empowerment for Dudjom Tersar Ngondro
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empowerment for Dudjom Tersar Ngondro
Is one needed, or just a lung?
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Re: empowerment for Dudjom Tersar Ngondro
Just a lung is what is typically given by every Dudjom lama I've seen.
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Re: empowerment for Dudjom Tersar Ngondro
My Lama has said that no empowerment is needed for the Ngondro we practice, which is the Dudjom Tersar Ngondro
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Just a lung.
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Re: empowerment for Dudjom Tersar Ngondro
When I asked at Saraha, a few people said I could practice it with no anything. But then others say one needs the lung. I suspect it was one of those "get it when you can but you can practice without it if you can't" type things...but I would rather just have the lung.SonamGyatso wrote: ↑Thu Nov 08, 2018 9:37 am My Lama has said that no empowerment is needed for the Ngondro we practice, which is the Dudjom Tersar Ngondro
I had an opportunity to get it online recently, but had to work, anyone know of any other opportunities coming up to receive it?
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Re: empowerment for Dudjom Tersar Ngondro
IIRC they're offering it again online, unless it has already happened.Johnny Dangerous wrote: ↑Sun Dec 09, 2018 8:08 pmWhen I asked at Saraha, a few people said I could practice it with no anything. But then others say one needs the lung. I suspect it was one of those "get it when you can but you can practice without it if you can't" type things...but I would rather just have the lung.SonamGyatso wrote: ↑Thu Nov 08, 2018 9:37 am My Lama has said that no empowerment is needed for the Ngondro we practice, which is the Dudjom Tersar Ngondro
I had an opportunity to get it online recently, but had to work, anyone know of any other opportunities coming up to receive it?
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Re: empowerment for Dudjom Tersar Ngondro
Do you live close enough to a Lama that practices in this particular lineage or are you able to make contact with one in order to request the lung? I would imagine that it shouldn't be too difficult to get this lung. Good luck!Johnny Dangerous wrote: ↑Sun Dec 09, 2018 8:08 pmWhen I asked at Saraha, a few people said I could practice it with no anything. But then others say one needs the lung. I suspect it was one of those "get it when you can but you can practice without it if you can't" type things...but I would rather just have the lung.SonamGyatso wrote: ↑Thu Nov 08, 2018 9:37 am My Lama has said that no empowerment is needed for the Ngondro we practice, which is the Dudjom Tersar Ngondro
I had an opportunity to get it online recently, but had to work, anyone know of any other opportunities coming up to receive it?
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Terma wrote: ↑Sun Dec 09, 2018 10:18 pmDo you live close enough to a Lama that practices in this particular lineage or are you able to make contact with one in order to request the lung? I would imagine that it shouldn't be too difficult to get this lung. Good luck!Johnny Dangerous wrote: ↑Sun Dec 09, 2018 8:08 pmWhen I asked at Saraha, a few people said I could practice it with no anything. But then others say one needs the lung. I suspect it was one of those "get it when you can but you can practice without it if you can't" type things...but I would rather just have the lung.SonamGyatso wrote: ↑Thu Nov 08, 2018 9:37 am My Lama has said that no empowerment is needed for the Ngondro we practice, which is the Dudjom Tersar Ngondro
I had an opportunity to get it online recently, but had to work, anyone know of any other opportunities coming up to receive it?
I make it to Saraha periodically, but I am not sure if it is given out there often, I don't think there's anyone near me who would give it. Seems like my best best is the Dudjom Tersar site, it does seem that Lama Sonam gives it our periodically.
