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Sara J
Dec 6, 2007, 10:07:19 PM12/6/07
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Hi Rimpoche - I enjoyed Lama Tsong-Kha-Pa's birthday party very much.
I was wondering if it is possible to post part of the prayer booklet
on Dharma Wheel? There was a prayer towards the end of the booklet,
about how the only way to overcome the ups and downs of cyclic
existence is to become interested in the concerns of others. I really
liked the way it was worded and would like to have a copy to read when
I need it throughout the day. But I know you spent a lot of money
printing the book so I understand if you don't want to provide for
free ;o) Please let me know. Hope all is well with you.
Sara
I was wondering if it is possible to post part of the prayer booklet
on Dharma Wheel? There was a prayer towards the end of the booklet,
about how the only way to overcome the ups and downs of cyclic
existence is to become interested in the concerns of others. I really
liked the way it was worded and would like to have a copy to read when
I need it throughout the day. But I know you spent a lot of money
printing the book so I understand if you don't want to provide for
free ;o) Please let me know. Hope all is well with you.
Sara
Ron Roberts
Dec 6, 2007, 11:31:09 PM12/6/07
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But, if he posts the payers, it will be more merit for the money! :-)
ron
Samlo Khenchen Rinpoche
Dec 7, 2007, 2:04:16 AM12/7/07
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Hi Sara
Here I am attaching Lama Chopa Guru Puja.
Thanks
Khenchen
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Here I am attaching Lama Chopa Guru Puja.
Thanks
Khenchen
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Sara J
Dec 7, 2007, 11:59:15 AM12/7/07
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Thank you very much Rimpoche!!
So here's the part I love, quoted below......I find it very comforting
and inspiring.
Seeking Realization on the Path to Enlightenment
64. Precious Lama, supreme field of good fortune,
Root of all goodness and joy, my Protector,
By the power of my offerings, respect, and prayers,
Gladly bless me with your care.
65. Knowing that life's liberties and opportunities
Are found but once and quickly lost
Inspire me to grasp life's essential meaning
And not be distracted by pointless activities.
66. Aghast at the searing blaze of suffering in the lower realms,
I take heartfelt refuge in the Three Jewels.
Inspire me to intensify my efforts
To practice virtue and abandon vice.
67. Violently tossed by waves of addiction and karma,
Devoured by three sea-dragon sufferings,
Inspire me to develop the fierce determination to be free
From this endless fearsome ocean of existence.
68. Having ceased to view this unbearable prison
Of cyclic existence as a pleasure grove,
Inspire me to raise the victory banner of freedom,
By practicing the Three Higher Trainings,
The treasure of extraordinary beings.
69. Recognizing that all suffering beings are my mothers,
Who have raised me in kindness again and again,
Inspire me to develop authentic compassion,
Like a mother's love for her only child.
70. No one wants even the slightest suffering,
Or is ever content with the happiness they have;
In this we are all alike.
Inspire me to find joy in making others happy.
71. Seeing that the chronic disease of self-cherishing
Is the cause of my unwanted suffering,
Inspire me to put the blame where blame is due
And vanquish the great demon of clinging to self.
72. Cherishing beings and securing their happiness
Is the gateway that leads to infinite excellence.
Inspire me to hold others more dear than my life,
Even when I see them as enemies.
73. In short, the naive work for their aims alone;
While Buddhas work solely to benefit others.
Comparing the faults against the benefits,
Inspire me to be able to exchange myself with others.
74. Since cherishing myself is the doorway to all downfalls,
And cherishing others is the foundation of everything good,
Inspire me to practice from my heart
The yoga of exchanging self and others.
75. Therefore, supremely compassionate Lama,
Inspire me to take the bad deeds, imprints, and sufferings
Of all beings to ripen upon me right now,
And to give to them my happiness and virtue
So that all beings may be happy.
76. Even if the world and its beings,
Filled with the results of negative actions,
Pour down a rain of unwanted suffering,
Inspire me to take these miserable conditions as a path,
Knowing that this burns away my negative karma.
