be supplanted with another one. Other activities will be held amid the occasions.

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* The Tibetan and The Chinese Astrology

[ *Footnote - Tibetan & Chinese tradition customs and has nothing associated with Vajrayana Buddhism ]

People born in the Years of the Dog:

1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018.

If you're born in a Dog year, and the following is deemed lucky for you:

•Lucky numbers: 3, 4, 9

•Lucky colors: red, green, and purple

•Lucky flowers: rose, cymbidium orchids

As per both the Tibetan and Chinese Astrology of the Dog, the eleventh indication of the Tibetan and Chinese zodiac is thoughtful, sympathetic and intelligent. 

A person conceived in the Year of the Dog has a twofold way to deal with life and his associations with others. If you benefit from his companionship or his love, a Dog will never disillusion you. 

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Featuring - The Tibetan Mastiffs

Tibetan Mastiffs are – you got it – massive! They average about 25 inches tall at the shoulder, and on rear legs stand nearly as tall as people. A solid weight range for Tibetan Mastiffs lies between 85-140 pounds, and their sumptuous thick hide just adds to their size. This breed looks more like a lion than a canine; and in all honesty, demonstrations more like a lion or bear than a dog as well.

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The Lion canines

Like bears or the lions, the Tibetan Mastiff’s demeanor is frequently depicted as standoffish. He cherishes his personal space and is profoundly defensive of his den. He’s a guard dog, above all else, and will frequently go off individually to patrol. He has his own schedule and doesn’t appreciate being instructed. As a result, these majestic canines require firm handlers.

With enough practice, and forbearance, Tibetan Mastiffs will work with their masters to come to a compromise. At the point When your Mastiff at last becomes your companion, he’ll be your defender or safeguard for life. 

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Ancient War Dogs

Tibetan Mastiffs have a long, storied history. Their precursors accompanied the Persians amid the rule of their empire. They vanquished landmasses by the Romans and the Huns, and antiquarians speculate Tibetan Mastiff forerunners were praised as war dogs to the point when they settled in Tibetan valleys.

In the wake of remaining detached for a considerable length of time, they became more domesticated. This shouldn't imply that they were lap puppies! In actuality, these dogs remained in homes amid the day and roamed free during the evening for the village’s protection. After some time, they became trusted and revered by villagers throughout Tibet and the Himalayas.

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Twofold Layer Coats

Tibetan Mastiffs have a generally high maintenance coats. They are thick, with twofold layers, for surviving frigid climates. Some Tibetan Mastiffs have significantly thicker hair close to their neck that resembles like a lion’s mane! 

They should be brushed a couple each week to control shedding and washed when required. Furthermore, their regular shedding, sometimes called “molting”, is so immense to the point that you may need to take them to a groomer.

Tibetan Mastiffs are fierce companions that guard and secure with all that they have. Try not to give their independent nature a chance to trick you – they are the most content when close by their families.

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