Ancient Knowledge for Modern Society

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Ancient knowledge for modern society.

Since time immemorial the human intuition have the longing desire to know and explore the

event unfolding in their life and the society at large. But this actually can be known and predicted

either by the enlightened being(God), after reaching certain level of realization of the ultimatetruth Or by the professional astrologer, based on text and experience that these extraordinary

being have shared and written.

Tibetan Astro Science is one unique art of prediction that flourish in the mystic region of

Himalayas for more than three thousand years. It was further enriched and standardized byincluding some fascinating knowledge from Indian and China. Thus, this treasure of knowledge

has been very helpful to reveal some striking secret of personal life as well as general phenomena

of the celestial body and its effect down on earth. But here we should never play down the effect

of karmic influence on our fate. Our fate is of course mainly decided by our deeds. But, we allknow that the out-come of our best deeds is not always the satisfactory one. Therefore, time

factor and other invisible influence cannot be rule out. Thus, it would be most appropriate tobelieve that out fate has co-operating influence from our deeds and other invisible effects.

The most remarkable thing about Tibetan Astrology is that it not only predicted your life, to raise

concern but tells you the remedies if some unforeseen obstacles is indicate in your chart. Thus, itis like guidance for a person through out the life since it covers all the major event of your life

like health, education, financial prospect, marriage, family, job etc. Mechanisms of this art of

prediction can be summed up in three main principles; Elemental balance, planetary influenceand the time factor.

When the whole world is busy developing the material infrastructure, intellectual in Tibet lookedwithin and advance themselves in spiritual field for many centuries until red Chinese illegally

occupied it. Idea of relating outside phenomena to inner chakra of our body simply mesmerizes

me. I am blessed to get the precious opportunity to master in this field of knowledge and I pledge

to work for the preservation of this unique science, at all my capacity.

It is with great satisfaction and joy to be able to launch this site at the service for those who long

for guide and the platform for those who want to explore this ancient knowledge.

Mr. Tenzin Jinpa

Astro Practioner.

Our Astrologer


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Mr. Tenzin Jinpa is a Professional Astrologer from Tibetan Medical & Astro Institute (Men Tsee

Khang) of H.H. the Dalai Lama. He was born on 17th feb 1978 at Kollegal Tibetan settlement in

South India. He did his primary schooling from C.S.T kollegal. He was a former monk at SeraJhe monastery where he completed his modern studies along with traditional Tibetan knowledge

for more than 10 years. He was then selected for the 6 years intensive course in Tibetan

Astrology, Astronomy and medicine at Men Tse Khang in 1997. He has master himself in all thethree major field of Tibetan Astro Science viz Elemental astrology of Manjushree linage,

Kalachakra system of Buddha Sakyamuni and Arising vowel of Lord Shiva. In 2003 he

completed his studies and joined Astro deptt as an Astro practitioner.

He is one of the resource person at Men-Tse-Khang where he has been doing different kind of

chart including detailed horoscope, medical chart, compatibility and yearly predictions for hisclients all over the world. Beside this, he is taking course in astrology, making almanac & lunar

calendar. Almanac and calendar for year 2011 is constructed by Mr. Jinpa as a thesis after

completion of his 6 years studies in Astro. Science. He also visited different places in India,

Singapore, France and Nepal for conferences, workshop and consultation based on TibetanAstrology.

After serving 8 year in Astro deptt, he is transferred to dikeyling Tibetan Medical & Astro society

to handle newly set-up Astrological center to promote astro science to the larger society in

northern India. He is presently working under Tibetan medical & Astro Institute as a senior

Astrologer.

Tenzin Jinpa

Dikeyling astro center

T.M.A.I

P.O. Kulhan

Distt. Dehra Dun

Uttara Khand - 248 001

Introduction to Tibetan Astrology.

Tibetan Astro Science can be classified into four main category, Ancient Experiential Astrology,

Elemental Astrology, Kalachakra system and Arising Vowels.

