VIDEO EMERGENCY MANTRA TIMEOUT! Danger & Fear: Emergency Protection Time Out! Instant Safety with Green Tara

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“Surviving the Grief Wave”: BuddhaCast 5: Buddhist Anchors for Sudden Grief Attacks, a Podcast with Josephine Nolan and Dave Lang

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5 Dakinis Mantras and Puja & Activity Mantras: WARNING You will Want to Dance! OFFICIAL MV

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Tara’s Own Promise Dharani Tārāsvapratijñādhāraṇī Official Music Video 🎵 POWERFUL PROTECTION

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Video: Under Attack? Instantly Banish Black Magic, External Obstacles & Curses | Black Tara Protection Mantra

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“Grief Attack” Quick Fix – Four Anchors to Ground Grief with Amitabha Mantra and Pureland Dharani meditation and chanting

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🙏🙏🙏 Key Takeaway: The grief attack is not a system failure. It is the murky, beautiful, painful reality of love persisting through transformation. The wave will pass, but the connection remains, if we remain anchored. In this episode we discuss these anchors. This is available now as audio podcast (below) and will be available as a Video Podcast in the near future. Available in video now for Supporting Members or on Patreon.com/BuddhaWeekly 📱 📱 📱 DHARMA PODCASTS Buddha Cast 📱 Find BuddhaCast on your favorite podcast streamer, or see our Podcast page on 🔹Buddha Weekly: https://buddhaweekly.com/podcast/ 🔹BUZZSPROUT: https://buddhacast.buzzsprout.com/2638338 🔹APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buddha-cast-demystifying-buddhism/id6802120251 🔹SPOTIFY PODCASTS: https://open.spotify.com/show/0348mLZ89U6xf8AX5WR7wn ✨✨✨Is This Episode Right for You? Is this podcast for you? Yes, if you: 🌿 Have experienced a panic attack triggered by grief, loss, or the fear of loss 🌿 Are supporting someone who is dying or grieving 🌿 Have lost a beloved pet and feel disenfranchised in your grief 🌿 Want both biological tools (breath, vagus nerve) and philosophical frameworks (emptiness, non-fabrication, transformation) 🌿 Are curious how 8th-century Tibetan wisdom and modern palliative care converge on the same practical advice 🌿 Appreciate a blend of neuroscience, Buddhist psychology, and heart-centered storytelling 💬 Maybe skip if you: Are looking for a short, surface-level overview (this is nearly 50 minutes, quite in-depth) Prefer purely secular content without Buddhist framework (though the episode explicitly addresses secular listeners) ✅  ALWAYS SEEK PROFESSIONAL HELP FOR SERIOUS ISSUES 📚 FOR a FULL TRANSCRIPT and CITATIONS to the 17 Sources mentioned in this Video Podcast, see the complete feature on Buddha Weekly: https://buddhaweekly.com/surviving-grief/ 🙏 Support Our Dharma Mission:Donate https://buddhaweekly.com/donor/   | Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/BuddhaWeekly | Become a Supporting member: https://buddhaweekly.com/support/ ⚡Top Points for Listeners A grief attack is a full-body nervous system event — not just sadness. It mimics the physical process of dying: crushing chest pressure, dry mouth, cold sweats, gasping breath. The body believes it is dying because the mind believes it is dying. ✅ The pain is real, but the permanence is an illusion. Like a phantom limb, the agony is 100% real, but the source is empty. The panic is not your identity — it is an impermanent weather pattern caused by attachment (raga) and aversion (dvesha). ✅ Don’t feed the innate demon. The initial wave is unavoidable, but the secondary reaction — I’m going to die, this will never end, I can’t survive this — is optional. ✅ Three anchors for the acute phase (from Guru Rinpoche): Body: Drop your shoulders, unclench your hands. Short-circuit the biofeedback loop. Speech: Stop talking. Rest like a mute. Cut off the verbal fuel. Mind: Refuse to fabricate future storylines. Stay in the current millisecond. ✅ One breath is enough. The Maranasati Sutta says the truly heedful person lives within the interval of a single in-breath or out-breath. You don’t have to survive the rest of your life without them — just this one breath. This plunges you into the “deathless” present, where time — and therefore grief — cannot exist. ✅ Slow the breath to hack the mind. Deep, slow exhaling stimulates the vagus nerve, activating the parasympathetic nervous system and chemically signaling the fight-or-flight response to stand down. You are not alone. Kisagotami’s story reveals that every house has known death. Your grief is not a unique curse — it is the shared burden of all humanity. This realization breaks the isolation. ✅ A cloud never dies. Thich Nhat Hanh’s teaching: matter and energy cannot be destroyed, only transformed. You aren’t grieving your loved one’s destruction — you’re grieving their transformation. ✅ Eat the poison (metaphorically). The peacock transmutes venom into radiant feathers. Acceptance rather than aversion transmutes your personal agony into deep universal compassion. The grief doesn’t disappear — it becomes purpose. ✅ Ritual replaces helplessness with love in motion. Whether guiding words, gentle touch, or chanted mantra, devotional practices give the grieving person a focal point of supreme compassion — a final, beautiful, actionable gift to the dying. ✅ Einstein’s comfort: The distinction between past, present, and future is a stubbornly persistent illusion. Your loved one is woven permanently into the fabric of the cosmos — and into your very being. The separation you feel is just the mind struggling to comprehend the scale of transformation. The wave will pass. The connection remains. Keep breathing.
“Surviving the Grief Wave”: BuddhaCast 5: Buddhist Anchors for Sudden Grief Attacks
When fear strikes — when the flames are real or the panic is real, but internal — call out to Mother Tara. She moves at the speed of wind and thought. She answers instantly. PUBLISHED ON FULL HARVEST MOON, one of TARA's very special days! (Tara's two extra merit days are the 8th lunar and full moon). In this short Emergency Mantra Dharani Time-Out, we explore the ancient rescue stories of Green Tara — the Bodhisattva who leaps to protect anyone who calls her name in faith. From a family trapped in fire to a ship lost in storm, Tara's miraculous interventions are vivid psychological blueprints for transforming our own inner poisons: anger, pride, envy, attachment, and paralyzing anxiety. In this video: ✅ The 16 rescue stories of Tara — and what they mean for YOUR mind ✅ How Green Tara acts as a "somatic reset button" for fight-or-flight panic ✅ A guided visualization with Tara's emerald light to dissolve fear ✅ "Tara's Own Promise Dharani Mantra" — her immortal vow to protect all who call on her You are safe. You are protected. You are held in the loving sanctuary of Mother Tara 🎧 Stay for the special musical performance of Tārā's Own Promise Dharani by 3 Gems Band. 📖 READ THE FULL ARTICLE and TRANSCRIPT on Green Tara, the Windy Rescuer, with complete transcript, citations, and resources:👉 https://buddhaweekly.com/?p=30695 📚 FEATURED SOURCES:• "18 Stories of Tara" — from Tara in the Palm of Your Hand by H.E. Zasep Tulku Rinpoche• THE FULL COLOR BOOK IS AVAILABLE ON AMAZON in hardcover, paperback and ebook* https://link.amazon/B01Kmw7c8 Tara's Own Promise Dharani ✨In the Sutra, the benefits are explained: “By merely recalling this dhāraṇī, all dangers will be eliminated, all accomplishments attained, and all sentient beings brought under control.” It is said that on the 8th or 15th day of the moon (full moon), or daily, if one makes offerings and recites this, Tārā will grant whatever you desire. 🛡️ DHARANI in IAST Sanskrit: tadyathā oṁ tāre tārāyai hūṁ hūṁ hūṁ samaya­sthite bhara bhara sarvābharaṇa­vibhūṣite padme padme mahā­padmāsana­sthite hasa hasa trailokyavarade sarva­deva­dānava­pūjite smarāhi bhagavati tāre smarāhi bhagavatas tathāgatasya purataḥ samayaṃ dhara dhara mahā­sattvāvalokite maṇi­kanaka­vicitrābharaṇe oṁ vilokāya mama sarva bhagavati tāre hrīṁ hrīṁ hrīṁ phaṭ svāhā MORE Sources Tara Protects Us from the Eight Great External Dangers and Eight Internal Obstacles" • "Tara the Windy Liberator: Green Tara Functions Throughout Our World"• Garchen Rinpoche's biographical accounts of Tara's eight life-saving rescues 20 Minute film celebrating his 90th Birhtday: youtube.com/watch?v=CtV6Av2HF0A&feature=youtu.be • Lotus Sutra, Chapter 25: Avalokiteshvara's Universal Gate 🎵 FEATURED CHANT:"Tara's Own Promise Dharani (Tārāsvapratijñādhāraṇī)" — 3 Gems Band — Music Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HpbDvo_PW8 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more Emergency Buddhist Mantra Time-Outs — short sanctuary practices for when life feels heavy, overwhelming, or unsafe. 🌐 CONNECT WITH BUDDHA WEEKLY:• Website: https://BuddhaWeekly.com• YouTube: https://YouTube.com/@BuddhaWeekly #GreenTara #TaraMantra #BuddhistMantra #EmergencyMantra #FearRelief #AnxietyHelp #TaraDharani #BuddhaWeekly #MantraTimeOut #ProtectionMantra #TibetanBuddhism #Vajrayana #MotherTara #WindyLiberator
Danger & Fear: Emergency Buddhist Protection Mantra Time Out! Instant Safety with Green Tara
