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Monday, 29 November 2010
Four go further forth
Thursday, 21 October 2010
Prayer to Guru Rinpoche
There are many short prayers to Guru Rinpoche in Jamyang Khyentsé Chokyi Lodrö's Collected Works. Here is just one of them.... Time permitting, I hope to put some more on the blog over the course of the winter.
tsa sum kundü gyalwang pema jung
Embodiment of the three roots, 'Lotus-born' buddha, Padmakara,
rang shyin yermé ngang né solwa dep
Inseparable from the natural state, to you I pray,
né dön barché tamché shyiwa dang
Pacify all illness, döns and obstacles and
dön nyi sampa lhun gyi druppar shok
May all wishes for the benefit of ourselves and others be spontaneously fulfilled!
By the one called Dharma Mati
Sunday, 17 October 2010
Dakinis of today
Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, the present incarnation of Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö, and Khandro Tsering Chodron
In following up my interest in the works of Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö I came across a couple of interesting things. There's a prayer to Gyarong Khandro that Khandro Tsering Chödrön requested him to write, and immediately following that prayer - which is in the second volume of Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö's works - is a short prayer to Khandro Tsering Chödrön by the master himself:
yeshe daki dechen tsogyal gyi
With the blessings of Tsogyal, wisdom dakini of great bliss,
chin lap shelkar za yi nampar trul
Emanation of the lady of Shelkar,
ayu dharma dipham la solwa dep
Ayu Dharma Dipham (Long Life, Lamp of the Dharma), to you I pray.
samdön chö shyin druppar chin gyi lop
Grant your blessing so that all our wishes in accordance with the dharma be fulfilled.
By Chökyi Lodro
The 'lady of Shelkar' mentioned in the prayer is one of Guru Rinpoche's consorts, Shelkar Dorje Tso, of whom Khandro Tsering Chödrön is considered to be an emanation. Also, Khandro's name, Ayu Dharma Dipham (Long Life, Lamp of the Dharma), is mentioned in her long life prayer and also in the guruyoga of Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö composed by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, where she is said to be emanation of Sarasvati. This guruyoga was requested by 'Tulku Sönam Gyaltsen, the incarnation of the great Tertön Sogyal and one who is the source of all knowledge, love, compassion and noble qualities' - in other words Sogyal Rinpoche.
There's lots of wonderful information about all these masters and dakinis on the Rigpa Wiki website - a true treasure trove of dharma. When giving information about Shelkar Dorje Tso it mentions that, according to Tulku Thondup, she crossed the Tsangpo river standing on a bamboo walking stick!
And in the entry about Khandro Tsering Chödrön it mentions that, according to Dzongsar Ngari Tulku (Tenzin Khedrup Gyatso), on one occasion [ c.1952], when Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö was opening the sacred place of Khyungchen Paldzong (khyung chen dpal rdzong), known locally as Gyalgen Khyungtak (rgya rgan khyung ltag), above Dzongsar Monastery, Jamyang Khyentse, Gyarong Khandro, Khandro Tsering Chödrön and Sogyal Rinpoche all left their handprints in the solid rock.
Oh, to have been there.....
By the way, I don't know who took the above picture of Khandro with Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, the present incarnation of Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö – if whoever it is comes forward I will gladly credit them...
Friday, 9 July 2010
Save the date: Free Live Video Stream: Dilgo Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche: Public Talk, 18 July 2010, 3pm (Paris Time)
This teaching will be video streamed live and for free in English, French, German and Spanish.
Everyone is welcome to join.
Simply go to: http://videostreaming.rigpa.org
Date: 18 July 2010
Time: 3pm, Paris time (GMT+2)
Video streaming website: http://videostreaming.rigpa.org
More information: http://www.lerabling.org OR http://www.rigpa.org
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Kyabjé Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, who was one the greatest spiritual teachers of our time. A number of special gatherings, teachings and events have been arranged this year to celebrate his life and remarkable accomplishments, and to introduce his incarnation, Dilgo Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche, to the world.
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Thursday, 8 July 2010
Receiving the Green Tara empowerment from Kyabjé Tenga Rinpoche in Lerab Ling
After the self empowerment, there was a pause, but then, as we were getting ready for the next phase of the empowerment, Tenga Rinpoche said 'Kale, kale...', then in English 'slowly, slowly...' as this is one of the English words that he has learned.
Tenga Rinpoche asked how many nuns and monks were at Lerab Ling, and whether we attended the Shedra in Nepal. Having replied that only one of us went to Nepal, he then asked if the monks went to Namdroling.
We replied that there was Shedra West in Lerab Ling and Tenga Rinpoche asked if the nuns also participated in these teachings.
We told Rinpoche of the teachings Khenpo Pema Sherab had given—the teachings to the monastic community, the lung of Ngari Pema Wangchen's Dom Sum—and also that he had taught on Mipham Gyamtso Rinpoche's Beacon of Certainty. Tenga Rinpoche then said that is was a very important text because it covered all the different views.
He said that Khenpo Shenga taught on Nagarjuna's Root Verses on the Middle Way and that his monks (particularly the fully ordained ones) carried a copy of the text in the folds of their chögu on the left shoulder. Khenpo Shenga, he said, had declared that each letter of the Root Verses was a dakini.
