Fudo Myoo Achala's powerful Mantra of Compassionate Help is from the Maha Vairochana Sutra. Powerful Achala, the wrathful manifestation of Vairochana helps purify negative karmas, remove obstacles, supress enemies and brings us compassionate help into our lives. The mantra, chanted beautifully and powerfully here in original Sanskrit is: namaḥ samanta vajrā nāṃ...
Vairochana’s mantra, called the Mantra of Light, brings the shining light and love of Maha Vairochana into our lives. Chanting the Mantra of Light is the same as chanting all the mantras of all the Buddhas at once, benefiting all sentient beings. The mantra is: Oṃ amogha Vairochana mahāmudra maṇipadma jvāla pravarttaya...
Fudo Myoo Achala's powerful Mantra of Compassionate Help is from the Maha Vairochana Sutra. Powerful Achala, the wrathful manifestation of Vairochana helps purify negative karmas, remove obstacles, supress enemies and brings us compassionate help into our lives. The mantra, chanted beautifully and powerfully here in original Sanskrit is: namaḥ samanta vajrā nāṃ...
Long before Dr. Strange and well before Quantum Physics was even a "concept", the Buddha of the vast Multiverse was Maha Vairochana (Mahavairocana). Two thousand years (or so) before the theories of Quantum Mechanics — and well before Marvel comics — Vairochana already ruled over the Multiverse. In the Mahavairocana Sutra, he...
The great Lotus Born, Guru Rinpoche, Padmasambhava, the second Buddha.Ten foundations of secret mantra; ten faults of being unsuccessful in Dharma practice; ten key points for practicing. Guru Rinpoche teaches Lady Tsogyal 1 We are fortunate that the great Dakini Lady Tsogyal, princess of Kharchen, recorded many of Guru Rinpoche's teachings and trainings, much as Ananda recorded in Sutra the teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha. The Lotus Born, the Enlightened Padmasambhava, is...
Shakyamuni Gautama Buddha's mantra Om Muni Muni Mahamuni Shakyamuni Svaha — which contains the essence of the Buddha Dharma if it is fully understood. Focusing on the mantra mindfully has the power to purify all negative Karmas from many lifetimes. This is because it contains the essence of Buddha's teachings. Mipham Rinpoche...
HAPPY TARA DAY! Every day is Tara day, although typically we celebrate especially on the eighth day of the lunar month is auspicious for Tara practice. The second auspicious day for Tara Puja is on the Full Moon Day, which is also Medicine Buddha Puja Day. Meritorious activities for Her day...
In times of pain, sickness or stress do many Mahayana Buddhists turn to meditation and the mantras of Bhaishajya Guru, Lapis Lazuli Light Medicine Buddha. Chanted in Sanskrit is particularly effective. In Sanskrit, his mantra is: Oṃ bhaiṣajye bhaiṣajye mahābhaiṣajya samudgate svāhā Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7szC01qpuk Ideally, chant 27 times (as in this...
In times of pain, sickness or stress do many Mahayana Buddhists turn to meditation and the mantras of Bhaishajya Guru, Lapis Lazuli Light Medicine Buddha. Chanted in Sanskrit is particularly effective. In Sanskrit, his mantra is: Oṃ bhaiṣajye bhaiṣajye mahābhaiṣajya samudgate svāhā Video: Ideally, chant 27 times (as in this video)...
Buddha Amitabha's beautiful root mantra chanted 108 times in Sanskrit — considered a complete and virtuous practice by itself. Many people simply chant his mantra mindfully every day as a complete practice. His mantra connects us to the Buddha of Infinite Light, Amitabha. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZJX8J4S2Vo Who is Amitabha, the Limitless? Buddha...
Buddha Amitabha's beautiful root mantra chanted 108 times in Sanskrit — considered a complete and virtuous practice by itself. Many people simply chant his mantra mindfully every day as a complete practice. His mantra connects us to the Buddha of Infinite Light, Amitabha. Who is Amitabha, the Limitless? Buddha Shakyamuni explains...
