BLESSED LUNAR NEW YEAR & HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

Alive Dharma teaching, February 14,2010

“I am the Sun in the zenith. On whatever continent I shine, I don´t cast a shadow.”

Words of wisdom by Buddhist master Drukpa Kunley (Tibet, Bhutan 1455-1570).

Dharma Art Photo of Drukpa Kunley  on www.myspace.com/BuddhaDharma_OBFI

I.INTRODUCTION Dear friends of Buddha Dharma, blessed new lunar year of male metal Tiger and happy Valentines day. May the enclosed Visual Dharma: Buddha Maitreya´s Gift of Truth to all – illuminate your spiritual path.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LShi_V04vX4

OM BUDDHA MAITREYE MEM SVAHA Please   read further on :

www.buddhadharmaobfinternational.wordpress.com Heritage of mankind.

II.BUDDHIST SPIRITUAL * RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES

2.1. Buddhist calendar * 1^st month of Bumjur Dawa , Year of male Metal Tiger February – March 2010  Special month when the merit of Dharma practice multiply 100.000 times .

Febr. 14 : 1^st lunar day : anniversary of Drukpa Kunley : Verses of Prayer to Eight Noble auspicious ones by Mipham Rinpoche http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMJxMJPS5ZI

Collective meditations & prayers of Buddha Dharma_OBFI  every Sunday from 4-5 pm (GMT+1) or according to your local time. Together we become vegetarians, praying for inner & outer peace on the planet.

Febr. 22 : 8^th day of Arya Tara and Medicine Buddhas . Dharma practice :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcLAVROyqrA 21 verses of Praise

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irc1IDew1Tk Medicine Buddha Blessings

Febr. 24 : 10^th day, dedicated to Guru Rinpoche. Dharma practice : Ganachakra and Tsog offering verse by Kyabje Dujom Rinpoche http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mw1nUPF7HU

Febr 27 : Anniversary of Jetsun Milarepa (Tibet 1040-1123)

Febr 28 : Chötrul Düchen Dharmachakra day – Full moon day : anniversary of Garab Dorje, first human master of Atiyoga Dzogpa chenpo and an emanation of Buddha Vajrasattva . Dharma practice : Vajrasattva 100-syllable mantra

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApIARcwuAzc

Guru yoga of white A or the sadhana of Garab Dorje by ven. Khyentse Chökyi Lodro .

First 15 days of the year we celebrate 15 days on which the Buddha displayed different miracle each day, to increase the merit and aid devotion of future disciples.

March 6 : anniversary of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo.

March 10 : Anniversary of Wisdom master Ayu Khandro Tsewang Dorje Paldron (Tibet 1839-1953) and the Dakini day. Dharma practice : Ganachakra and Tsog offering verse http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mw1nUPF7HU

March 14 – Dharmapala day. Dharma practice : Vajrakilaya tantra Ghurkukma by Jigme Phuntsog Rinpoche http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnGmGWAnVSs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2ZI42Ux2M4

March 15 : Shakyamuni Buddha day. Purification practices and Sang

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cVQF_YbLoU

III.INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY BUDDHIST STUDIES : Dharma teaching * Happy Valentines Day

