The fire could only be ignited, when the suns rays were concentrated on a. A commentary on attitudetraining like the rays of the sun is an unpublished transcript by namkapel of teachings given by his holiness the fourteenth dalai lama to an audience with many new arrivals from tibet in dharamsala, india, may 915, 1985. The interactive use of rings and projecting each ray onto them, separately by palms, then finger tips, provides useful experimentation technology and immediate discernible feedback helpful for selflearning. English translation by brian beresford of this text is available under the title mind training like the rays of. Have a bottle of sunscreen with a minimum 15 spf sun protection factor. Here, geshela gives us clear and extensive instructions on the topic so that we may come to understand and experience its meaning. A commentary on attitudetraining like the rays of the sun. The mind training like rays of the sun b lo sbyong nyi maiod zer was composed by namkha pel, a close disciple of je tsongkhapa, and represents one of the most profound transmissions in the genre of mind training, precepts. Attitudetraining like the rays of the sun, by an actual direct disciple of tsongkhapa.
The author, namkha pel, as he mentions in his introduction, received the lineage of the explanation of the seven point mind training, which is the fundamental text here, from various sources including je rinpoche, his principal teacher. Mind training like rays of the sun thubten chodron. Humanity is entering a 2,160 year cycle called the age of aquarius, where astrology will gradually evolve toward that which is known as esoteric astrology. Verses from nagarjuna to help understand dependent origination. A commentary on attitudetraining like the rays of the sun is a pdf transcript by namkapel of teachings given by dalai lama. Mind training like the rays of the sun by namkha pel. Mind training like the rays of the sun, nam kha pel. You are a member of a space crew originally scheduled to rendezvous with a mother ship on the lighted surface of the moon. The mind training like the rays of the sun exemplifies tsongkhapas presentation of mind training.
Its essential meaning is rooted in the practices of the kadampa masters which were passed down to tsongkhapa. During reentry and landing, much of the equipment aboard. The seven points of mind training institut vajra yogini. Mind training like the rays of the sun exotic india. It is a commentary to theseven point mind training whic,h was composed by the kadampa master, geshe chekawa. Experienced monks and nuns give thoughts, reflections, and advice on considering and preparing for buddhist ordination. Activate the 12 rays of the sun is a rich and rewarding class. This principle of reflection is the symbol of the universal mind and is called. Mind training like the rays of the sun by namkha pel goodreads. Mind training like the rays of the sun namkha pel, jeremy russell, brian beresford on. For a powerful mind, use these mudras hakini, ushas, tse. When our minds are concentrated and focused, we are able to use them more powerfully.
Starting with the dark phase of the new moon, the lunar surface gathers. Attitude training like the rays of the sun, by an actual direct disciple of tsongkhapa. Mirror of wisdom with the subtitle teachings on emptiness is geshe tsultim gyeltsen commentaries on the emptiness section of mind training like the rays of the sun and the heart sutra. In this 15thcentury mind training text, namkapel, a disciple of tsongkhapa, presents a variant lineage of seven point mind training, supplementing it with extensive material from the lamrim graded path. Commentary on mind training like the rays of the sun the. Leave a comment and remember to subscribe to our newsletter. Mind training like the rays of the sun by horston nammkha. Mind training like rays of the sun hayagriva buddhist centre. The work of the 7th ray is the relating of life and form, but when the emphasis is laid upon the form aspect, then wrong procedure eventuates and. Commentary on mind training like the rays of the sun the dalai lama the 14th dalai lama an explanation of seven point mind training with elaboration on points from the lamrim graded path. Mind training like the rays of the suwas authored by namkhn a pel, a close student of the great tibetan scholar and yogi, lama tsong khapa. Mind training like the rays of the sun april 5,2020 youtube. These verses are recommended for us to better understand.
Our training gives you a strong magnetic energy that radiates just like the sun emits positive rays of light on a bright summer day. This is a text for cleansing and training our attitudes mind training, called. Students at the hill street center in santa monica, california, reach their arms toward the sky and then fold forward to the ground as if in prostration to the sun. Carey bligard, md, unitypoint health, says like many other things, sunshine should be enjoyed in moderation to avoid painful sunburn, heat rash, wrinkles and. Have a pair of safety glasses that provide uv ultraviolet protection. Free guided full moon meditation script pdf file included. I received these teachings from kyabjey ling rinpoche and also from an amdo lama. However, according to our own tradition, following the gentle protector tsongkhapa, as contained in such works as the mind training like the rays of the sun, ornament for losangs thought, the essential nectar and keutsangs root. When i was a child, i saw how a magnifying glass could burn a piece of paper, when the rays of the sun were focused through it on one point. The dalai lama details the original kadampa mind transformation methods, basing his treatment on namkha pels mind training like the rays of the sun, which takes the practitioner through the processes of generating the aspirational mind of enlightenment. Each sunday morning, christopher key chapple opens his 8. Each sun is the radiation of the inner spiritual sun who is invisible and who is the real sun. The power of concentration and focus success consciousness. The mind training like rays of the sun b lo sbyong nyi maiod zer was composed by namkha pel, a close disciple of je tsongkhapa, and represents one of the most profound transmissions in the genre of mindtraining, precepts.
