Tomorrow might be better
Sadness and depression might occur when we are confronted with difficult situations, and it is important to understand that everyone goes through such circumstances. But we should recall that nothing is permanent in this life, just like the weather in the summer, which changes all the time. It is best to focus on the positive […]
2022-08 Lingdum Drolma Yuldog
With the presence of Venerable Tulkus, the whole sangha community performed the “Drolma Yuldog” Puja in Zurmang Lingdum Monastery, Sikkim. The puja was dedicated for the overall well-being of the Monastery and its community far and wide
Choose your desire wisely
Everything in life has its own advantages and disadvantages, so we have to consider things from a holistic perspective in order to determine whether to embrace or reject them. For instance, one may wish for wealth or fame, but these both come with benefits and costs. Wealth and fame certainly do not guarantee happiness, and for […]
Nothing is changeless
There are many reasons why knowing, understanding, and applying knowledge about impermanence in our lives is beneficial. We all tend to take things for granted and we might think that our life will carry on for a long time. Such an attitude might not be so helpful, particularly for practitioners. For instance, when we are […]
Always try to uphold our moral conduct irregardless of situations
We must always be truthful, honest, and sincere and take responsibility for our own actions. But at the same time, we cannot expect that this approach will necessarily lead to a positive outcome in every case. Sometimes we may have to face painful consequences, but this is the nature of things. Upholding the truth is […]
Endurance of hardship will lead to one’s goal
As practitioners, the challenges to our goal of total freedom are immense and it may often feel like an uphill battle. However, every hardship that we undertake is meaningful since it brings us close to the realization of our goal. Thus, as practitioners, we must be prepared to endure a certain amount of difficulties in […]
Dharma knowledge is for application
Sitting on a ton of books will not make us knowledgeable. Similarly, having only an intellectual understanding of the dharma will not bring about true change in our lives. If we want to effect a genuine transformation, we must bring what we learn into our experience and apply it in our daily lives.
What to do when faced with life’s surprises
Life can spring many surprises on us for which we may not be fully prepared. When faced with such challenges, we must continue to work hard, stay open-minded, and trust others wisely but not blindly. When we view a situation only from our own perspective, we reduce the world in all its complexity to a […]
2022-07 Qinghai Nunnery celebrated H.E. 12 th Zurmang Gharwang Rinpoche ‘s 57 th Birthday
Zurmang Jadral Nunnery in Qinghai celebrated H.E. 12 th Zurmang Gharwang Rinpoche ‘s 57 th Birthday with Long Life Prayers & Mandala offerings followed by a debate session. Rejoice!
Everything happens due to causes and conditions
There are some common misperceptions among students about receiving blessings and guidance. We cannot blame anyone when the desired support does not arrive at the precise moment we may wish for it, such as when we find ourselves in a desperate situation. Nevertheless, this can lead some individuals to lose faith. In such a scenario, […]