Welcome to another Buddha Weekly Emergency Mantra Time-Out—your short, emergency sanctuary when life feels heavy, overwhelming, or unsafe. Feeling Drained? Paranoia? Bad Luck? Do you feel like you are under attack by "black magic," curses, or the hostile intentions of others? Whether you view this as an external spell or a heavy psychological obstruction (a storm of paranoia and dread), the suffering is real. It leaves you feeling isolated and waiting for the other shoe to drop. In this emergency time-out, we turn to the ultimate protection: Black Tara (Vadi Pramardani Tara) . We also discuss other options, including the Parittas and Sitatapatra practices. 🛡️ Who is Black Tara? She is the 7th of the 21 Taras, known as "Tara Who Crushes Adversaries." But as an enlightened Bodhisattva, she does not kill or create bad karma. Like a fierce mother elephant protecting her calf, she destroys the causes of black magic—the anger, jealousy, and ignorance in the mind of the harm-doer—and neutralizes their negative energy. She simultaneously purifies the fear and self-doubt within your own mindstream. 🧠 The Psychology of Protection As the 11th-century yogini Machig Labdron taught: "As long as there is an ego, there are demons." A curse gains power when our fear gives it permission to take root. By visualizing Black Tara—a Jungian "shadow" empowered for good—we shatter paranoia and reclaim our personal power. 🙏 The Ultimate Refuge Regardless of the form we visualize, our true refuge is the Three Jewels: Buddha: The Enlightened form (Black Tara) we visualize. Dharma: The sacred mantra we chant. Sangha: Our connection to all sentient beings. Against the Triple Gem, no evil or obstacle can prevail. ✨ What You Will Experience in This Video: Guidance: Understanding how Buddhism meets the fear of black magic without judgment. Visualization: A guided meditation on the radiant, dark-blue light of Black Tara. The Mantra: Chanting the potent Sanskrit mantra for dissolving curses, with Hrishikesh Sonar and the Buddha Weekly Band. The Shield: Visualizing an impenetrable sphere of wisdom fire that consumes all negativity before it reaches you. 🎵 Black Tara MANTA: oṃ tāre tuttāre ture sarva vidyā avarṇā ye bhye phaṭ svahā ओं तारे तुत्तारे तुरे सर्व विद्या अवर्णा ये भ्ये फट स्वहा ॥ 🎵 The Mantra Translation: "Homage to Tara, the saviouress from suffering and fear, whose wisdom cuts and transforms, dissolves or eliminates every obstacle, curse, and negativity." ⏱️ Timecodes: 0:00 – Introduction: Facing the Fear of Black Magic 2:22 – How Buddhism Views Curses & Psychic Attack 3:42 – Black Tara: The Undefeatable Protector 4:48 – The Psychology of Demons & The Ego 6:31 - True Refuge and Protection: the Three Jewels 8:07 – Guided Visualization: The Blue Light of Protection 12:15 – Chanting the Mantra (Hrishikesh Sonar with Buddha Weekly Band) 💡 Benefits of This Practice: Dissolves Fear: Calms the "storm of paranoia" and unexplained dread. Energetic Cleansing: Visualizing the blue light purifies negative imprints and bad karma. Restores Boundaries: Provides a powerful archetype to shatter psychological vulnerability. Connects to Sangha: Reminds you that you are not alone; you are connected to the life force of the Universe. 👤 Who Is This For? Anyone feeling drained, isolated, or targeted by negativity. Those experiencing "bad luck" or spiritual obstructions. Practitioners seeking a swift, wrathful protection practice. Anyone needing an "emergency" spiritual reset. CREDITS: Illustrations by V.V. Sapar, Niels Petersen, Lasha Mutual, and Thangkha Nepal. Thank you! Songwriter and Lead Singer: Hrishikesh Sonar Band: Buddha Weekly Band Available on your Favorte Music Streaming Platform under Band “Buddha Weekly Band” in our Album “Mantra Collection 2” track 10: APPLE MUSIC: https://music.apple.com/us/album/mantra-collection-2/1694199097 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/album/52QhLfHssEBGYLiZSmbhhP ⚠️ Important Caution: While spiritual practice can provide immense comfort and psychological resilience, please always seek the help of qualified professionals (medical, first-responders, psychological, or legal) if you are in danger, experiencing severe mental health crises, or facing physical threats. Buddhism encourages taking practical refuge in the world as well as the spirit. 🙏 Dedication: We dedicate the merit of this practice: May all negative energies, curses, and ill-will in the world be pacified. May all sentient beings be free from fear, free from harm, and abide in permanent peace and protection. Svaha! #BlackTara #Mantra #Protection #Buddhism #BlackMagic #PsychicAttack #Meditation #BuddhaWeekly #Tara #Curses #Spirituality #Healing
Under Attack? Instantly Banish Black Magic, Obstacles & Curses | Black Tara Mantra
Does grief ambush you? That sudden, crushing panic that makes it feel like you're in hell? This is a "Grief Attack," and this powerful "Quick Fix" practice is here to help. 🙏 Join us for a special session from Buddha Weekly, where we use the profound and compassionate practices of the Padma Family—centered on Amitabha Buddha, the Caregiver Buddha—to meet grief head-on. This isn't about suppressing your feelings, but transforming them. ❤ ❤❤What you'll experience in this video: ❤Understanding the Grief Attack: We'll look at the "Six Realms of Grief" from a Buddhist perspective, helping you recognize the different forms grief can take and understand it as a passing, impermanent condition. Applying Immediate "Quick Fix" Anchors: Learn powerful, practical steps to calm the body's panic response, including: 🙏🙏🙏Taking Refuge: Finding support in the Three Jewels. 🙏 Physical Grounding: Using sensory anchors to stabilize your nervous system. 🙏🙏🙏 Guru Rinpoche's Triad of Non-Fabrication: A simple yet profound method to relax the body, speech, and mind. 🙏Visualization: The powerful imagery of Amitabha Buddha and the peacock, teaching us to transform our suffering into compassion. Chanting for Peace and Transformation: We'll guide you through the sacred chants, including the Amitabha Heart Mantra (Om Ami Deva Hrih) and the Rebirth Dharani (Pureland Dharani). These ancient mantras are renowned for removing karmic obstacles, bringing immediate tranquility, and guiding us (and our loved ones) toward peace. 📌 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – Introduction: What is a Grief Attack? 2:19 – Buddhist Perspective: Dukkha and Impermanence 5:16 – The Six Realms of Grief 10:15 – 1st Quick Fix Anchor: Taking Refuge 11:28 – 2nd Quick Fix Anchor: Meditating on Impermanence 12:29 – 3rd Quick Fix Anchor: Physical Grounding for Panic 14:45 – 4th Quick Fix Anchor: Guru Rinpoche's Triad of Non-Fabrication 17:00 – Visualization: Amitabha and the Peacock (Peacock representing your grief) 19:00 – Preparation for Chanting: Breathing and Visualization. 20:04 – Mantra Chanting Begins (Om Ami Deva Hrih and Pureland Dharani (see hard sub or below, 27x) 🙏Whether you are actively mourning or are suddenly struck by a lingering sadness, this practice provides a gentle, supportive, and powerful tool to help you through the storm. Remember, feelings are impermanent. As the great teacher Thich Nhat Hanh taught, a cloud never truly dies; it simply transforms. To chant along, see hard subs in video or: Namo ratnatrayāya Nama āryāmitābhāya tathāgatāyārhate saṃyaksaṃbuddhāya Tadyathā: oṃ amṛte amṛtodbhave amṛtasaṃbhave amṛtagarbhe amṛtasiddhe amṛtateje amṛtavikrānte amṛtavikrāntagāmini amṛtagaganakīrtikari amṛtadun-dubhisvare sarvārthasādhani sarvakarmakleśakṣayaṃkari svāhā Aum, brum, hum For a TRANSCRIPT of this feature, and more discussion in-depth, see our full feature at: https://BuddhaWeekly.com/grief-attack/ Mantra Quick Fix Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPx4qdPX9VtQSubscribe for more Buddhist wisdom: https://BuddhaWeekly.com Support our Spread the Dharma mission: https://BuddhaWeekly.com/support https://Patreon.com/BuddhaWeekly Disclaimer: This video offers spiritual and practical support. It is not a substitute for professional mental health care. Please seek professional help if you are experiencing severe or persistent distress. Resources / More Information: 📖 BUDDHAWEEKLY.com (1400+ in-depth Dharma features): https://buddhaweekly.com/ 📅 Dharma Calendar (covering the next 3 years): https://buddhaweekly.com/dharma-calendar/ 📄 Practice Text PDF Downloads: https://buddhaweekly.com/downloads/ 🖼️ Dharma Art Gallery Downloads: https://buddhaweekly.com/dharma-art-gallery/ 🎵 BUDDHAWEEKLY Music (YouTube): https://music.youtube.com/@BuddhaWeekly 🎵 3 GEMS BAND (YouTube): https://music.youtube.com/@3GemsBand 🎵 BUDDHA WEEKLY (Apple Music): https://music.apple.com/us/artist/buddha-weekly/1691780466 🎵 3GEMS (Apple Music): https://music.apple.com/us/artist/3gems/1831580194 🎵 BUDDHAWEEKLY (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Rk3pOFGwxJFhjnOhZyHWx 🎵 3GEMS (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/artist/0F5bWufjymJEwYQKHkM507 🎬 3GEMS YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@3GemsBand #Grief #Buddhism #Amitabha #Mantra #Meditation #QuickFix #Healing #BuddhaWeekly #Compassion #Pureland
Grief Attack Quick Fix - Amitabha Mantra and Pureland Dharani meditation and chanting
📱 A BuddhaCast ✨ with Josephine Nolan and Dave Lang (available as audio podcast on your favorite podcast service). 📱 In this fascinating and intense deep dive Podcast, Dave and Josephine ask: "Are we literally making ourselves sick on a molecular level just by the acoustic frequency of our own negative self-talk? If we know that sound waves radically alters the chemistry of water, and we know that if, as the science points to, we are basically walking bags of water, then we have to ask a really uncomfortable question about our own internal monologue." "The casual words we say to ourselves every single day. If chanting Om can structure your cellular water for healing, what happens when you spend your entire day repeating things like, I'm so exhausted, or I'm falling apart, or I can't do this? It's like a reverse mantra." Are those daily complaints physically acting as a reverse mantra? Are we literally making ourselves sick on a molecular level just by the acoustic reinforcement of our own negative self-talk? And they dive even deeper into accoustic resonance, cavitation, ancient Buddhist Mantras and life-force retrieval, what shaman used to call "soul retrieval" Don't miss this fascinating and lively podcast!! Dave and Josephine explore this and other science-back aspects of Buddhist meditation and healing, with an intense dive into Buddhist Lifeorce Restoration, or La Gug. 👉 What if the key to unlocking your body’s innate healing power lies not in a pill, but in the ancient vibrations of your own voice and the power of your mind? On this episode of the Buddha Weekly BuddhaCast, hosts Josephine Nolan and Dave Lang dive deeper than ever before into the intersection of Buddhist wisdom and cutting-edge science. We move beyond basic mindfulness to explore a groundbreaking synthesis of Tibetan healing practices, modern psychoneuroimmunology, and the physics of sound. 