Very powerful chanting to original and memorable music dedicated to glorious Kurukulla, the immensely popular “Diva” Dakini of enlightened magic who transforms seduction into ‘the cause of wisdom.’ (Hard-subbed with mantra for chant-along.) MANTRA Oṃ kurukulle hūṃ hrīḥ svāhā ओं कुरुकुल्ले हूं ह्रीः स्वाहा https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SThYK9Bu-bU NOTE: Her proper name is...
Despite her wrathful, exotic form, Simhamukha, the Snow Lion-Faced-Dakini is a fully enlightened Wisdom Dakini and her mantra's fourteen syllables avert all evils and obstacles. Here, Buddha Weekly chants the mantra in a fast, ferocious, powerful form, since it's purpose is to avert negative forces, malicious thoughts, evil and threats. We present...
Very powerful chanting to original and memorable music dedicated to glorious Kurukulla, the immensely popular “Diva” Dakini of enlightened magic who transforms seduction into ‘the cause of wisdom.’ (Hard-subbed with mantra for chant-along.) MANTRA: Oṃ kurukulle hūṃ hrīḥ svāhā ओं कुरुकुल्ले हूं ह्रीः स्वाहा Video: NOTE: Her proper name is Kurukulla....
By popular demand, a shorter version of our Black Tara Mantra 27 times, music and chanting only with visualized images. Her mantra is among the most powerful of protections (hard subbed for convenient chanting: oṃ tāre tuttāre ture sarva vidyā avarṇā ye bhye phaṭ svahā ओं तारे तुत्तारे तुरे सर्व विद्या अवर्णा...
By popular demand, a shorter version of our Black Tara Mantra 27 times, music and chanting only with visualized images. Her mantra is among the most powerful of protections (hard subbed for convenient chanting: oṃ tāre tuttāre ture sarva vidyā avarṇā ye bhye phaṭ svahā ओं तारे तुत्तारे तुरे सर्व विद्या अवर्णा...
Buddhist devotional chanting of the Dharani of Amitabha, Buddha of Long Life and Light. Thanks to our supporting members, the first two Mantra albums and first mantra music video are live on Apple Music, Vevo, Tidal, Youtube, Spotify and everywhere music is streamed or watched! Thank you to our dear supporting members...
Also known as Sarvatathāgatāyurvajrahṛdaya-dhāraṇī and often incorrectly labeled the Amitayus Dharani — here, beautifully chanted by Buddha Weekly with the Amitabha root mantra 7 times, and the long Dharani 3 times. (Early listen, ad-free video for Patrons and supporting members of Buddha Weekly, thank you!) Hard subbed for easy chanting. Video: Sanskrit:...
Early watch, ad-free mantra music video for our wonderful Patrons: Chant along with the mantra of glorious Bodhisattva Kshitigarbha also known as Jizo in Japan Dizang and Earth Store Bodhisattva in English. Hard subbed for easy chanting. Video:
Mantra Collection 1 by Buddha Weekly Releasing soon: Buddha Weekly's first Mantra Collection of 10 mantras beautifully chanted As part of our Spread the Dharma mission, supported by our wonderful patrons and supporting members on https://budhaweekly.com, we are publishing the first 10 of our recorded mantras. Announcement on Distrokid>> Within a...
For most Vajrayana Buddhists, the practice of Guru Rinpoche, the Lotus Born Padmasambhava, is the most profound of practices for meditations, and accomplishments. Chanting both the mantra of Padmasambhava, and the 7 lines of praise, is the purest form of practice. Chanting the praise in the original mother language of Sanskrit, rather...
Marici, Enemy of all Maras, Goddess of the Dawn. This statue is painted as a Dharma practice, by Buddha Weekly's Creative Director.Great enemy of the maras: Marici — "Ray of Light" Bodhisattva Goddess — protective Bodhisattva for "turbulent times"; aspect of glorious Mother Tara: includes Dharani mantra 2 "Homage to her, the great enemy of the māras! Utterly invincible, vanquisher of all!" Marici's most popular praise, written by the great Vidyadhara Jigdral Lingpa, states...
