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by zerwe
Thu Jul 21, 2022 2:36 pm
Forum: Chod
Topic: Removing humidity from a 16 inch hanging temple drum
Replies: 5
Views: 1384

Re: Removing humidity from a 16 inch hanging temple drum

I personally don't have a Chod drum or Changteu and I doubt that there is an opening in the frame, but if there was, it may be possible to place a dehumidification system like those that are used in string instruments.

Shaun :namaste:
by zerwe
Tue Jul 19, 2022 3:10 pm
Forum: Gelug
Topic: HYT Wangs
Replies: 160
Views: 11687

Re: HYT Wangs

I personally do not like the notion that nothing is said before empowerment and I am not even told explicitly during. I can understand secrecy before the empowerment, however I am not very keen on being told after the fact that something is expected of me when nothing was said directly during it. I...
by zerwe
Fri Jul 15, 2022 2:18 pm
Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
Topic: Origin of 33 Forms of Guan Yin?
Replies: 8
Views: 526

Re: Origin of 33 Forms of Guan Yin?

Not academic, but may help you locate other resources. And, if you haven't come across this, I recommend it.

https://dharma-documentaries.net/the-10 ... s-in-nepal

Shaun :namaste:
by zerwe
Wed Jul 13, 2022 8:44 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Find a Geshe
Replies: 3
Views: 267

Re: Find a Geshe

Hi, i'm going to look for a Geshe in my country in order to discuss some topics live, face to face. Is there any list online which can help me find Geshes residing in my country? Thank you very much :anjali: What Lobsang said is certainly relevant, but here is a list of the Resident FPMT teachers W...
by zerwe
Wed Jul 13, 2022 2:52 pm
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: teachers approachable for a talk in US?
Replies: 8
Views: 599

Re: teachers approachable for a talk in US?

asking this on behalf of my friend. he does some meditation, has done several Goenka vipassana courses, generally on the path of spiritual seeking, but knows little of Vajrayana. the question is are there any lamas/Rinpoches approachable for a sincere talk to discuss his questions and doubts regard...
by zerwe
Mon Jul 11, 2022 12:54 am
Forum: Gelug
Topic: HYT Wangs
Replies: 160
Views: 11687

Re: HYT Wangs

It is likely so. However, the lineage prayer in Berzin's Long Sadhana has the last two curiously as the 6th Panchen Lama and then the 13th Dalai Lama? Which doesn't really work out quite right. :shrug: Shaun :namaste: In the copy I have the last two names are Losang Palden Yeshe (6th Panchen Lama) ...
by zerwe
Mon Jul 11, 2022 12:30 am
Forum: Gelug
Topic: HYT Wangs
Replies: 160
Views: 11687

Re: HYT Wangs

It is likely so. However, the lineage prayer in Berzin's Long Sadhana has the last two curiously as the 6th Panchen Lama and then the 13th Dalai Lama? Which doesn't really work out quite right. :shrug: Shaun :namaste: Do you have the name of that Panchen Lama? Because of the two different numbering...
by zerwe
Sat Jul 09, 2022 2:17 am
Forum: Gelug
Topic: HYT Wangs
Replies: 160
Views: 11687

Re: HYT Wangs

I think Phabongka is in this lineage, right? I assume so and either or both Trijang Rinpoche and Ling Rinpoche. It is likely so. However, the lineage prayer in Berzin's Long Sadhana has the last two curiously as the 6th Panchen Lama and then the 13th Dalai Lama? Which doesn't really work out quite ...
by zerwe
Mon Jul 04, 2022 5:15 pm
Forum: Gelug
Topic: Prayers for Lama Zopa Health and Long-Life
Replies: 3
Views: 488

Prayers for Lama Zopa Health and Long-Life

Some of you may already know Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche has just underwent a medical procedure in Singapore.

Please pray for his quick recovery and long-life.