👉Join us as we decode how the concept of La—your vital life force—can be fractured by modern stress and how ancient practices like Lagug (vitality retrieval) are designed to repair it. We'll explore the "Vajrayana Practices," comparing the gentle healing of the Medicine Buddha to the fierce, aggressive power of Black Manjushri and the ultimate "nuclear option" of the Vajrapani-Hayagriva-Garuda triad for combating severe illness. 👉Finally, we demystify mantras, revealing them not as mere prayers, but as "acoustic technology" that utilizes sonochemistry to restructure the water in your cells and entrain your biology toward health. This is the ultimate guide to becoming an active participant in your own healing journey, using the tools of an ancient tradition that modern science is only just beginning to understand. 🔹 DISCLAIMER: These practices are supportive and NOT a replacement for proper medical advice and healthcare. 🔹🔹🔹Episode Breakdown with Timecodes: Episode Breakdown with Timecodes: (00:00) Introduction: The New Paradigm of Healing (02:30) Buddhist Vitality: Understanding the "La" (Life Force) (05:45) The Mind as Medicine: Shattering the "Syndrome" Trap (09:15) The Science of the Mind-Body Connection (14:30) The Vajrayana Pharmacy: The Healers and the "General Practitioner" (18:45) Aggressive Diseases & The "Nuclear Option" (22:45) Mantras: Ancient Acoustic Technology (26:45) The "Reverse Mantra" (27:45) Conclusion & Final Thoughts 🔹🔹🔹Resources / Citations 📖 MOST of these studies are found on https://buddhweekly.com. See the in-depth feature for a list of all citations and a transcript of this podcast: https://buddhaweekly.com/?p=30586 CORRECTION: We record these as live podcasts, referring to source material quoted from 18 or so Buddha Features. In this case, Josephine incorrectly attributed the source of the quote on "medeor." This specific quote was actually  from author David Michie, author of the Dalai Lama's Cat, This happens in the course of podcasts recorded live. Thank you for understanding.  🔹🔹🔹CITATIONS: Jason Espada's writings: https://jasonespada.com/ 🎵 🎵 🎵 DHARMA MUSIC! 🎵 BUDDHAWEEKLY Music (YouTube): https://music.youtube.com/@BuddhaWeekly 🎵 3 GEMS BAND (YouTube): https://music.youtube.com/@3GemsBand 🎵 BUDDHA WEEKLY (Apple Music): https://music.apple.com/us/artist/buddha-weekly/1691780466 🎵 3GEMS (Apple Music): https://music.apple.com/us/artist/3gems/1831580194 🎵 BUDDHAWEEKLY (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Rk3pOFGwxJFhjnOhZyHWx 🎵 3GEMS (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/artist/0F5bWufjymJEwYQKHkM507 🎬 3GEMS YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@3GemsBand 📱 📱 📱 DHARMA PODCASTS 📱 Find BuddhaCast on your favorite podcast streamer, or see our Podcast page on 🔹Buddha Weekly: https://buddhaweekly.com/podcast/ 🔹BUZZSPROUT: https://buddhacast.buzzsprout.com/2638338 🔹APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buddha-cast-demystifying-buddhism/id6802120251 🔹SPOTIFY PODCASTS: https://open.spotify.com/show/0348mLZ89U6xf8AX5WR7wn
Buddhist Lifeforce Restoration - Mantras and Meditation to Hack Your Healing Biology
PODCAST DEEP DIVE Episode 3: Buddhist Alchemy - Transforming Obstacles into Accomplishment! 📱NOTE: RECORDED AS AN AUDIO PODCAST on BUZZSPROUT https://buddhacast.buzzsprout.com/ with Video added (exclusively on Youtube). Audio only on Spotify, Apple, and other podcast streamers. Welcome back to BuddhaCast: Demystifying Buddhism with your editors from Buddha Weekly. In this episode, Josephine Nolan and Dave Lang dive deep into the profound and transformative teachings of the Padma (Lotus) Family in Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism. We explore the radical concept of "Buddhist Alchemy"—the idea that our most intense cravings, attachments, and emotional flaws are not weaknesses to be suppressed, but the very raw materials needed for enlightenment. Instead of killing desire, this ancient wisdom teaches us how to transmute it into boundless compassion. Join us as we journey through the Western Pure Land of Sukhavati, unpack the esoteric psychology of the Nine Red Deities of the Wangdu (Cloud of Blessings), and discover how to practice the art of "magnetizing" for the benefit of all beings. This is a conversation that will completely change how you view your own mind. 🔔 Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the BELL icon for more episodes! 📱 Find BuddhaCast on your favorite podcast streamer, or see our Podcast page on 🔹Buddha Weekly: https://buddhaweekly.com/podcast/ 🔹BUZZSPROUT: https://buddhacast.buzzsprout.com/ 🔹APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buddha-cast-demystifying-buddhism/id6802120251 🔹SPOTIFY PODCASTS: https://open.spotify.com/show/0348mLZ89U6xf8AX5WR7wn 🔹AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d8ef2dc0-a6f0-4dcf-9a8a-13fb78029330/buddha-cast---demystifying-buddhism 🔹YOUTUBE PODCAST PLAYLIST: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfMQ2b3bBk48 🙏 Support our work: Become a Patron: https://Patreon.com/BuddhaWeekly Become a Member or Donate: https://BuddhaWeekly.com/support EPISODE TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Introduction: The Alchemy of Emotion The two extreme options for dealing with desire: pure indulgence vs. total suppression. Introducing a third path: transmuting our "poisons" into enlightened wisdom.  4:00 - The Psychological Matrix of the Five Buddha Families What is Mahayana and Vajrayana? The "Great Vehicle" and the "Diamond Vehicle." Understanding the Five Buddha Families as an ancient personality system. 11:00 - Discriminating Awareness Wisdom: The Solvent for Superglue The radical teaching: wisdom does not destroy the energy of desire, it clarifies it. How craving is a "massive burning energy" that can be focused through a narrow, selfish lens or expanded into universal compassion. 16:00 - Amitabha Buddha: The King Who Gave Up Power for Compassion The origin story of Dharmakara: a king who renounced his throne to become a monk. The 48 Vows: Holding his own enlightenment "hostage" to create a Pure Land for all beings.   25:00 - The Wangdu: The Great Cloud of Blessings A "Mind Terma": Teachings hidden to be revealed at the right time (Jamgön Mipham Rinpoche, 1879). Why Magnetizing Activity is vital for the "degenerate age." 31:00 - The Nine Deities of the Lotus Family (The Trikaya) 41:00 - Kurukulla: The Enlightened Enchantress Who is the "Red Tara"? The Dakini of Enlightened Magic. Clearing the Misconception: She is NOT a Cupid or a love goddess. The Flower Bow and Arrow: How she magnetizes only that which is beneficial for our spiritual path. 48:00 - The Practical Magic of the Practice Understanding Prana, Chi, and the "Wind Horse"—the vital life force that carries our intentions. The power of the seed syllable "Hrih" and the mantra to "extensively attract." The Visualization of the Red Hooks of Light: Reaching out to rescue and gather all beings with irresistible compassion. 54:00 - Applying Lotus Family Wisdom Today A Practical 4-Step Process to transform a moment of craving into an act of compassion: 1:00:00 - Final Thoughts & Resources The core takeaway: Your most intense, messy cravings are not something to be ashamed of—they are the exact raw materials you need to wake up. Topic List for Description / Keywords Core Concepts: Buddhist Alchemy Transmuting Obstacles Padma Family / Lotus Family Five Buddha Families The Wangdu Practice Mahayana Buddhism Vajrayana Buddhism Magnetizing Activity Key Figures: Amitabha Buddha #Buddhism #Buddhistpodcast #buddhistwisdom #buddhistphilosophy #vajrayana #mahayana #thervada
BuddhaCast: Buddhist Alchemy - Your Biggest Flaws Are Your Greatest Gifts: The Lotus Family's Secret
✨🆘When pain hits, your world shrinks. When sickness strikes, fear takes over. But what if you could stop the suffering in just 10 minutes with La Gug or Lagug-tsegug "Life Force Recovery" or "Prana Recovery" with Medicine Buddha. VIDEO CONTENTS 00:00 Introduction - Healing with La Gug and Medicine Buddha 07:57 La Gug Medicine Buddha Visualization Guide 12:57 Medicine Buddha Mantra Begins 💙 Welcome to the Emergency Mantra Time Out—a sacred pause designed to pull you out of the exhausting loop of physical and emotional pain. Chant along with Hrishikesh Sonar and the Buddha Weekly Band, the sacred, healing Sanskrit syllables of Bhaisajyaguru Medicine Buddha. FOR OTHER MANTRA TIME OUTS, see our Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M38MO8ZbgnM&list=PLPx4qdPX9VtQ HEALTH DISCLAIMER. These practices are SUPPORTIVE. Always seek care and treatment advice from your health-care professionals. CITED SOURCES found with transcript in this feature: https://buddhaweekly.com/la-gug-emergency-mantra/ 💙 The actual mantra session begins after the introduction and "how it works" session and visualization. See the Contents) 🙏🙏🙏 MANTRA Oṃ bhaiṣajye bhaiṣajye mahābhaiṣajya samudgate svāhā ✨ In this short session, we use the serene, universal healing energy of the Medicine Buddha to restore your body’s vital life force (Chi/Prana) and calm your nervous system in a method known as La Gug or "Soul Recovery" (Prana or Chi recovery). In this video, you will: ✨ Activate the "Relaxation Response" (backed by Harvard research) 🔹 Use powerful blue healing light to dissolve pain & negativity ✨ Restore lost life force through a guided "Soul Recovery" (La Gug) practice 🔹 Chant or listen to the Medicine Buddha mantra to unlock your body’s natural healing No initiation required. No faith needed. Just 10 minutes of sacred self-care. PLEASE SEE THE PINNED COMMENT FOR THE CITATIONS AND SOURCES FOR THIS VIDEO. These linked features also link to cited studies. 🔔 Subscribe for more Dharma Time Outs. Share this with anyone who needs healing today. #MedicineBuddha #HealingMantra #PainRelief #BuddhistHealing #SoulRecovery #MantraTimeOut #BuddhaWeekly #LaGug 🎵 Our Music is available for streaming on your favorite streaming service. Support our mission Buddha Weekly’s Spread the Dharma mission is non-profit and supported by volunteer professional writers, songwriters, producers, editors and web designers. To help support this important outreach in multiple languages, please consider supporting our team at https://buddhaweekly.com/support or https://patreon.com/BuddhaWeekly Resources / More Information: 📖 BUDDHAWEEKLY.com (1400+ in-depth Dharma features): https://buddhaweekly.com/ 📅 Dharma Calendar (covering the next 3 years): https://buddhaweekly.com/dharma-calendar/ 📄 Practice Text PDF Downloads: https://buddhaweekly.com/downloads/ 🖼️ Dharma Art Gallery Downloads: https://buddhaweekly.com/dharma-art-gallery/ 🎵 BUDDHAWEEKLY Music (YouTube): https://music.youtube.com/@BuddhaWeekly 🎵 3 GEMS BAND (YouTube): https://music.youtube.com/@3GemsBand 🎵 BUDDHA WEEKLY (Apple Music): https://music.apple.com/us/artist/buddha-weekly/1691780466 🎵 3GEMS (Apple Music): https://music.apple.com/us/artist/3gems/1831580194 🎵 BUDDHAWEEKLY (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Rk3pOFGwxJFhjnOhZyHWx 🎵 3GEMS (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/artist/0F5bWufjymJEwYQKHkM507 🎬 3GEMS YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@3GemsBand PODCAST: Buddha Cast - Demystifying Buddhism ON BUDDHA WEEKLY: https://buddhaweekly.com/podcasts/ ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buddha-cast-demystifying-buddhism/id6802120251 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0348mLZ89U6xf8AX5WR7wn AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d8ef2dc0-a6f0-4dcf-9a8a-13fb78029330/buddha-cast---demystifying-buddhism
