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Tuesday, October 21, 2003 - 09:18 am  Hi everyone It is a long time I didn't wrote on this board. Now I have a request: A student from the French study group is seriously ill and will have an operation on Tuesday morning on Oct 28. She is very frightened and anxious about this and express the wish that I ask the Nalandabodhi sangha to pray for her on Oct 28. She is studying the curriculum since last year. Her name is Lise Trottier from Montreal. Thank you all of you and have a very nice day hélène leboeuf
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| Thursday, July 17, 2003 - 07:42 am I have a question regarding the Nalandabodhi sangha/ Students of Kyabje Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche- The practice curriculum seems very structured and progresses along a graduated path- from the very beginning of Buddhist practice to the pinnacle of the Vajrayana- but what about those who have already been practicing for quite some time? I've read that Vajrasattva is the "main Yidam" for students of Kyabje DPR, but what if you already -have- a highest yoga tantra "main Yidam?" In Dharma, James
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| Wednesday, July 09, 2003 - 11:27 am Elizabth, all, It certainly does seem to be quiet around here. I take that to mean everyone's busy studying and practicing! :-) Speaking of which, and as I alluded to in my previous post, I'd like to look into getting a small study and practice group together in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. I've got a decent sized gompa in my home (could seat between 10 and 15 practitioners comfortably, I think...). Anyone on this list in the general Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky Tri-State area? I know I'd certainly benefit from going through the curriculum with others. Secondly- anyone have any suggestions about getting such a group started? An outline of steps from a few folks who have done this already would be -very- helpful! In the Dharma, James
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| Thursday, July 03, 2003 - 01:11 pm Greetings James, all, It is good to share in the excitement of someone when they have found another fork to the path. I am personally especially pleased to see that there is a online outlet for those seeking sangha. Even if it is a little quiet. *grin* Living an area that is a hundred miles from the closest real time sangha is hard. Perhaps that will change, but I doubt anytime soon. In the mean time, joining this group is a way for me to try and connect with like minds. Should anyone care to speak about your experiences, or perhaps you just need a cheery word, do not hesitate to ask! Thank you so much for providing this outlet. Brightest Blessings to you all, Rann
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| Monday, June 30, 2003 - 09:17 am Tashi Dalek! Hello all, my name is James Foster (Konchog Tsondu Tharchin), and I'm in Cincinnati, OH. I've just started (it arrived this very morning) the home study course, and while there's no local Nalandabodhi center, I have high hopes for forming a local informal study and sitting group that may eventually blossom. :-) I can't say how thrilled and excited I am to have encountered Rinpoche's mandala here. I began my dharma practice in 1990 in a Karma/ Shangpa center, and since that time have heard many wonderful things about Rinpoche... and now that I've moved to the mid-west and had to begin searching for a new sangha, the "wonder" of the internet has brought me straight to Nalandabodhi. I look forward to being a virtual componant of this sangha! In Dharma, James
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| Saturday, March 22, 2003 - 08:56 pm Hi, David! I don't have any information about travel for you, but i was wondering... would you please contact me at jean_petersdo@buddhamail.net Thanks!
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| Tuesday, March 11, 2003 - 06:36 am Hi Sanga friends, I am going to Tibet this summer. I have a month and would like to know what suggestions people have for visits. I will certainly see the Karmapaless Tsurpu, but what other places are suggested? I would like to see Rinpoche's monastery, can someone give me directions? I would like to do the Kailash kora, but I am not sure if I can afford it time or money wise. Thanks for any suggestions, David Mitchell (from Boulder sangha(now abroad))
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| Wednesday, January 22, 2003 - 09:18 pm Hi Jean P.D.! Dragonfly sister. Good to see your reply. I haven't been here for while. I have been attending a Mormon Church, which is close to our house and most everyone here is Mormon - I guess cause it is so close to the Mormon Mecca of Salt Lake City. I'm not even close to being converted. I just wanted to meet our neighbors since all are on acre or more lots. I was also curious to learn the Latter Day Saints "story". What there creation and after death stories were and how they creat such a beautiful bunch of people who are kind and generous and studious and intelligent. I found that the majority of the folks, 90% of whom are LDS, in the Salt Lake Valley where were lived for 3 years are really genuine and good people. It's funny that I find myself telling them lots of buddhist ideas when discussing in thier sunday school classes and the ladies auxillary meetings. I've made no bones about my background in being a novice and student of many religions and spiritual traditions. I found myself in a philosophical quandry and quit going to church for over a month. I realized that I've learned so many different stories for what the world and life after death is supposed to be like, and how to get there, that I knew it just took a leap of faith to "belong" to one spiritual tradition or another. That is a leap I have never been able to make. Buddhism is the closest I have come. The Buddhist Psychology is what has made it the most appealing. The methods for taming and quieting the mind. Still, all the rituals... I just never could bring myself to take buddhist vows. Yet I feel mostly Buddhist in orientation. So - it came to me that regardless of the story being told by this religion or that spiritual tradition, this life is a tempory miracle and appreciating it from that perspective is the most freeing thought I have had. No story is absolutely proven, tho the karmapas and Dalai Lama's make a pretty darn good case for reincarnation - perhaps, all they need to do is accept the gospel and get off the wheel for good! (Joking !) The Mormons believe you come to earth once to learn and be tested and then acheive life everlasting in you most prime physical body resurrected, thanks to Christ, ( and if you've been good - though all are given the opportunity in the after life to continue perfecting )and the adventure continues in this paradise, next to God. OH, so many facinating things about the LDS. They believe in modern day profets and their president Gorden B. Hinkly is a profet of god and that everyone is capable of revelation, especially from the holy spirit, who is a unique being from god and christ. ALLLLLL VERRRRy interesting. But I find the reason I am going now is that I love the people and have bonded with a few. I am still curious to continue to learn the story behind the phenomenon. They are 11,000,000 strong now, all over the world and the fasted growing christian church, which was founded in the early 1800s. ok, enough of that. Better go meditate and get quiet for a time.... Soooo much information - I know you all know what I mean about studing a new religion. Peace to all and a wonderful new year.
