Lee Kane
Lee Kane is the editor of Buddha Weekly, since 2007. His main focuses as a writer are mindfulness techniques, meditation, Dharma and Sutra commentaries, Buddhist practices, international perspectives and traditions, Vajrayana, Mahayana, Zen. He also covers various events.
Lee also contributes as a writer to various other online magazines and blogs.
SUPPORTING MEMBERS VIDEO: Avalokiteshvara, Guan Yin, Tara Bodhisattva and Universal Gate Sutra, Guanyin Rescue Song
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Universal Compassion Bodhisattva Video Thumbnail. One of the most commonly asked questions in Buddhism is: “If Guanyin Pusa, or Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva, or Mother Tara — who are in essence one nature — can rescue all beings, as promised ...
SUPPORTING MEMBERS: Tara Watch Over Me (Song of Longing) with Green Tara Mantra Extended Play Music Video #佛教誦經音樂
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Tara Watch Over Me Extended Play Video Thumbnail ✨ A BEAUTIFUL modern song based on the ancient "Song of Longing for Tara" by Lama Lobsang Tempey Gyaltson -- HERE in an EXTENDED PLAY with GREEN TARA MANTRA between ...
SUPPORTING MEMBERS VIDEO: Wei Tuo Pusa, Aspect of Vajrapani Bodhisattva, His Practice, Praise, Mantra 韋馱菩薩贊 #佛教誦經音樂
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Wei Tuo Pusa Documentary Video Thumbnail with Music Video Praise of Wei Tuo Why is the great Buddhist protector Weito Pusa venerated as Bodhisattva? Why do we always see Weito first in many Buddhist temples? Why did Shakyamuni ...
SUPPORTING MEMBERS MUSIC VIDEO: Chintamani Avalokiteshvara Guanyin Mantra 如意寶輪王陀羅尼咒 Wish-fulfilling Jewel Wheel King Dharani
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Chintamani Avalokiteshvara Mantra Video Thumbnail Chintamani Avalokiteshvara Mantra Wish-fulfilling Jewel Wheel King Dharani 如意寶輪王陀羅尼咒 消除病苦、貧苦、疾病、業障 Eliminate illness, poverty, disease, and bad karma ✅ Benefits: 此咒能使眾生所求如意圓滿「能於一切所求之事，隨心饒益，皆得成就」 This mantra can make all sentient beings' wishes come true and fulfilled. "It ...
SUPPORTING MEMBERS VIDEO: Milarepa: from murderer to Enlightened Sage: a Biography ending in Milarepa’s THE DHARMA SONG
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Thumbnail of documentary Milarepa: From Murderer to Sage How did a mass murderer and black magician Milarepa become one of the greatest of Buddhist Sages? Why was Milarepa, the great Buddhist Yogi, also known as the Golden-Voiced Singing ...
SUPPORTING MEMBERS VIDEO: Kṣitigarbha Eliminating Fixed Karma Mantra 大願地藏菩薩 滅定業真言 Bodhisattva Rescuing Beings in 6 Realms
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Kshitigarbha Bodhisattva's Eliminating Fixed Karma Mantra Video Thumbnail CHANT ALONG the beautiful Ksitigarbha (Gizo) Eliminating Fixed Karma mantra, expressed with stunning cinematic images of the great hero Bodhisattva rescuing all beings in the 6 realms. We see him ...
SUPPORTING MEMBER VIDEO: Hayagriva’s Shield: Sanskrit Dharani of Protection and Healing 1 Hour THE SECRET of FEARLESSNESS
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Hayagriva's Shield Video Thumbnail 1 Hour Dharani Music Video Hayagriva Heruka's great Dharani is the most powerful of all Dharanis for overcoming obstacles, enemies, poisons, black magic demons, and danger. Hayagrivavidya, the great Dharani of Hayagriva, who is ...
SUPPORTING MEMBERS VIDEO: “I Beat on the Dharma Drum” – Námó Guān-shì-yīn Púsà 南無觀世音菩薩 Chanting for Protection & Merit
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Namo Guan Shi Yin I beat on the Dharma Drum Video Thumbnail Why is the saying “beat on the Dharma Drum” the equivalent to “speaking the Dharma?” Why is the drum especially associated with Guan Shi Yin, the ...
Sanskrit Buddhist Mantra of Wisdom, Compassion and Power beautifully chanted: Śrīmat Tsongkhapa Stutiḥ or श्रीमत् त्सोङ्खप स्तुतिः
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Śrīmat Tsongkhapa Stutiḥ श्रीमत् त्सोङ्खप स्तुतिः - Sanskrit Migtsema Video Thumbnail Śrīmat Tsongkhapa Stutiḥ or श्रीमत् त्सोङ्खप स्तुतिः is the Sanskrit Migtsema Lama Tsongkhapa Mantra, famous for combining compassionate activity, wisdom insight and power in one chant -- ...
