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According to the Pure Conduct section of the Avataṃsaka Sūtra:

When entering a house, a bodhisattva should generate bodhicitta by thinking, “May all sentient beings reach the citadel of liberation!”

Likewise, when lying down to sleep, a bodhisattva should think, “May all living beings attain the dharmakāya of the buddhas!”

In the event of dreaming, a bodhisattva should think, “May all living beings recognize the dreamlike nature of all things!”

When tightening his belt, a bodhisattva should think, “May all living beings be connected with sources of virtue!”

When sitting down, a bodhisattva should think, “May all living beings find the vajra seat at the place of enlightenment (bodhimaṇḍa)!”

When lighting a fire, a bodhisattva should think, “May all living beings burn away the fuel of their destructive emotions!”

When the fire is burning, a bodhisattva should think, “May the fire of wisdom blaze!”

When finshing cooking, a bodhisattva should think, “May all living beings gain the nectar of wisdom!”

When eating food, a bodhisattva should think, “May all living beings gain the food of samādhi!”

When going outside, a bodhisattva should think, “May all living beings escape the city of saṃsāra!”

When going downstairs, a bodhisattva should think, “May I enter saṃsāra for the sake of all living beings!”

When opening the door, a bodhisattva should think, “May all living beings open the doorway to liberation!”

When closing the door, a bodhisattva should think, “May all living beings close the doorway to the three lower realms!”

When setting out on the road, a bodhisattva should think, “May all living beings set out on the path of the noble ones!”

When going uphill, a bodhisattva should think, “May I lead all living beings to the happiness of the higher realms!”

When going downhill, a bodhisattva should think, “May all living beings put an end to the lower realms!”

When meeting beings, a bodhisattva should think, “May all living beings meet perfect buddhahood!”

When putting down his feet, a bodhisattva should think, “May I set about the task of benefiting all beings!”

When lifting his feet, a bodhisattva should think, “May all living beings be brought out of saṃsāra!”

When seeing someone wearing ornaments, a bodhisattva should think, “May all living beings gain the adornments of the major and minor marks!”

When seeing someone without ornaments, a bodhisattva should think, “May all living beings come to possess the qualities of purification!”

When seeing any vessel that is full, a bodhisattva should think, “May all living beings be replete with enlightened qualities!”

When seeing an empty vessel, a bodhisattva should think, “May all living beings be devoid of faults!”

When seeing beings take delight, a bodhisattva should think, “May all living beings delight in the Dharma!”

When seeing beings who are displeased, a bodhisattva should think, “May all living beings take no pleasure in ordinary conditioned things!”

When seeing happy beings, a bodhisattva should think, “May all living beings gain all the necessities of happiness!”

When seeing beings who are suffering, a bodhisattva should think, “May the sufferings of all living beings be pacified!”

When seeing people who are sick, a bodhisattva should think, “May everyone be freed from sickness!”

When witnessing kindness repaid, a bodhisattva should think, “May the kindness of all the buddhas and bodhisattvas be repaid!”

When witnessing kindness go unreciprocated, a bodhisattva should think, “May those with wrong views fail to be rewarded!”

When witnessing opposition, a bodhisattva should think, “May I be able to overcome all forms of adversity and opposition!”

When witnessing praise, a bodhisattva should think, “May all the buddhas and bodhisattvas receive praise!”

When witnessing a discussion of the Dharma, a bodhisattva should think, “May we gain the courageous eloquence of a Buddha!”

When seeing sacred imagery, a bodhisattva should think, “May there be no impediment to seeing all the buddhas!”

When seeing a stūpa, a bodhisattva should think, “May all beings regard this as an object of veneration!”

When seeing commercial trade, a bodhisattva should think, “May all beings obtain the seven riches of the āryas!”

When witnessing prostration, a bodhisattva should think, “May all beings, including the devas, attain the invisible uṣṇīṣa!”

Apply these in practice with the three stages of preparation, main part and conclusion.

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Translated by Adam Pearcy

Dear Dharma friends,

Tomorrow marks the 12th anniversary of the Parinirvana of my beloved teacher, His Holiness the 14th Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche, according to the Western calendar. On the eve of this special day, I would like to invite all of you to join me in remembering his extraordinary kindness, wisdom, and boundless activity through the practice of Guru Yoga.

Birth, living, and dying are natural aspects of cyclic existence. Although we may understand this intellectually, occasions such as this remind us that these truths are not merely abstract concepts, but direct teachings reflected within our own lives. The Parinirvana of a great master offers us a precious opportunity not only to express gratitude and respect, but also to reflect deeply on impermanence and the meaningful use of this human life.

Shamar Rinpoche continuously emphasized the importance of meeting each moment wholeheartedly, with freshness, openness, and without hesitation. In his presence, one could feel that every instant was completely alive and new — free from fixation on the past and free from expectation about the future. He naturally demonstrated how to remain fully present with whatever arose, responding with clarity, spontaneity, and ease.

Guru Yoga is especially meaningful on such an occasion. Through this practice, we are reminded that enlightenment is not something distant or unattainable. Just as the great masters of the lineage walked the path and manifested realization through their lives, we too possess the same Buddha nature and the same potential for awakening.

Guru Yoga can uplift us when we feel discouraged or insignificant. It can ground us when we feel overwhelmed by impermanence, and inspire us when confidence or motivation begin to fade. Above all, it reconnects us to the living stream of blessing and realization passed down through the lineage masters.

There is no need to concern ourselves excessively with notions of time, numbers, or control. What truly matters is to use the present moment well, with sincerity and awareness. Most importantly, there can be a genuine enjoyment in what we are doing. When that natural enjoyment is present, nothing further is needed.

I personally rejoice in having had the precious opportunity to receive teachings and transmissions from Shamar Rinpoche, and I will always treasure every moment spent in his presence. The most genuine offering we can make is to fulfil his wishes by practicing sincerely and benefiting others according to our ability.

No matter how far apart we may appear outwardly, through the shared practice of Buddha Dharma we remain inseparably connected, carrying Rinpoche’s blessing and activity like a living stream through our hearts, our practice, and our lives.

With prayers, Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa

Message from his wife shared in the Diamond Way Buddhist Network:

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Dearest friends,

It is with a heavy heart that I am reaching out to you today. This morning, our beloved teacher, Lama Ole, left his Viking body, which he tirelessly devoted to benefiting others. His passing unfolded in a completely natural and peaceful way — marked, as always, by immense love and strength.

Wherever we are, we are united in gratitude for everything Lama Ole taught us and for all he accomplished for Buddhism in the West and within our Karma Kagyu lineage.

May we cherish his extraordinary example and continue to carry it forward in everything we do.

With love,

Anne Nydahl

P.S. You are all very welcome to come to the Europe Center. After some quiet days of meditation, there will be an opportunity to pay your last respects.

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I'm not affiliated with him, and don't condone many of his utterances and actions. Still, let's keep this thread respectful, aight? Even flawed dharma brothers are dharma brothers, imho.