These are images of tormas from the Vajrakilaya mandala and shrine, from a retreat in Batavia New York. Sponsored by the White Lotus Dharma Center of Rochester New York. Some of the tormas were more “typical” of tormas I have seen at other retreats and monasteries. However, on the Vajrakilaya mandala, there were two tormasContinue reading “Vajrakilaya Tormas”
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What have I learned post retreat?
This material is copyrighted by M. Kirby Moore. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. Thank you for visiting. It may be a bit premature in writing about this topic, as a mere five days have passed. And actually, not counting the sleepless day of transit from New York to Virginia, this is my first day offContinue reading “What have I learned post retreat?”
Organization of the Vajrakilaya Retreat
This material is copyrighted by M. Kirby Moore. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. Thank you for visiting. Having participated in multiple larger retreats with the Tibetan Meditation Center in Frederick Maryland, I was fascinated to see how another center would run a large retreat like this. I was not disappointed in the least! This retreatContinue reading “Organization of the Vajrakilaya Retreat”
The Vajrakilaya Mandala
This material is copyrighted by M. Kirby Moore. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. Thank you for visiting. Further reflections from a Vajrakilaya retreat. The shrine and mandala were combined into one on this retreat. I’m not sure if this was due to the constraints of the space (making sure the Zen Center was happy withContinue reading “The Vajrakilaya Mandala”
Retreat in NY, May 2012
This material is copyrighted by M. Kirby Moore. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. Thank you for visiting. I attended a Vajrakilaya Drupchen recently, organized by the White Lotus Buddhist Center of Rochester New York. It was a relatively brief retreat, and especially so for me. In this post though, I intend to objectively describe theContinue reading “Retreat in NY, May 2012”
Inspiring Buddhist Tales, pt 1
I am starting a new series on here. Over the past few years I have been speaking with an old yogi here in Charlottesville, who for obvious reasons will remain unnamed, and I have been collecting some of his many colorful stories. It is very incredible – despite not having ever left the United States,Continue reading “Inspiring Buddhist Tales, pt 1”
Urban Dharma, Asheville North Carolina
So I got to spend a couple days with friends and Sangha members in North Carolina. It was very pleasant – fulfilling, relaxing and potent. I had heard much about Urban Dharma, having seen it in its planning stages and hearing about all the developments, but I had yet to visit – either Asheville orContinue reading “Urban Dharma, Asheville North Carolina”
North Carolina pilgrimage in Asheville
Who’d’ve thunk it? Going on a Buddhist pilgrimage in North Carolina… Well that’s right! One does not instantly think of Buddhism when N.C. is mentioned. But I am here to attend teachings by Khenpo Choephel at Urban Dharma in Asheville NC. And to rest down in the midst of everything! Picking up Khenpo from theContinue reading “North Carolina pilgrimage in Asheville”
North Carolina pilgrimage
I’m on day two of a journey to Urban Dharma, a new Dharma Center in Asheville. I don’t know a whole lot about the center just yet. I have been told many good things, but I’m going for myself, to investigate (and to spend quality time with friends and to receive authentic Dharma teachings). ForContinue reading “North Carolina pilgrimage”
Prayers for all beings as we approach 11/11/11
This post has a religious slant to it, as I am sharing a Buddhist prayer. Today is a full moon, which in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition is an auspicious day to practice Phowa, do Amitabha Buddha (deity) practice, to confess our non-virtuous thoughts / words / and deeds and we can say the prayer thatContinue reading “Prayers for all beings as we approach 11/11/11”
Meditation Informs Healing Facilitation 