Protocols for Continuing the Readings of the SAUMOL

We have now been able to hold a virtual reading of all of what we have in English of the Supreme and Unsurpassable Mahamudra of Liberation. Sunday morning March 7 we started with the Introduction, Preface, and the second mind-essence, “The Xiaman Most Excellent Oceanic Mind-Essence.” The following Sunday we heard the third mind-essence, the “Most Excellent Enlightenment Emptiness-Practice Oceanic Mind-Essence,” and on March 21, we finished with reflecting and introspection on the “128 Evil and Erroneous Views.” We ended all with the “Concluding Practice” and our praises and gratitude to H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III for bringing this great Dharma to us. There was also a robust Q&A session after the readings.

Since this is a Dharma that is meant to be practiced and you cannot yet have your own copy to read, we will continue to read a rotation of these three sessions every month at 6:00 am on Sunday Mornings for as long as possible.

PROTOCOLS FOR LISTENING TO THE SAUMOL and OTHER DHARMA on ZOOM or at OTHER LOCATIONS

The most important thing is to feel and show proper respect to the Dharma. H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III has said that this is the most sacred Dharma that he has imparted in this lifetime. You do not want to incur negative karma by being disrespectful to the Dharma. Please abide by the following rules:

1. Dress respectfully whenever you come to the temple, especially if you are to receive Dharma. If you are hearing the Dharma via ZOOM, observe the same demeanor.
2. If at home, burn incense before sitting down to listen to Dharma. Stand and do prostrations when they are done at the temple. If you do not have or are unable to do the Prostration Dharma, please stand in respect for the others who will be doing this Dharma. We will chant the “Incense Offering” mantra before we begin. Do what you can to create a sacred space, even at home.
3. Be on time. You will not be admitted to the temple or to the ZOOM session if you arrive or join after the incense and prostrations have begun.  If you have an emergency, you may be able to arrange to enter late, but it is doubtful that you will be able to reach anyone as we turn off our phones before we start. We will start the admission process at least fifteen minutes before the chanting begins. Please join as early as you can to be centered and ready to hear the Dharma.
4. Turn off your phone before starting a Dharma class. Listen to the session in a private secure space where you will not be distracted. Remember that others will be able to watch you. No pets or children allowed for Dharma classes unless they are disciplined disciples. Open Mike and any other informal ZOOM sessions are more relaxed and pets & children are encouraged to attend. Everyone needs the Dharma!
5. If starting a ZOOM session for the first time, be sure and test your audio and video on a day before the class is scheduled. If you have problems with your internet or phone connections, contact our IT expert, Reba Jinbo at 209-213-2044 or at dpferal@yahoo.com. He will not be available to help on the day of the class.
6. Unless you have received prior clearance, you will need to have a video connection and post your name in English or pinyin and not just your phone number. You may also show your Chinese or other names. Do not use an avatar or blank screen during these Dharma sessions except for emergencies. We need to see who is watching this zoom session and if they are observing the other protocols. Failure to do this may result in you being removed from the session.
7. If you have more than one person watching a session, please list all names or clear group attendance prior to session.
8. Absolutely NO RECORDING of sound or video is allowed.

FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN US NOT BEING ABLE TO READ THE SAUMOL ON ZOOM!!!!

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