Volume 3: No. 1
Summer 2007
New Stories from Lotus Garden
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Rinpoche reflects on this year's Shedra, and the profound teachings of His Eminence. She thanks everyone for their hard work and offers us a sneak peek at what she has in store for us during the upcoming Retreat.
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"His Eminence focused mainly on the Patience chapter, teaching in his unique way from personal experience and a love for the western students, along with his immense wisdom and knowledge of the subject." |
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"I can't understand why you people complain about the heat so much. Look at me! I wear a black fur coat all year and you don't hear me whining." |
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Sometimes we lose our way or forget what we are doing on this path. Löpon Andre Papantonio shares a favorite quote of his which helps remind us to connect with the heart of everyday practice.
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"Even though the equipment looked amazing and could probably kill you in about two seconds, it became clear that some shovels were about all that was needed." |
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"Now the thing with Drolma-la is that her English is good, and perhaps seems even better because she never says 'what', or 'I don’t understand' or 'I don’t know what linen closet means.'" |
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"And just like the aspiration prayers on a prayer flag are carried by the wind, so the recitation of sound fills the ten directions, carrying with it all the blessings and aspirations." |
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Geoff Picus, takes us on a playful stroll through another Tibetan term, sharing all he's learned about 'zijid' - wonderful, splendrous... and running on four legs. |