3.1. BUDDHA MAITREYA´S GIFT OF TRUTH TO ALL WHO SEEK TRUE LOVE is published to benefit all beings. Wherever this Visual Dharma is played it will bring positive energy to the place and all beings who respect Buddha´s precious Teachings.All Visual Dharmas are empowered with the practice of the self-liberated Sound of Dharmata . General information about embedding and comments are published in the Gift of Truth.
It is very auspicious to play this Visual Dharma also at engagement ceremonies, marriage ceremonies or at such anniversaries, to be reminded of the qualities of True love.
BUDDHA MAITREYA is the fifth spiritual Guide, the fifth Buddha who will be born into this world from the Tushita. He will continue the Teachings of Buddha Shakyamuni. Already now we can nurture in ourselves the spiritual qualities of Buddha Maitreya´s True love. True love is unselfish and giving, shining like the sun. True love brings peace, wisdom and the tears of deep appreciation. True love is expression of our innate Buddha nature. In Buddhism we also call it authentic compassion and Bodhicitta. True love can create miracles because it is uncreated and timeless. True love is blessing which need to be deeply appreciated and nurtured by everyone. Because of True love ancient artists created wonderful works of ancient art. Because of True love contemporary artists create contemporary contemplative art — Ars sacra. True love is sacred. Poets try to express it with Words of Wisdom. Painters try to paint its shining forms and colours. Scientists try to explore its unmeasurable deepness. Astronoms try to find it in deep — space – galaxies.
Astrologers try to calculate it in natal and partnership charts. Politicians try to make it obvious during their campains. Priests try to devotedly worship it in the name of God. And lovers try to express it on Valentines day by offering flowers and heart whispering. But everyone knows that True love is Bliss and a miracle ! I am so grateful to all Buddhas and Bodhisattvas who always pray for us all with their True Love. I am so grateful to Bodhisattvas who because of this True love toward all sentient beings incarnate again and again : to show us the Path of Liberation and Enlightenment. Let us follow on their footsteps of True love.
WAKE UP TRUE LOVE IN YOURSELF — WAKE UP THE SLEEPING BUDDHA. As it said in MO Divination system of venerable Mipham Rinpoche : DHI PA Female Golden Fish :
Because one bathes in nectar, ones happiness increases. May everyone endevour (True love) in accordance with ones wishes, intentions and aims. Two golden fishes is ancient Buddhist symbol, representing the liberation from samsara. It is one of the Eight auspicious signs (Skt. Asta Mangalam).
PRACTICAL INSTRUCTION :
Only speaking about Enlightenment and True love is not enough . Put your True Love into action :

1. Give up eating meat, drinking alcohol, smoking cigarettes or even drugs. Don´t stay in rooms where people smoke!
Support the laws which forbid smoking, if such laws don´t
already exist in your country. If you live in area where air is polluted (like in the most cities and settlements), use air ionisers in your apartment and at working place.
Detoxify your body energy with the help of Buddhist wholesome Medicine, esp. high quality extracts of medicinal herbs and wholesome vegetarian diet. Keep cleanliness of your body and your immediate environment on high level. This is approach of Buddhist Kriya yoga. Pure outside elements (space, air, fire, water , earth) support your inner pure elements . Connection between them is part of precious Atiyoga/Dzogchen Buddhist Teachings. As educated human being you must be aware of the international day against violence toward women (November 25). Much of violence toward women is because and in the name of alcohol, drugs and eating meat. It is well known fact of science (neurobiology) that a man who drink alcohol can experience woman only at the level of root chakra (sexual chakra), seeing her only as a desirable sexual object without any spiritual dimension. This is disrespectful toward women!
(Note:It is wrong to think that one only need to stop drinking, eating meat or  using drugs : one must be successful in purifying ones body. Without detoxifying ones body poisons are part of every cell! Material karmic body influences your way of thinking.
There are many published scientific studies about the relation between the body and mind. ) In Vajrayana Buddhist view  men and women are equal and have sacred outlook of themselves. As successful Vajrayana Buddhist practitioner one see oneself as a Wisdom Deity with whom one has special connection.
Bibliography http://www.izum.si/cobiss 90321 H.E.Tara Rinpoche 90352 K.Norbu
BUDDHA DHARMA 2008 HQ e-mail BuddhaDharma.OBFInternational@gmail.com
Dharma essay by Tara Tulku Rinpoche.
Febr. 14, 2009

Selected bibliography :

1. dr. Diana Kirschner: Love in 90 daysRelationship & Dating Advice Book – Dating Tips & Online Love AdviceWomen, are you looking for your true love? Let Love Expert, Dr. Diana Kirschner show you the way. Get her Free Dating Tips & Relationship Advice E-course …Daily Love Affirmation – Dating Articles – Dating Book for Womenhttp://www.lovein90days.com/

Recommended  internet links  esp. for men :

Mantak Chia DVD Inner Alchemy Sexual Practice Clip 1

Mantak Chia DVD Sexual Alchemy for Couples Clip 1

Sexual Vitality Qigong controlling ejaculation

Buddhist tantras give very little practical instructions about controlling and transforming sexual energy. Such knowledge is considered secret in ancient times.  Selected internet links are from Taoist yoga which certainly benefits all who wish to proceed in health and spiritual path. Very beneficial knowledge also for all Buddhist Vajrayana  meditators.