Dharma Drum Avalokiteshvara; Guan Shi Yin Pusa chanted with Dharma Drum (includes music video)
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Thumbnail Guan Shi Yin Pusa Namo Avalokiteshvaraya chanting with Dharma Drum video thumbnail Why is the saying “beat on the Dharma Drum” the equivalent to “speaking the Dharma?” Why is the drum especially associated with Guan Shi Yin, ...
Lama Tsongkhapa’s Enlightened Wisdom, Compassion and Activity: Śrīmat Tsongkhapa Stutiḥ श्रीमत् त्सोङ्खप स्तुतिः – Sanskrit Migtsema Sung by @3GemsBand
Dharma, Lama Tsongkhapa, Vajrayana
Song Album cover for Śrīmat Tsongkhapa Stutiḥ श्रीमत् त्सोङ्खप स्तुतिः - Sanskrit Migtsema Why is the Migtsema of Lama Tsongkhapa a Daily Practice for many Buddhists? What is the Tibetan Migtsema in Sanskrit and English? In what way ...
Why is Vajravarahi Practice so Powerful? Vajravarahi Vajrayogini Practice and Mantra: Practicing Buddhist Wisdom and Method Without Renouncing the Worldly
Dakini, Deities, Dharma, Vajrayana
The monk Kushali is shocked when an old leper woman he was carrying to safety transforms into the Dakini Queen Vajrayogini Vajravarhi. From the 3Gems Band Video inset below. Vajravarahi, Queen of Dakinis, also known as Vajrayogini, is ...
SUPPORTING MEMBERS VIDEO: Black Tara Blue Tara Vadi Pramardani Tara Protection Sanskrit Puja Song with Powerful Mantras — Destroyer of Enemies
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Black Tara Mantra and Puja Video Thumbnail. 3Gems Band at their most powerful and cinematic, don’t miss this gem — Powerful Blue Black Tara. This is an entire practice, with Refuge, Offerings, Praises, Mantras and Dedication, sung entirely ...
SUPPORTING MEMBER VIDEO: Virūpākṣa: Heavenly King West | Mantra Music Video: Protection • Power • Wisdom • Loving-Kindness
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Thumbnail Virupaksha Heavenly King Mantra video. Experience the majestic presence of Virūpākṣa—the Buddhist Heavenly King of the West, “He Who Sees All,” and mighty protector of the Dharma. In this powerful music video, @BuddhaWeekly brings to life his sacred ...
SUPPORTING MEMBERS VIDEO: 觀音救難頌 GuanYin Rescue Song 南無觀世音菩薩 – Official Music Video | @3GemsBand #buddhistmusic 佛教誦經音樂
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Thumbnail: � 觀音救難頌 GuanYin Rescue Song 南無觀世音菩薩 - Official Music Video | @3GemsBand � #buddhistmusic 佛教誦經音樂 Experience the Miraculous Rescue Power of Guanyin Through Cinematic Sound & Story 透過電影級的畫面與音樂，親身體驗觀音菩薩神奇的救難力量 In this original song and breathtaking cinematic music video, ...
SUPPORTING MEMBERS VIDEO: Why is Vajravarahi Practice so Powerful in Modern Times? Mantra 27 Times
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Vajravarahi Vajrayogini Practice Video Thumbnail Vajravarahi, Queen of Dakinis, also known as Vajrayogini, is the Enlightened Wisdom of all the Buddhas, applied in daily life as activity. It is for this reason, Vajrayogini practices are so popular today. ...
SUPPORTING MEMBERS VIDEO: Vajravarahi Vajrayogini 8 Lines of Praise Sanskrit Dharani Mantra Inspirational Song @3GemsBand
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Vajravarahi Praise 8 Lines in Sanskrit Video thumbnail Vajravarahi, Queen of Dakinis, also known as Vajrayogini, is the Enlightened Wisdom of all the Buddhas, applied in daily life as activity. She is the “sarvabuddhadakini” meaning the “dakini ...
Buddhist practice and worldly obstacles — we all have them, but how do you overcome and purify negativities? Advice from Dalai Lama, Garchen Rinpoche and others.
Buddhist Practices
The Dalai Lama and lamas faced many major and tragic obstacles in Tibet before being forced into exile. Here, the Dalai Lama and lamas leaving Tibet. Obstacles are plentiful in daily life. Whether we're dealing with an emergency ...
