Category Archives: Sadhana

Kundalini Yoga – Sacred Technology for Body, Mind & Spirit

Posted on 18 July 2012 by Khenpo Gurudas Sunyatananda

“We are on this planet to love each other,” wrote the late Yogi Bhajan, “to sere each other and to uplift each other. We have come to Earth to give, not to take…” This beautiful principle-driven approach to a life … Continue reading →

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Dorje Shugden Sadhana

Posted on 17 May 2012 by Khenpo Gurudas Sunyatananda

The following short, but powerful sadhana dedicated to the Great Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden, patron of the Contemplative Order of Compassion, does not require a formal Tantric Empowerment, and may be performed with a sincere heart by anyone who wishes. … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Immaturity and Broken Samaya

Posted on 5 May 2012 by Khenpo Gurudas Sunyatananda

Earlier this week, unfortunately, many of you witnessed what happens when one allows the ego and an unhealthy ego-driven need for recognition and attention to dominate one’s spiritual practice. Despite my attempts to protect the anonymity of a former student … Continue reading →

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Discovering the Highest Form of Devotion

Posted on 28 April 2012 by Khenpo Gurudas Sunyatananda

Stop for a moment, right now, and listen to the chatter in your mind. Just observe… no judgement… no need to try to stop it or redirect it… just listen. What is the condition of your mind in this moment? … Continue reading →

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Amitayus Sadhana

Posted on 9 April 2012 by Khenpo Gurudas Sunyatananda

Today, I want to share with you the story of Jikten Wangchuk Gyalpo, an Awakened One who existed before the time of Buddha Sakyamuni. Actually this is the story of one of Jitken Wangchuk Gyalpo’s closest students and attendants – … Continue reading →

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On Tibetan New Year & Ash Wednesday

Posted on 22 February 2012 by Khenpo Gurudas Sunyatananda

Today, as our Catholic sisters and brothers celebrate Ash Wednesday, our sisters and brothers in Tibet and the Tibetan Diaspora continue to observe and celebrate Losar – the Tibetan New Year. It is fifteen day observance that has its roots … Continue reading →

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The Festival of Losar 2139

Posted on 22 February 2012 by Khenpo Gurudas Sunyatananda

Today marks the beginning of the New Year for Tibetan Buddhists, and the end of our five days of Dorje Phurba sadhana, for the long life of our Dharma masters and root teachers. Dorje Phurba is a wrathful manifestation of … Continue reading →

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Dharmapala Meditation Practice

Posted on 5 January 2012 by Khenpo Gurudas Sunyatananda

In Vajrayana Buddhism, we have a tradition of honouring the Defenders of the Dharma (called dharmapalas in Sanskrit). The iconography of the Vajrayana tradition often depicts these dharmapalas as fearsome beings, with many heads, hands or feet. These “wrathful aspects” … Continue reading →

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Seven-Pointed Mind Training – Using Adversity (10)

Posted on 13 November 2011 by Khenpo Gurudas Sunyatananda

  Our next maxim tells us to “transform the mishaps of the path into Bodhi” (Awakening the Mind), in otherwords to turn misfortune and unpleasant experiences into opportunities for spiritual awakening. Contrary to what we might think, we do not … Continue reading →

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Seven-Pointed Mind Training–Formal Practice (8)

Posted on 19 October 2011 by Khenpo Gurudas Sunyatananda

  It’s been a while since I have had the chance to continue our study of the Seven-Pointed Mind Training with all of you.  I hope you’ve taken some time to allow the first seven lessons to really integrate themselves … Continue reading →

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The Gradual Path… distractions and all

Posted on 9 September 2011 by Khenpo Gurudas Sunyatananda

As we practice mindfulness of the Four Noble Truths, and utilise the Noble Eightfold Path as a means of perfecting our spiritual practice, we begin the journey toward spiritual awakening. However, like any journey, the more information we have: directions, … Continue reading →

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Why We Meditate and Practice Lojong

Posted on 5 September 2011 by Khenpo Gurudas Sunyatananda

In the West, we often get caught up in the misconception that Buddhism is about learning to “control the mind”. Some teachers have even gone so far as to express it that way. But what I think they likely mean … Continue reading →

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Seven-Pointed Mind Training–Formal Practice (3)

Posted on 9 August 2011 by Khenpo Gurudas Sunyatananda

  The Second Point of Mind Training consists of nine focal points or key instructions. The third focal point instructs us: In time, even let go of everything, including the remedy itself… As our spiritual practice and meditative focus turns … Continue reading →

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Seven-Pointed Mind Training–Formal Practice (2)

Posted on 9 August 2011 by Khenpo Gurudas Sunyatananda

The next focal point or maxim says that you should “examine the nature of unborn awareness”. In her book “Start Where You Are: A Guide to Compassionate Living”, Ani Pema Chodron explains: When we awaken our hearts, we’re changing the … Continue reading →

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Seven-Pointed Mind Training–The Preliminaries

Posted on 1 August 2011 by Khenpo Gurudas Sunyatananda

  Today, we’re going to look at what it means to “train in the Preliminary Practices”. When we undertake the Preliminary Practices, and start training our minds with the sayings of Lojong and Tonglen, we should always maintain an mindful … Continue reading →

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