He also told us that he himself had received teachings on Ngari Pema Wangchen's Dom Sum while in Tibet. When he went into exile in 1959, he went to Rumtek's Monastery. There, the VIth Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, the brother of the sixteenth Karmapa Rangjung Rigpé Dorje, wanted to have the text reprinted and Tenga Rinpoche offered him his copy to use.
Tenga Rinpoche told us that conduct—the outer conduct of the Pratimoksha, the inner conduct of the Bodhichitta and the secret conduct of Kyerim and Dzogrim—was important but that it was also very important to study well.
After the empowerment, Tenga Rinpoche said that its lineage was that of the first Karmapa, Dusum Khyenpa , who had five sets of five deities—of Chakrasamvara, Vajrayogini, Hayagriva, Hevajra and Tara of the Khadira Forest, Sengdeng Nagchi Drölma,which is the particular Tara empowerment that we received from him.
The empowerment of Green Tara, Tara who overcomes all fears, enables us to do all the Tara practices. As Lama Sherab, who translated for Tenga Rinpoche, said: "It covers all". They themselves do daily the practice of Zabtig Drolchok.
In his book on the 21 aspects of Tara, Tara's Enlightened Activity, Khenpo Pema Sherab says of Tara of the Khadira Forest, in relation to verse 9 of the 21 Verses (1):
chag tsal könchok sum tsön chak gyé
Homage to her who displays the mudra of the Three Jewels,
sormö tukkar nampar gyenma
With fingers forming an ornament at the heart.
malü chok kyi khorlo gyenpé
You make each and every direction temble,
rang gi ö kyi tsok nam trukma
With the mass of light from the wheel in your hand.
Green Tara, who protects from the [twofold, outer and inner, eight great fears (2)] is named Tara Sengdeng Nagchi or sometimes Sengdeng Nagchi Drölma. The sengdeng is a very large tree, known as (3) in English. Some trees are considered peaceful and others wrathful; sengdeng is known as a wrathful tree. In Tibet, damaru and chöd drums are made from this strong, dense wood. So there are frequent references to sengdeng damaru. In Tibetan medicine, the bark and resin are used to make a tea considered very beneficial for the blood. As nag means "forest", she is the Green Tara of the sengdeng forest.
On the morning of the 7th July, before leaving, Tenga Rinpoche asked to see the monastic community. He gave us advice and a blessing, offering each of us a reproduction of an image of Milarepa painted by His Holiness the seventeenth Karmapa, Urgyen Trinlé Dorjé, a pouch of amrita and little garlands of flags inscribed with the mantra "OM MANI PADME HUM".
(1) Extracted from Gongter Drolmé Zabtik, Rigpa Translations.
(2) The two-fold eith great fears are of: elephant—ignorance; demonic forces—doubt; water—desire; fire—anger; robbers—wrong ideas and wrong beliefs; poisonous snakes—jealousy; lions—pride or arrogance; chains, imprisonment, authority—greed.
(3) It is sometimes said that sengdeng is a form of acacia.
Monday, 28 June 2010
Flower Children of the Sixties,
Peace, Love and Joy
Way back then in the sixties I used to think that freedom came from having no rules and no boundaries, and it was only after I encountered Buddhism many years later, in 1986, in fact, that I realized I was looking for freedom where it simply could not be found. It was only then that I came to realize how the material world, particularly our present day world of acquisition, speed and aggression, is full of limitations. In fact, only after encountering Buddhism did I realize that I was looking in completely the wrong direction anyway, outside rather than inside.
Further along, I also discovered that if I walked along a well-trodden path, but one not chosen by so many in the West, then by living a life which is disciplined, simple and harmless I could more quickly discover the freedom that lies within us.
I could never have imagined way back in the sixties that I would be sitting in my room overlooking a Tibetan Buddhist temple, in the south of France, wearing the robes of a nun.
You might think that for those who become nuns or monks, a life of celibacy and renunciation was a pretty drastic way to look for the 'peace and love' that a flower child of the sixties was looking for, but, as I've discovered, there's a deep satisfaction that comes from not seeking for satisfaction in external things. You find the 'peace and love', and joy, that you were looking for all those years ago.
When we talk about vows and precepts we need to bear in mind that these are the supports for finding freedom, rather than restrictions which impose limitations. And are not prohibitions which enhance our sense of 'original sin' that many of us experience as a result of an overly strict Christian upbringing. When vows and precepts are enforced from outside, rather than being taken on and considered as a natural support for following the path, it's all too easy to fall into the trap of losing one's sense of self-worth, of thinking you don't measure up to some self-imposed standard. But then the teachings time and time again bring us back to 'buddhanature' so when we get lost we just have to remember that our nature is the same as Buddha's.
What the precepts do is to shut the door on all our habitual sources of satisfaction so that our entire attention is directed inward. This is where we discover a beauty, clarity and vastness of being that is unshakeable, and independent of circumstances and conditions. So when you see a beautiful blue sky, a tree, a flower, or hear a piece of music, that becomes a bonus, an enhancer of the joy and freedom you're already experiencing, and a reminder of the true nature of all things.