77. In short, whether conditions seem favorable or unfavorable,
Inspire me to make a habit of happiness,
By increasing the two types of Bodhimind
Through the practice of the five forces, essence of all the
Dharmas.
78. Whatever happens, may I use meditation at once,
Applying the skillful methods of the four techniques.
Inspire me to take advantage of this fortunate life
By practicing the commitments and precepts of training the mind.
79. 'Give and Take' mounted on the breath is the magic device
Bringing love, compassion, and the special mind.
To save all beings from this world's great ocean.
Please bless me to awaken true Bodhimind.
80. Restraining the mind with Bodhisattva vows
Is the one path traveled by Buddhas of all three times.
Inspire me to strive sincerely to practice
The three moral disciplines of the Mahayana.
On Dec 6, 11:04 pm, Samlo Khenchen Rinpoche <skhenc...@yahoo.com>
wrote:
So here's the part I love, quoted below......I find it very comforting
and inspiring.
Seeking Realization on the Path to Enlightenment
64. Precious Lama, supreme field of good fortune,
Root of all goodness and joy, my Protector,
By the power of my offerings, respect, and prayers,
Gladly bless me with your care.
65. Knowing that life's liberties and opportunities
Are found but once and quickly lost
Inspire me to grasp life's essential meaning
And not be distracted by pointless activities.
66. Aghast at the searing blaze of suffering in the lower realms,
I take heartfelt refuge in the Three Jewels.
Inspire me to intensify my efforts
To practice virtue and abandon vice.
67. Violently tossed by waves of addiction and karma,
Devoured by three sea-dragon sufferings,
Inspire me to develop the fierce determination to be free
From this endless fearsome ocean of existence.
68. Having ceased to view this unbearable prison
Of cyclic existence as a pleasure grove,
Inspire me to raise the victory banner of freedom,
By practicing the Three Higher Trainings,
The treasure of extraordinary beings.
69. Recognizing that all suffering beings are my mothers,
Who have raised me in kindness again and again,
Inspire me to develop authentic compassion,
Like a mother's love for her only child.
70. No one wants even the slightest suffering,
Or is ever content with the happiness they have;
In this we are all alike.
Inspire me to find joy in making others happy.
71. Seeing that the chronic disease of self-cherishing
Is the cause of my unwanted suffering,
Inspire me to put the blame where blame is due
And vanquish the great demon of clinging to self.
72. Cherishing beings and securing their happiness
Is the gateway that leads to infinite excellence.
Inspire me to hold others more dear than my life,
Even when I see them as enemies.
73. In short, the naive work for their aims alone;
While Buddhas work solely to benefit others.
Comparing the faults against the benefits,
Inspire me to be able to exchange myself with others.
74. Since cherishing myself is the doorway to all downfalls,
And cherishing others is the foundation of everything good,
Inspire me to practice from my heart
The yoga of exchanging self and others.
75. Therefore, supremely compassionate Lama,
Inspire me to take the bad deeds, imprints, and sufferings
Of all beings to ripen upon me right now,
And to give to them my happiness and virtue
So that all beings may be happy.
76. Even if the world and its beings,
Filled with the results of negative actions,
Pour down a rain of unwanted suffering,
Inspire me to take these miserable conditions as a path,
Knowing that this burns away my negative karma.
77. In short, whether conditions seem favorable or unfavorable,
Inspire me to make a habit of happiness,
By increasing the two types of Bodhimind
Through the practice of the five forces, essence of all the
Dharmas.
78. Whatever happens, may I use meditation at once,
Applying the skillful methods of the four techniques.
Inspire me to take advantage of this fortunate life
By practicing the commitments and precepts of training the mind.
79. 'Give and Take' mounted on the breath is the magic device
Bringing love, compassion, and the special mind.
To save all beings from this world's great ocean.
Please bless me to awaken true Bodhimind.
80. Restraining the mind with Bodhisattva vows
Is the one path traveled by Buddhas of all three times.
Inspire me to strive sincerely to practice
The three moral disciplines of the Mahayana.
On Dec 6, 11:04 pm, Samlo Khenchen Rinpoche <skhenc...@yahoo.com>
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