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Study & Preparation for the Taurus Buddha Full Moon Festival
Forces of Enlightenment
Notes from the Dalai Lama
The Wesak Valley

The week is filled with expectation; the great festival of Wesak is here. We will call forth from Shamballa the Forces of Enlightenment to fill the hearts and minds of humanity. We will call forth with our Spiritual Will, the Ancient Law of Dominating Good.

Study – Preparing for Wesak – the Forces of Enlightenment

“The Forces of Enlightenment are always present on Earth on a small scale, influencing the minds of the New Group o World Servers, the selfless workers for humanity, and the thinkers everywhere, working in the field of human betterment; they work upon and through all who truly love their fellowmen.” Those who feel called to serve, the NGWS, and men and women of Goodwill everywhere “present a field of expression to the Forces of Enlightenment and offer Them opportunity to change the ways of human thinking; they are being mobilized by the light-bearing energies on the planet, so that wisdom, understanding and skill in action may distinguish the activities of humanity in the present/future.”

“The organizer of these Forces of Enlightenment is the Buddha, the symbol of enlightenment & illumination. Countless millions down the ages have recognized Him as a Light-bearer. His Four Noble Truths exposed the causes of human trouble and pointed to the cure. Him message can be paraphrased: ‘cease to identify with materials things (alone); gain a proper sense of spiritual values; cease regarding possessions and earthly existence as of major importance; follow the Noble Eight-fold Path, the Path of Right Relations – to God & to each other – and thus be happy. The steps on the Path are:

Right Values	Right Mode of Living
Right Aspiration	Right Effort
Right Speech	Right Thinking
Right Conduct	Right Rapture or true Happiness

“The Buddha pointed the Way toward the goal. He indicated the Way because He achieved full enlightenment. The Buddha, appearing 500 years BC (before Christ who appeared 0 AD – after Christ, Anno Domino), “prepared the Way” (prepared the minds of humanity) so that we could “recognize” the Christ. When the Christ came, He was the “example” of One who had reached the enlightened goal (the Buddha indicated). "

The Buddha left the world after reaching illumination. The Christ came into the world proclaiming Himself as the “light of the World” and through His example, how we could tread the Lighted Way also. The Buddha brought to the world the Light of Wisdom. The Christ brought to the world the Light of Wisdom AND Love, anchored for the first time on Earth. Note that for real love to grow within us, we must begin with an intelligent, illumined, enlightened mind.

And so, at Wesak, the great Taurus festival of the Buddha (the Planetary Enlightener), we call forth the Forces of Enlightenment to stream into the world.

“The Buddha acts as the agent of that ‘great Life in Whom we live and move and have our being.’" He Who is Himself the true Light of the world & the planetary Enlightener. This is the Ancient of Days (as He is called in the Old Testament), to the God of Love, to Sanat Kumara, the One from Venus, the Eternal Youth, the One Who holds all men (Sanskrit for minds, the Thinkers, humanity) in life and Who is carrying His whole creation along the Path of Evolution to its consummation – of which we cannot know.

Year after year, ever since the Buddha achieved His goal of illumination, an effort has been made to increase the flow of enlightenment into the world and to throw the light of wisdom, experience & understanding into the minds of men.

“At each Wesak, full moon of May (Taurus solar festival) there has been the effort of the spiritual Forces which are working out the Will of God. We are asked to remember this.

“A great Triangle of Force is called into play during the days of meditative work (three days prior, the day of, three days after) as the nucleus through which the Forces of Enlightenment work. The three Lives (the Triangle), controlling the energy which can release illumination into men’s minds, are:

1. The Lord of the World, the Light of Life Itself.
2. The Buddha, the Lord of Wisdom, bringing spiritual light to the Hierarchy & revealing what is the Divine Purpose
3. The Christ, the Lord of Love, presenting the demand of humanity & acting as the distributing Agent for the Forces of Enlightenment.

“These forces work entirely upon the level of the mind & with the minds of men. It is their task to bring the battle between the Forces of Light & the Forces of Darkness to an end – not only physically, but through the inauguration of an era of Right Thinking. This will end the present cycle of emotional distress, of glamour & illusion, & of materialistic desires, which today form the pattern of men’s lives.