Because of my Irish family and upbringing I'm reminded of what I heard many years ago:
When the Christian missionaries came to Ireland in the 5th century preaching Christ, the Irish replied that they already knew him:
'Christ, we know him well. Is he not the singing of the bird in the tree, the light of the rising sun in a drop of dew, the glorious surgings of the ocean, the strength of the oak tree? How wonderful to know that he has come on Earth and walked among us. He is the one our ancestors have faithfully worshipped. Eternal Wisdom is his name, King of the Elements, Rí na nUile. Himself unchanging, he makes all things new. For Wisdom is quicker to move than any motion, she is so pure, she pervades and permeates all things.'"
Saturday, 19 June 2010
Great View/Great Khenpo
From left to right: Lama Yönten, Khenchen Pema Sherab, Ane Pema Osel, Lama Sonam Tsewang and Ane Damchö
Monday, 10 May 2010
Christ's thumb, Buddha's pinkie
Much is written about the Body of Christ, but does anyone every pay attention to the lowly thumb? Today, we celebrate the thumb of Christ. Why the thumb? Well, because I just smashed mine when I too vigorously closed the convent window. I now have renewed appreciation for all the little parts that make up the Body of Christ.Christ Pantocrator mosaic from Daphni, Greece, ca. 1080-1100. I especially like this image of Christ because he looks like he just slammed his thumb in a carpentry mishap.Here's the thing. The thumb is a very small part of the whole body. It's not all that fancy, and it almost never gets the attention that parts such as the heart receive. But that little guy is part of the whole, and its presence or its absence affects everything else....Until part of the body ceases to function "normally" we tend to take it for granted....So this of course gets me thinking about the imagery of the Body of Christ, an image Saint Paul uses to talk about how we are all interconnected with each other and Jesus the Christ.For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. Indeed, the body does not consist of one member but of many. If the foot would say, "Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body," that would not make it any less a part of the body. And if the ear would say, "Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body," that would not make it any less a part of the body. If the whole body were an eye, where would the hearing be? If the whole body were hearing, where would the sense of smell be? But as it is, God arranged the members in the body, each one of them, as he chose. If all were a single member, where would the body be? As it is, there are many members, yet one body. The eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need of you," nor again the head to the feet, "I have no need of you." On the contrary, the members of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, and those members of the body that we think less honorable we clothe with greater honor, and our less respectable members are treated with greater respect; whereas our more respectable members do not need this. But God has so arranged the body, giving the greater honor to the inferior member, that there may be no dissension within the body, but the members may have the same care for one another. If one member suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is honored, all rejoice together with it. Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. (1 Corinthians 12:12-27)Just as the thumb is a small part of the body, not very glamorous or coveted (no one asked the Wizard of Oz for a thumb, after all), so we too might feel like a small, barely significant part of the whole Body of Christ. Yet we are indispensable. Our gifts and talents and unique way of being in the world are needed to fully make Christ present in the world, present to one another and to the whole world. And even when we feel crushed, tired, weighed down, we can still live fully. Even a crushed thumb can still eke out a space bar or two!So here's to the Thumb of Christ, my friends!
The hand and the other limbs are many and distinct,But all are one–one body to be kept and guarded,Likewise, different beings in their joys and sorrows,Are, like me, all one in wanting happiness.
Hands and other limbsAre thought of as members of a body.Shall we not consider likewise–Limbs and members of a living whole?
Friday, 23 April 2010
Our precious human rebirth in the context of dirt
Why are human lives so precious, not just being a winner in the human rebirth lottery makes a life precious. A situation with enough wealth, freedom and peace and access or interest in learning as well as authentic wisdom teachings is on this planet a difficult thing to be born into. Its not as simple as just having money, we need to often engage in some activities to create the renunciation it takes to break from the "consumer coma" that we are mindlessly sleep-walking in.
The fact that the title of the film "Dirt, the Movie" may not be of any interest to most of us shows how far removed we have become from something we should all rejoice in. This film does actually reflect on our mistaken grasping and confused world view and many of the people in it are very spiritual or philosophical. One woman says "the value of diamonds is just a concept the real wealth is the dirt or soil that provides us with what we need". This living dirt was once considered common and easily accessible to everyone is becoming less and less available. How can we practice mindfulness and care while we avoid chances to investigate where our food comes from and who benefits or suffers in the acts of delivering this much needed food to our table. In developed wealthy countries the resources we take for granted are too expensive to be kept for the third world countries where they are still being exploited. In these already poor countries even deeper drought and poverty is the result of the choices we make every day.
I believe that the buddha's intention was that we utilise a broad feild of knowledge which will help us to understand the dharma. Cultivation of food, care of the dirt and soil was once considered a central part of human life and common sense. Where fertility existed abundance followed allowing people torelax and have more time to enjoy life or turn to spiritual pursuits. As for me, I have strong concerns about the environment and sustainability but as I have explored this topic I have really come to a conclusion. How can I sit by when my food is produced in ways that result of deprivation of people on the other side of the world. How can I even know the effect of my actions and abandon harmful behaviour if I don't generate an awareness of the truth behind food. Finally how can I live long if I don't care for the lives of others - my actions are not separate and independent.
A simple decision to take an interest in gardening vegetables and doing something unexpected like establishing a garden I found had more in common with a whole generation of people who were raised to understand where food comes from and "grow their own". Suddenly some practical wisdom was opened up to me which was so interesting it pulled me away from endless hours of websites and fruitless discussions, and I decided to do the best I could. There is a story of a hummingbird who "did the best he could" in "Dirt, the Movie". I hope you will be entertained by this fabulous, inspiring film should you be lucky enough to find it.
