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Phowa
I just recently completed a 3-day Nam Cho Phowa Retreat on Friday. For those who do not know, Phowa is a end of life practice to transfer your consciousness to Amitabha Pureland at the time of death.
This was my first Phowa practice and it is amazing and profound. I look forward to doing further Phowa Retreats in the Future.
On a Side note, Happy 2017! Tashi Delek and may everyone’s year be filled with Happiness and Prosperity!
JollyJ Â
Dedication of Merit
Hello and Tashi Delek everyone!
I wanted to offer my help to all in need. At the end of every practice(prayer, puja, meditation etc...) I do the “Dedication of Merit”. If you, or anyone you know needs any type of help, please let me know and I will include you/them in my dedication.
Be well,
JollyJ
Tibetans for Bernie·Sunday, 3 April 2016 In addition to a bold agenda on progressive issues, Bernie Sanders has a long outspoken record of support for the Tibetan cause. Below are 17 significant actions he has taken for Tibet:
Tibetans for Bernie·Sunday, 3 April 2016In addition to a bold agenda on progressive issues, Bernie Sanders has a long outspoken record of support for the Tibetan cause. Below are 17 significant actions he has taken for Tibet:Â
In  2013, Bernie Sanders was 1 of 21 senators to sign a letter to Secretary of State John Kerry to prioritize Tibet during his visit to China: https://www.studentsforafreetibet.org/news/us-senators-urge-secretary-kerry-to-act-for-tibet
In 2008, Bernie Sanders co-signed a letter calling on Chinese President Hu Jintao to respect human rights and resolve the crisis in Tibet: https://www.boxer.senate.gov/?p=release&id=1173
In 2008, Bernie Sanders co-sponsored S.504, a bill condemning the violence by Chinese government in Tibet: https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/110/sres504
In 2005, Bernie Sanders cosponsored H.R.4562 to award His Holiness the Dalai Lama the Congressional Gold Medal: https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/109/hr4562
In 2004, Bernie Sanders co-sponsored H.R.157, stating Tibet was an independent country and the Drapchi 14 nuns (political prisoners) should be freed: https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/108/hres157/text
In 2002, Bernie Sanders co-sponsored H.R. 357, a bill recognizing the Tibetan Government in Exile as the legitimate representative body of Tibet: https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/107/hres357
In 2001, Bernie Sanders co-sponsored the Tibet Policy Act (H.R. 1779), stating “Tibet is an occupied country” under international law: https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/107/hr1779
In 2001, Bernie Sanders co-sponsored H.Con.Res.68, a bill that condemned the Chinese government for its human rights record in China and TIbet: https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/107/hconres68/text
In 2000, Bernie Sanders signed a letter urging President Bill Clinton to block PetroChina’s multi-billion dollar Initial Public Offering, citing (IPO) citing negative impacts to to Tibet’s environment and human rights: http://www.centerforsecuritypolicy.org/2000/04/04/attachment-to-00-c-33-
In 1999, Bernie Sanders delivered a passionate House floor speech on Tibet and Tibetan political prisoner Ngawang Choephel. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6X8r2iURX_M
11. In 1998, Bernie Sanders introduced HAmdt 174, an amendment to the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act, stating Ngawang Choephel and other prisoners of conscience in Tibet, as well as in China, should be released immediately, and that the U.S. government should seek access for internationally recognized human rights groups to monitor human rights in Tibet.: https://www.congress.gov/amendment/105th-congress/house-amendment/174
12. In 1998, Bernie Sanders co-sponsored H.Con.Res. 283, a bill expressing concern for the findings of the International Commission of Jurists on Tibet and the release of the Panchen Lama: https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/105/hconres283
13. In 1997, Bernie Sanders wrote and circulated to colleagues a letter calling on Secretary of State Albright to prioritize Tibetan political prisoner Ngawang Choephel’s release: http://inch.com/~shebar/ngawang/17jan97.htm
14. In 1997, Bernie Sanders introduced H.Con.Res. 44, a bill that expressed the United States’ opposition to the prison sentence of Tibetan of Ngawang Choephel and for the US to support a resolution in the UN regarding China and Tibet: https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/105/hres364
15. In 1996, Bernie Sander’s wrote two letters to Chinese Ambassador Li Dauyo advocating for Ngawang Choephel: http://tibet.ca/en/library/wtn/archive/old?y=1996&m=10&p=24_2
16. In 1994, Bernie Sanders co-sponsored the China Policy Act (H.R. 4590), a bill that called on China to release political prisoners, access to Chinese prisoners by international organizations, negotiation with the Dalai Lama, and expanded U.S. broadcasting of Voice of America and Radio Free Asia: https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/103/hr4590
17. In 1993, Bernie Sanders co-sponsored the United States-China Act (H.R.1890), a bill that recognized human rights abuses by China and called on President Clinton to not approve most favored nations treading status unless China improved human rights in Tibet and China: https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/103/hr1890
Note: This list does not include every action Senator Sanders has taken; rally he has attended; or example of him being critical of the Chinese government. It is an evolving list of significant actions he has taken for Tibet. If you have additions, please comment below.
Vesak 2016
Saturday, May 28, 2016(Today) here in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada we are having the country’s largest Buddhist festival. Sangha from all three traditions will be present and many Buddhists and non-Buddhists will be attending. If you are anywhere near Mississauga, I encourage you to join us.
Saga Dawa
I want to wish everyone a very Happy Saga Dawa/Vesak (The Celebration of Buddha’s Birth, Enlightenment and Death). May we all attain enlightenment and be free from suffering!
