"There is sufficiency in the world for man's need, but not for man's greed." --Mahatma Gandhi "There is no fire like greed....." --Gautama Buddha, Dhammapada 251 Buddha taught that one of the main negative mind-states that needs to be abandoned to reduce suffering or ourselves and others, is greed (Lobha). What is greed? An excessive… Continue reading THE PROBLEM WITH GREED: Exploring the difference between inner and outer wealth
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ENTERING THE SPACE OF DAKINIS: The Dakini as an abrasive, paradigm-shifting voice shattering egos and Jigme Lingpa’s Secret Autobiographies (Dakini Conversations with Prof. Janet Gyatso)
"The dakini is a figure who stands at the crossroads of memory and innovation, the personal and the transpersonal. In Jigme Lingpa’s secret autobiographies, she appears not merely as a passive muse, but as a troubling, direct, and sometimes annoying messenger of truth who forces the visionary to look past the conventional structures of the… Continue reading ENTERING THE SPACE OF DAKINIS: The Dakini as an abrasive, paradigm-shifting voice shattering egos and Jigme Lingpa’s Secret Autobiographies (Dakini Conversations with Prof. Janet Gyatso)
CRUEL MONKS (I): A PATTERN OF COWARDICE, CRUELTY, ABUSE AND UNACCOUNTABILITY IN PALPUNG BUDDHIST CENTRES. The case of Palpung Thubten Choling and Lama Norlha, and Ongoing Unresolved Allegations, No Contact, Refusal to Investigate, and Vexatious Harassing Litigation against Lone Woman, involving Senior Monk and Tulku teacher
“Palpung Thubten Choling monastery, formerly known as Kagyu Thubten Choling (KTC), faced allegations of a four-decade pattern of sexual assault by Lama Norlha Rinpoche. Lama Norlha, who founded KTC in Wappingers Falls, New York State, died in 2018. The lawsuit, filed in federal court by three women in 2023, highlights a series of alleged abuses… Continue reading CRUEL MONKS (I): A PATTERN OF COWARDICE, CRUELTY, ABUSE AND UNACCOUNTABILITY IN PALPUNG BUDDHIST CENTRES. The case of Palpung Thubten Choling and Lama Norlha, and Ongoing Unresolved Allegations, No Contact, Refusal to Investigate, and Vexatious Harassing Litigation against Lone Woman, involving Senior Monk and Tulku teacher
**A SPACIOUS EMBRACE THAT LETS TRUTH BREATHE**
Silence can be wisdom, a shelter from the storm, a space where anger softens and wounded hearts transform. But silence is not always peace; often it is a shackled cage. Others twist it into guilt, and write lies on the empty page. Sometimes truth must find a voice, a soul prepared to stand— to lose… Continue reading **A SPACIOUS EMBRACE THAT LETS TRUTH BREATHE**
NEW PUBLICATION: “The Chariot that Transports One to the Four Kāyas” by Bamda Gelek Gyatso: the Ordinary Preliminary Practices of Kālacakra (Second Edition, 2026)
"Students who wish to practice these profound instructions finally have a reliable source in English...the graphic illustrations of the Kālacakra worldy cosmos are also a beautiful addition to the work. Adele Tomlin's fine translation of Bamda Gelek's work will be of great benefit to anyone who studies and practises these teachings." --Dr. Cyrus Stearns "According… Continue reading NEW PUBLICATION: “The Chariot that Transports One to the Four Kāyas” by Bamda Gelek Gyatso: the Ordinary Preliminary Practices of Kālacakra (Second Edition, 2026)
THE RISKY AND DANGEROUS CONSEQUENCES FOR LONE WOMEN WHEN PUBLIC WORDS OF ADVICE DO NOT MATCH A BUDDHIST TEACHER’S ACTIONS: What happens when teachers “ignore” or “ghost” women who speak about misconduct unresolved cases, and how male “advocates for women” actually respond in practice
“In other words, the results of genuine ‘crazy wisdom’ are always positive and visible. When a teacher uses an extreme approach that is rooted in compassion, the result is spiritual growth, not trauma. Trauma is a sure sign that the ‘crazy wisdom’ behavior was missing the wisdom to see what would truly benefit the student,… Continue reading THE RISKY AND DANGEROUS CONSEQUENCES FOR LONE WOMEN WHEN PUBLIC WORDS OF ADVICE DO NOT MATCH A BUDDHIST TEACHER’S ACTIONS: What happens when teachers “ignore” or “ghost” women who speak about misconduct unresolved cases, and how male “advocates for women” actually respond in practice
WHAT IS “PURE PERCEPTION”? Seeing the pure nature of appearances as a “guru”, and the benefit and “blessings in disguise”
“Whenever you suffer misfortune or illness, think "This repays my karmic debts from former lifetimes and purifies my negative karma!" No matter what happiness you have, regard it as the kindness of the Three Jewels and arouse the strong yearning of devoted gratitude! When you meet with enmity and hatred, think "This is a good… Continue reading WHAT IS “PURE PERCEPTION”? Seeing the pure nature of appearances as a “guru”, and the benefit and “blessings in disguise”
Who is Dakini Translations? From London as scholarship barrister, and postgrad philosopher to Tibetan Buddhist studies in Asia, a lone woman driven by a love and passion for Buddha Dharma
Who and what is Dakini Translations? Today, in this informative post, for the "public record" so to speak (and to quash some anonymous, unsourced, false, malicious and defamatory content falsely claiming that I am not who I claim to be in my bio, [that has been circulating online since June 2025 by an anonymous stalker/fan… Continue reading Who is Dakini Translations? From London as scholarship barrister, and postgrad philosopher to Tibetan Buddhist studies in Asia, a lone woman driven by a love and passion for Buddha Dharma
BLISSFUL “INNOCENT” LOVING SOUNDS OF THE MANI MANTRA CIRCLING HEART CHAKRA: A report of the 3rd Bokar Rinpoche’s teaching and empowerment in Taipei, Taiwan at the Kagyu Monlam and NEW musical composition and song of the Mani Mantra (June 2025)
On the second day of the Taiwan Kagyu Monlam (the weekend prior to the 12th Goshir Gyaltsab Rinpoche birthday events), the young 3rd Bokar Rinpoche tulku, gave a short teaching and stunning empowerment on the deity of compassion Chenrezig, at another venue in Taipei that was organised for the Monlam there. As I wrote in… Continue reading BLISSFUL “INNOCENT” LOVING SOUNDS OF THE MANI MANTRA CIRCLING HEART CHAKRA: A report of the 3rd Bokar Rinpoche’s teaching and empowerment in Taipei, Taiwan at the Kagyu Monlam and NEW musical composition and song of the Mani Mantra (June 2025)
SAIGON RIVER NIGHT LIGHTS: A boat trip along the Saigon river and the stunning architecture and lights (Vietnam III, 2025)
After Vesak 2025 conference finished on 9th May (and I checked out of the magnificent The Reverie Saigon hotel by the river), I decided to take a short boat cruise on the fabulous Saigon river at night. There are two options of boat to go from the main pier in the centre of HCMC District… Continue reading SAIGON RIVER NIGHT LIGHTS: A boat trip along the Saigon river and the stunning architecture and lights (Vietnam III, 2025)