Daily Words of the Buddha for August 08, 2016

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Yo na hanti na ghāteti,
na jināti na jāpaye,
mettaṃso sabbabhūtānaṃ,
veraṃ tassa na kenacī.

One who does not strike nor makes others strike,
who robs not nor makes others rob,
sharing love with all that live,
finds enmity with none.

Itivuttaka 1.27

 Gemstones of the Good Dhamma, compiled and translated by Ven. S. Dhammika

KUNDALINI YOGA! Join Us for the Next Spirit Voyage 40-Day Global Sadhana — August 2 – September 10, 2016 — With Jai-Jagdeesh

Jai-Jagdeesh invites you to join her as she leads the upcoming Spirit Voyage 40-Day Global Sadhana! Join a global community of yogis as we drop the fear that holds us back and move fully into the present moment, confident in ourselves and with total trust in the Universe to provide all that we need.

“When fear and insecurity leave you, truth and spirit will be with you.” ~Yogi Bhajan

Removing Fear Of The Future (Dhan Dhan)

This meditation takes away your fears of the future, which have been created by subconscious memories of the past. It will command you to deal with your heart center. This Sikh shabd (prayer) from the Siri Guru Granth Sahib is in praise of Guru Ram Das, the 4th teacher in the Sikh lineage. A deeply devoted, compassionate, and loving being, Guru Ram Das gave of himself to all who were in need. Through his humble and devoted service to humanity, he became a light worker, a miracle worker. The gift of this shabad is its ability to bring miracles into your life.

Complete Mantra & Translation:

Dhan Dhan Ram Das Gur
Blessed, blessed, Guru Ram Das

Jin Siri-aa Tinai Savaari-aa
The One who created You has also exalted You

Pooree Hoee Karaamaat
Perfect is Your miracle

Aap Sirajanhaarai Dhaari-aa
The Creator has installed You on a throne

Sikhee Atai Sangatee
Sikhs, as well as the Sangat (people of consciousness)

Paarbrahm Kar Namasakaari-aa
They recognize You because you manifest the Creator

Atal Athaa-o Atol Too
You are unchanging, unfathomable, and immeasurable

Tayraa Ant Na Paaraavaari-aa
You have no end, no limitation

Jinee Too Sayvi-aa Bhaa-o Kar
Those who serve You with love

Say Tudh Paar Utaari-aa
They are lifted & carried across the sea of existence

Lab Lobh Kaam Krodh Mo
The five obstacles of lust, anger, greed, pride and attachment

Maar Kadhay Tudh Saparvaari-aa
You have overcome them and driven them away

Dhan So Tayraa Thaan Hai
Blessed is Your realm

Sach Tayraa Paisakaari-aa
And True is Your magnificent glory

Naanak Too Lehnaa Toohai
You are Nanak, You are Angad

Gur Amar Too Veechaari-aa
And You are Amar Daas

Gur Dithaa Taa Man Saadhaari-aa
When I recognize You, my soul is comforted

Meditation Instructions:

Posture
Sit comfortably in easy pose. Rest the back of the left hand in the palm of the right hand. The right thumb nestles in the palm of the left hand, and the left thumb crosses it. The fingers of the right hand curve around the outside of the left hand and hold it gently. Put this mudra (hand position) at your heart center, with the palm side resting against your chest. Close the eyes.

Eyes
Not specified, you may choose to gently close them for this practice.

Mantra
Meditate silently with the Dhan Dhan Ram Das Gur shabd, receiving its very sacred sound current.

Time
Begin with as little as 3 minutes or as much as 11 minutes. Slowly and gradually work up to 31 minutes of practice time, which is the daily maximum for this meditation.

To End
Inhale deeply and relax.
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Jai-Jagdeesh guides us through the instructions for the upcoming Spirit Voyage 40 Day Global Sadhana: Removing Fear Of The Future with the Dhan Dhan Ram Das Gur shabad.

We begin August 2, 2016. Join a global community of yogis as we drop the fear that holds us back and move fully into the present moment, confident in ourselves and with total trust in the Universe to provide all that we need.

