"We do not have such sharp faculties as the Kagyu forefathers did, and our faculties are really rather dull, our faith, our diligence, our prajñā (wisdom) and lesser in strength. So we are not the same as them. Thus, it is important for us to engage in a certain degree of listening and contemplation and… Continue reading THE IMPORTANCE OF WISDOM AND REVIVING THE KAGYU AFTER CENTURIES OF DESTRUCTION IN TIBET: Final Day of Seven Pointing Out Instructions by 8th Karmapa, importance of both study and practice for the revival of Kagyu study communities, and teachings on the Fifty Verses of the Guru for the forthcoming Arya Kshema nuns’ Dharma event (17th Karmapa, Kagyu Guncho teaching Day 3, January 2024)
Tag: Choying Dorje
Brilliant Light Goddess: Karmapa ‘s Tibetan Translation of the Dhāraṇī of Mārīcī (Ozer Chenma): Aspirations to End Adversity (Part I)
“There is a goddess named Mārīcī who goes ahead of the sun. Because she has the means of mastery over miracles, she always goes ahead of the sun. The sun cannot see her, but she can see the sun. No one can see her. No one can know her. No one can catch her. No one… Continue reading Brilliant Light Goddess: Karmapa ‘s Tibetan Translation of the Dhāraṇī of Mārīcī (Ozer Chenma): Aspirations to End Adversity (Part I)
The Black Hat Eccentric: Tenth Karmapa, Choying Dorje, Supreme Artist and Visionary
10th Karmapa, Choying Dorje (17th Century Statue, said to be a self-portrait by the 10th Karmapa. See: https://www.asianart.com/articles/10karmapa/19.html) Today, I was delighted to watch Himalaya Art website’s new video giving an overview the 10th Karmapa (1604-1674) (chos dbyings rdo rje)’s artistic works. This short blog post pulls together and condenses some of the information and… Continue reading The Black Hat Eccentric: Tenth Karmapa, Choying Dorje, Supreme Artist and Visionary