I have recently acquired these for ritual use. These are antique Japanese. Bronze mirrors were widespread before the advent of glass. In Tibet and other countries they are still used for divination. In this case, the concave surface is sometimes decorated and the convex outside is polished and plain. The convex side is shown on the outside when worn. Shamans may have a coat partially covered with these mirrors – to deflect evil and to concentrate the power of deities :
DZOGCHEN BUDDHIST BALM
A short poem after Ati Guruyoga ‘A’ practice at dawn today:
‘A’ Poesy
Sun rose in eyes.
Ambling lane awash with birdsong deer rustling trees.
‘A’ .
Saw wind and birdsong colours heard the sun and sky.
Ocean diving fields body melded rose and fell.
Breathing vibrant mass.
Bliss unborn and unbecoming whole.
DZOGCHEN – Flight of the Garuda
DZOGCHEN
After receiving the empowerment of Nyenpa Lha Sum (Vajrapani, Hayagriva & Garuda) from Dozgchen Rinpoche last month I decided to find out more about Dzogchen practice itself.
I asked a lot of questions and am now following Chogyal Namkhail Norbu Rinpoche and in the last few days I received direct transmission of Guruyoga together with Song of the Vajra, other practices and several mantras.
It is wonderful to receive so many teachings – now for the practice! LOL




