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[Padmasambhava is closely linked to the oldest Tibetan monastic order,Nyimgma-pa. In the course of centuries the figure of Padmasambhava, who continued the tradition of the maha-siddhas, took on an increasingly legendary character.
Throughout Buddhist Himalaya, he is known as theGreat Guru, or Precious Jewel (Lopon Rinpoche) and is worshipped as the Lama par excellence and is even considered by some to the 'Second Buddha'. His birthday, (the tenth day of the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar (end of June/beginning of July) is celebrated with sacred dances, particularly at Hemis in Ladakh. He is the patron saint of the Red-Hat sect of Tibetan Buddhism.]
[The followers of the Nyingmapa school celebrate the important events in the life of Padmasambhava (honoured as Guru Rinpoche) on the tenth day of each month.
Thus on the tenth of the first month they celebrate his renunciation of the world;
the second month, his ordination;
on the tenth of the third month, his transformation of fire to water in the Kingdom of Zahor—
and so forth.
The best known invocation of Padmasambhava is that in seven lines:
In the Northwest of the land of Urgyen
On a blooming lotus flower
You attained supreme wondrous perfection.
You are called the Lotus-born
And are surrounded by a retinue of dakinis
I follow your example—
Approach and grant me your blessing.]
http://drumsofdharma.blogspot.sg/2012/07/happy-birthday-guru-padmasambhava.html
Today is the 10th day of the 6th Tibetan month: Padmasambhava's Birthday according to the Lama Gongdu terma. (fromDTBA)
[Padmasambhava is closely linked to the oldest Tibetan monastic order,Nyimgma-pa. In the course of centuries the figure of Padmasambhava, who continued the tradition of the maha-siddhas, took on an increasingly legendary character.
Throughout Buddhist Himalaya, he is known as theGreat Guru, or Precious Jewel (Lopon Rinpoche) and is worshipped as the Lama par excellence and is even considered by some to the 'Second Buddha'. His birthday, (the tenth day of the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar (end of June/beginning of July) is celebrated with sacred dances, particularly at Hemis in Ladakh. He is the patron saint of the Red-Hat sect of Tibetan Buddhism.]
[The followers of the Nyingmapa school celebrate the important events in the life of Padmasambhava (honoured as Guru Rinpoche) on the tenth day of each month.
Thus on the tenth of the first month they celebrate his renunciation of the world;
the second month, his ordination;
on the tenth of the third month, his transformation of fire to water in the Kingdom of Zahor—
and so forth.
The best known invocation of Padmasambhava is that in seven lines:
In the Northwest of the land of Urgyen
On a blooming lotus flower
You attained supreme wondrous perfection.
You are called the Lotus-born
And are surrounded by a retinue of dakinis
I follow your example—
Approach and grant me your blessing.]
http://drumsofdharma.blogspot.sg/2012/07/happy-birthday-guru-padmasambhava.html
Today is the 10th day of the 6th Tibetan month: Padmasambhava's Birthday according to the Lama Gongdu terma. (fromDTBA)
Hahaha!
Yes! There are controversy in Padmasambhava's Birthday!
4th or 6th month of the Tibetan Calendar?
Anyway, it is ok to chant more Padmasambhava's mantra in the 10th day of each Lunar month.
In TBS, we mostly take the 10th of Lunar 7th Month as Guru Rinpoche's birthday.
To me? :)
Well, since the 10th day of 2nd lunar month, we are celebrating Guru's ordination anniversary, why not also celebrate or honor Guru Rinpoche at the same time?
After taking refuge in TBS, I met a student that celebrate Guru Rinpoche's day every month on the 10th day of the Lunar month!
Well, Guru said Padmasambhava originates from Sharpyinma?
:) Cheers all.
Om Guru Lian Sheng Siddhi Hom
Lama Lotuschef
