Invocation.

In Buddhism, word: 'Invocation' means:

Short spoken or written meditation on a buddha aspect to evoke his powerfield
and to experience the qualities embodied by it in one's own development.

-- Quoted from 'The Way Things Are' book by Lama Ole Nydahl.

See also, if you wish: Mahakala Invocation.

Limited Omniscience - Is Buddha All-Knowing?

Mind's Potential.

On an one of Buddhist lectures that i participated in, I've heard that Mind knows everything and enables anything.

Enabling is not automatic success yet, almost always one's wishes won't be fulfilled without serious fight for them. I think that Buddhism gives one tools for fulfilling any wish, but the price is often enormous.


Limited Omniscience.

What follows is only my own understanding, I do not know how close it is to the Truth.


Based on my observations of my own underdeveloped Buddhist Mind, I think that in a way Buddha is all-knowing.

I think that Buddha understands world & reality abstractly, and can at any moment know any detail that being(s) know.

It's limited omniscience, but I think that beings have right for privacy if they want and need it.

Perhaps when I develop more, i will understand Buddha's Mind better.

Perhaps it's far better than how i see it for now.

Wish for Thinking.

I wish to be Buddhist/Wiccan Thinker (Intellectual) on Mahakala (Protector's) Way.

I wish to be a Bodhisattva (one who helps to make world better, one who follows the Way to Enlightenment for benefit of all beings) on Diamond Way Buddhism's Level on Thinker's Way.

I feel that even Basic Thinker's Mental Apparatus On Diamond Way Buddhism's Level consists of many very expensive lessons. I do not want to be a parasite, however. I feel that I should be cost-efficient Thinker Aspirant and i Wish for that as well. (I think that Aspirant is Ambitious, Beneficial and Hard Working Person).

... Is it only wishful thinking?

Self-Improvement and Mind States.

I think and feel that we - living beings (humans,animals,deities,etc...) - are Mind(s), and have bodies.

Self-improvement and self-transformation would be changing one's Mind State from 'State A' to 'State B'.

This can also be explained as that one's state can move from 'Point A' to 'Point B'. One's Mind state can 'move' between Points A & B like a pawn in the board game, possibly crossing through more points (Point C, Point D, Point E... etc) in process, before reaching the desired 'Point B'. One's current Mind's state would be determined by pawn's current position.

Transition between Mind states (moving from 'Point' A to 'Point B') can be triggered by (almost) anything one experiences. From hearing a buddhist lecture, to crossing the street, participating in karate lesson, speaking a Mantra, watching theatre play, drinking water, observing a holy paint (thangka), lighting a candle, etc... Sometimes, however, one's experience doesn't result in such transition, or - more precisely - it triggers transition from 'Point A' to 'Point A', so nothing changes, practically speaking - except for having time to pass during such 'empty transition'.

Not every transition is beneficial, resulting in self-improvement. Some transitions are either 'neutral' or 'detrimential', resulting in downfall instead of development.

One's Mind state determines many aspect of one's being and perceptions. Whether one is in Europe or Asia, whether one feels joy or sadness, whether one experiences world as Hell or Zoo or even the 'Pure Land' - it's all included in one's Mind State.

I feel that death itself, and rebirth, are also Mind State transformations. During the moment of death one's mind state changes and one perceives world 'around' differently, like one would 'teleport' to another world. Same with the moment of rebirth and other bardo state changes.

For more about bardo states, feel free to read: 'Fearless Death' book by Lama Ole Nydahl.


Many won't understand this sadly, but I think that Mind behaves in a similar way as 'Finite State Machine(s)' in the Computer Sciences - except for that Mind is Limitless, is Infinite like an Open Space.

I think and feel that many would use words: 'Complex Machine(s)' instead of 'Finite State Machine(s)' when explaining the Mind's behaviour.

Jambhala.

Name.

Jambhala, also known as Dzambhala, Dzambala, Zambala or Jambala means: 'The Enlightened Deity of Fortune and Wealth'.


Meaning.

“Jam” means “Deity or gathering”. “Bhah” means “gold or wealth”. “La” means “to honor”.

“Dzambhala” means “Precious Golden Deity, who gathers or brings the wealth of spirituality or Dharma and material security or accomplishment to our lives”.

Wealth also includes auspicious conditions, such as health, attracting helpful people and other aspects of overall “good fortune.”


Five Jambhalas.

The Five Jambhalas, deities originating from diverse teaching lineages who collectively form a mandala of bodhichitta prosperity, or enlightened mind wealth. These deities, each with their unique form and mantra, are bound by their common pursuit – to eliminate poverty and create financial security. They emanate from four of the Buddha Families, with the fifth arising from Avaolokiteshvara. All activite different methods of auspicious activity. All specialize in bringing auspiciousness for the benefit of sentient beings, but with a focus on different activities:

Yellow Jambhala, of the Ratna Jewel Family, attracts auspicious circumstances.