LA GUG EMERGENCY MANTRA TIME OUT: MEDICINE BUDDHA10-Minute Healing Practice for Pain & Illness
AUGUST 28 is AMITABHA DAY, the FULL MOON, and today is special with the lunar eclipse. EXTRA MERIT for practices. About Amitabha's day here: https://buddhaweekly.com/events/15th-lunar-supreme-merit-day-full-moon-amitabha-padma-family/ Here Hrishkesh Sonar with the Buddha Weekly band beautifully chants the Sanskrit Sarvatathāgatāyurvajrahṛdaya-dhāraṇī and often called the Amitabha Dharani as written in the Sutra. FULL VIDEO (full Dharani and mantras) Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9rU2a01tvo Namo ratnatrayāya Nama āryāmitābhāya tathāgatāyārhate saṃyaksaṃbuddhāya Tadyathā: oṃ amṛte amṛtodbhave amṛtasaṃbhave amṛtagarbhe amṛtasiddhe amṛtateje amṛtavikrānte amṛtavikrāntagāmini amṛtagaganakīrtikari amṛtadun-dubhisvare sarvārthasādhani sarvakarmakleśakṣayaṃkari svāhā Aum, brum, hum MUSIC AVAILABLE FOR STREAMING ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/album/52QhLfHssEBGYLiZSmbhhP OR APPLE MUSIC: https://music.apple.com/us/album/mantra-collection-2/1694199097 OR YOUR FAVORITE STREAMING SERVICE In English (more or less) Homage to the Three Jewels, Homage to the noble Amitabha (Infinite Light), to the Tathāgata, the Arhat, the completely and perfectly awakened one (samyaksambuddha). Thus: Oṃ O immortality (amrta), O maker of immortality! O born of immortality! O essence/embryo (garbha) of immortality! O immortality perfecting one! O the brilliance (teja) of immortality! O he who goes beyond immortality! O he who goes beyond immortality and whose glory is infinite as the sky (amṛtagaganakīrtikare) O sound of the drum of immortality realizing (sadhane) benefit for all. O he who destroys (ksayam) all karmic afflictions. Hail! FOR A FULL FEATURE ON BUDDHA WEEKLY including the Shorter Sutra and Dharani in English, Sanskrit and Chinese, see: https://buddhaweekly.com/?p=24862
Happy Amitabha Day: FULL Moon day practice for Extra Merit - Amitabha's Dharani chanted beautifully
📚🔥 ARE YOU CARRYING THE COLD WEIGHT OF LONELINESS? Do you feel separated from loved ones or isolated from the world? In this Mantra Time Out, we offer an emergency quick-fix practice to dissolve the icy grip of attachment and reconnect you with the infinite light of your Buddha Nature. We are never truly alone. Through the warm, magnetizing wisdom of the Red Lotus Family (Amitabha) and the active compassion of Kurukulla (Red Tara), we transform the poison of isolation into universal connection. ✨ IN THIS 5-MINUTE EMERGENCY PRACTICE: The Visual Meditation: A guided visualization using sunset-red light to melt loneliness. The Buddhist Psychology: Why clinging to people and memories and things and cravings and addictions causes separation, and how to let go. The Chant: A powerful rendition of the Kurukulla Mantra to magnetize compassion and connection. 🎧 JUMP TO THE PRACTICE:Guidance & Visualization: Mantra Chanting Begins: 10:27 🙏 WHY THIS WORKS: According to Buddhist wisdom, loneliness isn’t just an empty room—it’s the attachment to filling it. The "Red Family" of Buddhas transforms this cold poison (desire) into warm compassion. Kurukulla's symbolic flower-arrows pierce our armor of isolation, hooking us back to the Dharma and to the truth that we are inseparable from all beings. “Once we realize we are inseparable from Buddha Nature, we understand there is no such thing as death and separation.” DISCLAIMER: Always seek professional caregiver support for significant issues. LONELIEST PEOPLE (according to studies) 📚 Youth and Young Adults (Gen Z): People aged 15 to 29 report the highest rates of frequent loneliness globally, often driven by heavy screen time, less in-person socializing, and major life changes.  📚 People with Health Issues: Individuals living with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or poor mental health experience much higher rates of isolation. Data Sources: Statistics Canada, BBC, Education Week (“Teens are the Loneliest People in the World” feature), Links below. 🔴 MANTRA DETAILS:This is the Kurukulla Power Mantra, beautifully chanted by our Buddha Weekly Band, with lead singer and songwriter Hrishikesh SonarNo formal empowerment is required to chant this mantra if you have the Bodhichitta intention—the intention to benefit all sentient beings. 📚 DEEPER DIVE:Want to explore the full symbolism of Red Tara Kurukulla, Amitabha, and the Lotus Family? Full Feature Articles on Buddha Weekly:  Kurukulla: the "Diva" Dakini of enlightened magic - https://buddhaweekly.com/?p=10467 1 Hour of this mantra for longer meditations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Av8FT9LyuAI&t Kurukulla Red Tara Bodhichitta About Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AbBoPIPC-Q&t The Great Cloud of Blessings, 9 Activity Yidams of the Padma Family https://buddhaweekly.com/?p=10802 In-Depth Guided Kurukulla Meditation on Youtube Buddha Weekly Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch-i7N7wa80&t Red Tara Picture Gallery (downloadable images): https://buddhaweekly.com/5th-red-tara-kurukulla-gallery/ 📲 SUPPORT THE DHARMA:This is a volunteer mission to Spread the Dharma. If this practice helped you, please: ✅ Like this video ✅ Subscribe to the channel ✅ Share it with someone who might be feeling isolated today 🔗 Website: https://buddhaweekly.com  CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction: The Loneliness Epidemic 00:57 - Buddhist Psychology of Loneliness (The “empty room”) 02:27 - Buddha Nature and the Buddhist “remedy” for Attachment 07:58 - 5-Minute Visualization Practice 10:27 - Kurukulla Mantra Chanting (Sacred Sounds) Closing & Dedication #Buddhism #RedTara #Loneliness #Mantra #Meditation #Kurukulla #MentalHealth #Dharma #BuddhistWisdom #Healing
Loneliness Mantra Quick Fix: Melt Isolation: Short Kurukulla Red Tara Practice
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@3GemsBand is honored to perform the ultimate protection mantra of Sitatapatra from Sutra, sung in original Sanskrit. Her mantra is considered the ultimate protection, whether chanted, written or just listened to. 🙏🙏🙏 🙏 Whether she is visualized in her form with 1000 arms and heads, or 2 arms, she is “Aparajita” which means “undefeatable one”. She emanated from the ushnisha of the Conqueror Shakyamuni Gautama Buddha, the ultimate aspect of Dharma Protection. 🎵 Available from your favorite music streaming service as “Sitatapatra Protection Mantra” from @3GemsBand. 🎵 Here, 3 Gems Band open properly, as with any Mahayana Practice, with Refuge in the Three jewels and an mandala offering to accumulate merit. We then chant her mantra from Sutra, as well as the activity mantra from the Dharani. The medium mantra itself is ⚠️ CAUTION Even though mantras are effective with faith, always seek help when you are in trouble! 🙏 Oṃ sarva tathāgata uṣṇīṣa sitatapatra Hūṃ phaṭ Her heart mantra is 🙏 Hūṃ mama hūṃ ni svāhā We follow this with the acitivity mantra from the longer Dharani: 🙏 Sarva vighnaṃ chindayāmi Vajreṇa kīlayāmi And, properly, we end with Bodhichitta dedication. A full translation (in brackets) and lyrics is below. 🎵 LYRICS (OR TURN ON SUB TITLES (Translation in Brackets) 🙏🙏🙏 Refuge (Saraṇa) — Opening Buddhaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi Dharmaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi Saṅghaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi Maṇḍala Verse — Short Offering Oṃ āḥ hūṃ Sarva maṇḍalaṃ samarpayāmi (Oṃ āḥ hūṃ — I offer the entire maṇḍala.) Mantra of Sitatapatra Oṃ sarva tathāgata uṣṇīṣa sitatapatra Hūṃ phaṭ Hūṃ mama hūṃ ni svāhā Hūṃ mama hūṃ ni svāhā Hūṃ mama hūṃ ni svāhā ✨✨✨Activity Mantra Sarva vighnaṃ chindayāmi Vajreṇa kīlayāmi (“I cut off all obstacles; I pin them down with the vajra.”) Idaṃ me puṇyaṃ Sarvopadravebhyaḥ Sarvasattvānāṃ Nirvāṇaprāptaye bhavatu (“May this merit of mine be for the protection of all beings from all harms, and for their attainment of nirvāṇa.”) ✨ Description of Sitatapatra Even her mantra is considered ultimate protection — often written on paper or carved in wood or metal and placed in front of doors or perimeters of property. Her Sutra practice from the Śūraṅgama Sūtra and also the ārya tathāgatoṣṇīṣa sitātapatra dhāraṇī sūtra is for “healing illness, dispelling interferences and spirit possession, quelling disasters, and bringing auspiciousness.” according to the great teacher Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche. ⚠️ As a Sutra practice, no empowerments are required. She can appear in any form as a beautiful white goddess bearing a protective parasol umbrella, or as ferocious as a towering deity with 1,000 heads, 1,000 arms, and countless all-seeing eyes! Regardless of her emanation — 2 arms or 1000 — she always holds her vast protective Parasol, a symbol of impenetrable protection that emanated from the ushnisha of Shakyamuni Buddha. In Vajrayana she is considered a form of Mother Tara, the ultimate Protective Bodhisattva Goddess.
