Dear community of explorers and friends,
We have a precious opportunity during this time of Saga Dawa which goes through this 4th lunar month (May 23- June 21, 2020).
During this lunar month, our thoughts, our actions are multiplied innumerable times. The skillful thoughts of compassion and co-operation become a raft carrying those who may be drowning in the sea of dissonance to the shore, free from illusion.
What is Saga Dawa?
It is honoring the birth, the enlightenment, the life and parinirvana of Shakyamuni Buddha. During this month there is great auspiciousness that flows through the waters and the atmosphere, touching each of us and nurturing the seed of wisdom within. Many are speaking of water these days because water is a song that has arisen from space.
Our prayers and offerings have significance as we may resonate with Shakyamuni Buddha whose enlightenment continuously reverberates, and we may experience the blessings of the teaching like sweet waters washing away the dust of the eyes that we may see clearly our interdependence, and that wisdom awareness is within.
For those who are not vegetarian, the experience of no harm causing through meatless days during this lunar month enhances the positive flow and impact on one’s life. Causing no harm to any living being reveals the well being in each of us.
May the wisdom potential in every being flourish and grow. Where there has been appearance of illness and confusion, may skillful methods manifest as compassionate action and co-operation is revealed.
May all reach the shore, free from illusion.
Venerable Dhyani Ywahoo, Pema Sangdzin Khandro