Today, a letter written by the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje (dated 21st December 2024) was published on Facebook, expressing his condolences regarding the passing away of HE Choje Ayang Rinpoche (4th December 2024). I have translated it into English for the benefit of those who follow the 17th Karmapa and/or HE Ayang Rinpoche.… Continue reading Written condolence from HH 17th Gyalwang Karmapa regarding the passing of HE Choje Ayang Rinpoche (English translation)
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PREPARING FOR THE TIME OF DEATH AND THE BELLOWING LAUGHTER OF THE DAKINIS: Remembering Tibetan Buddhist Phowa master, HE Ayang Rinpoche (1942-2024)
"If you study Phowa, then when death approaches, you will feel no fear or despair, but rather be filled with a quiet confidence." --Marpa Translator "Death is inevitable, but how you die - terrified and confused, or with confidence and spiritual mastery - is within your control." ~Choeje Ayang Rinpoche Yesterday, I read the news… Continue reading PREPARING FOR THE TIME OF DEATH AND THE BELLOWING LAUGHTER OF THE DAKINIS: Remembering Tibetan Buddhist Phowa master, HE Ayang Rinpoche (1942-2024)