I choose gardening, even as a monk - if you don't garden and or buy from organic local producers then you participate in a lot of destruction and killing. If you are a buddhist but not protecting the environment aren't you allowing the destruction of that which allows countless beings to find happiness. I am not expecting everyone to get out and start a farm, but start the journey with a few pots of herbs and it will get you thinking. One day you will shudder to think what you have supported once you hear how the soil was lost, due to the same old self cherishing that brings all the suffering in this world. When you become empty of energy, health you might question the food you eat and why it was devoid of nutrition and become shocked at how you ignored all the warnings as just the ramblings of a bunch of fringe greenies.
Thursday, 18 March 2010
Offering a Lamp on a new years day
With help from the local monk and my friends i managed to locate this statue of Ananda amongst the collection of the 16 Arhats they had. The text in his hand seems to indicate that it was "thus have I heard ... " himself. There was also a very renowned lion form of Manjushri painted on a wooden wall which had given various miraculous indications during the cultural revolution, enough to gain the respect of the locals and protect this temple from being the focus of too much detrimental attention. I couldn't take a photo but there was a palpable feeling of holiness. Its hard to find images of lion form Manjushri on the Internet, but apparently his is often in this form. Sometimes Manjushri is with a lion.
Once we went through a few more shrines within the temple a courtyard at the rear was arranged with tables where everyone could offer lamps and incense. I was really happy to participate and put the name of a very nice sponsor of my hosts who was ill. Here is a picture of the area where lamps were offered - very organised it was.
Near the end of the trip I was told the same lady I offered a lamp for released creatures into freedom to offer for my benefit when I had become quite ill. I don't know if she knew I made an offering for but anyway, its great to be part of these traditional practice on either the giving or the receiving side.
I wanted to get a souvenir from this monastery and of course I have to admit being quite fond of buying things from time to time. I ended up with a huge box of incense, these spiral forms which can apparently burn for 24 hours. I burned a couple over the next weeks and sent the rest home in the mail. It was not so different from a Tibetan style incense, no stick, just all incense. I look forward to making many day long offerings of sweet smoke at home. Perhaps the topic of a future blog entry.
I began my path taking refuge with a Chinese master and practicing in a Taiwanese temple in Australia. So for me it was as familiar as it was different to the Tibetan traditional representations and architecture I have spent the most time appreciating. Most of all being in this part of the world for real and not just forming opinions based on the fear mongering news media helped me feel closeness to the people of China who make up such a large part of our world. Having a great freind to translate and show me around was the most special part of my time.
Next time I will share from my visit to Leshan and Mt Emei - the mountain of Samanthabadra that a freind recommended I visit.
Wednesday, 17 March 2010
Nalanda monks visit Lerab Ling
Group photo in front of the stupa
On Sunday March the 14th, we had the great pleasure to welcome 18 monks and lay members from Nalanda Monastery, located near to Toulouse, France. It felt very much that, our time of ordination in India continued here in Lerab Ling, by a sudden explosion of red robes. And marked by monks from many different European countries.
In a short time we had the possibility to exchange a lot about our monastic experiences. Such as Sojong, meeting their brothers at the preordination course in India, gardening, study and practices, work shops, temple decoration and our different traditions.
Circumambulating Guru Rinpoche in the lake
We had a nice lunch together (with french fries...) and visited the different shrine rooms of the temple. Unfortunately, the time we spent together was too short, because they had to leave again to attend the Sojong ceremony with Geshe Jamphal (Abbot of Nalanda).
Visit to Tenzin Palmo's Dongyu Gatsal Ling Nunnery
The Nunnery which is specially shaped in a circular way gives the nuns a very intimate and cosy living environment. It contains the living quarters, kitchen, dining hall, gompa, and in the future a place of social exchanges. Some other buildings are also dedicated for classes, offices, temple, hostel for the nuns' families (most of them are coming from the Himalayan regions A two months retreat is undertaken each year by the nuns.
We were very much moved by Ven. Tenzin Palmo's view and determination to make a positive lasting change in the lives of many. The young nuns faces were radiating joy, happiness and contentment.
It is such a great inspiration to come into contact with such a role model just after entering the monastic life.
We had time to share some time with Jetsun Tenzin Palmo and the atmosphere she created will rest for a long time in our hearts. We look forward to meet her again one day in the nearby future.
Ven. Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo, Sister Jotika and some of the POC participants
For more information about Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo's Nunnery, you can visit : http://www.tenzinpalmo.com/
Tuesday, 16 March 2010
The ordination ceremony with His Holiness the Dalai Lama
His Holiness the Dalai Lama gave the getsul and getsulma ordination in the morning on the same day, at his private residence.
Words fall too short to express in any way what this ordination has meant to us. We show you these photos to convey some of that most special moment in our lives.
We want to remember all the kind teachers, especially Sogyal Rinpoche, whom without we would still be lost in samsara, all our dharma brothers and sisters who gave us the strength and inspiration to grow, our beloved parents who in all their kindness provided us with this precious human body, and all our benefactors who generously supported us with their belief in our intention.
of self and countless others and cause the long life of
all the masters and the flourishing of their teachings.
And that the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha may last for eons in this world.