Thousand-armed Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig or Guanyin.)Great Compassion Mantra: Purification, healing and protection, the Maha Karuna Dharani Sutra — benefiting all beings 3 Around the world, millions of Mahayana Buddhists chant the Maha Karuna Dharani, the Great Compassion Mantra of Avalokitesvara (Chenrezig, Guanyin) — famous for its benefits of healing, protection and purification. It is probably the second most chanted mantra, after Om Mani Padme Hum...
For most Vajrayana Buddhists, the practice of Guru Rinpoche, the Lotus Born Padmasambhava, is the most profound of practices for meditations, and accomplishments. Chanting both the mantra of Padmasambhava, and the 7 lines of praise, is the purest form of practice. Chanting the praise in the original mother language of Sanskrit, rather...
Description For most Vajrayana Buddhists, the practice of Guru Rinpoche, the Lotus Born Padmasambhava, is the most profound of practices for meditations, and accomplishments. Chanting both the mantra of Padmasambhava, and the 7 lines of praise, is the purest form of practice. Chanting the praise in the original mother language of Sanskrit,...
Tara, the Mother of all the Buddhas, emanates in countless forms to help sentient beings. (PLEASE TURN ON CC captions if you'd like to chant along with the mantra or for other languages.) In her most wrathful black form, the 7th of the 21 Taras, she overcomes every evil, every enemy, obstacle,...
Tara, the Mother of all the Buddhas, emanates in countless forms to help sentient beings. In her most wrathful black form, the 7th of the 21 Taras, she overcomes every evil, every enemy, obstacle, negativity — and even curses or evil forces. All Taras protect. As Black Tara, in her most wrathful...
Tara, the Mother of all the Buddhas, emanates in countless forms to help sentient beings. In her most wrathful black form, the 7th of the 21 Taras, she overcomes every evil, every enemy, obstacle, negativity — and even curses or evil forces. All Taras protect. As Black Tara, in her most wrathful...
Kalachakra mantra and practice are recommended by great Buddhist teachers such as the Dalai Lama in these difficult times. Chant along with Hrishikesh Sonar, the mantra of Kalachakra presented with beautiful meditative images. (Ad-free version in high definition for Supporting Members.) For an introduction to Kalachakra, don't miss our 20-minute documentary, see>>...
Kalachakra mantra and practice are recommended by great Buddhist teachers such as the Dalai Lama in these difficult times. Chant along with Hrishikesh Sonar, the mantra of Kalachakra presented with beautiful meditative images. (Ad-free version in high definition for Supporting Members.) For an introduction to Kalachakra, don't miss our 20 minute documentary,...
Kalachakra mantra and practice are recommended by great Buddhist teachers such as the Dalai Lama in these difficult times. Chant along with Hrishikesh Sonar, the mantra of Kalachakra presented with beautiful meditative images. To learn more about Kalachakra, watch Buddha Weekly's introductory video linked to the information icon in the top right...
There are times when daily life conspires to push aside our good intentions to meditate, or to make offerings to the Three Jewels, or — for some of us — fulfil our daily commitment to practice sadhana. Concerned that I wasn’t fulfilling my practice commitment, I once asked my teacher what to...
Why is Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva so popular across all traditions of Buddhism? What are the benefits of meditating on Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva? Why is his mantra treasured for stability, riches and wish-granting? We answer these questions, followed by a short visualization meditation of Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva. We finish with the mantra of the great Earth...
Why is Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva so popular across all traditions of Buddhism? What are the benefits of meditating on Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva? Why is his mantra treasured for stability, riches and wish-granting? We answer these questions, followed by a short visualization meditation of Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva. We finish with the mantra of the great Earth...
Why are there so many forms of Tara? Why is the glorious saviour Bodhisattva Tara so diversified in appearance: peaceful, powerful, attractive, wrathful, and whirling with activity? Why isn’t Tara seen as a serene, meditating Buddha? How can she be seen as a heroine, a mother, a young girl, a wrathful wonder-woman...