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Re: empowerment for Dudjom Tersar Ngondro
The best way is to request the lung yourself with a kata and an offering. Makes it auspicious.Johnny Dangerous wrote: ↑Mon Dec 10, 2018 2:33 amTerma wrote: ↑Sun Dec 09, 2018 10:18 pmDo you live close enough to a Lama that practices in this particular lineage or are you able to make contact with one in order to request the lung? I would imagine that it shouldn't be too difficult to get this lung. Good luck!Johnny Dangerous wrote: ↑Sun Dec 09, 2018 8:08 pm
When I asked at Saraha, a few people said I could practice it with no anything. But then others say one needs the lung. I suspect it was one of those "get it when you can but you can practice without it if you can't" type things...but I would rather just have the lung.
I had an opportunity to get it online recently, but had to work, anyone know of any other opportunities coming up to receive it?
I make it to Saraha periodically, but I am not sure if it is given out there often, I don't think there's anyone near me who would give it. Seems like my best best is the Dudjom Tersar site, it does seem that Lama Sonam gives it our periodically.
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Re: empowerment for Dudjom Tersar Ngondro
If you request the lung for the concise version, it will take the lama about 2 minutes.Johnny Dangerous wrote: ↑Mon Dec 10, 2018 2:33 amI make it to Saraha periodically, but I am not sure if it is given out there often, I don't think there's anyone near me who would give it. Seems like my best best is the Dudjom Tersar site, it does seem that Lama Sonam gives it our periodically.
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Re: empowerment for Dudjom Tersar Ngondro
Maybe they could give it to you over the phone? As Greg says, it is but a minute or two.Johnny Dangerous wrote: ↑Mon Dec 10, 2018 2:33 amTerma wrote: ↑Sun Dec 09, 2018 10:18 pmDo you live close enough to a Lama that practices in this particular lineage or are you able to make contact with one in order to request the lung? I would imagine that it shouldn't be too difficult to get this lung. Good luck!Johnny Dangerous wrote: ↑Sun Dec 09, 2018 8:08 pm
When I asked at Saraha, a few people said I could practice it with no anything. But then others say one needs the lung. I suspect it was one of those "get it when you can but you can practice without it if you can't" type things...but I would rather just have the lung.
I had an opportunity to get it online recently, but had to work, anyone know of any other opportunities coming up to receive it?
I make it to Saraha periodically, but I am not sure if it is given out there often, I don't think there's anyone near me who would give it. Seems like my best best is the Dudjom Tersar site, it does seem that Lama Sonam gives it our periodically.
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Re: empowerment for Dudjom Tersar Ngondro
Hi Johnny D, I’d also look into Tashi Choling in Ashland OR
or Dorje Ling in Portland. They are both Dudjom tersar centers also. If you could receive the lung from Sangye Khandro, that would be fortunate... there would likely be other Lamas in residence or visiting from time to time. Worth contacting them.. I think Tashi Choling is shut down now for the winter season though. In general, if possible I tend to prefer lungs in person—and as was mentioned—with the temdrel of making an offering with katak, etc. per custom.
or Dorje Ling in Portland. They are both Dudjom tersar centers also. If you could receive the lung from Sangye Khandro, that would be fortunate... there would likely be other Lamas in residence or visiting from time to time. Worth contacting them.. I think Tashi Choling is shut down now for the winter season though. In general, if possible I tend to prefer lungs in person—and as was mentioned—with the temdrel of making an offering with katak, etc. per custom.
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Re: empowerment for Dudjom Tersar Ngondro
The short Dudjom Tersar ngon-dro is wonderful. Kyabje Dudjom Rinpoche was Guru Rinpoche's regent in this time. (some say Guru Rinpoche Himself.) There have been many great Lamas in the last 100 years, but Dudjom Rinpoche is most definitely one of the very greatest. So if you have any inclination of doing this ngon-dro, I highly encourage you to do it. My wife did it when she was 68-69. So never too late.
I would also second the opinion of getting it in person as opposed to over the phone. If you had to get it over the phone, at least make a promise to yourself to get it in person when you get chance.
I would also second the opinion of getting it in person as opposed to over the phone. If you had to get it over the phone, at least make a promise to yourself to get it in person when you get chance.
