Garchen Rinpoche in Philadelphia

For those in the area that are looking for a good introduction to Tibetan Buddhism from a truly impeccable master, this is a golden opportunity.

H.E. Garchen Rinpoche Teachings

Philadelphia January 8-10



I am very excited to share that H.E.Garchen Rinpoche will be making his
first visit to Philadelphia next month!


Garchen Rinpoche is a renowned Tibetan Buddhist Master from the Drikung
Kagyu Lineage. He was born 72 years ago in Eastern Tibet and was
recognized as the incarnation of a heart disciple of Jigden Sumgon who
was previously Nargajuna’s disciple. Rinpoche was about to finish a
traditional 3 year retreat when he was imprisoned for 20 years during
the Cultural Revolution. Yet like Milarepa, Garchen Rinpoche was able
to realize the Dharma while facing obstacles. In prison he studied under
a Great Dzogchen Master and was a respected teacher upon his release.
Rinpoche now teaches Dharma around the world, touching students with his
bright love.


Milarepa is a famous 11th century yogi who transformed from a blackmagic
to an enlightened saint within one lifetime of diligent practice. His
songs and life were recorded by his disciples and have inspired
practitioners for centuries.


The teachings will be offered free of charge, the suggested donation is
$40 per session or $150 for the entire weekend. Funds raised will help
support Rinpoche’s schools in Eastern Tibet, providing literacy, food,
clothing and water to Rinpoche’s homeland.


Please contact Margaret Ferringo to register for the teachings and to
sign up for lunch. margaretferrigno@yahoo.com or 267.241.7606


The schedule is below:
FRIDAY JANUARY 8 -

7pm-9pm Ethical Society of Philadelphia (1906 S. Rittenhouse square)
Free Public Talk: Cultivating a Clear Mind and an Open Heart
Rinpoche will talk about how to practice Bodhicitta in everyday life.


SATURDAY JANUARY 9-

10am-12pm Pu Men Temple (1023 Race St. Chinatown)
Vajra Songs of Realization: Teachings from the Great Yogi Milarepa Rinpoche will bestow a Milarepa Empowerment
12pm-2pm lunch break. Vegetarian lunch will be available for $10/person.
2pm-5pm Rinpoche will teach from the 100,000 songs of MIlarepa, explaining different levels of meditation and realization.


SUNDAY JANUARY 10-

10am-12pm Pu Men Temple (1023 Race St. Chinatown)

Continuation of the 100,000 songs of Milarepa.
12pm-2pm lunch break. Vegetarian lunch will be available for $10/person.
1-2pm Presentation and Slideshow about Rinpoche’s Humanitarian projects
2pm-5pm Continuation of the 100,000 songs of Milarepa.

At the end of the teaching Rinpoche will also be offering Bodhisattva Vows and Refuge vows for those interested.

Athiest cat

The 7th Seal has been rendered.

Brownlee has completed the drawing for the 7th and final planetary seal.

Now to get cracking on the chapbook.

This week at Mystical Tymes in New Hope

Thought Sorcery

Tuesday, December 4th,

Mystical Tymes, New Hope.

"The Ancestor of every action is a thought" - Ralph Waldo Emerson
In previous classes I have taught magick that uses herbs, and words, and energies, and all sorts of arcane tricks and methods. But underlying all of these is the power of thought. In my meditation classes I teach how thoughts can be so powerful that they enslave our minds in cycles of acceptance and rejection of trivial things. But it is also this same power that makes though t your most powerful ally for changing your life, and the lives of those around you.

In this class I will teach the secrets of magic that relies upon thought alone. Though seemingly simple, this may be one of the most important classes I have ever taught at Mystical tymes, and one that everyoce can take full advantage of regardless of experience. Apart from the secrets of thought management, i will also teach the pitfalls of certain types of thinking, and the dangers of some of the systems of "New Thought" such as is presented in books like "The Secret"

This class teaches the secrets, that make the secret actually work.

Nybor Tarot Images

This link (NSFW) will get you to the art for the deck http://nyborart.com/tarot.php

This thing is blowing my mind. When was only able to examine other peoples decks I knew I liked it, but didnt really see the patterns established in the re-named cards or how they related to the traditional Tarot. Now that I have my own deck and have read the book, I have to say that this is really brilliant.

Elspeth was right, that it is also a very unambiguous deck. None of those issues I would have with traditional Tarot when a court card would come up in a final outcome slot.

Nybor Tarot

I just got my Nybor Tarot in the mail today.

Wow. Amazing.

I have seen the deck before, and wanted one forever, but now that I have read the book I can honestly say that I am blown away.

I will have a full review after I have done some more readings with it, but WOW.

Clavis Inferi

I got my copy of the Clavis Inferi today.

I'm happy to say that I am not disappointed. In fact as someone that relates strongly with both St Cyprian and the Angel Metatron, this is basically Grimoire heaven. I also am an advocate of the use fo specific angel names to bind demons with, as in the testament of Solomon and Dr Rudd's Goetia, so I love the circle that is protected by the four Demon Kings in Noble and Animal form, bound by the four cardinal angels.

The book is short, only 96 pages, but the plates are all in color and contain some of the most striking images from any Renaissance Grimoire. This is really great stuff.