“This has to be done by means of the spiritual will (of the NGWS & of humanity) working as enlightenment upon the mental plane & demonstrating as wisdom, and as skill in action, motivated by loving understanding.

“These three aspects of light – mental enlightenment, the illumination which wisdom confers, & loving understanding – all find their perfect expression I the Lord of the World (Whom the orthodox call God, the esotericist Sanat Kumara, known in the Old Testament as the Ancient of Days), and in His reflections, the Buddha & the Christ – the One Who brought Illumination to the world & the Other who demonstrated the actuality of the Love of god.

“These three great expressions of divinity (One so divine that we can only know Him through His representatives) can be called into a new & potent activity through Right Invocation at the time of the Full Moon of May (Wesak, Taurus solar festival).

“Those who can carry out this great act of invocation are the spiritually minded people everywhere…. if they (we) can stand with massed intent. Our work, however, must be focused through and implements by leading “lovers of humanity. Let us identify with this group and “stand with massed intent” during the festival. Together… (Externalization of the Hierarchy: Evolutionary Progress…)

Let us prepare for the festival and for the calling in (invoking) of the Forces of Enlightenment for humanity.
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Notes from His Holiness, the Dalai Lama
Visiting University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
May 11, 2011
Sun & Mars in Taurus (enlightenment)
Moon in Cancer (nourishment)

1. Be harmonizers.
2. Our enemies are our greatest teachers. We may have to confront others if they are doing harm. It is the quality of our response that matters - – either in hatred & anger, or in compassion for them.
3. Hate and anger are not good for the health of the body.
4. Warm heartedness and kindness are good for the health of the body.
5. It takes intelligence to practice these things.
6. We are to be honest, have transparency.
7. Censorship is immoral. It can produce incorrect thinking.)
8. The planet belongs to humanity and not to the governments.
9. He stepped down as political leader because there needs to be a separation between state and religion.
10. He is committed to the unification of all religions.
11. The Dalai Lama said he is an ecologist.
12. Secularism in society does not mean intolerance. Secularism means “becoming tolerant”, accepting other others beliefs & religions.

We were grateful to be in the Presence of a Great Holy Teacher. We were aware we were in preparation for Wesak. The Dalai Lama “prepared the Way.”

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville is the home of the Tibetan Cultural Institute. See http://artibet.com/home/.

The Wesak Festival
Worldwide, aspirants, disciples, Initiates, holy ones, pilgrims are traveling to the Wesak Valley in the Himalayas for the yearly blessing from the Buddha, who enters our earth plane for eight minutes to distribute the Will & Love of the Father. Many of us will be there, by intention, during the night of the festival when the moon is full – Tuesday morning, May 17th, 4 am west coast time – when the “the light that transforms and uplifts” streams down to Earth from Taurus (26.13 degrees) and the Sun.

The Hierarchy, the Christ (a job description) and the New Group of World Servers have been preparing since Winter solstice. Those with inner sight can see the Wesak Valley, the high mountains surrounding it, a rock table at the north end, to the right a small stream and all around pilgrims in groups, dressed in white, gathering around fires, chatting, eating, sharing. The sound of tinkling bells informs us some travelers have their goat and sheep herds nearby.

Each year, throughout the year, pilgrims prepare for the Wesak Buddha Taurus solar Full Moon ceremony. It is a time of friendship, information exchanged, and an opportunity to work directly with the Hierarchy and the Christ in calling forth the Buddha.

The New Group of World Servers everywhere prepares for three days prior, some travel to the valley, all will be in meditation the night before (Monday night, Tuesday early morning). It is suggested crystal bowls filled with pure water be placed outside (under the stars and full Buddha moon) to absorb the blessings of the Buddha. This water is the water of life distributed to thirsty humanity (plants, animals, the Earth). Our Earth needs blessings (especially) this year. Just before the Buddha appears, the Great Ones (the Manu, the Christ, the Mahachohan, all the Great Teachers, the entire Hierarchy, along with the New Group of World Servers), who have danced (sacred movement) and recited mantric sounds, magnetizing the Buddha, lift the crystal bowl and invoke His Presence with the words, “We are ready! Come Lord, Buddha.” And the Buddha enters our world with the blessings from Shamballa.