1. Ancient Experiential Astrology: In the course of time, different civilizations haveadapted to its own environment, thoughts and believe. During ancient time in Tibet, like

other civilizations, farming is their main livelihood and people generally tend to have very

close bonding with nature. Our ancestral examined the star, movement of cloud, wind,birds etc to get some clue about the "time" and "nature's phenomena". After many years of

research and experience, they come to certain conclusion which we call is Ancient

Experimental Astrology. Just to jot down few examples; since they completely depend onfarming, whether forecast is indispensable for their survival. To know the changes of


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whether, they study the migration of birds. For instance; birds like duck, eagle normally

migrate to Nepal and India when winter started in Tibet. And arrival of these birds to

Tibet shows the beginning of heat. Like that, there are 88 "specific points" of duration insummer and 87 points in winter. In summery, all the activities like irrigation, farming and

harvest are done by studying the birds, cloud and many more nature developments. It was

around 200 BC there was an old woman in Lhokha District in Tibet, who we believe liedthe foundation of first ever lunar calendar. She stated that after first 7 days i.e on 8th day

of waxing moon, the moon can reached only the half way of the sky at the morning. Then

after 7 days i.e 15th day, moon travel whole sky and will be seen in western end of thesky. Then after 7 days i.e. 22nd day, waning moon is at the middle of sky by morning and

then after 7 days is "No Moon". This whole process is call month and first 3 months will

see onset of heat waves,(spring) Next 3 months will see rainfall and greenery(summer)and next 3 months will see flower and fruit grows(autumn) and last three month will have

cold waves(winter). In this way she taught the four season of the calendar base on motion

of moon. Therefore, these are the basic foundation on which Tibetan Astro Science has

grown with age.2. The Elemental Astrology (Byung-rTs): Elemental astrology is a subject which deals

mainly with prediction based on elements in conjunction with 12 animal signs, 9 magic

square and 8 parkhas. It is believe to be taught by Lords Manjushree in the year 837 BC at

the place called Wu Tai Shan in China. Thus, it is very identical to Chinese system.Though Tibetan people have their own elemental knowledge long before Chinese

influence but it was during 7th century (654 AD) when Tibetan King Songtsen who took

Chinese princess Gyasa for his wife during which Astrology started to flourish to greatextend in Tibet. Princess Gyasa is known to be expert in Elemental Astrology and she

brought many scared scripture of Chinese astrology and medicine. So, in this way

elemental Astrology come into complete shape.

The idea behind this art of prediction is that when the function of the element are well

balance, one will enjoy good health and happiness in the life but when it is disturb thenone will become sick and may even leads to death. The very simple example for this is

that people normally tend to get illness when arrived in new place and environment.

Because the body elements and elements of the environment sometimes get imbalance

and causes illness if not careful. Therefore, the elemental astrology is very helpful toknow the influence of these elements on our body and mind.

So to know these influences, one must know the relationship between the elements,which are in the form of mother, son, friend and foe in connection with factors like time,

mewa, pharkha and planets. Based on these factors Tibetan astrologer makes prediction.

Uses of this astrology is mainly for the service of people to guide them in the right

direction by avoiding some obvious obstacles in life. Base on this knowledge we make

detailed personal horoscope, compatibility chart, medical chart, one year prediction, deadchart etc.

3. The Kalachakra system (sKar-rTsis): This system is mainly based on Kalachakra Tantrawhich is taught by lord Buddha in year 881 BC on request by the first Dharma King of

Shambala Suchandra, at the place called Amrawati in southern state of Andra in India.


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Then the emanation of Vajrapani, King Suchandra compiled the basic kalachakra tantra

and miraculously left to Shambala where he widely preach kalachakra tantra to the

maximum audiences for many years. The root kalachakra tantra also called Mulatantrahas twelve thousand verses. He later wrote sixty thousand verse commentary called

Explanatory Tantra. Later, 8th king of Shambala, Manjushri-Yashas composed the

Abridged Kalachakra Tantra or Kalachakra Laghutantr. This was further explained andelaborate in the Stainless Light Commentary, Vimalaprabha written by Shambhala King

Pundarika. These texts are the primary references for Kalachakra practitioner and

Buddhist astro. Science.

