Many people have expressed an interest in astrology, and especially Buddhist Astrology. Astrology has been a part of Buddhism since Lord Buddha Shakyamuni first taught the Kalachakra Tantras 2,500 years ago.

 

Why Buddhist astrology ?

People often seek support in changing their lives. Astrology offers added information to accomplish those changes. Especially if one is going to do meditational retreats or spiritual practice, it is worthwhile to utilize supportive planetary transits at those times.

 

 

What is an astrological reading ?
An astrological reading is based on your western astrology chart. It is informative for everyone, although it is particularly useful for practitioners of meditation and self awareness. The chart may assist picking the right time for growth. Being aware of the influences established at the time of birth can give insight into our lives. Furthermore, we can add the movement of the planets in relation to the birth chart to offer insight to deal with current influences.

 

 

What is Jhampa’s astrology background ?

Jhampa has supplied Snowlion Publications with an astrology column for 12 years. He has also published “Buddhist Astrology” with the help of Jan Angel. “Buddhist Astrology” was published by Llewellyn and includes an introduction by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

Through this site, you can order several type of charts. They are crafted with Jhampa’s full attention and created one at a time, in the order in which they are received.
As such, at times it can take up to 6 weeks for your chart request to be fulfilled.

 

Jhampa’s personal experience

Jhampa utilized astrology to pick the most beneficial time to start his own three year retreat in India in 1980 (see biography) . Since then he has done charts for many people, both those who meditate seriously and those who wish to utilize Buddhist wisdom in their daily lives. Even non-Buddhists find his insights useful. The reports are presented in a positive manner highlighting your positive potential.

 

Jhampa Shaneman is the author, with Steven Forrest, of a book dedicated to Buddhist Astrology, with a foreword by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. The book exposes the relationships between buddhism and astrology, as well as the art of charts interpretation from a Buddhist perspective. You can read H.H. Dalai Lama’s introduction and order the the book under the “BOOK” tab.