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| Friday, January 17, 2003 - 02:20 pm Best wishes to all celebrating the Kalachakra in India at this time! We are there in spirit... As we prepare for Losar in a couple of weeks, i'd also like to extend well-wishes to all of our Nalandabodhi sangha and friends, as well as their families and loved ones. Several of the members of our Texas sangha have aged and ill fathers who have been having struggles recently, and so i ask that they be remembered and kept in your thoughts and hearts, too. For our fathers who have been so generous to us, and for sentient beings everywhere, may our aspiration prayers for freedom and realization to the Buddhas of all directions be quickly fulfilled!
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| Tuesday, December 03, 2002 - 12:52 pm Elena!! I'm SO HAPPY to 'see' you again! Every time i see a dragonfly i think of you... your poems are beautiful, it's easy to imagine you in a full skirt gliding through that space... love, jean
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| Saturday, November 23, 2002 - 10:24 am oops, didn't mean to post twice or even two poems. Looked for the first one at bottom of page and thought it didn't take. Oh well. Both mean the same thing! Nice to see the board alive again. Elena
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| Saturday, November 23, 2002 - 10:20 am morning light reveals new abode surrounded by sentinal trees and open space all around space inside and out beauty transforming the soul nirvana awaits for now earthly bliss stills the mind Elena
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| Saturday, November 23, 2002 - 10:19 am morning light reveals new abode surrounded by sentinal trees and open space all around space inside and out beauty transforming the soul nirvana awaits for now earthly bliss still the mind Elena
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| Saturday, November 23, 2002 - 08:19 am good morning in a new life in Idaho. Snake River is wide feathered swells becon an acre of our own to steward for a time trees out number a hundred good bird habitat to foster and house with room to wander beauty and space inside and out a monestary by any other name is still as sweet next best place to nirvana, Elena
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| Monday, November 18, 2002 - 03:56 pm In a thread titled "On being performance artist" (18DEC00), Oona ended one of her posts with this: May the sangha expand May all the relationships in this domain of glorious Karmapa be auspicious May all beings in all the universes feel the limitless compassion of the guru and awaken maitri and compassion in themselves May auspiciousness light up the universe so I can only add ... yaa! ben aka KC: p.s I noticed that there are many hours difference between the times as they are posted on messages here and the date/time stamp on my e-mail (UTC+0000) writing from AST; looking back to 5FEB00, I cannot document that I wrote my letter before in receipt of Rinpoche's Iron Dragon greeting. There Rinpoche gifted us with a poem by HHKarmapa: ------------------------------------------------ Quote: Auspicious and melodious wind of genuine intention Carrying the leaves in the sky Moon-beam of sound and melody of the ever-clear fame Touching every direction By the sweet drops of the wondrous lotus, goodness and well-being, The gods got drunk by honey May the prosperous and abundant light rays Of the sun's smile and direction pervade all. ------------------------------------------------ *!TD! E-M-H* __{*}__ KC: -- Wiki, TWiki; WonkiWurki ... WabiSabi!
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| Monday, November 18, 2002 - 02:11 pm I am posting my first message and: Could I ask if anyone has or knows of a translation of the longer prayer for rebirth in Dewachen? - the prayer has some 40 to 50 verses and was composed by Raga Asya. Anyone with any ideas is welcome to contact me directly: julianpollock@e-box.dk
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| Monday, November 11, 2002 - 08:39 am Hello, Neil, Welcome. Don't know which centers are close to you, but you are always welcome to join in with our virtual discussions here in Texas. My address is elisagon@satx.net and Jean's is jean_petersdo@buddhamail.net. Also, if you have any questions, you should feel free to ask. Nice meeting you via the web! Elisa Gonzalez
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| Saturday, November 09, 2002 - 08:38 pm Hi Neil, it's wonderful to "meet" you in this online forum! It's amazing (and i mean that with appreciation) that we have technology that allows us to chat from Texas to the UK, to anywhere. Some of us in Texas are more than 100 miles from each other, and we are discussing the Hinayana curriculum by email. We met today for our monthly practice group and it is especially nice to be together in person... but the power of the email, and the same for this forum, is the opportunity to take some time to contemplate the comments and questions that come up. I hope that we can share conversation and discussion of the dharma here too, often and with enthusiasm! Welcome, Neil! Welcome! jean
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| Wednesday, November 06, 2002 - 07:26 am Hi! My name is Neil Manthorpe and I am a sangha member living in the UK. I live in a small town called Marlow, which is on the River Thames about half way between London and Oxford. I am married with two children - Henry (5) and Edward (2) for whom I am the main carer, while my wife is head of tax for a large corporation. I have just started to study the Hinayana course at home. I am also looking for a centre to link to. Most of my Buddhism to date has come from books, so I want to receive some practical teachings. That aside, there are many good books around. I have just purchased the 1998 Snow Lion edition of "The Jewel Ornament of Liberation" and "Profound View, Fearless Path" by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, both of which I am looking forward to reading. Best wishes Neil Manthorpe
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| Saturday, October 05, 2002 - 09:52 am I am new to this particular online forum, but I just wanted to say that I think it is a great idea and want to commend all who have been involved in it. Thanks, Elisa Gonzalez, Texas Nalandabodhi
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| Tuesday, September 10, 2002 - 08:03 pm Heartfelt gratitude to Nalandabodhi and The Venerable Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche for providing this online forum! joyfully looking forward to 'talking' to old friends and new, jean
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