White Jambhala, of Buddha Family, and an emanation of Avalokiteshvara, pacifies obstacles to auspiciousness.

Green Jambhala of the Karma Family, activates all activities of wealth and prosperity.

Red Jambhala of the Padma Family, magnetizes good fortune and helpful people.

Black Jambhala, of the Vajra Family, takes the most ferocious approach, bringing power and fierceness to the activities of prosperity.


Mantra.

OM JAMBHALA DZALEN DAYE SOHA.


Source.

For more, click if You wish: [ Yellow Jambhala on Buddha Weekly ].

Zoroastrianism & Dragon Magick of Babylon.

Zoroastrianism - common roots of Nihilism and Islam coming from Persia (Iran).

One of Nietzsche's books is called: 'Thus Spoke Zarathustra' and Zarathustra (also known as: 'Zoroaster') is a name for Leader of ancient Persian caste of Magicians-Priests called Magos, from which word: 'Mage' or 'Magician' comes.


Years ago, during a Buddhist course in Poland, I had insight (thoughts appeared in my mind) that I should study and counter Dragon Magic of Babylon for Lama Ole Nydahl, thus for whole of Buddhism as well.

Babylon was an ancient city located on the lower Euphrates river in southern Mesopotamia, within modern-day Hillah, Iraq, about 85 kilometers (55 miles) south of modern day Baghdad.

Tamed, befriended Dragon is the symbol of Protection and Magical Power, while Enemy Dragon is the symbol of Fear.

Thus - now I think - that 'Dragon Magick of Babylon' is ancient Persian Magick of Terrorism, basicly Zoroastrianism & related.

I think that I should study Hermetic Magick, of the Hermes Thrice Great (Hermes Trismegistos), as an alternative to Persian Magick. Hermes was known as Thoth in the ancient Egypt, as Hermes in ancient Greece, and as Mercury in ancient Rome. He is considered by many as deity of Magick, of Travellers and of Medicinemen/women. He was messenger of gods as well.

I think that Hermetic Magick has everything that is needed to defeat Dragons of Babylon. By Dragons, I mean scary Magicians/Priests. Both for western and eastern Buddhism, as well as for other parts of the Western World.

An aspiration to Love beyond illusions, beyond attachments, and beyond the ego-clinging.

Introduction.

How to Love when one has to be free from illusory delusions, from attachments and clinging?

I do not know, but I think & try as best as i can. I aspire to understand the Enlightened Love, and to practice and prepare to practice the Enlightened, the Unconditional Love.

My current understanding is described in this article, I hope that my understanding will deepen and improve as time passes.


Definitions.

Beings differ from Phenomena in that beings have mind (having mind means that beings are mind and have bodies), while phenomena do not have mind.

Understanding the illusory nature of beings and phenomena means understanding that they/these will keep changing forms. This means that beings and phenomena will arise (be born), change and pass away (die). This process will keep repeating and continuing until one reaches Enlightenment, or so I think.

Time between death and rebirth is called: 'Bardo'.

Word: 'Bardo' literally means: 'between two', but - in buddhism at least - it often means one's state between death and rebirth, in short. (there are many bardo states, including: 'bardo of dying', 'bardo of meditation', 'bardo of dream', and more).

Attachment and clinging can refer to being enslaved/obsessed with someone's/something's current state, current form.

Emptiness of all beings and phenomena meanst that everything is nonpermanent, that everything changes and has 'illusory nature'.


How to be free of ego-attachment?

I think that one should understand the passing nature of one's ego, understand that one changes constantly. One should not cling to one's 'current form'. I think - but i have serious doubts on that still, so check by Yourself please - that one's body is part of the mind, that one's ego affects how one experiences body as existing in the current state, current form.


How to Love without clinging?

I think one should practice the Unconditional Love, the Enlightened Love that 'Has the Taste of Freedom'.

I think one should fight for Love instead of forcing a partner to be together with the 'other half' against his/her will.

I think that one should accept if/when a partner wishes to leave - either for a short while or for longer.

I think one should accept that Loved one will age and die, and accept that current forms will change, including the acceptance that partner's beauty will pass away with age.

One can still strive to be lover or a friend again, either in this or in next lives, I think.

I think that one should see a partner as mature person, as one who is liberated from ego, and should aspire for self-liberation as well.

Partial Information, Points of View & Too Quick Jumps to Conclusion.

About.

Depending on a point of view, different people have different understanding than other people.

Having only a part of information can lead to different understandings.

What kind of shadow a figure below casts?

How it looks like as we imagine, when we know only it's shadow?

Praying Buddha?