Kalachakra tantra is said to be the highest level of Tantra in Buddhist philosophy, which

consist of five chapters. The first and second chapter emphasize mainly on outer and innerprospect of entity whereas last three chapter deals with alternative prospect.(other then

above two)

Thus, whole concept of kalachakra text can be classified into three category; Outer,

Inner and Alternative Kalachakra.

o Outer kalachakra focus mainly on the external world of environment likeformation of universe, moment of planets and star and other cosmological factors.

Since the name "kalachakra" itself is mean for "cycle of time", construction ofaccurate calendar is unique feature of this system. Unlike western calendar, which

is primarily set at the cost of human convenience, kalachakra calendar is relate

with the reality of nature, in accordance with inner body mechanism. Based onthese knowledge, Tibetan Astro-Science has develop and flourish.

o Inner kalachakra emphasize more on the living being that dwell on this universe.It explains inner body formation like charkas, channels, elements, and movements

of the wind energy within. In this way, we can related our inner body with outerforce. This theory of relationship between inner body machanism and the outside

influence is very facinating which scienctist are yet to explore! Tibetan medicine

also can be categorized under this chapter.

o Alternative kalachakra is mainly a spiritual practice like initiation, meditation andvisualization of personal deity for the purification of our soul which ultimately

lead us to buddhahood. Yet, outer and inner Kalachakras are the process or path,

which helps us to understand the synchronizations of microcosmic world ofhuman body with macrocosmic world of universe. Thus, the expression "as

outside, so inside" is quite popular view in kalachakra system.

Importance and use of this system is that one can study cosmology in correspond with

human body which ultimately lead to Buddha hood or enlightenment. Scientist pays more

attention towards cosmology outside where as the kalachakra practitioners emphasis morein the inner self. When scientist managed to send rocket to the space, yogi can understand

the phenomena of space merely by visualizing and knowing inner self. Isn't it surprising

that the revolution circle of mercury and Venus were predicted at 87.97 day and 224.7 day

respectively in kalachakra system.


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We produce almanac every year based on kalachakra system. Almanac is like an

ephemeris in which exact position of moon, planets and star are calculate. This is very

important for Tibetan people since they tend to relate their daily activities according to thealmanac. More importantly, the almanac is indispensable for Yogi for their religious

propose. It also have detailed about solar and lunar eclipses.

4. Arising Vowels (dYangs-char): This is one art of prediction where the different vowelsare assigns to planetary position of each day or month to know its effect on individual andnations at large. The system is based on text called Shiva Sarodhaya which was preached

by the lord shiva in manifestation of Avalokiteshvara and Tara, as Shiva and Paravati

respectively, in order to perform pacifying, enriching, subjugating and wrathful activities.

It was formally translated into Tibetan in 12th century by Lo-tsa-wa Rinchen Sangpo.. Itgets its name as such that the 16 vowels, are all concluded in the essence of the elements

and then they arise in various astrological computations in the form of different chakarasfor different purposes. It was first preached in the realm of Gods in the form of question-

answer between Shiva and his consort Paravati. This system can be applied for gamblingor some wrathful activities, which however are strictly avoided and buried by many

religious scholars in the past.

Horoscope

Practical Astrology and its uses.

Few most popular predictions chart that people normally tend to get for themselves during the

course of lifetime are as follow:

1. Birth chart( Detailed horoscope)Most of the Tibetan people make birth chart soon after baby is born. Because birth chart islike guidance for a people through out his life since it talk about all the major events of

your life like health, education, job, financial prospect, marriage, family etc. The aim is

not to raise one's anxiety but to avoid unforeseen obstacles with appropriate remedies andprecautionary measures. These days, as Buddhist astrology gain is popularity, many

westerners crave to get their birth chart done at the age as high as 70. Many of them are

able to match their biography with this detailed birth chart!! For the best result, date ofbirth is not enough but it require exact time of birth.

