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阴历修行周期

配合月相盈亏的周期,我们团体的成员可以根据月相以多种不同修行方法去缔造黄金时代。

在整个时轮金刚密续中,是很着重训练对于时间周期的觉知,与万物生起和灭去的模式相应。这个模式可以在日夜交替、出生死亡和其他外时轮、内时轮和证悟时轮的例子中看到。

在阴历中,这种周期很清楚地从亏变盈(满月)再由盈变亏(新月)表现出来。前半的两个星期称为白月,代表生起的周期,与男性及终极慈悲相关。后半的两个星期称为黑月,代表灭去的周期,与女性及终极慈智慧相关。以这种依随月相周期的方式去修行,我们学习平衡身心中的男性与女性能量,以及将终极的智慧和慈悲心结合,达到悲智双运。

修行的周期

因此,在阴历周期的四个主要日子,卓登团体的成员会聚集一起去共修。我们鼓励成员去修习任何感觉最适合自己或那一刻自己最需要的法门。透过探索各式各样不同的修行方法,可以使你更熟悉自己并培养思维更大的灵活性。以下提供一些修行培养的内容给你参考:

上弦月

随着月相变圆,我们培养爱心和慈悲心,使我们增强决心,誓愿引度一切众生开悟解脱,得到真正持久的利益。

建议的修行内容:

观世音菩萨
上师仁波切
药师佛
七因果
自他相换法
感应香巴拉


满月

当月相到达最圆满的显现时,我们集中在自己开悟的本性上;并利用自性无限的特质,善巧地为自己积累功德。

建议的修行内容:

时轮金刚
供奉上师
黄财神
供养坛城
荟供

下弦月

随着月相从圆变缺,我们专注在净化;为了悟自身最神圣的实相做好准备,消除种种障碍。

建议的修行内容:

金刚力
金刚手
金刚萨埵
绿度母
三十五佛忏
护法修持

新月

当月相完全消失无光,我们思维实相的本质以培养破除幻相能力,并学习安住在大圆满的智能当中。

建议的修行内容

文殊菩萨
般若波罗蜜多
舍身法
观修空性
修止和修观
持咒和诵经

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Practice Cycles

External cycles of time relate to our internal cycles of time
“Every day is a good day to practice. There are no limitations. You can practice as much as you wish.”
Khentrul Rinpoche

The Cosmic realm of Kalachakra relates to the internal realm of Kalachakra. As such we have practice dates that connect both the lunar and solar days with our practice. 

Throughout the Kalachakra Tantra, there is a great emphasis placed on developing awareness of the distinct cycles of time which correspond to the universal pattern of manifestation and dissolution. This pattern can be seen in the cycles of day and night, birth and death, as well as other examples in the outer, inner and enlightened levels.

During a lunar month, this cycle manifests very clearly as the waxing and waning of the moon. The first half is referred to as the white fortnight and represents the cycle of manifestation which is connected to the masculine aspect of ultimate compassion. The second half of the month is the black fortnight and represents the cycle of dissolution. This is connected to the feminine aspect of ultimate wisdom. In this way, by practicing within this cycle, we learn to balance the masculine and feminine energies of our bodies and minds, thus joining ultimate wisdom and compassion in union.

Harmonizing with the Lunar Phases

For this reason, members of the Dzokden Community gather to practice at four key points of the lunar cycle. Within a 30 day period, members are encouraged to practice whichever practices they feel most connected with and which suit their particular needs at that time. Try to explore a variety of practices in order to familiarize yourself with different approaches and to cultivate greater flexibility of mind. With that said, the following are just some suggestions for practices that you might like to cultivate:

Find when these phase occur in your local area on this website.

New Moon

With the moon dissolved, we reflect on the nature of reality so that we may unravel our delusion and learn to rest our minds in the sublime  perfection of wisdom.

SUGGESTED PRACTICES

Manjushri
Prajñaparamita
Chöd
Meditation on Emptiness
Shamatha & Vipashyana
Recitation of Sutras & Tantras

Waning Half-Moon

Then as the moon begins to wane, we focus on purification so that we can clear away any obstacles existing in our minds and thus prepare ourselves to realize our most sacred truth.

SUGGESTED PRACTICES

Vajravega
Vajrapani
Vajrasattva Purification
Green Tara
Prostrations with 35 Buddhas
Protector Practices

Full-Moon

When the moon reaches its fullest manifestation we turn our minds to our enlightened nature and how to work with its infinite aspects to skillfully accumulate merit.

SUGGESTED PRACTICES

Kalachakra
Guru Puja
Dzambhala
Mandala Offerings
Tsok Offerings
Seven Limbed Prayers

Waxing Half-Moon

As the moon waxes, we cultivate love and compassion so that we may strengthen our resolve to bring lasting benefit to sentient beings by leading them to enlightenment.

SUGGESTED PRACTICES

Avalokiteshvara
Guru Rinpoche
Medicine Buddha
Seven Point Cause & Effect
Exchanging Self for Others
Connecting with Shambhala

Harmonizing with Solar Energy

There are also several key points in the year that connect with the solar Calendar.

Spring Equinox

On this date, the day and night are of equal lengths of time.

Summer Solstice

This is the longest day of the year when the earth is closest to the sun.

Autumnal Equinox

On this date, the day and night are of equal lengths of time.

Winter Solstice

The shortest day of the year is when the earth is tilted away from the sun.

SUGGESTED PRACTICES
21 Taras Drolmi Kazug Puja

Important Dates in the Calendar Cycle

There are also several key points in the year that connect with the calendar dates. We do practices as a global community every year on these dates.

See the upcoming list of events for the next global practice date.

Losar Lunar
New Year

1st Day of 1st Month

Sang Offering

Khentrul Rinpoche’s Birthday

April 18th

Mantra Accumulation Offering

Kalachakra
Wheel Turning

15th Day of 3rd Lunar Month

Innate Kalachakra Deity Yoga

Jetsun Taranatha’s Parinirvana

28th Day of 3rd Lunar Month

Main lineage master of the Jonang Lineage

Lama Lutrin’s
Parinirvana

13th Day of Month 4

Guru Puja for Lama Lutrin

Saka Dawa
Vesak

15th Day of Month 4

1000 Buddha Pujas

Dolpopa’s
Parinirvana

6th Day of 10th Lunar Month

Prayers of Auspiciousness

Global Project

Kalachakra Astrology to Enhance Practice Cycles

In Kalachakra astrology, our external cosmic reality of the cycles of the star signs (the lunar Nakshastras), relate to the cycles of our internal winds and breath. It is possible to optimize the timing of yogic and ritual practices with these internal subtle energy cycles. Our group wishes to make a personalized astrology app according to Kalachakra to help advanced practitioners take advantage of these cosmic cycles.