Buddha taught us how to purify obstacles, obscurations, negative karma, and even disease, through Vajrasattva meditation, visualization, and mantras. Chant along the 100-syllable Sanskrit mantra, here beautifully chanted by Hrishikesh Sonar, with the meditative images of Vajrasattva. Visualize all of your negativities, obstacles, and diseases purified by glorious white light. Listening...
Ushnisha Vijaya, also known as Namgyelma in Tibetan, is one of the most beloved and widely practiced buddhas in Mahayana Buddhism. Why do Vajrayana Buddhists rely on the life-affirming, long-life Buddha Ushnisha Vijaya to support health and auspicious long life? What sutra, taught by the Buddha, contains the teachings on Ushnisha Vijaya...
Ushnisha Vijaya, also known as Namgyelma in Tibetan, is one of the most beloved and widely practiced buddhas in Mahayana Buddhism. Why do Vajrayana Buddhists rely on the life-affirming, long-life Buddha Ushnisha Vijaya to support health and auspicious long life? What sutra, taught by the Buddha, contains the teachings on Ushnisha Vijaya...
6-Armed Black Mahakala is the powerful, active, and protective form of compassion — none other than wrathful Avalokiteshvara in Vajrayana Buddhism. To learn more about this important Enlightened protector, see our previous video documentary. Enjoy, or chant along with Yoko Dharma as she chants the powerful mantra of Six-Armed Mahakala. Since the...
The 21 Taras Mantra Dharanis in Sanskrit, as taught by Buddha in the Kangyur, became popularized as the 21 Homages or 21 Praises to Tara. When chanted in the original Sanskrit, the 21 Praises to Tara are 21 potent and powerful Dharanis (long-form mantras). Although popularized as both a Tibetan and English...
Why is Mahakala associated with miracles and protection in Tibetan Buddhism? What do crows, three men in black, black dogs, black horses and black wolves have to do with Black Mahakala? How can wrathful Black Mahakala be considered none other than Chenrezig, Avalokiteshvara, the Lord of Compassion? In this short documentary, we...
Why is Mahakala associated with miracles and protection in Tibetan Buddhism? What do crows, three men in black, black dogs, black horses and black wolves have to do with Black Mahakala? How can wrathful Black Mahakala be considered none other than Chenrezig, Avalokiteshvara, the Lord of Compassion? In this short documentary, we...
The 21 Taras Mantra Dharanis in Sanskrit, as taught by Buddha in the Sanskrit Texts (and translated to Tibetan in the Kangyur), became popularized as the 21 Homages or 21 Praises to Tara. When chanted in the original Sanskrit, the 21 Praises to Tara are 21 potent and powerful Dharanis (long-form mantras)....
Responding to a question in Sutra from Shariputra, Buddha taught: “For those who turn the prayer wheel… during the times of the great festivals, but also daily, it is like the continuous flow of an unobstructed river. For those sentient beings in the three lower realms the turning churns them up from...
Ushnisha Vijaya (Tibetan: གཙུག་གཏོར་རྣམ་རྒྱལ་མ།) or Tsuktor Namgyelma, is one of the most beloved and widely practiced Buddhas in Mahayana Buddhism. She represents the epitome of physical health, vitality, and longevity. Her practices are highly recommended for increasing these qualities in ourselves. Play here: The practice can be as simple as chanting her...
Ushnisha Vijaya (Tibetan: གཙུག་གཏོར་རྣམ་རྒྱལ་མ།) or Tsuktor Namgyelma, is one of the most beloved and widely practiced Buddhas in Mahayana Buddhism. She represents the epitome of physical health, vitality, and longevity. Her practices are highly recommended for increasing these qualities in ourselves. Exclusive Member version (no ads, high def): The practice can...
Early listen for supporting members: Buddhist teachers are universal in their enthusiasm for White Tara practice. Almost every teacher has real-life stories of people close to them who have been helped by White Tara, especially for health, long-life and auspiciousness. According to Venerable Lama Phuntsock: White Arya Tara, from among the...
