Jewel Rosary of the Bodhisattvas

The latest translation to be posted on the House is the glorious Atisha Dipamkara’s Jewel Rosary of the Bodhisattvas.

Shambhala (The Harmonious Monks)

Ok, here’s a musical interlude from Shambhala, the very best of buddhist hip-hop. Their first album “The Lotus of….” is available on iTunes.

Dharma Sun

If you have not yet been over to the new Dharma Sun* website, then point your browser in that direction and get over there as soon as possible. You’ll find some videos of Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche’s celebrated Saturday Talks at Ka Nying Shedrup Ling in Boudhanath, Nepal. These regular weekly talks have become something of an institution, and an essential part of any Dharma pilgrimage to the Kathmandu Valley. Don’t forget to make a donation, and support this effort to make the genuine Dharma freely and widely available.

*Dharma Sun is a translation of Chökyi Nyima

Anniversary of Longchen Rabjam

“My delight in death is far, far greater than

The delight of traders at making vast fortunes at sea,

Or the lords of the gods who vaunt their victory in battle;

Or of those sages who have entered the rapture of perfect absorption.

So just as a traveller who sets out on the road when it is time,

I, Pema Ledrel Tsal, will not remain in this world any longer,

But will go to dwell in the stronghold of the great bliss of deathlessness.”

Today is the anniversary of the great Dzogchen master Longchen Rabjam. (This year also marks the 700th anniversary of his birth in 130

Click here to listen to mp3 recordings of his inspiring last testament, The Immaculate Radiance, published by Dharma Publishing as Now That I Come to Die.

Teachings on the Offering of Flowers

New on Lotsawa House:

Teachings on the Offering of Flowers

by the Third Dodrupchen Rinpoche, Jikmé Tenpé Nyima

translated by Tulku Thondup and Philip Richman

Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche’s Advice to the Three-year Retreatants at Chanteloube

Now online here.

New Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo Mini-site

 

Click here to preview the new Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo mini-site.

Khenpo Shenga on Three Noble Principles

Click here to read the latest addition to Lotsawa House

Protective Sphere Animation

Check out this animation of the protective sphere from the Rigdzin Dupa sadhana, over on the Rigpa Wiki.

Third Dodrupchen’s Retreat Advice

The latest addition to the House is Dodrupchen Jikmé Tenpé Nyima’s Retreat Advice