Dharma Teachings - 2017-09-22 - comment
Great Clouds of Blessings 2
A continuation of comments on A Supplication for Magnetizing the Phenomenal World
by Russell Rodgers
Vajrayogini
Some of the deities that arise in the ... continue
Dharma Teachings - 2017-09-20 - comment
Great Clouds of Blessings 1
Comments on A Supplication for Magnetizing the Phenomenal World
by Russell Rodgers
Jamgön Mipham Gyatso
This is a less well-known optional morning chant that ... continue
Sakyong and Family - 2017-09-17 - 6 comments
Passing of Tulku Sampten Ngedon
by the Office of the Sakyong
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Tulku Sampten Ngedon, known to ... continue
Featured Stories - 2017-09-16 - 2 comments
End Ethnic Cleansing
Buddhists appeal to Myanmar monks
by Richard Reoch
“The Buddha would have helped those poor Muslims,” said His Holiness the Dalai Lama this ... continue
Arts and Poetry - 2017-09-14 - 2 comments
Visiting Shambhala
A five-act comedy that takes us to the court of the Rigden
by Walker Blaine
A year ago in the spring, I had ... continue
Opinion Pieces - 2017-09-12 - 7 comments
A Tendency to Tamper
Reflections on our left-brain approach to everyday life and the nature of reality
by Larry Barnett
My seven-year-old granddaughter and I were watching ... continue
Scene and Heard - 2017-09-10 - 7 comments
Three New Acharyas
Appointments made this month in Europe
The Office of the Sakyong is delighted to announce that the Sakyong has appointed three new acharyas. ... continue
Featured Stories - 2017-09-08 - 4 comments
Not a Glum Lot
Experiencing meditation practice through a Heart of Recovery gathering
by Eric Rainbeau
Once the cushions and chairs are arranged in two concentric circles ... continue
Dharma Teachings
Great Clouds of Blessings 2
A continuation of comments on A Supplication for Magnetizing the Phenomenal World by Russell Rodgers Vajrayogini Some of the deities that arise in the next section of the chant are familiar to senior practitioners. Vajravarahi is also known as Vajrayogini. Padmaraja is an aspect of Padmasambhava. Kurukulla is another name for the Padmadakini, who is part of the retinue of Vajrayogini. The rest of her retinue, just for general background, are connected with the buddha families of vajra/intellect, ratna/enriching, and karma/activity. Lately the Sakyong has been giving Kurukulla empowerments, because he believes our sangha needs to develop magnetizing energy to accomplish our goal of creating enlightened society. continueMore:Dharma Teachings
- Great Clouds of Blessings 1
- Waiting. Acting.
- Supplication to Padmasambhava 2
- Supplication to Padmasambhava 1
- Concluding Request to the Protectors