To be efficient, the empowerment requires the realization of the master who confers it, as well as confidence and intelligence of the disciple who receives it. These empowerments take the form of various rituals of greater or lesser complexity. During the empowerments of the great tantric deities, the most common and elaborate versions of […]
Question: A friend’s … died about … She wants to know how she can best support him/her-Â especially during the next few weeks. Garchen Rinpoche: Your mind is connected to your father’s mind through a bond of love. If you send him pure love, it will melt his self-Âgrasping. But, your love must also be […]
Question:Â What does one do if they might be ready to get rid of (or move on from) an attachment, but it might be harmful to those who are attached to you; like older children? Chronic illness, etc., may cause you to stay longer. Garchen Rinpoche: The point is not to be attached. If you are […]
Question:Â I have heard very clearly the importance of patience on the path to protect love. Can you give some pith advice on what to do when you lose your patience over and over again. Garchen Rinpoche:Â When you lose your patience, you should recognize this and feel regret. Every time you should make the commitment […]
Homage Namo Arya Lokeshvara I always respectfully prostrate through my three doors to the Supreme Guru and protector Lokeshvara, who although seeing all phenomena as a devoid of going and coming, Endeavours one-pointedly to benefit sentient beings. First Practice The possession of this human base, this precious vessel so difficult to obtain, in order to […]
Question: Milarepa is said to have achieved liberation in one lifetime primarily through the practices of Tummo and Mahamudra. Is it possible to engage in these practices seriously and in depth if one cannot do extensive retreat, such as 3-Âyear retreat? What would Rinpoche recommend for a lay practitioner with minimal job commitments but with […]