Ritual Meditation Practice – with Jai Jagdeesh

Join Us for the Next Spirit Voyage 40-Day Global Sadhana
August 2 – September 10, 2016
With Jai-Jagdeesh
 
Jai-Jagdeesh invites you to join her as she leads the upcoming Spirit Voyage 40-Day Global Sadhana! Join a global community of yogis as we drop the fear that holds us back and move fully into the present moment, confident in ourselves and with total trust in the Universe to provide all that we need.
 
 
“When fear and insecurity leave you, truth and spirit will be with you.” ~Yogi Bhajan
 
Removing Fear Of The Future (Dhan Dhan)
This meditation takes away your fears of the future, which have been created by subconscious memories of the past. It will command you to deal with your heart center. This Sikh shabd (prayer) from the Siri Guru Granth Sahib is in praise of Guru Ram Das, the 4th teacher in the Sikh lineage. A deeply devoted, compassionate, and loving being, Guru Ram Das gave of himself to all who were in need. Through his humble and devoted service to humanity, he became a light worker, a miracle worker. The gift of this shabd is its ability to bring miracles into your life.
 
Complete Mantra & Translation
Dhan Dhan Ram Das Gur
Blessed, blessed, Guru Ram Das
 
Jin Siri-aa Tinai Savaari-aa
The One who created You has also exalted You
 
Pooree Hoee Karaamaat
Perfect is Your miracle
 
Aap Sirajanhaarai Dhaari-aa
The Creator has installed You on a throne
 
Sikhee Atai Sangatee
Sikhs, as well as the Sangat (people of consciousness)
 
Paarbrahm Kar Namasakaari-aa
They recognize You because you manifest the Creator
 
Atal Athaa-o Atol Too
You are unchanging, unfathomable, and immeasurable
 
Tayraa Ant Na Paaraavaari-aa
You have no end, no limitation
 
Jinee Too Sayvi-aa Bhaa-o Kar
Those who serve You with love
 
Say Tudh Paar Utaari-aa
They are lifted & carried across the sea of existence
 
Lab Lobh Kaam Krodh Mo
The five obstacles of lust, anger, greed, pride and attachment
 
Maar Kadhay Tudh Saparvaari-aa
You have overcome them and driven them away
 
Dhan So Tayraa Thaan Hai
Blessed is Your realm
 
Sach Tayraa Paisakaari-aa
And True is Your magnificent glory
 
Naanak Too Lehnaa Toohai
You are Nanak, You are Angad
 
Gur Amar Too Veechaari-aa
And You are Amar Daas
 
Gur Dithaa Taa Man Saadhaari-aa
When I recognize You, my soul is comforted
 
Meditation Instructions
 
Posture
Sit comfortably in easy pose. Rest the back of the left hand in the palm of the right hand. The right thumb nestles in the palm of the left hand, and the left thumb crosses it. The fingers of the right hand curve around the outside of the left hand and hold it gently. Put this mudra (hand position) at your heart center, with the palm side resting against your chest. Close the eyes.
 
Eyes
Not specified, you may choose to gently close them for this practice.
 
Mantra
Meditate silently with the Dhan Dhan Ram Das Gur shabd, receiving its very sacred sound current.
 
Time
Begin with as little as 3 minutes or as much as 11 minutes. Slowly and gradually work up to 31 minutes of practice time, which is the daily maximum for this meditation.
 
To End
Inhale deeply and relax.
 
Yogi Tips
For this Global Sadhana, we have created 2 versions of Dhan Dhan to serve you.
 
If you would like to practice for the full 31 minutes, please select Track #2: The Miracle of Surrender (Dhan Dhan).
 
If you would like to practice for 11 minutes and build up to 31 minutes, please select Track #5: The Miracle of Surrender (Dhan Dhan: 11 Minute Digital Only Bonus Track).

Daily Words of the Buddha for July 18, 2016

BUDDHA
Pare ca na vijānanti
mayamettha yamāmase.
Ye ca tattha vijānanti
tato sammanti medhagā.

There are those who do not realize
that one day we all must die.
But those who do realize this
settle their quarrels.

Dhammapada 1.6
The Dhammapada: The Buddha’s Path of Wisdom, translated from the Pali by Acharya Buddharakkhita