Every winter, my friend and mentor and bodywork teacher and coach, Janet Evergreen hosts a retreat for 10 days at her Sanctuary space. Last year, I was going through a tough stretch and I did not make it to much, if any of that retreat, which I would later regret. I say that because thisContinue reading “Winter Retreat 2016”
Tag Archives: Tibetan Buddhism
progress in the Dharma
I have titled this post “progress in the Dharma.” I want to be clear about what I mean by that (and describe what this post will be about). It is not supposed to be a catchy title to hook readers. Rather, I am making progress in my heart and it is showing up when IContinue reading “progress in the Dharma”
The wisdom of conducting both Wisdom and Compassion
I have observed my relationship to Tibetan Buddhism (and Buddhism in general) mostly wax over the past 9 to 13 years, with a little bit of waning. And in that time, I dove in deep and yet I am still understanding new realizations everyday. Because I dove in so deep, my current realization does notContinue reading “The wisdom of conducting both Wisdom and Compassion”
Unpacking from a potent weekend
I just returned from a weekend with His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon, Chetsang Rinpoche. I will post pictures soon (hopefully). I am in the midst of one of the busiest times of my life as I prep to enter nursing school this summer and in the fall. My next day off with nothing on myContinue reading “Unpacking from a potent weekend”
Don (obstacle) season, 10 days
I have written about this topic in the past. I definitely experience this time of year (a time before the Tibetan new year – Losar – where things need to be reconsidered at best, and I often have to slow down to get through it with a modicum of ease). Not everyone is going toContinue reading “Don (obstacle) season, 10 days”
About Nagas
This is a post about the spirits known as Nagas. Also known as Lu in Tibetan. I need to start out by saying that any errors from my transcription are purely my own. They do not reflect on the teacher. This information comes from Lama Dawa who is a Nyingma Lama, and other lineages ofContinue reading “About Nagas”
Guru Yoga, at least two benefits of doing practice
I am writing this post to describe my experience of Guru Yoga practice. I am a novice practitioner. I do not have any experience or realization, so read on at your discretion! There have been at least two occasions however when I have done Guru Yoga practice and very soon thereafter I have had smallContinue reading “Guru Yoga, at least two benefits of doing practice”
Torma making class
This material is copyrighted by M. Kirby Moore. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. You can visit Kirby’s website at http://www.mkirbymoore.com to purchase Astrology interpretations and bodywork sessions. Please support Kirby’s blogging efforts. Thank you and enjoy! I recently attended parts of an Amitayus long life retreat at Drong Ngur Jangchubling in Wesley Chapel, Florida. DruponContinue reading “Torma making class”
Auspicious Day, Apr 2013
This material is copyrighted by M. Kirby Moore. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. Please visit Kirby’s website at http://www.mkirbymoore.com (link on right also) to support his business and blogging efforts. Thank you for visiting! Driving up to NOVA to see Garchen Rinpoche. Abridged version (slow typer on iPad). Started out early, not a morning personContinue reading “Auspicious Day, Apr 2013”
Healing Power of Mantra
This material is copyrighted by M. Kirby Moore. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. Thank you for visiting this blog. What is mantra? Mantra, or sacred sounds / phrases / chants, can be a very powerful tool in the healing process. Mantra is considered capable of “creating transformation” [from Wikipedia]. Also known as devanagari or ngakContinue reading “Healing Power of Mantra”
Meditation Informs Healing Facilitation 