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Re: empowerment for Dudjom Tersar Ngondro
The short ngondro actually is from the Troma cycle of Dudjom Lingpa.pemachophel wrote: ↑Wed Dec 12, 2018 8:33 pm The short Dudjom Tersar ngon-dro is wonderful. Kyabje Dudjom Rinpoche was Guru Rinpoche's regent in this time. (some say Guru Rinpoche Himself.) There have been many great Lamas in the last 100 years, but Dudjom Rinpoche is most definitely one of the very greatest. So if you have any inclination of doing this ngon-dro, I highly encourage you to do it. My wife did it when she was 68-69. So never too late.
I would also second the opinion of getting it in person as opposed to over the phone. If you had to get it over the phone, at least make a promise to yourself to get it in person when you get chance.
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How do you know who the ‘regent’ is/was?pemachophel wrote: ↑Wed Dec 12, 2018 8:33 pm The short Dudjom Tersar ngon-dro is wonderful. Kyabje Dudjom Rinpoche was Guru Rinpoche's regent in this time. (some say Guru Rinpoche Himself.) There have been many great Lamas in the last 100 years, but Dudjom Rinpoche is most definitely one of the very greatest. So if you have any inclination of doing this ngon-dro, I highly encourage you to do it. My wife did it when she was 68-69. So never too late.
I would also second the opinion of getting it in person as opposed to over the phone. If you had to get it over the phone, at least make a promise to yourself to get it in person when you get chance.
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Re: empowerment for Dudjom Tersar Ngondro
say the 7 lines with devotion and see what happensSeeker12 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 13, 2018 3:47 amHow do you know who the ‘regent’ is/was?pemachophel wrote: ↑Wed Dec 12, 2018 8:33 pm The short Dudjom Tersar ngon-dro is wonderful. Kyabje Dudjom Rinpoche was Guru Rinpoche's regent in this time. (some say Guru Rinpoche Himself.) There have been many great Lamas in the last 100 years, but Dudjom Rinpoche is most definitely one of the very greatest. So if you have any inclination of doing this ngon-dro, I highly encourage you to do it. My wife did it when she was 68-69. So never too late.
I would also second the opinion of getting it in person as opposed to over the phone. If you had to get it over the phone, at least make a promise to yourself to get it in person when you get chance.
Re: empowerment for Dudjom Tersar Ngondro
100,000 times will do the trick!
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"Butchers, prostitutes, those guilty of the five most heinous crimes, outcasts, the underprivileged: all are utterly the substance of existence and nothing other than total bliss."
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"Butchers, prostitutes, those guilty of the five most heinous crimes, outcasts, the underprivileged: all are utterly the substance of existence and nothing other than total bliss."
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Re: empowerment for Dudjom Tersar Ngondro
Thanks, I was wondering if this was something that was due to personal insight or whether it was some sort of 'formally acknowledged' thing by an 'authority'.TrimePema wrote: ↑Thu Dec 13, 2018 4:28 amsay the 7 lines with devotion and see what happensSeeker12 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 13, 2018 3:47 amHow do you know who the ‘regent’ is/was?pemachophel wrote: ↑Wed Dec 12, 2018 8:33 pm The short Dudjom Tersar ngon-dro is wonderful. Kyabje Dudjom Rinpoche was Guru Rinpoche's regent in this time. (some say Guru Rinpoche Himself.) There have been many great Lamas in the last 100 years, but Dudjom Rinpoche is most definitely one of the very greatest. So if you have any inclination of doing this ngon-dro, I highly encourage you to do it. My wife did it when she was 68-69. So never too late.
I would also second the opinion of getting it in person as opposed to over the phone. If you had to get it over the phone, at least make a promise to yourself to get it in person when you get chance.
“Whoever wants to find the wisdom beyond intellect without praying to his guru is like someone waiting for the sun to shine in a cave facing the north. He will never realize appearances and his mind to be one.”
Kyabje Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche
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