Ushnisha Vijaya (Tibetan: གཙུག་གཏོར་རྣམ་རྒྱལ་མ།) or Tsuktor Namgyelma, is one of the most beloved and widely practiced Buddhas in Mahayana Buddhism. She represents the epitome of physical health, vitality, and longevity. Her practices are highly recommended for increasing these qualities in ourselves. The practice can be as simple as chanting her mantra...
Buddhist teachers are universal in their enthusiasm for White Tara practice. Almost every teacher has real-life stories of people close to them who have been helped by White Tara, especially for health, long-life and auspiciousness. Chant along with the beautiful voice and melody of Hrishikesh Sonar 108 times — a beautiful healing...
Avalokiteshvara, help me to say this rightly, for all who could benefit from it. By Jason Espada From "Writing, music, and spoken word by Jason Espada" For other wonderful features on Buddha Weekly by Jason Espada, see>> Mantra [definition] I: A set of sacred syllables, repeated to attain a spiritual benefit… II....
Buddhist teachers are universal in their enthusiasm for White Tara practice. Almost every teacher has real-life stories of people close to them who have been helped by White Tara, especially for health, long-life and auspiciousness. According to Venerable Lama Phuntsock: White Arya Tara, from among the 21 Taras, frees practitioners from untimely...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v5O9YAeNw8 Green Tara is famous for her windy activity, sweeping to the rescue of sentient beings, with the force and speed of a hurricane. In Vajrayana Buddhism, Female Buddhas represent Wisdom. For this reason, she is described as the mother of all the Buddhas. Tara represents the unique and awesome intersection...
Green Tara is famous for her windy activity, sweeping to the rescue of sentient beings, with the force and speed of a hurricane. In Vajrayana Buddhism, Female Buddhas represent Wisdom. For this reason, she is described as the mother of all the Buddhas. Tara represents the unique and awesome intersection of Activity...
Om Tare Tuttare Ture Svaha Green Tara is famous for her windy activity, sweeping to the rescue of sentient beings, with the force and speed of a hurricane. In Vajrayana Buddhism, Female Buddhas represent Wisdom. For this reason, she is described as the mother of all the Buddhas. Tara represents the unique...
This extraordinary video playlist includes many healing topics in Buddhism including: Medicine Buddha visualizations and mantras, White Tara visualization, Tonglen practices, Black Manjushri healing meditation, La Gug practice, Vajrapani Hayagriva King Garuda healing, Hayagriva, and others. Don't miss these. Bookmark to keep handy. Please like and subscribe. Normal health disclaimer: please always...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P88Jmwt_ADE Why does Vajrapani Bodhisattva's name mean "indestructible hand of the Buddha?" Why is he also called the "Lord or Secrets"? Why is Vajrapani one of the three most important Bodhisattvas? Come along with us now as we get to know this wrathful emanation of Vajrapani, the embodiment of the power...
Why does Vajrapani Bodhisattva's name mean "indestructible hand of the Buddha?" Why is he also called the "Lord or Secrets"? Why is Vajrapani one of the three most important Bodhisattvas? Come along with us now as we get to know this wrathful emanation of Vajrapani, the embodiment of the power of...
Description In Buddhism, Bodhisattva Vajrapani's ultimate power activity mantra is famous for its inspiring benefits — protecting, strengthening and empowering our practice. His mantra is the highest expression of ultimate activity, or karma. Listen or chant along with the Sanskrit version of his mantra — famous for cultivating power, chanted beautifully...
A beautiful visualized and guided short (16-minute) Medicine Buddha meditation and "mini teaching" from Venerable Zasep Tulku Rinpoche, from the learning video series from Buddha Weekly. CONTENTS with Timecodes below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5MpjfQh7XU CONTENTS BY TIME 00:00 Introduction 00:43 Rinpoche leads meditation on Medicine Buddha Healing Practice 01:21 Visualizing the Medicine Buddha (in...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVBreJSkDxE In Buddhism, Bodhisattva Vajrapani's ultimate power activity mantra is famous for its inspiring benefits — protecting, strengthening and empowering our practice. His mantra is the highest expression of ultimate activity, or karma. Listen or chant along with the Sanskrit version of his mantra — famous for cultivating power, chanted beautifully by...