Sitatapatra Buddhist Protection Mantras - Healing, Dispelling Obstacles, Quelling Disasters
🙏 🙏 🙏 DANCE of the 5 DAKINIS CHAM? Wisdom Through Activity! The 5 Activities: Padma, Karma, Vajra, Ratna and Buddha. Dance with the Dakinis! WARNING — THIS SONG WILL MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE DANCING!!! 💎 💎 💎@3GemsBand 🎵🎵🎵 Written by Kongchok Namkha, and exuberantly sung by the 3GemsBand AVAILABLE FOR STREAMING on your favorite music service under 3Gems: Song Title "5 Dakinis Mantras and Puja" SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/album/3iePpOZZ2ibUs0jPF0IBji APPLE MUSIC: https://music.apple.com/us/album/5-dakinis-mantras-and-puja-ep/6787683450 🎵 🙏 After a happy Namo praise, we launch right into danceable offerings — YES — the DANCE IS YOUR OFFERING! There is no offering more aligned with the 8 Sensory offerings than dance (offering body) and song (music). 💎 💎 💎 Then, Dance along with the five Wisdom mantras of the Five Dakinis: Buddha Dakini, white in the centre, the activity of overcoming the poison of ignorance Blue Vajra Dakini in the east, the activities of overcoming the poisons of anger and hate. Yellow Ratna Dakini in the south, the activities of overcoming greed Red Padma Dakini in the west, the activities overcoming attachment and craving Green Karma Dakini in the north, the activities of overcoming envy The Five Dakinis are the Activities of all the Buddha Families. So — even if you don’t dance, they encourage you to get moving! 🎵 🙏 Lyrics with English Translation: Opening Call oṃ āḥ dhīḥ hūṃ svā hā (x3)(Oṁ, Āḥ, Dhīḥ, Hūṁ, Svāhā – the seed syllables of the enlightened body, speech, mind, and heart of Prajnaparamita Great Mother (mahamata)) 1. Refuge (Śaraṇam) Buddhānāṁ ca bodhisattvān Dharmam sarvaṁ śaraṇam gacchāmi Saṅghasya sarva-sadasyaṁ Guruṁ jñāna-mūlam gacchāmi Ḍākinīnāṁ sarva-siddhim Ḍākānāṁ kāruṇā-vīrān Sarvam gacchāmi śaraṇam Namo Gurū-Mahāmata-Pañca-Ḍākinī-Saparivārāya Hūm (Homage to the Great Mother Guru and the Five Dakinis with their entire retinue. Hūm!) 2. Offerings (Pūjā) Oṁ Gurū-Mahāmata-Pañca-Ḍākinī-Saparivārāya Arghaṁ pratīccha svāhā(water for drinking. Svāhā!) Oṁ Gurū-Mahāmata-Pañca-Ḍākinī-Saparivārāya Pādyaṁ pratīccha svāhā(water for washing the feet. Svāhā!) Oṁ Gurū-Mahāmata-Pañca-Ḍākinī-Saparivārāya Puṣpe pratīccha svāhā( flowers. Svāhā!) Oṁ Gurū-Mahāmata-Pañca-Ḍākinī-Saparivārāya Dhūpe pratīccha svāhā( incense. Svāhā!) Oṁ Gurū-Mahāmata-Pañca-Ḍākinī-Saparivārāya Āloke pratīccha svāhā( light/lamp. Svāhā!) Oṁ Gurū-Mahāmata-Pañca-Ḍākinī-Saparivārāya Gandhe pratīccha svāhā(fragrance/perfume. Svāhā!) Oṁ Gurū-Mahāmata-Pañca-Ḍākinī-Saparivārāya Naivedye pratīccha svāhā( food offering. Svāhā!) Oṁ Gurū-Mahāmata-Pañca-Ḍākinī-Saparivārāya Śabde pratīccha svāhā(.sound/music. Svāhā!) 3. Four Immeasurables (Catvāri Apramāṇāni) Sukhaṁ sukha-hetukaṁ ca, sarva-sattvā labhantu te(May all beings have happiness and the very causes of happiness) Duḥkhaṁ duḥkha-hetukaṁ ca, sarva-sattvā muñcantu te(May all beings be freed from suffering and the very causes of suffering) Aśokaṁ paramānandaṁ, sarva-sattvā sthāsantu te(May all beings abide in the state of joy that knows no sorrow) Mitreṣu ca ripūṇāṁ ca, sama-bhāvaṁ śrayantu te(May all beings transcend attachment to friends and aversion to enemies, and rest in equal-mindedness) 4. Chorus & Heart Sutra Mantra oṃ āḥ dhīḥ hūṃ svā hā (x3)(Oṁ, Āḥ, Dhīḥ, Hūṁ, Svāhā – the seed syllables) 4. The Five Dakinis (Center, East, South, West, North) Oṁ āḥ Buddha-Ḍākinī hūṃ hūṃ phaṭ (Seed Syllables and Awakening the enlightened activity of the central Buddha family of Vairochana Buddha and Ākāśadhātvīśvarī) Oṁ āḥ Vajra-Ḍākinī hūṃ hūṃ phaṭ (Seed Syllables and Awakening the indestructible activity of the eastern family of Akshobhya Buddha and Locanā Mother) Oṁ āḥ Ratna-Ḍākinī hūṃ hūṃ phaṭ (Seed Syllables and Awakening the jewel-like activity of the southern family of Ratnasambhava Buddha and Māmakī Mother) Oṁ āḥ Padma-Ḍākinī hūṃ hūṃ phaṭ (Seed SyllablesAwakening the pure, lotus activity of the western family of Amitabha Buddha and Paṇḍāravāsinī) Oṁ āḥ Karma-Ḍākinī hūṃ hūṃ phaṭ (Seed syllables and Awakening the swift, enlightened activity of the northern family of Amoghasiddhi and Green Tara Mother) 5. Dedication (Pariṇāmanā) Vandanāṁ pūjanāṁ deśanāṁ(Whatever prostrations, offerings, and confessions I have made) Modanāṁ ca adhyeṣaṇām(Whatever rejoicing and requests to teach I have made) Yācanāṁ yac-ca śubhaṁ kṛtam(Whatever supplications and whatever good deeds I have performed) Mayi sañcitaṁ kiñcid bodhi(Whatever small amount of awakening-qualities I have collected within myself) Sarvam āhūya nāmaye (I call upon it all, and I dedicate it completely – I offer it all!)
5 Dakinis Mantras and Puja & Activity Mantras: WARNING You will Want to Dance! OFFICIAL MV
🎵🎵 We are deeply honored to present sacred chanting of "Tara’s Own Promise Dharani"  (Tārāsvapratijñādhāraṇī) 🎵. This project is a sacred sonic journey into the heart of the Sutra of Tara’s Promise, capturing the essence of Noble Tārā’s vow to protect all beings. 🛡️🛡️🛡️Beautifully launched with stunning visuals of Tara's rescues of beings! 🛡️🛡️🛡️ ✨ The Power of This Dharani ✨In the Sutra, the benefits are explained: “By merely recalling this dhāraṇī, all dangers will be eliminated, all accomplishments attained, and all sentient beings brought under control.” It is said that on the 8th or 15th day of the moon, or daily, if one makes offerings and recites this, Tārā will grant whatever you desire. 🛡️ Protection from the 16 Fears 🛡️Tārā protects us from the 8 outer fears and the 8 inner fears. Each outer danger corresponds to a negative psychological state that she helps us overcome: 🦁 Lions (Pride) 🐘 Wild Elephants (Ignorance/Delusion) 🔥 Fire (Anger & Hatred)🐍 Snakes (Jealousy) 🌊 Floods (Attachment & Clinging)⛓️ Imprisonment (Miserliness & Greed)🥷 Thieves (Wrong Views) 👻 Demons (Doubt & Disturbing Ego-Emotions) 🛡️ DHARANI in IAST Sanskrit: tadyathā  oṁ tāre tārāyai hūṁ hūṁ hūṁ samaya­sthite bhara bhara sarvābharaṇa­vibhūṣite padme padme mahā­padmāsana­sthite hasa hasa trailokyavarade sarva­deva­dānava­pūjite smarāhi bhagavati tāre smarāhi bhagavatas tathāgatasya purataḥ samayaṃ dhara dhara mahā­sattvāvalokite maṇi­kanaka­vicitrābharaṇe  oṁ vilokāya mama sarva bhagavati tāre hrīṁ hrīṁ hrīṁ phaṭ svāhā 🎵 FOR OUR SONG, sing Mama Sarva, which means: "look upon me and all” as opposed to “say the name” — in your personal practice you could say the name of your teacher or the person you’re dedicated the practice to (but leaving in sarva, which means all) but in group practice we’d say “myself and all” as in Mama (myself) and Sarva “All”). So for instance, if you dedicated this to His Eminence Garchen Rinpoche, to his protection and healing and long life, you would say oṁ vilokāya Garchen Rinpoche sarva bhagavati tāre hrīṁ hrīṁ hrīṁ phaṭ svāhā. 📍 Where to Listen/Watch:Available on YouTube and your favorite music streaming service on the 3Gems Band channels @3GemsBand CONCISE TRANSLATION (for comprehension. The line by line is best for chant along comprehension NOT for singing. See below.) It is thus: Oṃ Tārā, to Tārā, hūṃ hūṃ hūṃ, abiding in your sacred pledge, sustain sustain, adorned with all ornaments, lotus lotus, abiding on the great lotus seat, smile smile, bestower of blessings in the three worlds, honored by all gods and demons, remember me O Blessed Lady Tārā, remember me before the Bhagavat Tathāgata, hold the pledge hold it, you who gaze upon great beings, adorned with varied jewels and gold. Oṃ look upon me and all beings, O Blessed Lady Tārā, hrīṃ hrīṃ hrīṃ phaṭ svāhā. #Tara #Dharani #Buddhism #NewMusic #MusicVideo #TaraPromise #BuddhistMusic #SacredSound #Tārāsvapratijñādhāraṇī #Compassion #ReleaseAlert
Tara's Own Promise Dharani Tārāsvapratijñādhāraṇī Official Music Video 🎵 POWERFUL PROTECTION