3.2. Questions and answers :

nutier France

Dear venerable  , please enjoy my questions , thank you .
In the immaterial world , the highest in these realms , the pure abodes  are accessible only to those who have attained to ” non-returning ” , the stage of Arahantship . It consists of four realms that are the abodes of those who pass away while meditating in the formless jhanas .
Q.149 – If one attains ” non-returning ” , does he go directly into Nirvana after death ?
After attaining non-returning there are still many stages of the Bodhisattva path leading to complete Enlightenment. These stages can be accomplished in one, three or many more lifetimes of diligent, devoted and authentic Dharma practice . It is useless to discuss these stages – if one is not yet vegetarian. To avoid eating meat, drinking alcohol and keeping pure precepts of Buddha Dharma is path of sila or self-discipline, leading to Samadhi and prajna (wisdom of discernment).

Q.150 – In Buddhism , when we die , our minds change instantly to other corps . How can the immaterial beings get lives if they haven’t the corps ?
After death the consciousness (mind)  does not change immediately to another body (as you said). There is period of 49 days or the bardo state. Beings in the bardo state wander around in search for realm where they will incarnate again. Virtuous or unvirtuous karma and tendencies are leading their wandering.

Q.151 – If Arahant is the name of Buddha , how long he was here before to be reborn as Siddhartha ? Previous lives of Prince Siddharta are well described in the Jataka tales. As all of us also the Buddha had infinite lives , before he descended to human realm from Tushita heaven.
Q.152 – Is  Bodhisattva a former buddha’s name in Tusita heaven before becoming Arahant in immaterial world , or in reverse ?
May peace and happiness be upon you always !  nutier

Bodhisattva is not the name only for a Buddha while He was on the path of Enlightenmnet. Bodhisattva is the description for any Buddhist meditator who has the Bodhisattva vow, who has Bodhicitta of aspiration and application.

To understand this please study about the Mahayana path .

May you always experience  peace and happiness, dear Friend  of Buddha Dharma. Your many new questions will be answered in next teachings.

IV. WISDOM WITHOUT BORDERS

In this special month there are important  anniversaries of accomplished Buddhist master . May their Words of wisdom illuminate  all :

“I am the Sun in the zenith. On whichever continent I shine, I don´t cats a shadow.”  Drukpa Kunley (Bhutan, Tibet 1455-1570)

“When I meditated on love and compassion , I forgot the difference between myself and others.”       Jetsün Milarepa (Tibet 1040-1123)

From Buddha Dharma friends  *****

John Thomson , MySpace,  USA Feb , 2010 1:04 AM

Happy Losar. Traditional Nyingma Buddhist Celebrations.

Tiziana , Italy – on MySpace :

Happy Losar Tashi Delek!!!..May to be blessing to all Buddhas!

tonydmen1 Philippines : Re: BLESSED DAKINI DAY Febr 8, 2010

happy valentines day

shirleey1969 Germany said about Buddha Maitreya´s Gift of Truth :

“The buddha is within:)) Thanks for the love and light! Hugs from my heart. xox “

From channel comments on youtube :

asiafelix (16 hours ago)

ॐ स्वस्ति OM SVASTI: Salutations to You,the Blissful One.

happysimonrelax (2 days ago) Namaskar!