Shaun :namaste:
by zerwe
Sun Jul 03, 2022 3:12 pm
Forum: Gelug
Topic: Jhampa Shaneman on Vajrayogini
Replies: 1
Views: 613

Re: Jhampa Shaneman on Vajrayogini

Many tashi deleks to all of you. Lama Jhampa recently and not so recently uploaded a ton of videos to his youtube channel. Among his superb HYT teachings there are complete experiential instructions as well as explanations on VY's generation stage and on the sadhana practice from the Dharmabhadra/P...
by zerwe
Sat Jul 02, 2022 4:05 am
Forum: Gelug
Topic: Guhyasamaja Empowerments
Replies: 15
Views: 2801

Re: Guhyasamaja Empowerments

I’m a practitioner mostly involved in the Nyingma and Kagyü traditions, have completed ngöndro and am mostly engaged in dzogchen-related practices, kind of just how the karmic cookie crumbled. I’ve embraced these practices for a long time, but for just as long I’ve felt an extremely strong pull -ca...
by zerwe
Sat Jul 02, 2022 1:43 am
Forum: Dzogchen
Topic: India / Nepal
Replies: 3
Views: 513

Re: India / Nepal

My brief and overall experience in Nepal, is that there are not as many public opportunities as you might think to receive teachings etc...Monasteries are not open to the public in terms of practice. The idea is more that as a lay practitioner you can sponsor pujas, etc...Sometimes there will be a f...
by zerwe
Tue Jun 28, 2022 8:46 pm
Forum: Prayers and Aspirations
Topic: Help me find a lama in Germany
Replies: 7
Views: 1203

Re: Help me find a lama in Germany

From a Gelug perspective, HE Dagyab Rinpoche has a center (s) in Germany. There is a significant Tibetan population in Switzerland and one big one center/institute in Austria.--=probably more Quick glance there are Nyingma and Kagyu presence too. I believe there are some Sakya in Slovenia. Shaun :na...
by zerwe
Sun Jun 26, 2022 6:10 pm
Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
Topic: Mount Everest
Replies: 5
Views: 455

Re: Mount Everest

You might want to look into Sagarmatha (skt.) as well. This is how most Nepalis refer to the mountain. Also, Dowman's Nepal Mandal has a short section on Peaks, Rivers, Gorges, etc... Different perspective and focused around Kathmandu, but you may find it interesting. His other text The Power Places...
by zerwe
Sun Jun 26, 2022 4:48 am
Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: Missing 1st day of Wangchen
Replies: 25
Views: 1523

Re: Missing 1st day of Wangchen

:bow: such a great wisdom is rare to find nowadays! and so practical, I have second doubts, and why not barging in the middle of the second day, being late due to (tick) - the bus blew a tyre - had an urgent call from my ex-wife regarding pension dues - met yesterday evening old acquaintances - tho...
by zerwe
Wed Jun 22, 2022 12:38 am
Forum: Sakya
Topic: Treasury of Precious Instructions, vol. 5 Sakya
Replies: 11
Views: 1819

Re: Treasury of Precious Instructions, vol. 5 Sakya

Congratulations. I will make some time to check it out.

Shaun :namaste:
by zerwe
Sat Jun 18, 2022 2:02 pm
Forum: Gelug
Topic: HYT Wangs
Replies: 160
Views: 11687

Re: HYT Wangs

:good: This is the point. There are many layers of detail that go into this simple action, but best not to expand upon here. It is entirely possible HHDL chose to do something different and non-sectarian for the Gyalwa Gyamtso. Who is requesting and the audience are likely to have been taken into co...
by zerwe
Fri Jun 17, 2022 1:52 pm
Forum: Gelug
Topic: HYT Wangs
Replies: 160
Views: 11687

Re: HYT Wangs

From my experience thus far with the Gelug lineage and it's lamas, lung isn't so crucial, as long as one has the requisite initiation. I think all the essentials for Sadhana was received during the empowerment anyways, such as self-generation, mantra, etc. Has it been said anytime (or in any text) ...
by zerwe
Fri Jun 17, 2022 3:03 am
Forum: Gelug
Topic: HYT Wangs
Replies: 160
Views: 11687

Re: HYT Wangs

Yes one should consider His Holiness as a Rime practitioner - I wonder if this wang was requested by Tai Situ? And also that this was a large public wang webcast globally for Saka Dawa. And that his intent around samayas probably reflects this. If I was a non-Gelug, I would go by what the guru actu...
by zerwe
Fri Jun 17, 2022 1:11 am
Forum: Gelug
Topic: The Dalai Lama will be granting the Heruka Initiation of the Luipa Tradition 8-10 Jul 2022 (Indian time)
Replies: 21
Views: 2085

Re: The Dalai Lama will be granting the Heruka Initiation of the Luipa Tradition 8-10 Jul 2022 (Indian time)

There is a text that FPMT have put together which is a sort of compendium of everything a HYT practitioner needs, with commentaries, etc... Shaun Would you be able to PM the details of this, it might be pretty helpful. Does Lama Chopa contain six session guru yoga, or must they still be done separa...

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