SUPPORTING MEMBERS: EXTENDED PLAY Medicine Buddha Sanskrit Mantra and Praise with new animations
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Medicine Buddha Mantra 27 Times with Praise Video Thumbnail. Lapis Lazuli Medicine Buddha @3GemsBand Song Title: Lapis Lazuli Medicine Buddha @3GemsBand’s Most Beautiful and Serene Healing Vocals! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO @3GemsBand for MORE BEAUTIFUL DHARMA MUSIC -- The ...
SUPPORTING MEMBERS: Unlimited Tara – Mother of All Buddhas – Pandita Canrakirti’s 8 Main Forms & the 21, 108, 1008 Forms
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Why does Mother Tārā have so many forms, as Mother of the Buddhas, Dakini, as Earth Mother, star in the sky, and Wrathful Protector? Why did the famous 9th century Pandita Canrakirti refer to Tārā as Varahi Tārā? ...
SUPPORTING MEMBERS: 8 Protections Tara Praise Stotra Song praising the 8 forms of Mother Tara by 3Gems and Pandita Canrakirti
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Video Thumbnail: In the original Sanskrit praise, now translated to a song, the 8 forms or aspects of Tara are Praised In the original Sanskrit praise, now translated to a song, the 8 forms or aspects of Tara ...
A Picture is NOT worth 1000 Words — the Buddha Dharma is a Tradition of Words — A Guide for Those Who Can’t Visualize (Aphantasia)
Vajrayana
According to lineage teachings, when Buddha taught on Vulture's Peak, his voice was heard by the crowd for miles, whether they could see him or not. This feat emphasizes the importance of Buddha's Words. Even if the crowd ...
SUPPORTING MEMBERS: Hayagriva’s Great Buddhist Dharani and Mantra, Most Powerful of All Dharanis Stunningly Sung by @3Gems
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Hayagriva Dharani Mantra Video Thumbnail Hayagrivavidya, which means literally “Hayagriva’s Wisdom” or “Correct Knowledge of Hayagriva”, is the ultimate and most powerful of Dharani Mantras of Hayagriva Buddha practice. Hayagriva is the wrathful emanation of Amitabha Buddha and ...
Hayagrīvavidyā — Hayagriva’s Great Dharani as a Practice: Wrathful Compassion Overcomes all Obstacles
Dharma
Hayagriva Sangdrub from the Video Hayagriva Great Dharani (embedded below) by @3GemsBand. Here, in his three face aspect as Hayagriva Sangdrub but with two arms holding a lotus (he can appear as two armed or six-armed. The Lotus ...
Buddhist Music Video: Wish-Fulfilling Windhorse Tara Requesting Health, Wealth, Power, Protection from @3GemsBand
3Gems, Tara, Vajrayana, Videos
Windhorse Tara thumbnail for Video WHY THIS SONG IS A PERFECT TARA DAY (or any day!) LISTEN OR PRACTICE: Sanskrit 10-Syllable Mantra: Woven into the lyrics for instant blessing. Om Tare Tuttare Ture Svaha Windhorse (Lungta) Energy: Invites prana, luck, and ...
Buddhist Music Video: Wish-Fulfilling Windhorse Tara Requesting Health, Wealth, Power, Protection from @3GemsBand
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Windhorse Tara thumbnail for Video WHY THIS SONG IS A PERFECT TARA DAY (or any day!) LISTEN OR PRACTICE: Sanskrit 10-Syllable Mantra: Woven into the lyrics for instant blessing. Om Tare Tuttare Ture Svaha Windhorse (Lungta) Energy: Invites prana, luck, and ...
PRAISES TO THE 21 TARAS Animated Activity Video with all 21 Taras Protection Healing Prosperity
Dharma
Praises to the 21 Taras Music Video Thumbnail ✨ Turn on subtitles/captions to sing along!✨ Original beautiful Buddhist Song "21 Tara Praise Inspirational" original song and vocals by @3GemsBand. BENEFITS according to LORD ATISHA: Protection, Healing, Prosperity Video: ...
The Forgotten Practice of Simple Devotion to the Three Jewels: Buddha Dharma and Sangha, or Teacher, Yidam and Dakini
Buddhist Practices
Taking Refuge in the Three Jewels is a devotional practice. Devotion is a joyous practice. Why is devotion considered the “essence of the path” in Buddhism? Why does every Buddhist practice, without exception begin with Taking Refuge in ...
