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With great rejoicing we share the wonderful news that His Holiness the Dalai Lama has confirmed that the reincarnation of our most precious spiritual director, Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche, has been reborn in Nepal. fpmt.org/lama-zopa-ri...

538-style poll collection has now been recreated by a small group of fans and former staff. all fully transparent and public now. return of live public aggregation is imminent docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

“Compassionate thought is the most precious thing there is.” Kindness, Clarity, and Insight p.11

"You are not alone because all the time there are numberless Buddhas and bodhisattvas surrounding you, everywhere loving you, guiding you, that is what they do.” ❤️ - Lama Zopa Rinpoche 🙏

Thus the six syllables, om mani padme hum, mean that in dependence on the practice of a path which is an indivisible union of method and wisdom, you can transform your impure body, speech, and mind into the pure exalted body,

Giving up the eight worldly dharmas ~ Lama Zopa Rinpoche https://justdharma.org/giving-up-the-eight-worldly-dharmas-lama-zopa-rinpoche/ #LamaZopaRinpoche #attachment #eightworldlydharmas

Lads, I have a new favourite bookshop! Barn Owl Books in Malmesbury - think sumptuous carpets, gorgeous nooks and the overwhelming smell of books 😍 I want to move in! #booksky

If we know these things, then that gives us some kind of genuine inspiration. www.lamayeshe.com/article/inte...

Do not get upset with people or situation,both are powerless without your reaction. 💐Buddhist Teaching🙏🙏🙏 #Tibet #Flag #Humanity #Peace #Environment

Taking to solitary places ~ Gyelse Tokme Zangpo https://justdharma.org/taking-to-solitary-places-gyelse-tokme-zangpo/ #GyelseTokmeZangpo #virtue #solitude #conviction

Loving kindness and compassionate insight uplift, heal, and empower, www.compassmethods.com. youtube.com/@compassions... #love

“Kindness is the key to peace and harmony in family life.” Dalai Lama Daily Wisdom, January 24. Photo: “Family of the 14th Dalai Lama” via Wikimedia Commons.

may all be safe 🙏

Namo Buddhaya‬, Namo Dharmaya, Nama Sanghaya, Bless the entire world, bringing unity, peace, and harmony to all. #Meditation #Tibet #Buddhism #Ahimsa #Compassion

‘’LONG LIVE HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA’’

This is the #cave at Tso Pema where #GuruRinpoche (Padmasambhava)meditated in 8th century. As prophesied by #Buddha Shakyamuni before his Parinirvana,Guru #Padmasambhava came to unveil the secret Mantrayana teachings, that the Buddha had left partially concealed. #Meditation #Tibet #India #Buddhism

Happy Holidays all

When we look deeply with penetrative wisdom into such things as our attitudes and behavior at Christmas, we are truly practicing Dharma. Therefore, the best present you can bring is a peaceful mind. -Lama Yeshe in "Reflections on Christmas" www.lamayeshe.com/article/chap...

My single prayer is: May all sentient beings have happiness, and love—the cause of happiness.

Not like people need another reason to ditch the site formerly known as Twitter, but I was unaware of this one: www.forbes.com/sites/kateof... #bluesky

#Celtics locked in a knife fight with shorthanded Hawks b/c of weak defense and terrible rebounding.

Feels like since the game against the Warriors teams are being way more handsy on defense against the Celtics.

Jaylen Brown on this play: “Giannis is a child.” (Via NBC Sports Boston)

Thank you Bucks

Jrue making winning plays down the stretch, Dame relentlessly targeted on defense, and the Celtics walk away with the win! ☘️☘️☘️

Good for JB for standing his ground, Giannis gets away with steamrolling people way too much.

Of course Giannis doesn't get called for hurting Tatum