We are delighted to share our new release: a beautiful, serene chanting of the Karaniya Metta Sutta by 3 Gems Band — one of the popular Paritta chants for protection. This music video is an offering of metta and karuna (love and compassion), wrapped in an atmposphere of quiet mindfulness, and peaceful reflection. The visuals are a tapestry of tranquil moments: serene forest paths, monks in meditation, a mother bird caring for her eggs, and a gentle plant sheltering another from the rain. We hope this audio-visual experience brings a sense of calm and loving-kindness to your day. LYRICS (with translation in English): Namo tassa bhagavato (3 times) (Homage to the Blessed One,) arahato sammā-sambuddhassa (the Worthy One, the Fully Awakened One.) Karanīyam-attha-kusalēna (This is what should be done by one who is skilled in goodness,) yantam santam padam abhisamecca, (who wishes to attain the state of perfect peace:) Sakko ujū ca sūjū ca (Let them be able, upright, and perfectly upright,) suvaco cassa mudu anati māni. (gentle in speech, meek, and without conceit.) Santussako ca subharo ca (Contented, easily supported,) appakicco ca salla-huka vutti, (with few duties, and living lightly,) Santindriyo ca nipako ca (With senses calmed, prudent,) appagabbho kulēsu ananugiddho. (not impudent, and not greedily attached to families.) Na ca khuddam samācarē kinci (Let them not do the slightest thing) yēna viññu parē upavadeyyum (that the wise would later blame.) Sukhino vā khemino hontu (May all beings be happy and safe,) Sabbē sattā bhavantu sukhitattā. (may their hearts be wholesome and happy.) Yēkēci pāna bhūtatthi (Whatever living beings there may be,) tasā vā thāvarā vā anava, sēsā, (whether feeble or strong, omitting none,) Dīghā vā yē mahantā vā - (The long, the large,) majjhimā rassakā nuka thūlā. (the medium, the short, the thin, or the fat.) Ditthā vā yēva additthā (Those seen or unseen,) yēca dūrē vasanti avidūrē, (those dwelling far or near,) Bhūta vā sambhavēsi vā (those who are born or those yet to be born,) sabbē sattā bhavantu sukhitattā. (may all beings be happy.) Na paro param nikubbētha (Let no one deceive another,) nāti maññētha katthaci nam kanci, (nor despise anyone anywhere,) Byārosanā patigha saññā (in anger or ill-will,) nāñña maññassa dukkha miccheyya. (let them not wish harm to one another.) Mātā yathā niyam puttam (Just as a mother would protect her only child) āyusā ēka putta manu rakkhe, (even with her own life,) Ēvampi sabba bhūtēsu (so too, towards all living beings,) mānasam bhāvayē aparimānam. (let one cultivate a boundless heart.) Mettam ca sabba lokasmin (Let thoughts of boundless love pervade the whole world,) mānasam bhāvayē aparimānam, (above, below, and all around,) Uddham adho ca tiriyam ca (without any obstruction,) asambādham avēram asapattam. (free from hatred and enmity.) Tittham caram nisinno vā (Whether standing, walking, sitting,) sayāno vā yāva tassa vigata middho, (or lying down, as long as one is awake,) Ētam satim adhittheyya (one should sustain this mindfulness;) brahmam ētam vihāram idhamāhu. (this is said to be the divine abiding here.) Ditthin ca anupa gamma sīlavā (By not holding to fixed views, being pure in heart,) dassanēna sampanno, (and gifted with insight,) Kāmēsu vineyya gēdham (having freed oneself from sensual desires,) nahi jātu gabbhaseyyam punarētiti. (one will truly never be born again into a womb.) Etena saccena suvatthi hotu! (By the power of this truth, may there be well-being!) Etena saccena suvatthi hotu! (By the power of this truth, may there be well-being!) Etena saccena suvatthi hotu! (By the power of this truth, may there be well-being!) Etena saccena suvatthi hotu! (By the power of this truth, may there be well-being!) 🙏 **May all beings be happy and safe. May their hearts be wholesome and happy.** --- **3 Gems Band music is available for streaming on your favorite streamer, for example on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4dOWHR7vAsZVdgUUvLYLYI   or  APPLE Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/karaniya-metta-sutta-single/6803400687 🎵 **Listen to our other Pali Paritta tracks:**  Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXseTAxtdIkeUQSi_P6wZvVsJfrIb10Ic #KaraniyaMettaSutta #MettaSutta #LovingKindness #BuddhistChanting #MeditationMusic #PeacefulMusic #3GemsBand #Mindfulness #Compassion
Karaniya Metta Sutta Loving-Kindness Chant - Official Music Video
🎵 Experience the profound healing power of the Bojjhanga Paritta, chanted beautifully by @3GemsBand. This sacred discourse, spoken by the Buddha to a gravely ill Arahant Kassapa, is a timeless spiritual medicine (Osadha) for physical healing, mental clarity, and ultimate protection. 📖 TURN ON CAPTIONS to Chant Along (Translation in brackets). 🌿 BENEFITS OF CHANTING THIS PARITTA: Physical Healing: Alleviates bodily pain and speeds up recovery from severe ailments. Spiritual Protection: Acts as a powerful shield against misfortune and negative energies. Awakening the 7 Factors: Cultivates Mindfulness, Investigation, Energy, Rapture, Tranquility, Concentration, and Equanimity. Spiritual Liberation: Leads to direct knowledge and Nibbāna. 🎵 Listen to More Sacred Chants:Our music is available for streaming on your favorite platforms. If this chant moves you, please support our non-profit Dharma mission! 🙏 🙏 🙏 THANK YOU to our Supporters, Donors and Patrons who made this video possible. 🌍 SUPPORT OUR MISSION:Buddha Weekly’s "Spread the Dharma" mission is entirely non-profit and volunteer-driven. Help us continue this outreach in multiple languages: 👉 Support us: https://buddhaweekly.com/support👉 Patreon: https://patreon.com/BuddhaWeekly 📖 RESOURCES & MORE INFO: ➡️ BuddhaWeekly.com (1400+ in-depth features): https://buddhaweekly.com/ ➡️ Dharma Calendar (3 years ahead): https://buddhaweekly.com/dharma-calendar/ ➡️ Practice Texts (PDF): https://buddhaweekly.com/downloads/➡️ Dharma Art Gallery: https://buddhaweekly.com/dharma-art-gallery/ 🎵 STREAM & SUBSCRIBE:🎧 BuddhaWeekly (YouTube Music): https://music.youtube.com/@BuddhaWeekly🎧 3 Gems Band (YouTube): https://music.youtube.com/@3GemsBand🎧 Buddha Weekly (Apple Music): https://music.apple.com/us/artist/buddha-weekly/1691780466🎧 3GEMS (Apple Music): https://music.apple.com/us/artist/3gems/1831580194🎧 BuddhaWeekly (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Rk3pOFGwxJFhjnOhZyHWx🎧 3GEMS (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/artist/0F5bWufjymJEwYQKHkM507🎬 3GEMS YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@3GemsBand 📜 SUMMARIZED LYRICS (Pali with English Translation) — for FULL LYRICS SEE PINNED COMMENT (due to limited character space here) or turn on CC captions subtitles for full lyrics and translation in brackets. Evaṁ me sutaṁ...(Thus have I heard...) "Kacci te Kassapa khamanīyaṁ? Kacci yāpanīyaṁ?"("Are you bearing up, Kassapa? Are you getting by?") "Na me Bhante khamanīyaṁ... Bāḷhā me dukkhā vedanā..."("No, Bhante, I am not bearing up... My painful feelings are increasing...") "Satti’me Kassapa bojjhaṅgā mayā sammadakkhātā... Katame satta?("These seven factors of enlightenment, Kassapa, have been rightly taught by me... Which seven?") Sati sambojjhaṅgo – Mindfulness Dhammavicaya sambojjhaṅgo – Investigation of States Viriya sambojjhaṅgo – Energy Pīti sambojjhaṅgo – Rapture Passaddhi sambojjhaṅgo – Tranquility Samādhi sambojjhaṅgo – Concentration Upekkhā sambojjhaṅgo – Equanimity "Ime kho Kassapa, satta bojjhaṅgā... abhiññāya sambodhāya nibbāṇāya saṁvattantī’ti."("These indeed, Kassapa, are the seven factors... leading to enlightenment and Nibbāna.") "Taggha Bhagava, bojjhaṅgā. Taggha Sugata, bojjhaṅgā’ti."("Most surely, O Blessed One, they are the factors of enlightenment!") Uṭṭhāhicā’yasmā Mahākassapo tamhā ābādhā.(And the Venerable Mahākassapa recovered from that illness.) Etena saccena suvatthi hotu!(By this truth, may there be well-being!)Etena saccena suvatthi hotu!(By this truth, may there be well-being!)Etena saccena suvatthi hotu!(By this truth, may there be well-being!) 🙏 May all beings be free from suffering and disease. May you be well and happy.