Pre-ordination course Tushita, India
With 22 particants from 13 different nationalities (Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, America, France, Holland, Germany, Spain, Austria, Greece, Switzerland, Australia and Korea) we shared our experience, our hopes and fears, our motivation for taking ordination. It felt from the start like one mandala merging together, and we really felt secure enough to expose ourselves in a deep way. We felt moved when we heard that the Pre-ordination course was initiated by His Holiness the Dalai Lama to give the non-tibetans a better chance for receiving fully and upholding the ordination in the tibetan tradition (Mulasarvastivadin). This was the best way to prepare ourselves for that very special moment.
Sister Jotika, was the person appointed by His Holiness to hold the course and teach us the Vinaya, the Pratimoksha vows and many different aspects of monasticism. She has an incredible background of knowledge and experience as a buddhist nun in the three existing Vinaya traditions (the Theravada, Dharmagupta and Mulasarvastivadin). With her tremendous care and inimitable way to feel the atmosphere within the group, she was able to provide each of us with whatever that person most needed.
Our days started with personal practises, followed by a group practise until breakfast time. Afterwards we fulfilled a short work commitment and received teachings for most of the morning until lunch time. We had enough time during the lunchbreak to study and memorize the teachings. There was also time for a short walk within the retreat boundaries.
The afternoons were dedicated to more teachings, discussion groups and group practices. Then for those who needed, one could have a medicine meal composed of soup and bread, as allowed by His Holiness because of the cold weather. The day was concluded by an inspiring Ane Dhasel guided meditation and dedication.
During the course, great care was taken of everyone, not to get sick. Because if one would be sick, one was not allowed to be near His Holiness, and so one couldn't receive the ordination. But as you will see in the next blog, we were well protected....
Lots of love
the three musketeers
Thursday, 4 March 2010
Udumbara under nun's washing machine
Monday, 1 March 2010
another miraculous birthday
Chotrul Duchen, one of the four great deeds of the Buddha, is celebrated on the last of fifteen days at the start of the Tibetan New Year in observance of the Buddha's performance of miracles to help increase the merit of countless sentient beings, liberating them from samsara, as well as helping them to engage in virtuous activities. It is believed that the merit accumulated during the first fifteen days of the New Year is multiplied immensely (cited from this link).
Through the magical power of your miracles in Shravasti,You rendered speechless the tirthika teachers who,With all their analysis and research, drunk on the wine of indulgence, had become oppressive in the extreme.In the final contest they were humbled, their prestige all drained away,As you triumphed through 'the four bases of miraculous powers'. (cited from this link)
Monday, 22 February 2010
not ordinary
You are not an ordinary person, so why do you see yourself as that?
See yourself as I see you!
Wednesday, 10 February 2010
Eight years ago today, Ngawang Thubten (of France), Ngawang Sangye Chozom (of the US), and I, Ngawang Damchö Drolma (of Australia) were ordained in Bouddhanath, Nepal, by the great Vinaya master of the Nyingma tradition, Kyabjé Trulshik Rinpoche.
"Do good, be good" he said!
Thursday, 4 February 2010
So, you want to be a Bhikshuni?
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
"No Girl Friend, No Tension!" says Tenpa
Before entering Tushita
Monday, 1 February 2010
Monks are from Venus...
Practising is good. Being kind to beings and helping them is good. If we do this life time after life time, and share the Dharma with people, then that will eventually lead us to enlightenment!
Friday, 29 January 2010
Reflections on Shantideva and solitude
Whenever I read Shantideva's works - both the 'Bodhicharyavatara' and the 'Shikshasamucchaya'1 - it sparks a longing in me for solitude, a time for meditation and contemplation. I find outer solitude is a great help, in fact, sometimes a necessity, in order to find inner solitude.2 A time to spend away from 'the cares of the world' - in this case a somewhat busy retreat centre! - in order to return to it all again with renewed energy and enthusiasm, and hopefully a little more wisdom and compassion as well. Also as I grow older my mind turns more and more to spending time in retreat as a preparation for the ultimate retreat! I aspire to be able to let go and move on with ease.
As the Dalai Lama says about growing old "... although the body may grow old, if we have developed the faculty of the mind, then its clarity and wisdom will continue, giving us the opportunity to practise in a vast and profound way."
The temple at sunset
In fact, if I was marooned on a desert island - although I would prefer a mountain cave! - and could keep only two books with me they would probably be 'The Tibetan Book of Living & Dying' and the 'Bodhicharyavatara'.
1 In this work Shantideva devotes a whole chapter to 'Praise of Remaining in Solitude'.
2 I recommend Longchenpa's 'Guide to Locations for Cultivating Samadhi' and 'The Practitioner of Meditation' over at Lotsawa House. There is also 'In Praise of Longchen Rabjam' by Khenpo Shenga. The first two translations also appear in the book of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's teachings at Lerab Gar in 2000 - 'The Vision of Enlightenment'.