milokito (4 days ago) ❤ liferegenerator (4 days ago) 😀

Draccun (5 days ago) Netherlands . Thanx for your wonderful words sharing my Happiness:
Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened Happiness never decreases by being shared
With Love:))

ikhamo (5 days ago) happy tibetan new year and valentine’s day too!

shirleey1969 Germany

Re:BLESSED DAKINI DAY Febr 8, 2010

thanks for your presence:))   Love and Light! Eternal Beauty

jan7298 Italy

回覆：PENETRATION OF SOUND ROOT TANTRA Alive Dharma teaching, Jan 31, 2010  Spread the LOVE peace.health blessing joy

pinksandgirl USA has made a comment on MEDICINE BUDDHA BLESSINGS: I can not believe that it took me one year from posting, to the day, to find this gem! The beauty of this video and, of course, its message, is its ABSOLUTE STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL PRESENTATION. The Lightness of Being and The Lightness of Truth emanate vibrantly!
MY HEART CONTINUALLY OUT-POURS RAYS OF LOVE, HEALING WHITE LIGHT, HAPPINESS, AND BLESSINGS TO ALL MANKIND AND CREATION. Namaste, Nancy

V.INTERFAITH DIALOGUES

AnneMarie has sent you a message on We Women
L o v e
I wish you love and happiness. May you realize how beautiful and special you truly are! You are divine and powerful…..the light of God is within you! Shine your light, and illuminate the path for others!! Love and embrace yourself for the special, unique person that you are!!  You are God’s holy child….and you are beautiful! :   Peace and happiness always.  AnneMarie

Mokichi Okada / Meishu-sama (Japan 1882-1955)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJZcLWlNzyg
A Memorial Prayer for the Dead:
Great Light of Kannon Bodhisattva

Bless and protect the souls
of our families and friends
who have entered the spiritual realm.

We pray that they be elevated
and guided by your Light
to attain true peace and happiness.

May they be permitted
to work from the spiritual realm
to help us in our daily efforts
to build a better world.

(Pause here for silent prayer)

Great Light giving Kannon Bodhisattva
we that You for the understanding
that through repeating the process
of birth and death
the spirit learns, expands
until it attains total, eternal glory.
Happy Goshoten-sai to everyone!!!
February 10
From all delusions, karma, and demon-states, Amid all worldly paths, I will be freed,As the lotus does not touch the water,As sun and moon do not stop in space.
The Vows of Samantabhadra

Sent by Lian Hua, USA

VI. COLOPHON :

BUDDHA DHARMA – OBF INTERNATIONAL Generaly beneficial religious org. since 1995 registered in Slovenia, EU. Web sites : www.youtube.com/OpenBuddhistForum www.MySpace.com/BuddhaDharma_OBFI blog, Dharma art photowww.buddhadharmaobfinternational.wordpress.com Heritage of mankind – Treasure of pure Dharma , links to Wikipedia and related photos. Serving, upholding and protecting the teachings of Buddhas by promoting ten enlightened activities as taught by Buddha Shakyamuni and His emanation Buddha Padmasambhava; promoting Millenium goals of United nations : Universal education ,Gender equality and empowerment of women www.un.org.milleniumgoals

Her Eminence Lama Tara Tulku Drimed Drolkhar Rinpoche- Nyingma Vajrayana Atiyoga Ling, EU * Continuing the Nyingma Vajrayana Atiyoga Dzogpa Chenpo Essence lineage of Ayu Khandro Tsewang Dorje Paldron (Tibet 1839-1953)

His Eminence Lama Karma Gyan Sagar Rinpoche, Association for non-violence, world peace, wheel, Buddhist religion in Nepal(monastery, Buddhist school for orphan children, peace pagoda, Dechen Ling gompa, three-year meditation retreat)*****

Shifu John Chow : Martial arts: Vajra Chi Kung, Tai Chi Chuan, Yellow bamboo training, Arnis Eskrima;  TCM  Healing, Dharma;   Australia

Venerable Mangala Konchok Norbu, Dharma art director, Buddha Dharma, European Union www.uvs.gov.si registered  Churches and religious Communities