In Buddhism, Bodhisattva Vajrapani's ultimate power activity mantra is famous for its inspiring benefits — protecting, strengthening and empowering our practice. His mantra is the highest expression of ultimate activity, or karma. Listen or chant along with the Sanskrit version of his mantra — famous for cultivating power, chanted beautifully by Hrishikesh...
For Patrons and Members HD and ad-free: Buddha taught us how to purify obstacles, obscurations, negative karma, even disease, through Vajrasattva meditation, visualization and mantras. Chant along the 100-syllable Sanskrit mantra, here beautifully chanted by Hrishikesh Sonar, with the meditative images of Vajrasattva. Visualize all of your negativities, obstacles and diseases purified...
Wonderful 30-minute White Tara teaching: how to practice, including visualizations — with the profound practice of five-colour healing light — from Venerable Zasep Rinpoche, with animated visualization graphics. EVENT NOTICE: Please join Zasep Tulku Rinpoche (featured in this video) for White Tara Initiation and Two Day Retreat Weekend live on Zoom starting...
Why is wrathful Buddha Vajrakilaya, described by Garchen Rinpoche as "the mind of great love?" Can such a ferocious embodiment of Enlightenment really calm the mind and tame our obstacles, both external and internal? Why is Vajrakilaya — also called Vajrakumara — considered the activity of all the Buddhas? Come...
Why is wrathful Buddha Vajrakilaya, described by Garchen Rinpoche as "the mind of great love?" Can such a ferocious embodiment of Enlightenment really calm the mind and tame our obstacles, both external and internal? Why is Vajrakilaya — also called Vajrakumara — considered the activity of all the Buddhas? Come along with...
Tibetan Buddhists often start and end their days with the 21 Praises to Tara — the Mother of All the Buddhas. Tara, who represents the activity of all the Buddhas is the fastest, surest way to bring blessings into our lives. Singing the praise to the 21 aspects of Tara helps us...
Vajrakilaya and his mantra are important in our modern world — since Vajrakilaya is the activity of all the Buddhas. He is the wrathful Heruka emanation of glorious Buddha Vajrasattva. At the same time, he is the ultimate expression of Bodhichitta and compassion and love. Listen or chant along with the...
Why is wrathful Buddha Vajrakilaya, described by Garchen Rinpoche as "the mind of great love?" Can such a ferocious embodiment of Enlightenment really calm the mind and tame our obstacles, both external and internal? Why is Vajrakilaya — also called Vajrakumara — considered the activity of all the Buddhas? Come along with...
Manjushri Mantra 108 Times beautifully chanted by Hrishikesh Sonar with Visualization images. This is the ad-free version HD, as a thank you to our wonderful supporting members:
NEW PODCAST In Buddhism, Manjushri's ultimate wisdom mantra is famous for its cognitive and meditative benefits. His mantra is the highest expression of ultimate wisdom, or prajna. Listen or chant along with the Sanskrit version of his mantra — famous for cultivating wisdom, chanted beautifully by Hrishikesh Sonar with beautiful meditative images....
In Buddhism, Manjushri's ultimate wisdom mantra is famous for its cognitive and meditative benefits. His mantra is the highest expression of ultimate wisdom, or prajna. Listen or chant along with the Sanskrit version of his mantra — famous for cultivating wisdom, chanted beautifully by Hrishikesh Sonar with beautiful meditative images. On the...
Avalokiteshvara Compassion Mantra chanted 108 times beautifully by the amazing Hrishikesh Sonar — with stunning meditative images of the Great Compassionate Bodhisattva. His compassion mantra is Om Mani Padme Hum. This is considered the most precious of all mantras, chanted millions of times daily by people around the world, and found in...
The Buddha Weekly Youtube Channel (and Podcast Channels) has grown in original mantra content by various artists. Don't miss this library of the mot beautiful chants of sacred, precious Buddha Dharma Mantras. Here's our current playlist of mantra videos — 34 currently, but check back on this list, as we add one...