Praising the 12 Deeds of Shakyamuni Buddha with Sanskrit Mantras Beautiful Vocals by @3GemsBand
3Gems, Buddha
Praising the Deeds of Shakyamuni Music Video Thumbnail Original beautiful Buddhist Song "Praising the Deeds of Shakyamuni" original song and vocals by @3GemsBand with Sanskrit Mantra verses. Lyrics and song by Kongchok Namkha , adapted from the Praise ...
Padmasambhava Wonder and Joy, Buddhist Music Video with mantras @3GemsBand
3Gems, Guru Rinpoche, Vajrayana, Videos
Padmasambhava Wonder and Joy Music Video Thumbnail Heroic high-energy devotional praises and mantras sung with powerful vocals — dedicated to Padmasambhava Guru Rinpoche. With sacred Sanskrit mantras chorus! Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXUNlu3ht7o Stunning cinematic visuals of Guru Rinpoche! “Padmasambhava ...
NEW! 3GEMS BAND: Buddhist Music Video: “Manjushri Grant Me Wisdom” Inspirational with Mantra
3Gems, Bodhisattvas, Mantra
Thumbnail for MUSIC VIDEO 3GemsBand: Manjushri Grant Me Wisdom with Mantras. ✨ Turn on subtitles/captions to sing along! (This Video is in a sing-along format, rather than a dynamic music video -- which will follow in future.)✨ Pre-launch ...
NEW! 3GEMS BAND! Buddha Weekly’s new band sings 21 Tara Praise Inspirational Style — Don’t miss!
3Gems, Tara
✨ Turn on subtitles/captions to sing along! (This Video is in a sing-along format, rather than a dynamic music video -- which will follow in future.)✨ Pre-launch tease of 3Gems Band ( @3GemsBand ) Release: “21 Tara Praise ...
Amitabha Infinite Light – Buddhist Devotional and Inspiration Song and Mantras by @3GemsBand
3Gems, Buddha, Mahayana
Amitabha Infinite Light Music Video thumbnail. Devotional Praise and Refuge to Amitabha Buddha with Namo Amitabhaya Namo Dharmaya Namo Sanghaya chanting and ending with mantra of Amitabha Om Amitabha Hrih! ✨ Turn on subtitles/captions to sing along! (This ...
Lapis Lazuli Medicine Buddha @3GemsBand Healing Vocals with Bhaishajyaguru Mantra in Sanskrit
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Lapis Lazuli Medicine Buddha Music Video Thumbnail Lapis Lazuli Medicine Buddha Music Video Praise and Mantras @3GemsBand Song Title: Lapis Lazuli Medicine Buddha @3GemsBand’s Most Beautiful and Serene Healing Vocals! Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nhnv0T1Otpk PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO @3GemsBand ...
Maitreya Loving Friend Music Video with Mantras @3GemsBand Song based on Lama Tsongkhapa Prayer
3Gems, Deities, Mahayana, Videos
Loving Friend Maitreya by @3GemsBand Video Thumbnail Original beautiful Buddhist Song based on the ancient Buddhist “Prayer to Future Buddha Maitreya" by Lama Je Tsongkhapa. By 3Gems Band. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE To @3GemsBand - RELEASES EVERY WEEK! Video: ...
Avalokiteshvara Rescuer of 6 Worlds Devotional Song with Mani Mantra by @3GemsBand “Bo Praise”
3Gems, Avalokiteshvara, Mahayana, Videos
Avalokiteshvara Rescuer of 6 Worlds thumbnail of video for @3Gems_Band release, now streaming on most music services! ✨ Turn on subtitles/captions to sing along! (This Video is in a sing-along format, rather than a dynamic music video -- ...
Divine Mother Tara Watch Over Me – Song by 3Gems based on ancient Song of Longing for Tara
Tara, Videos
Song release to music video, 3Gems TARA WATCH OVER ME Single -- wonderful adaption of the ancient song by Lama Lobsang Tempey Gyaltsen . ✨ FROM OUR DHARMA FRIENDS, our volunteer group @3GemsBand (https://www.youtube.com/@3GemsBand/) from the amazing new ...
SUPPORTING MEMBERS: Padmasambhava Wonder and Joy, Buddhist Music Video with mantras @3GemsBand
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Padmasambhava Wonder and Joy Music Video Thumbnail Heroic high-energy devotional praises and mantras sung with powerful vocals — dedicated to Padmasambhava Guru Rinpoche. With sacred Sanskrit mantras chorus! Stunning cinematic visuals of Guru Rinpoche! “Padmasambhava Wonder and Joy", ...