Mahā Kassapatthera Bojjhaṅga Paritta: The Ultimate Healing & Protection Chant Official MV
The 8 Great Bodhisattvas 八大菩薩古風 — also known as the Eight Great Siblings or the Eight Great Heroes — represent the eight great ideals of the Mahayana Path. They also represent the Eightfold Path as taught by Buddha in his very first teaching, through the compassionate lens of Mahayana Buddhism, the Bodhisattva Path. Their example expresses the Buddhist ideal of compassion and wisdom for all beings. The Eight Great Bodhisattvas also represent the Eight Great qualities of Shakyamuni Buddha. Here, 3 Gems Band sings their eight heart mantras Gufeng Style in Chinese. See below for the lyrics in Chinese, Pinyin for sing-along, English and Sanskrit. We begin with Refuge three times, and end with Dedication of Merit. (TURN ON CC or subtitles for sing-along!) AVAILABLE for Streaming from your favorite Music Streamer under the title: “8 Great Bodhisattva Mantras” from 3 Gems Band. REFUGE 1 Chinese:自皈依佛，當願眾生，體解大道，發無上心。 Pinyin:Zì guī yī fó, dāng yuàn zhòng shēng, tǐ jiě dà dào, fā wú shàng xīn. English:I take refuge in the Buddha; may all sentient beings understand the great way and awaken the supreme mind. Sanskrit:Buddhaṃ śaraṇaṃ gacchāmi; sarva-sattvānāṃ mahā-mārga-bodhi-cittotpādāya. REFUGE 2 Chinese:自皈依法，當願眾生，深入經藏，智慧如海。 Pinyin:Zì guī yī fǎ, dāng yuàn zhòng shēng, shēn rù jīng zàng, zhì huì rú hǎi. English:I take refuge in the Dharma; may all sentient beings delve deeply into the sutras, with wisdom vast as the ocean. Sanskrit:Dharmam śaraṇaṃ gacchāmi; sarva-sattvānāṃ sūtrānta-gambhīra-prajñā-sāgarāya. REFUGE 3 Chinese:自皈依僧，當願眾生，統理大眾，一切無礙。 Pinyin:Zì guī yī sēng, dāng yuàn zhòng shēng, tǒng lǐ dà zhòng, yī qiè wú ài. English:I take refuge in the Sangha; may all sentient beings harmoniously guide the community, free from all obstructions. Sanskrit:Saṅghaṃ śaraṇaṃ gacchāmi; sarva-sattvānāṃ samāja-saṅgraha-sarvāvaraṇa-viśuddhaye. WE SING Namo Buddha, Dharma, Sangha BETWEEN EACH VERSE: Chinese:南無佛寶。南無法寶。南無僧寶。 Pinyin:Ná mó fó bǎo. Ná mó fǎ bǎo. Ná mó sēng bǎo. English:Homage to the Buddha Jewel Homage to the Dharma Jewel Homage to the Sangha Jewel Sanskrit:Namo Ratna-Buddhāya Namo Ratna-Dharmāya Namo Ratna-Saṅghāya 1st Bodhisattva Mantra Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin / 觀世音菩薩) Embodiment: Compassion and mercyChinese Mantra: 唵 嘛呢 叭咪 吽Pinyin: Ōng, mā nī bēi mēi, hōngSanskrit (IAST): Oṃ Maṇi Padme Hūṃ 2nd Bodhisattva Mantra Manjushri (Wenshu / 文殊菩薩) Embodiment: Supreme wisdom and insightChinese Mantra: 唵 阿 囉 巴 札 納 諦Pinyin: Ōng ā luò bā zhá nà dìSanskrit (IAST): Oṃ A Ra Pa Ca Na Dhīḥ 3rd Bodhisattva Mantra Ksitigarbha (Dizang / 地藏王菩薩)Embodiment: The great vow to save beings in hell; great meritChinese Mantra: 唵 鉢 囉 末 鄰 陀 寧 娑 婆 訶Pinyin: Ōng, bō luò mò lín tuó níng, suō pó hēSanskrit (IAST): Oṃ Pramardane Svāhā 4th Bodhisattva Mantra Samantabhadra (Puxian / 普賢菩薩)Embodiment: Great vows, practice, and actionChinese Mantra: 唵 三 曼 多 跋 捺 囉 吽Pinyin: Ōng, sān màn duō, bá nà luō, hōngSanskrit (IAST): Oṃ Samantabhadra Hūṃ 5th Bodhisattva Mantra Vajrapani (Jingangshou / 金剛手菩薩)Embodiment: Boundless spiritual power and the energy to overcome obstaclesChinese Mantra: 唵 班 扎 達 尼 吽Pinyin: Ōng, bān zhā dá ní hōngSanskrit (IAST): Oṃ Vajra Pāṇi Hūṃ 6th Bodhisattva Mantra Maitreya (Mile / 彌勒菩薩)Embodiment: Loving-kindness and the future Buddha of this worldChinese Mantra: 唵 昧 怛 哩 耶 娑 婆 訶Pinyin: Ōng, mèi dá lǐ yě, suō pó hēSanskrit (IAST): Oṃ Maitreya Svāhā 7th Bodhisattva Mantra Akashagarbha (Xukongzang / 虛空藏菩薩)Embodiment: Boundless wisdom and good fortune as vast as spaceChinese Mantra: 唵 伽 伽 納 三 縛 囉 娑 訶Pinyin: Ōng, qié qié nà sān fù luó, suō hēSanskrit (IAST): Oṃ Gagana Saṃbhava Svāhā Sanskrit Note: This translates to "Oṃ, [you who are] born from the vastness of space, Svāhā." 8th Bodhisattva Mantra Sarvanivarana-Vishkambhin (Chugaizhang / 除蓋障菩薩)Embodiment: The purification of all negativities and karmic obstructionsChinese Mantra: 唵 薩 囉 瓦 尼 瓦 囉 納 尾 瑟 紺 鼻 娑 訶Pinyin: Ōng, sà luò wǎ ní wǎ luò nà wěi sè gàn bí, suō pó hēSanskrit (IAST): Oṃ Sarvanivaraṇa Viṣkambhine Svāhā Sanskrit Note: This is the direct transliteration of his full name in the dative case (meaning "to Sarvanivarana-Vishkambhin"). It translates to "Oṃ, to the one who removes all coverings/obstacles, Svāhā." DEDICATION OF MERIT (迴向偈 - Huíxiàng Jì) Chinese:願消三障諸煩惱，願得智慧真明瞭， Pinyin:Yuàn xiāo sān zhàng zhū fán nǎo, yuàn dé zhì huì zhēn míng liǎo, English:May all obstructions and afflictions be dispelled; may we attain true, clear wisdom, Sanskrit:Tridoṣa-kleśa-prahāṇāya, satya-prajñā-avabodhāya, Chinese:普願罪障悉消除，世世常行菩薩道。 Pinyin:Pǔ yuàn zuì zhàng xī xiāo chú, shì shì cháng xíng pú sà dào. English:May all karmic hindrances be completely eradicated, and in life after life, always walk the Bodhisattva path. Sanskrit:Sarva-pāpa-āvaraṇa-śuddhaye, janma-janma-bodhisattva-caryā-anuvartanāya
8 Bodhisattva Heart Mantras: Wisdom, Compassion, Power, Activity and Merits 八大菩薩古風 MV
🎵 🎵 🎵 BUDDHA PUJA DANA REFUGE and OFFERING Pali — @3GemsBand sings the daily refuge and offerings to the Three Jewels, a crucially important practice (AVAILABLE on your favorite Music Streamer under 3Gems Band., title “Buddha Puja Dana Refuge and Offering Pali"🌟 🌟 🌟 FOR THE RELEASE, for sing along. Here are the PALI lyrics (with English Translation in brackets): 🎵 Homage to the Buddha Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammā-sambuddhassa(Homage to the Blessed One, the Worthy One, the Fully Enlightened Buddha) Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammā-sambuddhassa(Homage to the Blessed One, the Worthy One, the Fully Enlightened Buddha) Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammā-sambuddhassa(Homage to the Blessed One, the Worthy One, the Fully Enlightened Buddha) Three Refuges – First Repetition Buddhaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi (I take refuge in the Buddha) Dhammaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi (I take refuge in the Dhamma) Saṅghaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi (I take refuge in the Saṅgha) Three Refuges – Second Repetition Dutiyampi Buddhaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi (For the second time, I take refuge in the Buddha) Dutiyampi Dhammaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi (For the second time, I take refuge in the Dhamma) Dutiyampi Saṅghaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi (For the second time, I take refuge in the Saṅgha) Three Refuges – Third Repetition Tatiyampi Buddhaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi (For the third time, I take refuge in the Buddha) Tatiyampi Dhammaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi (For the third time, I take refuge in the Dhamma) Tatiyampi Saṅghaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi (For the third time, I take refuge in the Saṅgha) Confession of Faults – to the Buddha Kāyena vācā cittena pamādena mayā kataṃ (Whatever wrong I have done through body, speech, or mind, through negligence) Line 14Accayaṃ khama me bhante bhūripañña tathāgata (Forgive me that transgression, O Venerable One of great wisdom, the Tathāgata) Confession of Faults – to the Dhamma Kāyena vācā cittena pamādena mayā kataṃ (Whatever wrong I have done through body, speech, or mind, through negligence) Accayaṃ khama me dhamma sandiṭṭhika akālika (Forgive me that transgression, O Dhamma that is visible here-and-now and timeless) Confession of Faults – to the Saṅgha Kāyena vācā cittena pamādena mayā kataṃ(Whatever wrong I have done through body, speech, or mind, through negligence) Accayaṃ khama me saṅgha supaṭipanna anuttara (Forgive me that transgression, O Saṅgha that has practiced well and supremely) Offering of Light – Praise to the Buddha Ghāna sārappadīpena dīpena tamaṃsinā (By this fragrant, essential lamp that dispels darkness) Tiloka dīpaṃ sambuddhaṃ pūjayāmi tamonudaṃ (I honour the Fully Enlightened One, the light of the three worlds, the dispeller of darkness) Offering of Flowers Vaṇṇagandhaguṇopetaṃ etaṃ kusumasantatiṃ (This garland of flowers, endowed with colour, fragrance, and virtue) Pūjayāmi munindassa sirīpadāsaroruhe (I offer at the lotus feet of the supreme sage) Pūjemi Buddhaṃ kusumena 'nena puññena etena ca hotu mokkhaṃ(I honour the Buddha with these flowers; may this merit bring liberation) Pupphaṃ milāyāti yathā idaṃ me kāyo tathā yāti vināsabhāvaṃ (Just as these flowers wither, so too my body will reach destruction) Offering of Food – First Request Adhivāsetu no bhante bhojanaṃ parikappitaṃ (May the Venerable One kindly accept this prepared meal) Anukampam upādāya paṭiggaṇhātu uttama (Out of compassion, may the Supreme One receive it) Offering of Drink – Second Request Adhivāsetu no bhante pānīyaṃ parikappitaṃ (May the Venerable One kindly accept this prepared drink) Anukampam upādāya paṭiggaṇhātu uttama (Out of compassion, may the Supreme One receive it) Offering of Everything – Third Request Adhivāsetu no bhante sabbaṃ saddhāya pūjitaṃ (May the Venerable One kindly accept all that is offered in faith) Anukampam upādāya paṭiggaṇhātu uttama (Out of compassion, may the Supreme One receive it) Aspiration & Blessing Icchitaṃ patthitaṃ tumhaṃ, khippameva samijjhatu (May all your wishes and desires quickly be fulfilled) Sabbe pūrentu saṅkappā, cando paṇṇaraso yathā maṇi jotiraso yathā (May all your aspirations be fulfilled, like the full-moon light, like the radiant jewel) Final Homage Buddhaṃ bhagavantam abhivādemi (I bow down to the Buddha, the Blessed One) Dhammam namassāmi (I honour the Dhamma) Saṅgham namāmi (I bow to the Saṅgha)