Photos by Tsultrim Palyul
Monks and nuns at Namdroling Monastery during Saga DawaÂ
I am surprised it has been so many! I am happy to be on Tumblr to talk about Buddhism, my personal path, and to help others seeking to understand Buddhism. I hope to be here for many many more posts!Â
When I am in the bardo of birth til death, may I waste no time; abandoning laziness, may I engage without distraction in the study, assimilation of, and meditation on the teachings. May I practice, integrating on the path appearance and mind.
– Padmasambhava, Guru Rinpoche
Om Ah Hung Benzar Guru Pema Siddhi Hung. May all beings reach the state of enlightenment and have their suffering cease.
Introduction to Vajrayana Talk
Here in Toronto, my teacher, Tulku Dawa Gyalpo Rinpoche will be giving a talk about what Vajrayana (Tibetan Buddhism) is. If you’re in the GTA, please consider coming out!
Since you're Buddhist I have a question I know it seems silly but I want to become a Buddhist but I'm fat can I still be Buddhist if I'm fat? The reason I ask is because some people told me that fat people can't be Buddhist but then again the happy Buddha is fat I'm really confused and I need help I would love to be Buddhist
I am not a Buddhist not claimed to ever be a Buddhist my username is indeed a Buddhist as I am more on the agnostic end of the spectrum. I enjoy Hinduism and Buddhism but I do not claim to be as such.
I came across this, so I figured I would answer. ^_^ Anyone can be Buddhist, whether you are fat or skinny, sick or healthy, a (former) murderer or a peacekeeper. The only requirement is taking refuge in the Buddha (historical Buddha...aka Shakyamuni Buddha), his Teachings (Dharma), and the community of Monks and Nuns who desend from him (Sangha). Myself and many monks and nuns are quite chunky as well, this has nothing to do with anything other than our appearance (which is not important in Buddhism at all). As for “Happy/Laughing Buddha” please see my post here: http://jollyjambhala.tumblr.com/post/115711621978/laughing-buddha-is-not-buddha
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Fortune in negative circumstances
First of all, thank you to all of my followers and those who re-blog my posts, I am glad you enjoy my blog! :D
As some of you know, I recently moved this summer, and the circumstances of my move were less than “desirable”. With the move came a lot of sadness and some depression (and a much smaller home hahaha). The area is very beautiful, but it’s a bit away from the core of my city, where my old home was in the core. Moving from a house to a small Triplex came with its own set of problems, having to deal with rambunctious neighbors who really don’t respect or conciser their neighbors. But that was then.
Since, the inconsiderate neighbor moved and in their place a wonderful future friend moved in. I am far more social then I have been in several years and I am making even more friends from that one person moving in.
Most importantly! My wish of finding a legitimate Dharma Centre and a Lama who speaks English and taking refuge has come true. I have taken refuge, I have had teachings, and I have had empowerments...in the summer I will be attending the Ngondro Retreat. Today I am heading to yet another full day of Gutor Vajrakilaya Practice, which is done on the days before Tibetan (Lunar) New Year called Losar. From an event that caused so many issues and unhappiness, has in turn been an event of great fortune! If I had remained at my old location, I would not have meet the wonderful people who are now my friends, I would not have joined Palyul Pema Mani Center (https://www.facebook.com/Palyulpmc/), and I would likely not be in the good place that I am now. When we go through this short life, we cannot just look at the negative aspects of circumstances...if we do, we just force so much unneeded suffering. Change is inevitable, so look for the fortune underneath, like a Jewel in the mud.
Chod
I just recently attended my first Chod this past Saturday, it was such a wonderful experience! All the drumming, bells and chat-singing was so in-sync it was beautiful!Â
"In the West, when we meet first time with the Dharma we are not accustomed with the Buddhist tradition including cultural and religious etiquette. How to behave in the Buddhist temple? When we first encounter a lama or a shrine room is 'What do I do? How do I act?' Detailed answers are not always evident or accessible, but a basic rule of thumb in dealing with religious personages, places or situations can be stated in one word: respect. Respect has many ways to be shown. Here is a very useful collection of Dharma etiquette rules, which is recommended to read for everybody who attend a Dharma teachings." ~ Thubten Chödrön
Race and Buddhism
Most would think when they hear Buddhism and Race, there would be no problem.....and technically there isn’t. Issues arise though, when you start mixing people’s opinions. The Buddha’s teachings and the teachings of many great masters were for all beings to gain liberation and enlightenment, so what’s the issue?
Many people from the Asian Buddhist countries seem to love when people of other races and cultures find the profound teachings of the Buddha, but just as many people disagree with it.Â
As a Western Caucasian, I have encountered both positions, I have been praised and congratulated for joining the path Buddha set forward for us; I have also been criticized for the very same reason, I’ve even head “Asians should be Buddhist, White people should be Christian, stick to your own religion.” What kind of Buddhist behavior is this? The Buddha did not say “These are my teachings for liberation, be sure to keep them racially pure!”
A reminder to all those who take the view of Buddha’s teachings being for Asians only: The Buddha does not discriminate, Samsara does not discriminate, Suffering does not discriminate, Enlightenment does not discriminate; so then, why should you discriminate? Â
Yellow Dzambhala (Jambhala) Empowerment
These are the pictures I took from His Holiness Karma Kuchen Rinpoche’s visit to Toronto. While here, he did a 21 Dzambhala Puja and gave Yellow Dzambhala Empowerment (Initiation). You will find me in one of the photos :P
I am very grateful to His Holiness Karma Kuchen Rinpoche, Tulku Dawa Gyalpo Rinpoche, and the various other Lamas and Khenpos who worked hard to make this event happen. May you live long lives, may the Palyul Lineage and the Nyingmapa school flourish, and may the Buddhadharma reach all sentient beings.
Had I not known sorrow and deep regret, how could I have entered the path to release?
– Tantepa