SUPPORTING MEMBER VIDEO: The Forgotten Practice of Simple Devotion to the Three Jewels: Buddha Dharma and Sangha
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The Forgotten Practice of Devotion to the Three Jewels Video Thumbnail Why is devotion considered the “essence of the path” in Buddhism? Why does every Buddhist practice, without exception begin with Taking Refuge in the Three Jewels, the ...
SUPPORTING MEMBERS: Praising the 12 Deeds of Shakyamuni Buddha with Sanskrit Muni Mantras Beautiful Vocals by @3GemsBand
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Praising the Deeds of Shakyamuni Music Video Thumbnail Original beautiful Buddhist Song "Praising the Deeds of Shakyamuni" original song and vocals by @3GemsBand with Sanskrit Mantra verses. Lyrics and song by Kongchok Namkha , adapted from the Praise ...
SUPPORTING MEMBERS: Maitreya Loving Friend Music Video with Mantras @3GemsBand Song based on Lama Tsongkhapa Prayer
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Loving Friend Maitreya by @3GemsBand Video Thumbnail Original beautiful Buddhist Song based on the ancient Buddhist “Prayer to Future Buddha Maitreya" by Lama Je Tsongkhapa. By 3Gems Band. Video: https://vimeo.com/1112149528?share=copy#t=0 PLEASE SUBSCRIBE To @3GemsBand https://youtube.com/@3GemsBand ...
SUPPORTING MEMBERS: Lapis Lazuli Medicine Buddha @3GemsBand Healing Vocals with Bhaisajyaguru Mantra in Sanskrit
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Lapis Lazuli Medicine Buddha Music Video Thumbnail Lapis Lazuli Medicine Buddha @3GemsBand Song Title: Lapis Lazuli Medicine Buddha @3GemsBand’s Most Beautiful and Serene Healing Vocals! Video: https://vimeo.com/1111487775?share=copy#t=8.314 Amazing animation of Medicine Buddha, the King of Healing — ...
SUPPORTING MEMBERS: Vajrapani Hero – Lord of the Vajra, Dharma Hero: Inspirational Music Video, Mantra @3GemsBand
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Vajrapani Hero Music Video Thumbnail VAJRAPANI, LORD OF THE VAJRA Song Title: Vajrapani Hero @3GemsBand’s Most High-Energy and Powerful Single Yet! Video: https://vimeo.com/1110622785?share=copy#t=0 Amazing animation of Vajrapani, vajra-wielder... A Fierce Musical Invocation of the Thunderbolt-Wielding Bodhisattva—protector of ...
SUPPORTING MEMBERS: Amitabha Infinite Light – Devotional and Inspiration Song and Mantras by @3GemsBand
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Amitabha Infinite Light Music Video thumbnail. Devotional Praise and Refuge to Amitabha Buddha with Namo Amitabhaya Namo Dharmaya Namo Sanghaya chanting and ending with mantra of Amitabha Om Amitabha Hrih! ✨ Turn on subtitles/captions to sing along! (This ...
SUPPORTING MEMBERS: Avalokiteshvara Rescuer of 6 Worlds Devotional Song with Mani Mantra by @3GemsBand “Bo Praise”
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Avalokiteshvara Rescuer of 6 Worlds thumbnail of video for @3Gems_Band release, now streaming on most music services! ✨ Turn on subtitles/captions to sing along! ✨ Release MV of 3Gems_Band (@3Gems_Band) Release: “Avalokiteshvara Rescuer of 6 Worlds Devotional" by ...
3Gems Band! Our New Musical Group Celebrates the Three Jewels: The Power of Devotion!
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3Gems Band Youtube and single "Tara Watch Over Me" Release cover. Among all the methods recommended by Buddha and the lineage of teacher’s who followed, the most important of practices is Devotion and praise. Song, especially, was the ...
MUSIC VIDEO! Dhritarastra Mantra: Heavenly King of the East — Sanskrit Mantra for Creativity and Harmony
Buddhist Practices, Videos
Dhritarashtra Mantra video thumbnail, Eastern Heavenly King of Creativity and Harmony Dhritarashtra, White Eastern King with his magical musical Lute inspires creativity, growth of ideas, art, music, writing, harmony, peace in the nation, he settles disputes, he is ...
Video and Feature: Awaken to the Lion’s Roar — Simahanada Avalokiteshvara: Becoming the Fearless Dharma Hero
Avalokiteshvara, Bodhisattvas, Buddhist Practices, Videos
Simhanada Avalokiteshvara: Lion's Roar Chenrezig thumbnail. Which of the 108 forms of the great Compassionate Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara is famous for healing disease, and equally well-known for protection from all harm and danger? Which special Avalokiteśvara practice and mantra ...