On August 1, 2020, we celebrate Chokhor Duchen, the grand celebration of the most sacred of Shakyamuni Buddha's Four Holy Days. Sanghas around the world celebrate in different ways. (We'll try to highlight some celebrations as Youtube Links ... watch for updates to this feature.) Notable among them is 100 Million Mani...
Ad-free HD version of the Avalokiteshvara Compassion Mantra chanted 108 times beautifully by the amazing Hrishikesh Sonar — with stunning meditative images of the Great Compassionate Bodhisattva. His compassion mantra is Om Mani Padme Hum. This is considered the most precious of all mantras, chanted millions of times daily by people around...
Vajrakilaya and his mantra is important in our modern world — since Vajrakilaya is the activity of all the Buddhas. He is the wrathful Heruka emanation of glorious Buddha Vajrasattva. At the same time, he is the ultimate expression of Bodhichitta and compassion and love. Listen or chant along with the Sanskrit...
Vajrakilaya and his mantra is important in our modern world — since Vajrakilaya is the activity of all the Buddhas. He is the wrathful Heruka emanation of glorious Buddha Vajrasattva. At the same time, he is the ultimate expression of Bodhichitta and compassion and love. For a full feature on Vajrakilaya, see...
First for four new videos, exclusive ad-free HD versions for our valued members and patrons. Coming soon to Youtube. Vajrakilaya and his mantra is important in our modern world — since Vajrakilaya is the activity of all the Buddhas. He is the wrathful Heruka emanation of glorious Buddha Vajrasattva. At the same...
Ad-free high definition version of the video version as a thank-you for our precious Supporting Members of our popular video on Healing Parnashavari with chanted mantras! Parnashavari is Tara's Healing emanation, also lovingly known as Tara Dressed in Leaves. Her mantra is renowned through the centuries, for healing and especially for effectiveness...
Why are mantras so popular? What are the nine benefits of mantras? Why are mantras considered a complete practice? How do they work? What are they? This is a lot to cover, but with the help of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Kyabje Garchen Rinpoche, Mingyur Rinpoche, and Lama Zopa Rinpoche and...
If you’re looking to take your meditation practice to the next level, mantras can definitely help. But don’t get the wrong idea. This isn’t about speaking. It’s not even so much about what you say, although it helps if you feel a spiritual connection with your mantra. Mantras can take meditation to the next level: empowering mantras to shift your mindset and improve your life 4...
View full video — Transcript In these difficult times, we need practices that generate the healing powers of Compassion, Wisdom and Power. These are usually personified, from a Mahayana Buddhist point-of-view in the Enlightened forms of Chenrezig for Compassion, Manjushri for Wisdom, and Vajrapani for Power. Or, in the profound practice of...
Over the centuries, Vajrayana Buddhists journeyed, in their minds, to visit dazzling pure lands, filled with wondrous Enlightened Beings. Imagine, now, closing your eyes to meditate on Emptiness, and glimpsing none other than Red Tara in her form as Kurukulla. Kurukulla, the powerful manifestation of Buddha in a Female Buddha form —...
Thank you dear Patrons and Supporting Members! This is for you! Guru Rinpoche Padmasambhava's mantra connects us with the Enlightened Padmasambhava. For centuries, it has been chanted for its spiritual and miraculous qualities. Bring the benefits of this short, beautiful mantra into your life. Chant along with us now, with the amazing...
Wonderful Mantra Chanting: Om Gate Gate Paragate by Yoko Dharma The profound essence of Buddha Nature and Emptiness is beautifully expressed in the Heart Sutra Mantra, magnificently chanted by Yoko Dharma with video visualizations. For the full Heart Sutra, see Buddha Weekly>> Om Gate Gate Paragate Para Samgate Bodhi Soha Chanted...
What are the three key aspects of Buddhist Practice? What Bodhisattvas represent these key foundations in Buddhism? How can we bring them into our lives? In this Buddha Weekly video, we introduce the Three Lords of the World, Avalokiteshvara, Manjushri and Vajrapani, the Three Great Bodhisattvas. We also present their mantras, here...
