Dharma Wheel

I am not around much, but I was thinking about this post the other day and thought I would take a moment to share the continuing mala saga.... As I last posted, my back up mala broke once I had my first (ever) break. My friend who fixed the backup suggested I ask my teacher to bless them. Funny, I w...

Thank you. It was a good opportunity to reflect on how much I have learned in the last year. I ended up feeling pretty grateful for having a mala in the first place. Not to mention all the people in my life who showed me how to use it as a tool to start transforming my mind. I bought a back up and h...

Mala broke mid prayer at the guru bead.
this is my first one. DoI repair I or get another ?

is it a good idea to always have a back up? I have group prayers tomorrow and doubt it will be fixed by then.

Does a Lama only accept gifts when they are filled with good intentions and from the heart?

Are they able to determine when one is just doing it because they are suppose to/want merit, and reject it (in a polite manner)?

Curious as to how much they may understand one's intentions.

Tibetan text, translation and "Tibetan/benza" phonetics: http://vimalatreasures.org/Downloads/VS%20mantra%20tibengtrasl.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return f...

Does anyone have this in Tibetan text, or know where to find it, preferably with English translation?
Google search has not been successful yet.

Thanks!

Thank you Jikan- I had a chance to glance at the links. I look forward to sitting down and reading them more thoroughly. sherab dorje, Thank you. I'm unemployed at the moment, so may have to wait until I have more income to get those books. I will ask a friend tonight if he has them. His library is ...

It was recently explained to me the various reasons why a multitude of obstacles may come your way at once. One reason was due to buddhas and/ or bodhisattvas helping karma ripen inn order to assist, test, or push your practice. I don't doubt my source. I'm just wondering if there is an explanation ...

I reckon it is more important to try and make sense of your skepticism first coz it seems to me that this is the true source of your anguish. ;) Point well taken! :smile: Though I'm not sure if I am feeling anquish over it. More curious as to how/if/why it is possible. Investigating and hoping to g...

I'm so incredibly new to all of this. The more I learn and practice, the more questions I have. How do you know the difference between a random/coincidental dream vs one with meaning. Is it possible for a lama/rinpoche who you may or may not know to enter your dreams? How would they do this? Especia...

Motova wrote:You can astral project or develop the sufficient amount of concentration for the ability to see other worlds to arise.

how do you know this? Where In The Sutras Or Teachings Does It Tell You This?

A little knew here, so excuse me if this is a dumb question. I've found myself to be very accepting of the different realms (hell, gods, hungry ghost, etc) concept. It just seems to make sense. I've been encouraged through reading, listening to teachings, and my Lama to investigate any/all things th...

I'm going to bury a new question in an old topic. I have severe adhd and have not given up hope. Mindfulness meditation has been quite a long process, but so much progress. I expect it will be the same with single point/concentrated/visualization. Sometimes I doubt if my brain is actually capable. I...

And keep it private. Talking about it, even with your significant other, defiles it and makes it common. I'm not sure what you mean by making it common? Apologizes if this was an inappropriate question. I'm pretty new to exploring this path, and still learning. Some things I come across are approac...

I hope it's ok to ask this question here... I was wondering what if feels like when you receive a blessing (or multiple ones in a short period of time) by your teacher, a Lama, or Rinpoche? Do you feel anything? Just want to make sure I'm not going crazy. Although if I am, this is a good way to go c...

Congratulations on receiving the empowerment, and I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Try to think about the positive connection that your friend passed on that day. Lamas usually only give empowerments on days that are somewhat auspicious. People are also said too see their friends and loved ...

Well, the clarification I received from Rinpoche was that yes, you are to see the picture in clear detail and color. BUT, I'm jumping ahead with high expectations for that to happen quickly. Those expectations led to a great deal of frustration and dread in my meditation practice over the last month...

Thank you for the replies. This ended up being a Amitayu Long Life Empowerment. It was nice to have a few other Westerners whom I attend teachings with at the Monastery present. We also had an interpreter, but it was pretty difficult, since he had to talk over Rinpoche and quietly to not disturb the...

Hello! I am fairly new to this path. Not so much the concepts of Buddhism, but the actual studying, learning, and putting into practice. I have been extremely fortunate to have access to teachers, along with both a western and Tibetan community. I'm not sure when to define one as your teacher, but t...

Wow! Thank you all so much for the wonderful, and QUICK responses! Sadly, I do have a general problem with visualizing things, even my mother. But, I can grasp the concept of seeing it, yet not literally. I can work with that! If you are meditating with stable gaze at the time then you could see it ...