“All qualified lamas that accomplish the activity of all the Buddhas can be called Karmapa” -–17th Karmapa, Orgyen Trinley Dorje “When there is a debate between the tigers and lions of Sakya and Gelug scholars, the foxes of the Kagyu meditators should be very careful!” ---5th Dalai Lama On the first day of the one… Continue reading THE BRAVE ‘KAGYU FOX’: Meaning and origin of the name ‘Karmapa’, the ‘midnight-blue crown’ and ‘Karmapa Khyenno’ mantra: ‘Good Deeds of 8th Karmapa’ by 17th Karmapa (Day One)
Month: February 2021
NEW PUBLICATIONS: ‘WISH-FULFILLING JEWEL: PRAISES TO CHAKRASAMVARA’ BY LOTSAWA RINCHEN ZANGPO AND POEM ‘DIAMONDS DANCING IN THE DUST’
To the utterly pure, unchanging space, Dharmadhātu , Exemplifed by the teacher’s form, Heruka [Hero] Play of non-dual method and wisdom I prostrate to the supreme Bhagavan Supreme Bliss! Hero with terrifying wrathful dancing postures, Mesmerising expression, adorned with exquisite ornaments Sensual, repulsive, compassionate and peaceful I prostrate to the Supreme Bliss! ---Excerpt from Wish-Fulfilling… Continue reading NEW PUBLICATIONS: ‘WISH-FULFILLING JEWEL: PRAISES TO CHAKRASAMVARA’ BY LOTSAWA RINCHEN ZANGPO AND POEM ‘DIAMONDS DANCING IN THE DUST’
Happy Losar Iron-Ox New Year 2148: New Translation ‘Yeshe Tshogyel Guru Yoga’ in Portuguese
Today, the first day of Losar Iron Ox new year, 2148. (Chinese and Tibetan) I would like to wish everyone a happy, meaningful and auspicious forthcoming year! In particular, I would like to thank all those who have followed and supported my work and website. Over the first three days of Losar (which is also… Continue reading Happy Losar Iron-Ox New Year 2148: New Translation ‘Yeshe Tshogyel Guru Yoga’ in Portuguese
LION-FACED DAKINI (Siṃhamukhā): Barī Lotsawa, Vanaratna, and Terma revealed by 1st Karmapa: ‘Aspirations to End Adversity’ with 17th Karmapa (Day VIII: part 2)
For ḍākinī day today I am delighted to offer this short post on Lion-Faced Ḍākinī (Siṃhamukhā). On the eighth day of the 'Aspirations to End Adversity' with 17th Karmapa, Orgyen Trinley Dorje, one of the texts recited was that of Lion-Faced Ḍākinī by the 8th Karmapa, Mikyo Dorje. This text (with the official English translation)… Continue reading LION-FACED DAKINI (Siṃhamukhā): Barī Lotsawa, Vanaratna, and Terma revealed by 1st Karmapa: ‘Aspirations to End Adversity’ with 17th Karmapa (Day VIII: part 2)