Buddha Puja Dana Official MV - Pali Refuge, Offerings and Dedication Beautifully Chanted
BENEFITS: Daily Refuge and Offering accumulates vast merit and positive karma and purifies past negative karma, removing obstacles and obstructions and taming the 5 Poisons. AVAILABLE on your favorite Music Streamer under 3Gems Band., title “Saranam Gacchami Sanskrit Refuge and Offering” Music Release here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejWKt_Kyfbs Homage to the Buddha Namo tasya bhagavataḥ arhataḥ sammā-sambuddhasya(Homage to the Blessed One, the Worthy One, the Fully Enlightened Buddha) Namo tasya bhagavataḥ arhataḥ sammā-sambuddhasya(Homage to the Blessed One, the Worthy One, the Fully Enlightened Buddha) Namo tasya bhagavataḥ arhataḥ sammā-sambuddhasya(Homage to the Blessed One, the Worthy One, the Fully Enlightened Buddha) Three Refuges Buddhaṃ śaraṇaṃ gacchāmi(I take refuge in the Buddha) Dharmaṃ śaraṇaṃ gacchāmi(I take refuge in the Dharma) Saṅghaṃ śaraṇaṃ gacchāmi(I take refuge in the Saṅgha) Dvitīyampi buddhaṃ śaraṇaṃ gacchāmi(For the second time, I take refuge in the Buddha) Dvitīyampi dharmaṃ śaraṇaṃ gacchāmi(For the second time, I take refuge in the Dharma) Dvitīyampi saṅghaṃ śaraṇaṃ gacchāmi(For the second time, I take refuge in the Saṅgha) Tṛtīyampi buddhaṃ śaraṇaṃ gacchāmi(For the third time, I take refuge in the Buddha) Tṛtīyampi dharmaṃ śaraṇaṃ gacchāmi(For the third time, I take refuge in the Dharma) Tṛtīyampi saṅghaṃ śaraṇaṃ gacchāmi(For the third time, I take refuge in the Saṅgha) Confession of Faults Kāyena vācā cittena pramādena mayā kṛtam(Whatever wrong I have done through body, speech, or mind, through negligence) Atyayaṃ kṣama me bhoḥ bhūriprajña tathāgata(Forgive me that transgression, O Venerable One of great wisdom, the Tathāgata) Kāyena vācā cittena pramādena mayā kṛtam(Whatever wrong I have done through body, speech, or mind, through negligence) Atyayaṃ kṣama me dharma dṛṣṭadharmika akālika(Forgive me that transgression, O Dharma that is visible here-and-now and timeless) Kāyena vācā cittena pramādena mayā kṛtam(Whatever wrong I have done through body, speech, or mind, through negligence) Atyayaṃ kṣama me saṅgha supratipanna anuttara(Forgive me that transgression, O Saṅgha that has practiced well and supremely) Offering of Light Gandhasārapradīpena dīpena tamohata(By this fragrant, essential lamp that dispels darkness) Trilokadīpaṃ sambuddhaṃ pūjayāmi tamonudam(I honour the Fully Enlightened One, the light of the three worlds, the dispeller of darkness) Offering of Flowers Varṇagandhaguṇopetam etat kusumasantatim(This garland of flowers, endowed with colour, fragrance, and virtue) Pūjayāmi munīndrasya śrīpadāsaroruhe(I offer at the lotus feet of the supreme sage) Pūjayāmi buddhaṃ kusumena anena puṇyena etena ca bhotu mokṣam(I honour the Buddha with these flowers; may this merit bring liberation) Puṣpaṃ mlāyati yathā idaṃ me kāyaḥ tathā yāti vināśabhāvam(Just as these flowers wither, so too my body will reach destruction) Offering of Food Adhivāsayatu no bhoḥ bhojanaṃ parikalpitam(May the Venerable One kindly accept this prepared meal) Anukampāmupādāya pratigṛhṇātu uttama(Out of compassion, may the Supreme One receive it) Offering of Drink Adhivāsayatu no bhoḥ pānīyaṃ parikalpitam(May the Venerable One kindly accept this prepared drink) Anukampāmupādāya pratigṛhṇātu uttama(Out of compassion, may the Supreme One receive it) Offering of Everything Adhivāsayatu no bhoḥ sarvaṃ śraddhayā pūjitam(May the Venerable One kindly accept all that is offered in faith) Anukampāmupādāya pratigṛhṇātu uttama(Out of compassion, may the Supreme One receive it) Aspirations Iṣṭaṃ prārthitaṃ yuṣmākaṃ kṣiprameva samṛdhyatām(May all your wishes and desires quickly be fulfilled) Sarve pūryantu saṅkalpāḥ candraḥ pūrṇaraso yathā maṇijyotiraso yathā(May all your aspirations be fulfilled, like the full-moon light, like the radiant jewel) FOUR IMMEASURABLES (BRAHMAVIHĀRĀḤ) Maitrīṃ bhāvayāmi sarveṣāṃ bhūtānāṃ sukhacetasā(I cultivate loving-kindness toward all beings with a happy mind) Karuṇāṃ bhāvayāmi sarveṣāṃ duḥkhamocanīm(I cultivate compassion that frees all beings from suffering) Muditāṃ bhāvayāmi sarveṣāṃ harṣavardhinīm(I cultivate sympathetic joy that increases the happiness of all beings) Upekṣāṃ bhāvayāmi sarveṣāṃ samacetasā(I cultivate equanimity toward all beings with a balanced mind) Buddhaṃ bhagavantam abhivādayāmi(I bow down to the Buddha, the Blessed One) Dharmaṃ namasyāmi(I honour the Dharma) Saṅghaṃ namāmi(I bow to the Saṅgha)
Śaraṇaṃ Gacchāmi Sanskrit Refuge and Offering Official MV: Chanted Beautifully for Daily Practice
🎵 AVAILABLE FOR STREAMING and on YOUTUBE: Mantra Song Title: “Dharani of the Holy Tathagata of Immeasurable Lifespan” on streaming now from 3GemsBand. (FOR SING ALONG and Translations including English and Sanskrit see below) This is one of the 10 Small Mantras, which are the ten daily and most important mantras to chant in Buddhist practice in the Chan, Zen and Pureland traditions. We have a developing PLAYLIST of the 10 Small Mantras Series 十小咒 Gufeng found here (currently with four mantras): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXseTAxtdIkfy8B9KV2neqihzD5GpPKBI The new mantra is also called: Holy Immeasurable Longevity Determining Bright King Dharani 聖無量壽決定光明王陀羅尼 (Aparimitāyur Dhāraṇī) 🌿 BENEFITS: Long life and health blessings. This is one of the ten most important mantras in daily practice in temples. We chant it to bless ourselves, our families and friends, and especially our teachers and the Sangha community, and all beings with long life and good health. 🎵 FOR SING ALONG (with some translations): 🌿 REFUGE (3x) – Open the Heart Zi gui yi fo, dang yuan zhong shengTi jie da dao, fa wu shang xin (Translations for Practice) 🎵 I take refuge in the Buddha, wishing all beings understand the great path and awaken the supreme mind. 📜 MAIN MANTRA – PINYIN for chanting along: An, na mo ba gor wa diA ba la mi ta, a you li a na, su bi niShi zhi ta, die zuo la zai yeDa ta gor da ye, a la huh di, san miao san bo tuo ye Da zhi taAn, sa li ba, sang si gor li, ba li shu taDa la ma di, gor gor na, sang ma wu gor diSha ba wa, bi shu diMa huo na ye, ba li wa li suo huh 🔖 Traditional Chinese (for the poetry of it): 唵。捺摩巴葛瓦帝。阿巴囉密沓。阿優哩阿納。蘇必你。實執沓。牒左囉宰也。怛塔哿達也。阿囉訶帝。三藥三不達也。怛你也塔。唵。薩哩巴。桑斯葛哩。叭哩述沓。達囉馬帝。哿哿捺。桑馬兀哿帝。莎巴瓦比述帝。馬喝捺也。叭哩瓦哩娑訶。 🕉️ HEART MANTRA – Loop & Let Go Om, a mi li duo, di ji, ha la, hong(Repeat several times – feel the pulse of boundless life) 🕯️ DEDICATION – Closing the Circle Yuan ci tuo luo ni, ru yue zhao shi fang,Xiao jin zhong sheng ku, tong zheng wu liang guang. 🎐 May this dhāraṇī shine like the moon across ten directions,Extinguish all beings' suffering, together awaken to Infinite Light. 🎧 Listen now – 3GemsBandLyrics here first because streaming captions take their time. Chant with us. Be the light. #3GemsBand #10SmallMantras #Amitayus #GufengStyle #ChantAlong #InfiniteLight #buddhistchantingmusic #buddhistmusic #buddhistmantra FOR INFORMATION: SANSKRIT (not chanted): Namo Bhagavate Aparimitāyurjñānasuviniścitatejorājāya Tathāgatāya, Arhate, Samyaksaṃbuddhāya. Tadyathā: Oṃ sarva saṃskāra pariśuddha, dharmate gagana samudgate, svabhāva viśuddhe, mahānaya, parivarī svāhā. VIETNAMESE (not chanted): Án, nại ma ba cát ngỏa đế, a ba ra mật đạp, a ưu rị a nạp, tô tất nể, thiệt chấp đạt, điệp tá ra tể dã, đát tháp cả đạt dã, a ra ha đế, tam dược tam bất đạt dã, đát nể dã tháp. Án, tát rị ba, tang tư cát rị, bót rị thuật đạp, đạt ra mã đế, cả cả nại, tang mã ngột cả đế, ta ba ngỏa, tỷ thuật đế, mã hắt nại dã, bát rị ngỏa rị tá hắt.
AMITAYUS DHARANI 大乘無量壽決定光明王陀羅尼 Dharani of the Holy Tathagata of Immeasurable Life Aparimitāyur
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