Happy Dakini Day!

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Vajra Naljorma

In the actual practice of Lama’i Naljor, one visualizes oneself as Dorje Naljorma and the Lama as Guru Rinpoche in space in front of oneself. First, as it is said in the tantras, the meaning of Dorje Naljorma is:

Vajra is the nature of emptiness.

Thus it is said. Also, it says in the Prajnaparamita:

The perfection of knowledge is free from speech, thought,
or expression, unborn, unceasing, like the essential
nature of sky. Only the wisdom of discerning
self-awareness sustains this.

Homage to the mother of all the Victorious Ones of the three times.
Thus, just as said in many of the profound categories of Sutra and Tantra, the Dharmakaya wisdom Dakini is the absolute vajra space of emptiness, the mother of the expanse of all Buddhas of the three times. Natural unobstructed clarity is the spontaneous presence of the qualities of Sambhogakaya as the completely enlightened body of the five families of Vajra Varahi. Pervading throughout immeasurable purelands, sustaining in sky, they are the five consorts of the space of Akanishtha. From this state, manifesting in holy places and sacred lands according to the appearances of the objects to be subdued, there are Dakinis born from the lineage of Vajrayana teachings, Dakinis born from holy places, Dakinis born with inherent wisdom Dakini qualities blossoming, and others. They are the inconceivable emanations radiating from the Nirmanakaya Vajrayogini with serene, desirable, and wrathful aspects, accomplishing the purpose of sentient beings.

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Easter Sunday Teaching and Tsok

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Please join Lama Sonam Rinpoche, the Ngondro Retreat participants, and sangha tomorrow, Sunday, March 27,  2016 from 10 am to 1 pm for the final teaching of our Ngondro Retreat with a Shower of Blessings Tsok.  We have been fortunate this year to receive really incredible teachings from Lama Sonam Rinpoche, Sam Bercholz and Ivan Bercholz. It has been extremely inspiring to see brand new people take refuge and start the Dudjom Tersar path and practice with such pure-hearted enthusiasm. For those of us seasoned practitioners who have attended, it has revitalized our practice and strengthened our commitment to the path as well. 

We hope to see you Easter Sunday 10-11:30 AM for Lama Sonam Rinpoche’s teaching on the very practical aspects of keeping our practice alive at home. Of course, this is relevant for all of us, wherever we are on the path. Shower of Blessings Tsok will follow at approximately 11:30 AM until 1 PM. If you are unable to be here in person but would like to make an auspicious connection with this Easter celebration at Pema Osel Ling, we invite you to sponsor butter lamps or tsok.

Wishing you many blessings this Easter,
Becky Loy and Jaffa Elias
for the Vajrayana Foundatio

Acharya Sam Bercholz

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Sam is back again this year to inaugurate the
Annual Dudjom Tersar Ngondro Practice Retreat
at Pema Osel Ling starting on ~~~>
MARCH 19TH – 27TH, 2016

Acharya Sam Bercholz, the founder of Shambala Publications, is a senior student and teacher in the Nyingma traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. He is an accomplished student of both Trungpa and Thinly Norbu Rinpoches from whom he has received the title of Acharya. He has taught extensively in North America, Europe, and Australasia.

Sam is co-editor with Sherab Chödzin Kohn of the best-selling book
Entering the Stream: An Introduction to the Buddha and his Teachings
(originally titled The Buddha and His Teachings ), which has been translated into numerous languages. He is also author of the forthcoming book – Guided Tour of Hell: A Graphic Memoir  with illustrations by Pema Namdol Thaye.

Lectures with Acharya Sam Bercholz will begin on Saturday at 10:30 and given twice a day on Saturday and Sunday.  

Pre-register ~~~> here. 

Registration at the event begins @10:00am