Buddhist Practices for Pacifying War: Tārā and Hayagrīva by Siddhi Tangtong Gyelpo (WITH VIDEO)
Buddhist Practices, Hayagriva, Tara, Videos
Pacifying War with Tara and Hayagriva Practice Thumbnail How can Mahayana Buddhist practices help pacify war? Why is the combined practice of Hayagriva and Tārā so effective in averting fear and strife of war? If these practices work, ...
SUPPORTING MEMBERS: 3Gems Band Buddhist Music Video: “21 Tara Praise Inspirational” Vocals
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Thumbnail of video for 3Gems Band release of the 21 Tara Praise with a modern twist. Don't miss! ✨ Turn on subtitles/captions to sing along! (This Video is in a sing-along format, rather than a dynamic music video ...
SUPPORTING MEMBERS: Buddhist Music Video: “Manjushri Grant Me Wisdom” Inspirational Vocals with Mantra
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Thumbnail for MUSIC VIDEO 3GemsBand: Manjushri Grant Me Wisdom with Mantras. ✨ Turn on subtitles/captions to sing along! (This Video is in a sing-along format, rather than a dynamic music video -- which will follow in future.)✨ Pre-launch ...
SUPPORTING MEMBERS: Divine Mother Tara Watch Over Me – Song by 3Gems based on ancient Song of Longing for Tara
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✨ FROM OUR DHARMA FRIENDS, our volunteer group @3GemsBand https://www.youtube.com/@3GemsBand/ we created a moving music video of their wonderful and inspiring praise to Tara.✨ PRACTICE BENEFITS (besides enjoyment): The Song of Longing, here adapted completed in Tara Watch ...
SUPPORTING MEMBER VIDEO: Simahanada Avalokiteshvara: Becoming the Fearless Dharma Hero–Awaken to the Lion’s Roar
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Simhanada Avalokiteshvara: Lion's Roar Chenrezig Which of the 108 forms of the great Compassionate Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara is famous for healing disease, and equally well-known for protection from all harm and danger? Which special Avalokiteśvara practice and mantra ensure ...
A Bee’s View of Buddha Dharma: “caring for bees” is a noble karmic act of the Pāramitā (Perfection) of Metta (loving kindness)
Buddhist Living
From a "bee's point of view" conservation of the earth is clearly Buddha Dharma practice. Saving bees — and our earth — is a practice of the Paramita of Metta, or loving-kindness. The discipline needed, to accomplish conservation ...
SUPPORTING MEMBER VIDEO: Dhritarastra Mantra: Heavenly King of the East — Sanskrit Mantra for Creativity and Harmony
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Dhritarashtra is the Heavenly King of the East in Buddhism, the King of Creativity and Harmony in the World. His mantra is especially inspiring for creative artists, writers, architects, designs af Sanskrit Mantra: oṃ dhṛtarāṣṭra ralāpravādhana svāhā Video: ...
Sacred Statue Support (pictorial): “More than a venerable object” — Nepal’s Best Statues, 3rd Generation Bhim Pathak on the Dharma craft of metal statue art
Buddhist Living
Although we often feature Dharma artists and craftspeople on Buddha Weekly, we remain in awe of the master quality of the precious sacred statues from the 3rd generation of statue artisans at Nepal's Best Statues. You could say ...
Supporting Member MP3: Ksitigarbha Gizo Mantra (Kshitigarbha)
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As a special thank you to our supporting members, please enjoy this downloadable MP3 of our original recording of Medicine Buddha Long Dharani in Sanskrit, beautifully chanted and composed by our precious volunteers at Buddha Weekly. Kshitigarbha (Gizo) ...
Supporting Member MP3: Om Mani Padme Hum Mantra
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As a special thank you to our supporting members, please enjoy this downloadable MP3 of our original recording of Medicine Buddha Long Dharani in Sanskrit, beautifully chanted and composed by our precious volunteers at Buddha Weekly. Om Mani ...
Supporting Members MP3: Manjushri Mantra
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As a special thank you to our supporting members, please enjoy this downloadable MP3 of our original recording of Medicine Buddha Long Dharani in Sanskrit, beautifully chanted and composed by our precious volunteers at Buddha Weekly. Manjushri Mantra ...
Supporting Members MP3: Green Tara Mantra
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As a special thank you to our supporting members, please enjoy this downloadable MP3 of our original recording of Medicine Buddha Long Dharani in Sanskrit, beautifully chanted and composed by our precious volunteers at Buddha Weekly. Green Tara ...