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|Publication number
|Publication type
|Publication date
|Jul 29, 1952
|Filing date
|Jul 1, 1950
|Priority date
|Jul 1, 1950
|Publication number
|Walter T Eppler
|Original Assignee
|Western Electric Co
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (2), Referenced by (17), Classifications (14)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
July 29, 1952 w. T. EPPLER 2,604,659
FEEDING APPARATUS FOR PLASTIC EXTRUDERS Filed July 1, 1950 3 Sheets-Sheet 1 INVENTOP W. 7TEPPLER 4 T TORNE Y July 29, 1952 w, 1', EPPLER 2,604,659
FEEDING APPARATUS FOR PLASTIC EXTRUDERS Filed July 1, 1950 3 Sheets-Sheet 2 i I 5 I6 I 3a 2 L In L! 43 '45 43 I a uvvnvron WJTEPPLER A TTORNE Y lated to fuse the g r Patented July 29, 1952 UNITED STATES 2 Claims. This "invention relates to feeding apparatus for plastic extruders, particularly those "for extruding plastic sheaths on 'cable cores. W
In conventional plastic extruder's 'a feed screw "rotates in a housing to transport the plastic inaterial from an inlet to the extrusionnozzle, the housing being atedpto -a given temperature to convert the plastic "material from its original jdiced or granular state into a fused mass for 'eX- trusion on a table In the present embodimentof the i nvenon, the fplastic inaterial is polyethylene {out into small cubes and in some instances a given 'illliiiber oi the cubes remain connected in stick-like i o'rma-tion'. V
The conte' iunal grav ty feed hoppers are mounted-on the housing with their outlets in alignment the inlet off't h'e housing so that the inater ial iir 'ay feed downwardly by gravity to the "screw. However, the gravity feed is frequently blocked by the formation of mechanical and fused bridges or {arches in the hopper and inlet, resulting in a loss of the sheath being applied to the cable core. 'The fused bridges resulted troin the regurgita io of a semifused plastic inasisfwith achrevolution of the screw. These rr asse's move to a position slightly above the so ew' and occasion ll-y remain long enough to be Joined by a second and still further masses. When these bridge like structures begin to form they accumulate u rgitation until n ally sufficient heat is accum'u anules -into a solid bridge, sealmg bit the gravity ied '-Ih'e "mechanical bridge which occasionally forms the lower po'rtiQ'n'of the conventional hopper consists of an arch of granules or cubes resulting-from the interlocking or the correct alignment of the cubes to form an arch.
An object of the present invention is to provide a feeding apparatus for plastic ,extruders which is simple in structure but hi'ghlyefficient in assuring an uninterrupted path for the constant feeding of plastic material to afeed screw of a plastic rud r- With this and other objects in view, the inventioh comprises a feeding apparatus for plastic e'xt'rud'er having the conventional screw to feed particles of plastic material through a heated housing where the material is fused before it reaches the nozzle. The salient features of the invention include a hopper for the material spaced from the heated housing and a feed tube for directing the material from the hopper into the housing to a position adjacent the screw.
By positioning of the hopper and the feed tube ditional heat from each re- TENT OFFICE out of contact with the heated housing a cool receptacle and path for the material to the screw is provided and any possible formation of fused bridges to interrupt the feeding process is eliminated. Furthermore, by extending the feed tube vertically a given distance into the hopper and providing apertures throughout the upper portion thereof to receive the particles of the material, any formation of the particles which might tend to form a mechanical bridge structure is interrupted by the feed tube with its open end and apertures. v
Other objects and advantages will be apparent from the following detailed descriptionwhen considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein Y Fig. 1 is a fragmentary vertical sectional view of the apparatus mounted on a plastic extruder;
Fig. 2 is a side elevational View of the structure shown in Fig. 1', portions thereof being broken away;
Fig. Sis a lateral sectional view taken along the line 33 of Fig. 2; and
Fig. 4 is an enlarged fragmentary detailed view of the clamping means for the feed tube.
Referring now "to the drawings, attention is first directed to Figs. 1 and 2 which illustrate a feed screw it] rotating counterclockwise (Fig. 2) in a passageway H of a housingl2 having an inlet it to receive the plastic material. The screw [0 is driven in 'a conventional manner to feed the material to an extrusion nozzle (not shown) and the housing I2 is heated in the usual manner to fuse the material from its granular or cube out original condition into an extrudable mass to form a sheath on the cable core (not shown).
The invention includes a main hopper I I5 rigidly supported in a frame (not shown) and having its lower end opening into an a'uxiliary hopper it. In the presenteinbodinient of the invention, the flanged lower end I? of the main hopper I5 is secured by bolts or the like 18 to lateral members l9 which have elongate a'pertures -2 6 adjacent their outer ends. Bolts 2|, exten'dingthrough the elongate aperturesiiil and s m i rhu r n v r l po t oned "e n ate a e tures 22 in the top flange 23 of the auxiliary hopper I6, provide an adjustable connecting means between the two hoppers whereby the auxiliary hopper and its feed tube 25 may be adjusted relative to the inlet M of the housing l2 and also relative to the outlet end of the main hopper H5. The lower or outlet end of the auxiliary hopper It has a threaded collar 28 mounted therein, the collar being externally threaded at 29 and pro- 10 es to produce resilient gripvl gizions. The lower ends of the gripping p gf ns have tapered surfaces 32 to be engaged Similarly tapered inner surfaces 33 of a nut 35 whereby the gripping portions will be forced inwardly to firmly grip the feed tube 25 when the nut is tightened on the collar 28.
The feed tube 25 may be formed of suitable material preferably transparent material such as Lucite so that the operator may observe continuous advancement of the material from the hoppers into the extruder. The upper portion of the feed tube extending into the auxiliary hopper [6 has three large apertures 38 disposed spirally in a given formation so that for the entire length of the feed tube in the auxiliary hopper and for substantially the entire circumference thereof, an opening or aperture will be pres ent to receive the material 40. The lower end of the feed tube extends to a position closely adjacent the screw 10, this position being variable through the structure shown in Fig. 4.
