尊貴的 蕯迦崔津法王2015年洛杉磯菩提之旅 His Holiness The Sakya Trizin

His Holiness the 41st Sakya Trizin is the head of the Sakya School, one of the four main schools of Tibetan Buddhism.  He is renowned throughout the world for the brilliance and clarity of his teachings and his fluency and precise command of English. H. H. Sakya Trizin is one of the most important spiritual master and leaders of Tibetan Buddhism today. His Holiness  the Sakya Trizin has made a rare teaching visit to Los Angeles at the invitation of Tsechen Chokhor Ling.

Teaching on Four Nobel Truth and Amitabha Phowa Transmission
四聖諦佛法教授與阿彌陀佛頗瓦法的口傳和引導＿

The Four Nobel Truth are regarded as the central teaching of the Buddhist tradition and provide the framework upon which all other Buddhist Philosophy and meditation are based. Our realization on the spiritual path can become more transformative and profound by repeatedly studying them.
四聖諦被視為佛陀教法的核心，更是一切佛法見解，修証體系的基礎框架.反復學習四聖諦，將會幫助修行者更迅速,更深入地實現心靈轉變.

Amitabha Phowa is transference of the consciousness to the Pure Land of Amitabha. His Holiness the Sakya Trizin kindly accepted the request to bestow the transmission and teaching on the profound Amitabha Phowa practice.
阿彌陀佛頗瓦旨在幫助修行者遷識至阿彌陀佛凈土。 尊貴的薩迦崔津法王慈悲應允弟子的請求，將針對此甚深的教法給予口傳和引導。

HH is very charismatic. Great experience. Indrajala may be happy to know that HH said the same thing that Indrajala did awhile back; happiness is merely the absence of suffering.

Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje

Let us face our fears with courage, with understanding, and loving kindness for all sentient beings.

Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje

Illuminating the Heart of Mind Training

Teachings with Lama Jampa Thaye April 18 - 19

The 5th Shamarpa, Könchok Yenlak’s “Seven points of Mind Training”

Teachings with Ven. Lama Jampa Thaye

“Train impartially in every instance. Once deep and inclusive training has taken place, love everyone.”

Written by the 5th Shamar Rinpoché, Könchok Yenlak (1526–83), this condensed presentation of the lojong (“mind training”) maxims and explanations is a practical companion book for more extensive commentaries. Lama Jampa Thaye gave an extensive explanation of the text and the meditation practices set out therein, illuminating the heart of the lojong (mind training) practice.

Lama Jampa Thaye is one of the leading Buddhist teachers in the West and has been a student of HH Sakya Trizin and Karma Thinley Rinpoche since 1973. He has Centers in Britain, Europe and the American continent and has authored books translated into numerous languages. As an accomplished practitioner with a Doctorate from the University of Manchester he is uniquely qualified to bring the teachings of the Buddha to a modern audience.

With his scholarly, comprehensive and above all crystal clear teaching, I realized the significance of the teacher in Tibetan Buddhism and the importance of receiving the teachings from an authentic lineage and a highly qualified Lama. 

The Imitation Game (2014, Movie)

This movie turns out but the movie keeps you completely captivated. The movie gets the point across that cracking the enigma code cut 2 years off the war.  I will forever want to know what Turing wrote in his letter to Churchill.

Iron Man 3 (2013, Movie)

The special effects are good but the plot is dumb. There are scenes that are just nonsense, the entire Mandarin timeline goes nowhere and what Extremis actually does to its host is never really thoroughly explained. Objectively it was a fun popcorn movie and nothing more, but as a part of the whole that is the increasingly extensive Marvel Cinematic Universe, this is far from among the best the series has to offer.

The Hundred-Foot Journey (2014, Movie)

The Hundred Foot Journey is a mostly upbeat and positive tale of a large family of modest means with a restaurant in their native Mumbai. Helen Mirren never disappoints but the two young actors that I didn't recognize were excellent as well. Produced by S. Spielberg & O. Winfrey. 

Descanso Garden visit

I was lead here by my neighbor Sue for the Cherry Blossom. The Japanese Garden with sakura (cherry blossom) is where the Cherry Blossom Festival was held at. Unfortunately, we missed the true Festival last month. There is a variety of flowers and plants within the gardens. And we did enjoy the beauty of nature!!

Last time we were here was attending Lynn and David's wedding a few years ago. The gardens are so large and we only picked a few spots to sample. Today, the lilacs and rose garden were  in bloom and beautiful! We visited the gift shop at length and it is great and varied. There is something for everyone; a seasonal section, e.g., Easter's hand decorated real eggs! 

Hubby loves its serenity and red wood forest. There is definitely more for us to see on the next visit.