Supporting Members MP3: Vajrapani Mantra
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As a special thank you to our supporting members, please enjoy this downloadable MP3 of our original recording of Medicine Buddha Long Dharani in Sanskrit, beautifully chanted and composed by our precious volunteers at Buddha Weekly. Vajrapani Mantra ...
SUPPORTING MEMBER VIDEO: Buddhist Practices for Pacifying War: Tārā and Hayagrīva by Siddhi Tangtong Gyelpo
Member Videos
Pacifying War with Tara and Hayagriva Practice Thumbnail How can Mahayana Buddhist practices help pacify war? Why is the combined practice of Hayagriva and Tārā so effective in averting fear and strife of war? If these practices work, ...
Member MP3: Medicine Buddha Long Dharani
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As a special thank you to our supporting members, please enjoy this downloadable MP3 of our original recording of Medicine Buddha Long Dharani in Sanskrit, beautifully chanted and composed by our precious volunteers at Buddha Weekly. Medicine Buddha ...
HAPPY BUDDHA’s FIRST TEACHING DAY! (July 28, 2025) Buddha’s First Teaching at Deer Park (short video)
Buddha
TODAY we celebrate Chokhor Duchen (depending on timezone, it's July 28, the 4th day of the 6th lunar month). #ChokhorDuchen Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fo91k4N8W98 Editor Lee Kane of Buddha Weekly, celebrates with a podcast (video) visualizing in 2 minutes, ...
NEW MP3 MANTRA MUSIC DOWNLOADS: for our Supporting Members
Mantra
Supporting Member Portal showing the area for MP3 Downlaods. Supporting members have a new section on their content panel with Buddha Weekly's popular mantra music downloads for personal use (Sanskrit series). To date there are four of the ...
Windhorse Tara Practice: Tara, the Wind of Life; Tara, Goddess of Wind, Buddha of Activity, Karma Mother
Tara
Windhorse Tara thumbnail for the Wish Fulfilling Practice Video. Why is the special wish-fulfilling practice of Windhorse Tara so treasured among Tara practitioners in Tibetan Buddhism? Why is it so well-known for helping us fulfill our wishes and ...
Vajra Armor Mantra Sanskrit Music Video — Instant Protection (Chanted Sanskrit + Cham Dance Vibe) Your Musical Shield
Mantra, Mantra Videos
Vajra Armor Mantra Music Video Chanted Sanskrit Video Thumbnail ⚡ A fiery musical journey blending ancient Sanskrit mantra with Tibetan cham dance energy—featuring swirling cham dancers, powerful Sanskrit syllables, driving beat, and the unstoppable power of Vajrapani’s vajra Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8UwIBtZm1Q Mantra: Hum vajra ...
Dharma Hero! Becoming a Fearless Buddhist: Overcoming Five Fears — Lessons from King Gesar and other Buddhist Champions
Buddhist Practices, Sutras & Sutta, What the Teachers Say
Gesar of Ling on his magical horse Kyang Go Karkar, was a king in 1027. In his great Buddhist Epic of a million verses, we learn how to overcome our obstacles, including fear. His allegorical tale is treasured ...
Buddhist Practices for Pacifying War, including Hayagriva and Tara — the “pacifiers of war”
Buddhist Living
How can Buddhist practices help pacify war? Which practices are useful? Why are Haygariva and Tara practices, especially combined, so effective in averting fear and strife of war? If these practices work, why is there still war? What ...
Vasudhara Buddhist Dharani Sutra with the Dharani: Buddha Teaches the Prosperity Mantras
Dharma, Mahayana, Sutras & Sutta
Vasudhara in her most popular form in Tibet, with Two arms, Golden Yellow holding a sheef of corn. She is an aspect of Tara, called Yellow Tara (11th Tara in the Nyingma 21 Taras Lineage), and she is ...
SUPPORTING MEMBERS VIDEO: VAJRA ARMOR MANTRA: Instant Protection (Chanted Sanskrit + Cham Dance Vibe) Your Musical Shield
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Vajra Armor Mantra Music Video Chanted Sanskrit Video Thumbnail ⚡ A fiery musical journey blending ancient Sanskrit Vajra Armor mantra of Vajrapani with Tibetan cham dance energy—featuring swirling cham dancers, powerful Sanskrit syllables, driving beat, and the unstoppable power ...
SUPPORTING MEMBER VIDEO: Tara Windhorse – Buddhist Wish-Fulfilling Practice: the Mother of all Mantras, Chi, Wind and Prana
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Windhorse Tara thumbnail for the Wish Fulfilling Practice Video. Why is the special wish-fulfilling practice of Windhorse Tārā so treasured among Tara practitioners in Tibetan Buddhism? Why is it so well-known for helping us fulfill our wishes and ...
