This morning Kirti monastery lamas, geshes, and monks performed three consecutive fire pujas. The first was for peace, the second was for increase (health and wellbeing), and the third for power to dispel the obstacles in order to stop to this coronavirus pandemic from spreading further. It was powerful. Certainly, we must social distance, hand-wash, etc., but these rituals done with the motivation to protect all life and bring everyone to the full state of happiness, add an extra dimension. Rituals, when done within the sphere of great compassion and wisdom realizing emptiness, can be very powerful. In this photo HH is performing a fire puja in the 1960’s to purify obstacles.
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We are getting through this
We are getting through this, but these are definitely scary and unsettling times. What gets us through this? It is concern for the wellbeing of others. This is compassion. Having the wish to help is […]
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The coronavirus pandemic
Fear and panic due to the coronavirus pandemic only compounds the problem. It doesn’t help. Vigilance is required. Frequent hand washing is very important. Social distancing from 3 to 6 feet is also important. If […]
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Slowly a sense of unity and courage is growing on the grassroots level
Two days ago HH Dalai Lama offered a special message to all brothers and sisters around the world, suffering from this unprecedented pandemic — https://www.dalailama.com/…/a-special-message-from-his-holi… His words fill us with courage and hope. He fully […]