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Story of a boy arriving alone to a remote monastery and other Buddhist musings

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A boy arrives alone to a remote monastery, sent by his aunt and uncle who can no longer care for him. Shamefaced, he is brought to the abbot. "Why do you look so unhappy?" "No one wants me, my parents died and my relatives feel that I am a burden to them. I have no value in this world!"  The abbot answered from deep wisdom, "I can see that your karma is close to being exhausted for family life, my  boy. Your karma has caused it to fall away. No matter how much you try to grasp at worldly satisfaction, instead your karma for non-attainment of desire has increased.  Now do not suffer, but rejoice! The Buddha has said 'come' to you." ~ Domo Geshe Rinpoche ~~~ ***** "Ein Junge kommt alleine zu einem abgelegenen Kloster; sein Onkel und seine Tante können sich nicht länger um ihn kümmern und haben ihn dorthin geschickt. Rot vor Scham wird er zum Abt geführt. „Warum siehst Du so unglücklich aus?“ „Niemand will mich, meine Eltern sind tot u...

Buddhist Altars, Creativity in Offerings

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These are all White Conch altars for special events, retreats and ceremonies. Included are the Hermitage in Central Wisconsin, place of summer retreats, Germany, the Midwest, New Mexico and Hawaii. At the Hermitage is our temple and the official "seat" of Domo Geshe Rinpoche. A traditional Tibetan Buddhist offerings would appear differently; tormas, butter sculptures, silver and gold offering vessels. However, the irrepressible creativity of those dear people that arrange the offerings is equally delightful! Please enjoy! "Buddhistische Altäre, Opfergaben voll Kreativität Dies alles sind White Conch Altäre für besondere Anlässe, Retreats und Zeremonien. Darunter ist die Hermitage in Central Wisconsin, wo die Sommerretreats stattfinden, Deutschland, der Mitt lere Westen, Neumexiko und Hawaii. In der Hermitage ist unser Tempel und der offizielle 'Sitz' von Domo Geshe Rinpoche. Traditionelle tibetische Opfergaben würden anders aussehen: Tormas, Butterskulp...