Japans asian allies 193145, china and manchukuo berger, john, jowett, philip s. Mind training like the rays of the sun blobyong nyi. The most optimal way to prepare for a guided full moon meditation is to adjust this session to the time you have available. In this series of lectures from 1985, the dalai lama describes in detail how to meditate on each of the points. We know that the human brain is a powerful organ, but many of us arent aware of how much the mind is truly capable of and much more powerful it can become through deliberate training. However, due to mechanical difficulties, your ship was forced to land at a spot some 200 miles from the rendezvous point. Venerable thubten chodron teaches on the purpose and origin of the thought training teachings and introduces the text. Mind training like the rays of the sun nam kha pel, edited by jeremy russell a commentary on the awakening mind nagarjuna translated by geshe thupten jinpa. This, the real sun, corresponds to the radiating centre of consciousness in man. Sungazing is the ancient practice of gazing directly at the sun as a form of meditation. The sun can sometimes get a bad rap for only having negative effects on our health when, in fact, it has several positive effects for our overall health.
The rays of the sun come out only as a reflection on the gross plane of their existence. Children can help make water safer using the rays of the sun. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Commentary on the awakening mind available free but the institute of tibetan classics. An introduction to clinical hypnosis psych central. It is recommended to do so only within an hour of sunrise or sunset during which period the uv index is at or near zero, thereby reducing the potential for eye damage.
In this series of lectures from 1985, the dalai lama describes in. Start your day with reverence for the sun, and harness its lifegiving energy with surya namaskar. You might also like to practice these mind training techniques these hindu and yoga mudras reduce the risk of depression, anxiety and stress, and also helpswith blood pressure. According to most of the older records, the training in the ultimate awakening mind is dealt with first. Also available for download and free distribution is the ebook preparing for ordination. These mudras heal the mind and help to lift the mood. Esoteric astrology looks towards causes rather than effects, to the life of the human soul that lies behind the outer form, the body. Sun protection 18 things to do before training have a long sleeve shirt, long pants, and a wide brim hard hat available to show crew the proper clothing for protecting the skin from sun exposure. Humans have been living by lunar cycles for centuries, and in our modern world, connecting to these energies can give us a sense of grounding and synergy with the earth and cosmos while the new moon is a time to set intentions for the future and launch new projects, the full moon is a time of culmination and fruition. If you are truly ready to learn and have an open mind and positive sincere attitude, we are ready to train you, starting today. Like the rays of the sun, by an actual direct disciple of. Mind training like the rays of the sun exemplifies tsongkhapas presentation of mind training. Here are the four verses geshe sonam quoted from arya nagarjunas precious garland ratnavali on sunday august 9.
A commentary on attitude training like the rays of the sun is an unpublished transcript by namkapel of teachings given by his holiness the fourteenth dalai lama to an audience with many new arrivals from tibet in dharamsala, india, may 915, 1985. This teaching, mind training like the rays of the sun sevenpoint mind training, was requested by gaden shartse drophen ling gsdpl, in singapore, on the 17 nov 2019. An explanation of seven point mind training with elaboration on points from the lamrim graded path. The special feature of mind training lojong is the instruction enabling us to transform adversity into advantage. This full moon meditation script will help you forget all the things you dont want to have in your life anymore. Avoid sun exposure, especially during the hours of 10 a. Mind training like the rays of the sun 1992 edition. Rays formed in the fertile crescent of the california bay area, a hotbed of musical growth in the past decade, and rays members pull not only from that recent miasma but also from a wealth of bay area musical history. Reflections for westerners considering monastic ordination in. The powers of the mind are like rays of light dissipated. Mind training like the rays of the sun is a traditional lojong teaching by namkha pel.
Smoker 125 chest xraysyear assuming 15% of population smokes, their total doseyear 30x more than the total annual dose to all workers at the 100 nuclear power. Horton namkha pels fifteenth century mind training. The higher expression of the 7th ray is white magic. Xylograph edition reprinted by tibetan cultural printing press, dharamsala, 1986. Song the sun whose rays are all ablaze from the mikado voice. The powers of the mind are like the rays of the sun. But remember that invisible rays can reflect up toward you from the ground, so you may still need. Commentary on mind training like the rays of the sun. The text here has been translated by alexander berzin these teachings are mostly concerned with developing the awakening mind, the altruistic. Mind training like the rays of the sun by namkha pel, 9788185102719, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. This is a text for cleansing and training our attitudes mindtraining, called.
Employing hypnosis is like using a magnifying glass to focus the rays of the sun. The law of cause and effect is impersonal, just like sunshine. Oakland band rays return to the fray with their second album, you can get there from here, their first release since their eponymous trouble in mind debut in 2016. Swami vivekananda introduction to yoga beginning with the history of yoga, detailed through the existing historical record, the common terms translated and defined, and. This means that you shouldnt feel like youre in a hurry. Library of tibetan works and archives, 1992 gyalwa gendun druppa.