A guarding structure 42 surrounds the feed tube 25 and extends over the inlet I4. This structure is supported at spaced positions by relatively small elements 43 to assure against transmission of heat from the housing to the feed tube and to allow heat to escape from the inlet l4 away from the feed tube and the auxiliary housing.
During operation of the plastic extruder, the material initially fed to the main hopper E5 to maintain the auxiliary hopper l6 filled will be directed through the feed tube into the inlet [4 to a position closely adjacent the screw. By providing a cooled passageway to a point beyond where it was formerly possible for fused bridges to form, the feed tube intersects the regurgitated masses to thereby assure against formation of fused bridges within the inlet. Furthermore, the granular material entering the housing is kept from the heated walls thereof delaying fusing of the material until it is moved beyond the inlet and into the main passageway ll. Furthermore, by surrounding of the cool material with the tube to keep it from being heated by the housing, the heat in the inlet will be allowed to escape with the gases and air as the material is taken into the housing.
auxiliary hopper including the feed tube and the main hopper through the adjustment of the bolts 2| in their elongate apertures and 22. The elements 43 may be secured to the guard 42 and act as supporting legs resting on an annular member 45.
It is to be understood that the above described arrangements are simply illustrative of the application of the principles of the invention. Numerous other arrangements may be readily devised 1 by those skilled in the art which will embody The presence of the apertures 38 in the upper I portion of the feed tube, the upper aperture extending through the upper end of the tube and the lower aperture extending beneath the outlet end of the auxiliary hopper l6, together with their spiral arrangement about the circumference of the feed tube assures against possible formation of mechanical bridges within the auxiliary hopper. The main hopper is of sufficient size including the outlet end to avoid the formation of the mechanical bridges therein. If it is desirable to vary the position of the outlet end of the feed tube 25 with the screw In, this may be accomplished by loosening the nut 35 to free the feed tube for movement to the desired position after which the nut 35 may be tightened to hold the feed tube in the position selected. Similar adjustments may be made between the the principles of the invention and fall within the spirit and scope thereof.
What is claimed is:
1. Afeeding apparatus for a plastic extruder having an extrusion bore, a screw to feed particles of plastic material through the bore, a heated housing for the screw, to fuse the material passing through the bore, having an aperture for the material adjacent the receiving end of the screw, the apparatus comprising a hopper for the material spaced from the housing, a. feed tube having its upper opened end extending a given distance into the hopper and having spaced apertures throughout the said upper end to receive the particles from the hopper, the lower end of the feed tube extending into the aperture of the housing to a position adjacent the screw to feed the particles of material directly to the screw, and means to secure the tube to the hopper.
2. A feeding apparatus for a plastic extruder having an extrusion bore, a screw tofeed particles of plastic material through the bore, a heated housing for the screw, to fuse the material passing through the bore, having an aperture for the material adjacent the receiving end of the screw, the apparatus comprising a main supply hopper for the material having an outlet lower end, an auxiliary hopper substantially inverted truncated cone shaped with its upper end larger than the outlet lower end of the main hopper and mounted thereon to receive the material therefrom, a transparent feed tube having its upper end extending a given distance into the auxiliary hopper and having an open end and spaced spirally positioned apertures throughout the said upper end to receive the particles and eliminate the bridging of the particles in the auxiliary hopper, the lower end of the tube extending into the aperture of the housing free of the housing to a position adjacent the screw whereby the particles will be maintained relatively cool as compared to the temperature of the housing to eliminate the formation of fused bridges of the particles in the aperture of the housing.
REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the file of this patent:
UNITED STATES PATENTS Number Name Date 2,369,359 MacWilliam et a1. Feb. 13, 1945 2,446,057 Morin July 27, 1948
|Cited Patent
|Filing date
|Publication date
|May 14, 1943
|Feb 13, 1945
|Resistoflex Corp
|Material feeding apparatus
|Apr 25, 1944
|Jul 27, 1948
|Davis Marinsky
|Plastic casting machine
|Citing Patent
|Filing date
|Publication date
|Aug 15, 1955
|May 5, 1959
|United Shoe Machinery Corp
|Apparatus for handling thermoplastic cement in rod form
|Jun 16, 1959
|Feb 6, 1962
|Boehler & Co Ag Geb
|Apparatus for applying a coating on welding electrode material
|Jun 11, 1959
|May 29, 1962
|Nat Rubber Machinery Co
|Apparatus and method for extruding thermoplastic material
|Jun 22, 1961
|Sep 15, 1964
|Onderzoekings Inst Res
|Screw extruder for mixing plastic material with a pigment
|Nov 10, 1961
|May 18, 1965
|Shell Oil Co
|Crammer feeder for extruder
|Aug 31, 1966
|Mar 4, 1969
|New Britain Machine Co
|Machine for injection-molding of plastics and the like
|Nov 27, 1972
|Aug 6, 1974
|C Andrews
|Additive metering apparatus for plastic processing machine
|Apr 26, 1988
|Apr 17, 1990
|Apparatus for the production of building units from afterhardening materials
|Sep 14, 1989
|May 22, 1990
|Process for the production of building units from afterharding materials
|Jun 27, 1994
|May 7, 1996
|Nissei Plastic Industrial Co., Ltd.
