Some people may be under the impression that Buddhists are far too serious to celebrate something like the full moon, but it couldn’t be further from the truth! As I’m writing this, a potent Buddhist observation date is coming up—namely, the full moon of March 28th. Like all full moon days, as well as newContinue reading “Full Moon Holy-Day: Forgive, Let Go & Start again!”
Author Archives: Lama Chimey
Renounce The World Now And Find Lasting Freedom
With a developed sense of renunciation, we realize that our usual reliance on pleasure prevents us from having complete happiness. Our usual compulsive habits need to be worn out, and we don’t have much time to act on them anymore. The more we realize that satisfying our pleasures will never add up, the more weContinue reading “Renounce The World Now And Find Lasting Freedom”
Leaders who dare to embody feminine wisdom – the future belongs to you
The Divine Feminine is getting loader in society today, but where are the leaders who dare to embody feminine wisdom claiming her equal status as the queen of existence? We need her traits to survive! So take them, adopt them, nurture them within you and hurray them on in others and society at large! IfContinue reading “Leaders who dare to embody feminine wisdom – the future belongs to you”
Love or Die
In our pursuit of the need to be loved, we have a parallel need: the need to love and care for others. This healthy desire is just as strong as the need to be loved and nurtured in return. We know that the desire to love and care for others is hardwired and intensely seated withinContinue reading “Love or Die”
Go To Hell
Read this blog post to the last word. There is a treasure at the end. The definition of fearlessness is – the trait of feeling no fear. Braveness, bravery, courage, courageousness – a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear. Fearlessness is what we get when we realizeContinue reading “Go To Hell”
How Breath can Lead us Back to Compassion
What can we do in these times of great pain to transform our raw emotions that may be stuck inside? What can we do for ourselves and others that are suffering from loss, isolation, and grief? In the meditation practice of Tonglen, we bring others suffering to mind and exchange our happiness for their pain.Continue reading “How Breath can Lead us Back to Compassion”
Friendly reminder, Prepare for Death while you can!
Do not back down from the fact that one day you will die for sure. A Buddhist’s life naturally contains the preparation for death. We aim to cultivate positive, happy, virtuous states of mind during our lifetime while abandoning non-virtuous, harmful, and painful states of mind. One of the reasons is that we don’t wantContinue reading “Friendly reminder, Prepare for Death while you can!”
Ngöndro – The Portal to Tantra
The sacred so-called Ngöndro practice is the foundational practice of Vajrayana Buddhism. The Ngöndro practices are divided into four sections and are profound and powerful means for achieving a deep purification and transformation in body, speech, and mind. They prepare the practitioner for Vajrayana’s profound path, but they also lead her towards enlightenment in aContinue reading “Ngöndro – The Portal to Tantra”
Becoming the Change You Want to See in The World, Part 2:How To Transform Your Life into The Dream You want to Live
To prepare for any significant change we want to make in our life, we can start by creating the habit of actively dreaming about the life that we envision and how wonderful it feels to live it, as if it’s already our reality. The first secret is to prepare for your dream to come trueContinue reading “Becoming the Change You Want to See in The World, Part 2:How To Transform Your Life into The Dream You want to Live”
Becoming the Change You Want to See in The World, Part I: Take a Leap of Faith
Let me start by asking you this: Exactly what are you planning to do with this short, wild, precious life of yours? What leap of faith would be required to make the change you want to see in your life? Are you willing to make that change – and when? Like with all significant transitions,Continue reading “Becoming the Change You Want to See in The World, Part I: Take a Leap of Faith”