... i've just seen message from HH Buddha Karmapa 17th Trinley Thaye Dorje to His students.

it ended with 'with prayers' clause.

... does Buddha really pray? seems so.

What is prayer then?

... in catholic church, prayer is speech with God.

So i've imagined that the Buddha speaks to many gods.

... i've also had thoughts - do we, lowly beings, have godly aspects in us (associated with pride)?

... does Buddha pray to our godly aspects?

... perhaps He speaks to our prideful godly aspects to let them develop as Buddha wants.


... years ago i wished to make jokes that will make Buddha and other Superior Teachers laugh. Now i play with ideas of Buddha praying to me (my godly aspect associated with pride).

... ;)


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i've read in Lama Ole Nydahl book(s) that Buddha does not want followers, mindless servants - instead He wants 'grown up' partners for discussion. i imagine that servants are boring, and sometimes disgusting.

... i imagine that perhaps by making Buddha laugh, one can try to be interresting company for superiors - if only for a while.

Candles, that i have so far.

Just informing my friends of what i have, in case someone needs me to light a candle for them.


... i wish that my incense, candles and crystals work as Lama Ole Nydahl wants.

... but i also wish that witch/wiccan friends have something to say about uses and goals of these candles as well.

-=- My candles. -=-

-=- For taper candles. -=-


See also, if You wish:
- Candle Magick,
- Colors.

Buddhism-related Incense, that i have so far.

Just informing my friends of what i have, in case someone needs me to burn incense for them.


Beside these, i have some witchcraft-related incense.

... i wish that my incense, candles and crystals work as Lama Ole Nydahl wants.

So far, i have:
- Riwo Sangcho (Purification, Offerings and Wisdom),
- Manjushri (Wisdom),
- Mahakala (Protection),
- Green Tara (Calmness, Peace, Gentle & Nice feelings),
- Zambala (Wealth, both inner and external, also spending money wisely),
- Kalachakra (Kalachakra is 'wheel of time', it's also about of how to use one's time efficiently),
- Chenrezig (Compassion that includes both oneself and others),
- Satya Karma (Better karma, i think this incense can connect one with other like-minded people),
- Medicine Buddha (Health),
- More of Medicine Buddha (Health, made by Nuns of Khachoe Ghakyil Ling Nunnery),
- A few of Manipura Solar Plexus Chakra incense sticks.

I think that sometimes there are meditations and/or prayers involved in the incense making process - so perhaps there are blessings involved. :)

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... i have also incense holders:

-=- 1 incense holder. -=- -=- For Indian Incense. -=-	-=- 4 incense holders. -=- -=- 1 large (round), 1 medium (turtle), 2 small. -=- -=- For Nepalese & Tibetan Incense. -=-

Purifying Karma without Ngöndro ... and value of non-buddhist, but nice and fine friends.

i've ordered Riwo Sangchö incense, for karma purification and also for wisdom.

'The purpose of Riwo Sangchö is to realize the perfection of wisdom, by accumulating merits through two main aspects of practice: offerings, and purification—especially of impurity and of obstructions'.

... i can't do Ngöndro (i am mentally ill, so i have mantras to practice, but meditation is disallowed for me) so I need other ways to purify karma. Perhaps burning this incense is an answer to my need to purify karma.

Why purify Karma?

One needs to help himself/herself first, when one wants to help others efficiently and wisely.

... I've considered Diamond Mind incense, but it's hard to find something at reasonable price. Plus, Riwo Sangchö offering helps to develop Wisdom beside purifying karma. Extra Wisdom will be useful, as it is not my strongest point so far.

Beside Ngöndro, there are two other ways to purify karma that I know of ... but I have mental obstacles that make practicing these difficult, to say at least:
1. How does one purify karma that causes pain?
2. Diamond Mind Mantras: OM BENZA SATO HUNG.

... it is a (Riwo Sangchö) terma that was hidden by Guru Rinpoche and revealed in the seventeenth century by the great yogin and tertön Lhatsün Namkha Jikmé (1597-1653),

... can Lama Ole Nydahl's students use it?

(Guru Rinpoche is part of Transmission Lineage in Karma Kagyu Buddhism, i hope this argument is not 'overstretch', however).

... i wish to break as little of my vows as possible, so I wish my incenses (all of my incenses, not only this one) to work as Lama Ole Nydahl wishes.

... similarly, i wish my candles and crystals to work as Lama Ole Nydahl wishes.

... my TAROT Magick however, is a tool of Witchcraft/Wicca, and should serve my Wiccan/Witch friends the most. Not only TAROT Cards, also TAROT Ritual Tools (Athamé, Chalice, Pentacles and Wand).

Hopefully they (my magical fiends) will join our Sangha, if not in this life, then in future lives. I think that we should be nice to them, i think that they are worthy of our time and efforts.