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Anavadya
Being and Beyond is a podcast where we explore what it is to be human, discussing our depth as human beings. We also invite you to enjoy and practice our Meditations.
Love to All!
The Seven-Line Prayer is one of the most important and prevalent Prayers, particularly for the Nyingmapa linage of Tibetan Buddhism. Please enjoy this easy to follow recording. NOTE: The last three prayers are the voice transmission of HH Talking Tsetruel Rinpoche, who, himself is Guru Rinpoche.
May it be auspicious for all!!
"Hung! On the northwest border of the country Oḍḍiyāna,
On the pollen heart of a lotus flower,
The marvelous, supreme accomplishment has been attained.
You are renowned as the Lotus-Born,
Surrounded by a retinue of many Ḍākinīs.
Following you to be like you,
I beseech you to come and bless me.
Guru Padma Siddhi Hung"
Guru Rinpoche Mantra is a sacred 12 syllable mantra. It is pronounced "om ah hung benza guru pema siddha hung."
Enjoy reciting this potent mantra for clearing away perceived obstacles and calling on the power of compassion and wisdom of Guru Rinpoche which represents your own awakened mind. The sound alone of Guru Rinpoche mantra can quiet the mind and nervous system, relax the body, and connect you to the the nurturing energies within.
There are many levels of meaning:
On one level:
"OM AH HUNG" are seed syllables that have a connection to body, speech and mind. "Benza," or Vajra, refers to the indestructible diamond or thunderbolt heart. "GURU" is teacher. "PADMA" is lotus. And "SIDDHI" is the blessing. Finally "HUNG" often comes at the end of mantras.
On another level:
"Born in the North-west of the land of Oddiyana, On a pollen bed of a lotus stem,
Wonderously you attained supreme accomplishment,
You are renowned as the Lotus-born, surrounded by retinues of many dakinins,
Emulating you I will perfect myself- come then I pray, bestow your blessings,
GURU PADMA SIDDHI HUNG"
Enjoy this guided meditation on compassion.
Chenrezig is known under many different names: Avalokiteshvara in sanskrit, Kuan Yin in Chinese, and Kannon in Japanese. He/she is the embodiment of infinite compassion. By visualizing ourselves as the essence of love, compassion, and wisdom, our habit patterns are overpowered. We are not imagining ourselves to be something other than our own open, aware, compassionate nature. Om mani Padme hung (hum) is a popular mantra that expresses the wisdom and compassion of this archetype. May it be of benefit!
This Mantra invites White Tara, the archetype of Mother, into your heart to nurture and love all beings, including you!
Enjoy the mantra as you visualize Vajrasattva above your head, emanating light from his heart and pouring into your crown. Like liquid love this white translucent light clears all negativity within your energy fields. Enjoy.
Anavadya, Amanda, and Aaron talk about attaching to our feelings versus letting them move through us.
Mother's Day has arrived and has its way with Aaron, which leads to a conversation about how to be with women, whether that's wives, mothers, or any other women in life.