What are the three key aspects of Buddhist Practice? What Bodhisattvas represent these key foundations in Buddhism? How can we bring them into our lives? In this Buddha Weekly podcast, we introduce the Three Lords of the World, Avalokiteshvara, Manjushri and Vajrapani, the Three Great Bodhisattvas. We also present their mantras, here...
As a member thank you, please enjoy this ad-free video focused on the benefits of the Three Great Bodhisattvas Manjushri, Avalokiteshvara and Vajrapani, and how their practice can bring Wisdom, Compassion, and Power . (Ad free and early access HD video for Patrons, thank you!) As a special thank you...
As a member thank you, please enjoy the Medicine Buddha mantras sung by the amazing Yoko Dharma with gorgeous Medicine Buddha images for meditative reflection and healing. Although our videos are available to all on Youtube and on Buddha Weekly, production costs are supported partially by advertising. Here, we are publishing our...
As a member thank you, please enjoy the 5 Wisdom Dakinis mantras and visualization, sung by the amazing Yoko Dharma! Although our videos are available to all on Youtube and on Buddha Weekly, production costs are supported partially by advertising. Here, we are publishing our HD videos to a private channel on...
Beautifully chanted by the amazing Yoko Dharma! Bring the five powers of the Five Wisdom Dakinis into your life by chanting along with the mantras of Buddha Dakini, Padma Dakini, Vajra Dakini, Ratna Dakini and Karma Dakini! These activity Dakinis help bring us the powers of peaceful, magnetizing, subjugating, auspiciousness and supreme...
Recitation of the Usnisa Vijaya Dharani Sutra and Mantra, and its contemplation, is reputed to help during troubled and violent times. The Dharani, according to Buddha, can heal disease, lengthen life and purify karma for those with faith. It is the ideal Dharani for our "degenerate" times full of fear, uncertainty, war,...
Five key meditation methods can provide signicant health and cognitive benefits by inducing "Theta brainwaves." — according to numerous studies. Theta is associated with "ideas without censorship" or "ideation" mind mode [2]. It is also one of the secrets to a healthy mind and body. Despite the science, Theta is notoriously difficult...
Watch now, the mantras of the Five Dakinis by the amazing Yoko Dharma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysK1UJd3KEM Bring the five powers of the Five Wisdom Dakinis into your life by chanting along with the mantras of Buddha Dakini Padma Dakini Vajra Dakini Ratna Dakini Karma Dakini These activity Dakinis help bring us the powers...
Guru Rinpoche Padmasambhava’s Powerful Wish-Fulfilling Mantras — Protection, Prosperity, Healing! Guru Rinpoche Padmasambhava’s mantra connects us with the Enlightened Padmasambhava. For centuries, it has been chanted for its spiritual and miraculous qualities. Bring the benefits of this short, beautiful mantra into your life. Chant along with us now, with the amazing Hrishikesh...
Our most requested video — and most requested mantra! After watching the popular documentary video (also embedded below) many people have requested a mantra-only version. Play now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24PvrVGmdBQ Guru Rinpoche Padmasambhava's mantra connects us with the Enlightened Padmasambhava. For centuries, it has been chanted for its spiritual and miraculous qualities. Bring the...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZDln4kJNSQ Why is Guru Rinpoche, the Lotus-Born Padmasambhava, considered the second Buddha of our times? Why are Padmasambhava's teachings more than just another teaching lineage in Buddhism? Why are Guru Rinpoche's teachings more akin to Quantum Physics than religion? In this Buddha Weekly documentary, we answer these questions and more — and...
Why is Guru Rinpoche, the Lotus-Born Padmasambhava, considered the second Buddha of our times? Why are Padmasambhava's teachings more than just another teaching lineage in Buddhism? Why are Guru Rinpoche's teachings more akin to Quantum Physics than religion? In this Buddha Weekly podcast documentary, we answer these questions and more — and...
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