Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group

07/02/2024

Chokhor Duchen, one of the four annual holy days of Guru Shakyamuni Buddha, takes place this year on July 9 or July 10 depending on the various Tibetan calendars. Both days are fine. On these holy days of Guru Shakyamuni Buddha, the power of any meritorious action is multiplied by 100 million, as taught in the vinaya text Treasure of Quotations and Logic.

Known in English as “Turning the Wheel of Dharma,” Chokhor Duchen commemorates the anniversary of Guru Shakyamuni Buddha’s first teaching. It is said that for seven weeks after his enlightenment, the Buddha did not teach. Afterward, Indra and Brahma offered a dharmachakra and a conch shell, and requested Guru Shakyamuni Buddha to teach. Accepting, Guru Shakyamuni Buddha turned the wheel of Dharma for the first time at Sarnath in his teaching on the four noble truths.
Chokor Duchen is a wonderful opportunity to refresh your practice life. Here is a link to FPMT practices to get you started.

https://fpmt.org/edu-news/chokhor-duchen-is-upcoming-practice-and-prayers-for-lama-zopa-rinpoches-swift-return/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR358ahvur_MkR7RRoIXMtFpguUxByFfNLRENpUmWQLpFjqoxS-Rnx69DZ0_aem_DuDXxRV-CP0Cyv7KRkjZYA

06/29/2024

Medical Update on His Holiness: “His Holiness the Dalai Lama's personal physician Dr. Tsetan D Sadutshang, accompanied by Mr. Tenzin Taklha, Secretary to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, gives a short briefing on His Holiness's condition after having total knee replacement surgery this morning, which was very successful. After the surgery, he returned to his room in the hospital in a very stable condition and has already had his lunch.
He will be discharged from the hospital tomorrow.The entire team looking after His Holiness has been extremely supportive and caring.”

The Dalai Lama had a successful knee replacement Friday at a top New York hospital and will be discharged tomorrow.His Holiness the Dalai Lama's personal phy...

06/04/2024

Teachings don't just rain down ~ Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche
https://justdharma.org/teachings-dont-just-rain-down.../
There is so much benefit in requesting teachings, especially if you supplicate not just for your own benefit. If you request teachings with a motivation triggered by renunciation and compassion (bodhichitta) — if you are requesting the teachings to benefit all beings — this is the supreme way to request.
But if the guru is a proper, brave, qualified master, he might not give the teaching even if he seemingly has all the knowledge, time, and place to give it.
I requested specific ta***ic teachings from Kyabje Dejung Rinpoche many times over the course of two years. Finally, one day in Nepal, instead of sending me away, he told me to wait. He appeared to go through the hassle of searching his suitcases and summoning his attendants to search for his almanac. I think I had to wait an hour. He didn’t answer my questions—he didn’t even look in my direction as he was reading the almanac and making notes. Finally he said, “Good. This is the seventh time you asked, so I will teach you.”
– Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche
from the book "The Guru Drinks Bourbon?"

05/23/2024

Today we celebrate Saga Dawa, honoring the birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana (death) of Buddha Shakyamuni on the full moon of the fourth lunar month. This sacred day is marked by prayer, pilgrimage, and acts of merit and generosity, which are believed to be multiplied a hundred thousand times. A wonderful day to engage in random acts of kindness!

May all being be safe, live in prosperity, and experience genuine happiness!

05/21/2024

Tonight we continue "The Bodhisattva Vows: Developing a Good Heart & becoming a Spiritual Warrior". With Lama Amie & Jay Nair 6:30 - 8 pm ALL invited!
Zoom Only:
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 1234

05/14/2024

Tonight we continue our training in kindness, with "Bodhisattva Vows: Developing a Good Heart & becoming a Spiritual Warrior". With Lama Amie & Jay Nair 6:30 - 8 pm ALL invited!
Zoom Only:
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 1234