|Hopper convertible material container
|Mar 14, 1996
|Jul 31, 2001
|Process Control Corporation
|Blender apparatus with precision low-rate metering unit
|May 22, 1998
|Apr 27, 2004
|Misawa Homes Co.
|Mixing device for manufacturing molding
|Dec 18, 1996
|Oct 5, 1999
|Nissei Plastic Industrial Co., Ltd.
|Hopper convertible material container
|Apr 25, 1953
|Feb 2, 1956
|Hermann Berstorff Maschb Ansta
|Schneckenpresse fuer organische plastische Massen
|Aug 17, 1968
|Oct 31, 1973
|Reifenhaeuser Kg
|Dec 5, 1987
|Aug 31, 1988
|INOEX GmbH
|Material-feeding apparatus for an extruder
|Dec 5, 1987
|Nov 15, 1989
|Inoex Gmbh
|Material-feeding apparatus for an extruder
|U.S. Classification
|198/541, 425/580, 137/559, 198/548, 366/143, 366/76.9, 198/952, 222/413, 425/317, 425/547
|International Classification
|Cooperative Classification
|European Classification


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While the 25-year-old outfielder put up solid numbers last season with a .282 batting average, six home runs and 33 RBI, he was hampered by an oblique injury for much of the season. Tabata has never played more than 106 games in a season, and the Pirates organization may feel as though the money invested in his contract can be better spent elsewhere.
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I have owned my 1Ltr Corsa Club 3cyl twincam for around a year now, me being 17 at the time of the first insurance quote it was useful being a group 1 as insurance is 'cheap' (term used loosely!).
The car has 113,000 miles on the clock and had both driveshafts and UJ joints changed, manifold gasket replaced so far. Recently I've had some trouble with the electrics, went for a drive today and half way through the indicators and hazards stopped working...not useful.
Having one of the smallest car engines on the market it starts to struggle when more than 3 adults are in meaning that gears have to be dropped back decreasing fuel economy (are smaller petrol engines really more economical?). I reckon the fuel economy is around 45-50 mpg - I would have expected more from a car of this size but what with all of the hills around my area revs are usually up fairly high.
There are well documented Engine management system faults but I have yet to see this magical light appear on the dash!
The good things about the Corsa include the large amount of boot space compared to similar small cars like the Ka and Matiz, when the back seats are folded down you've got yourself as much space as an estate car. I've recently managed to pack a drum kit, electric keyboard and amp+guitar in the back!
Another part of the Corsa I like is the large amount of space under the bonnet, as the corsa is designed to take a much larger engine, so its easy to work on.
Internal features include manual windows, which I prefer as there is less to go wrong when you need them, leather effect gearstick cover, standard radio fittings, temp, date, time on the dash and it has a rev meter!
The internal comfort level is very good with seat adjustments, satisfactory footroom and all of the metal surfaces are covered to keep in heat and make it look better.
Overall its a good car to start off with but after a couple of years I know I could do with something a bit nippier and luxurious!
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Manufacturer's product descriptionVauxhall present the Corsa Life 1.0i 12v 5dr Hatchback with 5 Speed - (Man) / Easytronic - (Auto), Front (FWD) running on Unleaded Petrol
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Body Type: Hatchback
Fuel Type: Petrol
Available Trims: Club; Comfort; Expression; GLS, Life, Design; Energy; Expression; Life
Range: Vauxhall Corsa
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Height: 1440
Width: 1646
Length: 3839
Insurance Group: 2, 3, 1
Engine Size (cc): 998
Towing Limit (kg): 600, 700, 750
Boot Capacity (litres): 1060
Power: 60
Transmission type: Easytronic Automatic, 5 Speed Manual, 5 Speed Manual; Easytronic Automatic
Classification: Compact Car
Country of Origin: UK
CO2 Emissions: 115 g/km - (Man) / 115 g/km - (Auto), 127 g/km - (Man), 127 g/km - (Man) / 125 g/km - (Auto)
Emissions Class: EU4
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NCAP Rating: NCAP 4 Star Rating
Maximum Speed (mph): 98, 96
Warranty: 3 years / 60000 miles
Cylinders: 3
Fuel Capacity (litres): 44
Release Date: 01.01.2005
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Queenstowner Sue Bradley says these unit owners risk being caught out when they try to sell.
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Bradley says the Act – which fully comes into effect this month – was meant for large apartment developments but also covers the likes of two side-by-side units on one property.
"There are a lot of duplexes in Queenstown – you've only to go to Fernhill to see the number of houses that are A and B."
Bradley says these duplex owners may not realise their new obligations and may be faced with a last-minute crisis if they wish to sell.
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Bradley warns that duplex owners trying to sell face delays or even the cancellation of their sale if they can't produce disclosure documents to would-be buyers.
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Bradley warns a duplex owner who's not in a body corporate might even struggle to find who owns their next-door units, especially if the owner's overseas.
The Department of Building and Housing, which administers the Act, fortunately tends to show leniency towards smaller body corporates, she says.
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Bradley says unit owners in small body corporates can decide, at their AGM, to opt out of the more onerous requirements of the Unit Titles Act.
An example is setting up a separate fund for a 10-year maintenance plan.
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