In finding the obstacles, you will be suggested with appropriate remedies in the form ofprayers and antidotes, which prove to be immensely helpful for many.

2. Compatibility chart: This is mainly to see how the partner is compatible to each other.Base on the elemental relationship between bride and groom, their general marriage life is

predicted. It emphasis on financial status, health, children, fortune and their durability as a

partner. Looking at the strength of elements, power balance of the couple is also known.

When the relationship between the two is not favorable then different remedies will be


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prescribed according to Tibetan elemental astrology, to prevent trouble in their marriage

life.

3. One-year prediction: This is done on yearly bases to see what prospects are in store foryou in a particular year. Each one of you have your own year- sign and elements, depend

on which year you were born. Likewise, a current calendar year is also entitled with its

own year-sign and element. Therefore, by calculating the relationship between your ownyear-sign and the current calendar year, a detailed result and scenario of the particular

year is drawn. Appropriate precautionary and remedial measures are then counseled in

advance after finding any obstacles or unfavorable things within this particular year.4. Medical chart: Medical chart is normally done when an illness does not respond well to a

regular treatment. Basically, disease can be of three types. Disease caused by imbalance

of humors or elements, disease caused by evil spirit and disease result of your karmicaction.

o Disease caused by imbalance of humors or element can be treat by medicine.o Disease caused by evil spirit need to be treated by rituals and antidotes which is

why medical chart play some important role. Astrologer will advice antidote toappease and counter these evil spirit. Astrologer can also helps patience to find out

which Doctors and system of medicine is favorable for the concern person.

o Disease due to karmic influence can be avoided by medicine or rituals for a timebeing but this need to be somehow up root by your good deeds.

5. Death calculation: In Tibetan community, Astrologer plays a very important role when aperson dies. Normally, people immediately consult astrologer for the making of Death

chart in which all the detailed procedure are written. It is useful in determining theauspicious date and favorable direction for disposal of dead body. Color of cloths use to

cover the death body are also known by using Nine magic square. More importantly,

astrologer prescribes certain prayers and rituals not only to make sure the soul of deceased

person is rest in peace but also to avoid the effect of certain evil spirit to the family.Survival family will be advice to make an image of certain personal deity on behave of

deceased person so that he or she can take a better life in the next birth.

Divination

Divination is one art of prediction where we seeks divine's intervention to know the insight

understanding when we are in the state of serious confusion or indecisiveness.

Here, it is very important to have sheer sense of believe and trust for the God and the messenger

{astrologer} when seeking the divination. On the other hand, the person who performs divination

needs to go through certain prayers to connect himself with the God before starting thedivination.

The divination is best advisable only when the person is completely in the state of dilemma and

willing to go either way, which is more appropriate to oneself. In such situation, taking refugee to

the god and to sort his guidance is indeed a very good and sensible idea.

Tibetan Buddhist astrology has its own unique way of doing divination, which I learned and

practiced for last many years. People's response to this is very encouraging which gives me sense


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of satisfaction! Here we can't apply the rules of logic, as it is something beyond the reach of

common people. Nevertheless, the bottom line is it works when there is faith.

I am happy to extend my sincere help for those who are in needs of such divination to sort out the

confusion in making right decision. But it is advice that final decision is completely entitle to the

concern person.

This service is done at completely free of cost for all but firm faith is very necessary here.

Prayers

Prayers is most significant part of any religion and it is very profound way of submission and

devoting to the God. Tibetan Buddhism has its own unique way of relating our self to the god andthe spirits in the form of some specific prayers for different purpose. Monk in different monastery

normally does these special prayers on behalf of lay people since some of these prayers and

mantra are difficult to understand and recite.

This service of performing prayer on your behalf is only for those who do not have access to

monastery to get your prayers done. We are going to contact any respected monastery andreligious center of your choice in India and Nepal for the especial prayers on your behalf. I hope

it will help people in abroad and urban area to fulfill their longing wishes. Original payment bill

of the particular monastery will be dispatched towards you or you will be linked to the particularmonastery at earliest so that you could verified by yourself.

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