Let us each, yet together, prepare, invoke & receive.

“And so, east and west, Buddha and Christ, Shamballa and Hierarchy, purpose and love become linked. And a blessing spreads over the World.”

ARIES (March 21-April 20): It’s good to assess if there are any needs you or work colleague have that are hidden, existing in a sort of mysterious process that comes to life only when there is conflict. This is a good question to ask in all relationships, but especially now due to all the world changes taking pace. Are there legal papers or situations you must tend to? Asses and make plans to for implementation after mid June.

TAURUS (April 21-May 21): It will soon be time to teach others what you know. You’ve been hiding information away until the right time and now is that time. You cannot do what you’ve been doing alone anymore for any length of time. Offer all that you have to others as you ask them for help. You have many resources to offer. You’re entering a most spiritual time. Revelations appear, guiding your every day.

GEMINI (May 22-June 20): Is there difficulty with concentration, communication, or making contact? Take this time to reflect upon what you value most in your daily life. Should there be expectations placed upon you explain you’re working slowly now, pondering about your future plans in community. As you’re called to tasks not quite to your liking, remind yourself it’s an exercise in sacrifice (love at the center). Take it slow. Be the harmonizer in the group.

CANCER (June 21-July 20): You are most likely tending to family while the world calls. Are you sleeping enough? And are you hungry? Soon something will slip into your life creating a sense of happiness. It comes with determination and courage and a new sense of creativity. You’ll feel inspired. Prepare for a new life to appear. It includes groups of people. You will feed them and then realize the need to be more organized.

LEO (July 21-Aug. 22): It’s time to travel. However, should you feel you cannot leave home, then remain there. The incoming energies are calling you to tend to personal issues that are of value, cleaning and clearing, ordering and organizing, with some time spent on research. Touch in with previous friends. Is there a misunderstanding to be explained, some care and tending to be offered?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Make sure you’re getting enough vitamins and minerals, especially calcium/magnesium and the whole B spectrum. There can be a lessening of appetite. While monetary situations continue to be favorable, you discover more and more ways to balance accounts, more ways to make more. Ponder upon the nine tests Mars provides. Is something financial hidden?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Make sure finances are in order, assess income and expenditures carefully. Tend to your relationships with enlightened care. It’s possible you may be tired out, frustrated with life situations, impatient, confused and thus hurting. What do you need to feel safe and secure in a relationship? Do you offer this to others? State clearly, in adult language, your needs and wishes. So many things hidden must be brought into the light of day. Rest.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Suddenly you’re life assumes additional intensity which is your middle name which you try to hide. But you’re unable to at this time. To ease the discomfort of this concentrated power, force and energy coursing through your daily life, maintain consistent constant exercise. A new state of self as valuable is developing. Set your sights on goals that serve others. Happiness follows.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 20): The structure you’ve sought is finally forming both publicly and personally. But you must discipline yourself in the right use of energy and time. Many people waste valuable time in emotional endeavors because they don’t know what to do as emotions overtake them. Stay behind the scenes. Work on your foundation and home. Plan for future endeavors or do nothing at all. You deserve rest and an affair to remember.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20): It’s best not to assume extra tasks lest exhaustion undermines your immune system. You’re fully capable of holding the entire world on your shoulders, but soon this becomes unbearable and unattractive. Create a manifestation list stating hoped for goals, wishes, needs and priorities. This becomes a magnet. Those aspiring toward the same will appear. Delays are part of the pattern now. Tell yourself you’re flexible.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb.18): Understand humanity’s needs and sorrows you bring forth new ideas and messages of balance and harmony reminding everyone to also have fun. Your ability to manifest hopes, dreams and wishes is based upon having specific goals. It’s time for financial planning. Make needed contacts, then maintain and nurture them. Among many, this is your specific talent. Tend to your home.

PISCES (Feb. 18-March 20): Piscean teachers, travelers, publishers, writers, adventurers and religious leaders are busy with schedules, plans, travel (careful!), cultural and/or religious endeavors – attempting to infuse harmony, change and balance into daily life which feel isolated and isolating. You need to pray for direction and curiosity. Safety is most important. Although travel seems fun, it may be emotional. Crowds may scare you.