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”
Tag Archives: Tibetan Buddhism
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”
Wearing Monastic Colors
This material is copyrighted by M. Kirby Moore. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. Thank you for visiting. What do I mean by this title? I am discussing the merits and potential downfalls of lay practitioners wearing monastic (ordained) clothing. Who has attended a Buddhist retreat or large teaching of one sort or another and seenContinue reading “Wearing Monastic Colors”
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”
Identifying an authentic meditation teacher
This material is copyrighted by Kirby Moore. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. To support my business and blogging efforts, please visit my website. More recently, I have begun teaching Astrology classes on Trauma-Informed Astrology, see http://www.traumainformedastrology.com for more! Thank you for visiting! Hello! This is a post about finding, investigating and discovering an authentic meditation teacher.Continue reading “Identifying an authentic meditation teacher”
Meditation Informs Healing Facilitation 