The perfect body of Vajrasattva: white, radiant like a diamond, and possesses the nine peaceful qualities: These qualities are not possessed by oneself as Vajrsattva alone. All beings of peaceful, illusory, enlightened awareness posses these qualities. Thus one should meditate. There are also nine wrathful qualities possessed by the illusory beings of enlightened awareness. Wrathful deities show: The Peaceful and Wrathful Qualities of Vajrasattva, Sessions are available free of charge but please register 
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1) A subtle body ~ the sign that pride has been purified
2) A perfectly proportioned body ~ the sign that hatred has been purified
3) A well-toned body ~ the sign that desire has been purified
4) A pliant body ~ the sign that ignorance has been purified
5) Youthful appearance of the body ~ the sign that jealousy or envy has been purified
6) A clear body ~ the sign that the defect of stains has been purified
7) A radiant body ~ the sign of containing all excellent qualities
8) An attractive body ~ the sign of having the perfection of all the 32 excellent marks and the 80 minor signs
9) Splendor and blessings of the body ~ the sign of vanquishing all things
1) lustfull, coquettish, flirtatious demure aspects ~ in order to lead those beings who have desire
out of samsara
2) wrathful, brave aspects ~ in order to lead those beings who have hatred
3) awful, repulsive aspects ~ in order to lead those beings who have ignorance
4) coquettish, demure laughing sounds ~ in order to lead those beings who have desire
5) harsh, threatening sound ~ in order to lead those beings who have hatred
6) wrathful sounds like thunder in order to lead those beings who have ignorance
7) compassion ~ in order to lead those beings who have desire
8) magnificence ~ in order to lead those beings who have hatred
9) equanimity and peace ~ in order to lead those beings who have ignorance.
If all these qualities are even slightly understood the symbolic meaning of these beings will be understood.
If Western students understand the meaning of the peaceful and wrathful ones, then whether they are painting thankas or creating any other Dharma imagery, they will understand the meaning of what they are doing, and it will be of benefit to their spiritual practice. All of this is clearly explained in my book, The Small Golden Key published by Shambhala Publications
A Complete Commentary Given by Khayje Dungse Tinley Norbu RInpoche
“The Daily Yogic Method for the Accomplishment of the Lama Vajrasattva, the Vajra Warrior ~ Part Three: Pages 65-105 :
Commentaries on the Practices of Vajrasattva published by Vimala
Please join us as we remember our sublime
and most kind founder and teacher
Lama Tharchin Rinpoche
AUGUST 12, 2022
8 am – noon and 1 to 3 pm
(lunch available by reservation prior to August 10)
Dorsem Lama Chopa
(Offering to the Lama in the Form of Vajrasattva)
In Person and by Streaming
Accommodations available Thursday night only.
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Kyabje Dungse Thinley Norbu Rinpoche
What is Spiritual Practice?
Sharing this 6 Minutes clip of Kyabje Dungse Thinley Norbu Rinpoche’s interview at the Palyul Retreat Center NY.
“Whaat Is Spiritual Practice?”
Virtual Ngondro Retreat “Meditation and the Development of Faith”
Sam Bercholz, April 4-5
Lama Sonam Rinpoche, April 6-12
Please join the sangha for the annual Ngondro Retreat, which we will host this year by live streaming.
This weekend, April 4th & 5th, Sam Bercholz, senior student of many of the Nyingma, Kagyu and Sakya lineage holders, including root lamas Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and Dungse Thinley Norbu Rinpoche, will teach on “Meditation and the Development of Faith: Essential Teachings” extrapolating from two texts The Play of Thought by H.H. Kyabje Dudjom Jigdral Yeshe Dorje Rinpoche and A Cascading Waterfall of Nectar – a true masterpiece by Dungse Thinley Norbu Rinpoche.
Sam has said, “The Play of Thoughts” by Kyabje Dudjom Rinpoche is one of the best teachings you can study to help stabilize your mind”.
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With his unusual wit and depth of understanding, Sam will weave in teachings and lead practice on Shinay (calm abiding) and Lhakthong (penetrating insight) meditation, and answer individual questions.
Sam is also giving participants the opportunity
for a personal interview by Facetime or Zoom
for up to one week after the teachings.
Teachings will continue April 6-12 with Lama Sonam Tsering Rinpoche teaching on “How Ngondro Can Support You in This Difficult Time”.
Find out details here.
You may watch in real time or view video recordings, which will be available for at least one month for your convenience. We will try to make it possible for everyone who wants to join these sessions to do so.
With the love and support of your Pema Osel Ling sangha,
Becky Loy and Nancy Menzies
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