Guru Rinpoche is ready to answer and grant wishes: “Repeat this prayer continuously” for the granting of wishes
Buddhist Practices, Guru Rinpoche, Vajrayana
Guru Rinpoche "The Dakini Yeshe Tsogyal had a vision in which she saw a manifestation of Guru Rinpoche called Immense Vajra Ocean in the direction to the east. Each of the pores in his body held one billion ...
VIDEO: Vajrapani Vajra Armor Mantra: Supreme Protection of Dorje Godrab Vajrakavaca from Padmasambhava
Bodhisattvas, Vajrayana
Thumbnail of VajraPani Vajra Armor Mantra In Buddhism, why is the Vajrapani Vajra Armor Mantra, the kavacha or armor of Padmasambhava, famous for helping remedy 404 types of diseases? In what way can it provide protection from violence, ...
Buddhist body mandala practice in Vajrayana Buddhism — and riding the winds of the inner body “The prana goes where the mind goes.””
Buddhist Practices, Tantra, Vajrayana
A Buddhist body mandala from a Tangkha acquired from a San Francisco museum. We see the Yogi (with the long hair) with a body mandala of deities on the charkas of his body. Surrounding him are various deities ...
Member MP3: Great Compassion Heart Dharani of Avalokiteśvara-ekadaśamukha
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Chant along with the great Dharani of the compassionate savior Bodhisattva, whose 1000-loving arms reach out with boundless love and compassion (video is hard-subbed for convenience for chant-along). DOWNLOAD AT THIS LINK: DOWNLOAD MP3: Great Compassion Dharani of ...
Members MP3 Download: 21 Tara Praise in English Chanted by Buddha Weekly
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As a special thank you to our supporting members, please enjoy this downloadable MP3 of our original recording of 21 Tara Praise in English, beautifully chanted and composed by our precious volunteers at Buddha Weekly. Members MP3: 21 ...
Members Mantra MP3 Download: 21 Tara Dharani Praise in Sanskrit by Buddha Weekly
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As a special thank you to our supporting members, please enjoy this downloadable MP3 of our original recording of 21 Tara Dharani Praise in Sanskrit, beautifully chanted and composed by our precious volunteers at Buddha Weekly. We’ve worked ...
SUPPORTING MEMBER VIDEO: Why Yidams Are the Ultimate Means of Accomplishment; the Lightning Path to Enlightenment
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Yidam Lightning Path video thumbnail. In Buddhism, why is the word Yidam often misunderstood to mean deity? If Yidam is not deity, what does it mean and why is it important? Why do we normally only have one ...
Yidam Lightning Path: Yidam is “Method of Accomplishment”; 48 Yidam Practices
Deities, Mahayana, Vajrayana
Collection of Deities in front of meditator Buddha Weekly In Buddhism, why is the word Yidam often misunderstood to mean deity? If Yidam is not deity, what does it mean and why is it important? Why do we ...
Virudhaka Heavenly King Mantra — Wisdom, Growth and Protection, the “He Who Causes to Grow”
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Virudhaka Mantra Video Thumbnail. Heavenly King of the South, Virūḍhaka, is one of the Four Heavenly Kings, sworn to uphold the Buddha Dharma. He is also the protector most often turned to by business people, farmers, and even ...
SUPPORTING MEMBER VIDEO: 8 Powers of 8 Bodhisattvas in 8 Minutes: Concise Daily Merit Practice with 8 Mantras
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8 Bodhisattvas Daily Practice with 8 Mantras Video Thumbnail. Today, with war, sickness, and economic devastation — and the inevitable hunger and suffering that follow such disasters — we take refuge in the 8 compassionate Bodhisattva saviors. Video: ...
Wrathful Compassion of Hayagriva, the Heruka emanation of Amitabha Buddha — an important Buddhist practice in modern, difficult times.
Avalokiteshvara, Buddha, Deities, Vajrayana
Hayagriva devotional statue in front of a Hayagriva Sangdrup thangka. Statue painted as a devotional practice by Kam Wai Yu, of Buddha Weekly. "Whoever, including even the insects, has heard the name and mantra of Hayagriva only one ...
Offering Light for Saga Dawa Duchen and the Month of Merits: Buddha’s Birthday, Enlightenment and Paranirvana 100 Million Merit Day
Dharma
Join us in celebrating the most important day of the year for Vajrayana and many Mahayana Buddhists -- Saga Dawa Duchen, or "the Great Occassion." In this lunar month, all merit is multiplied extensively, and on the day ...
Video Practice: Shakyamuni Buddha Sadhana: Purify Aeons of Karma; 12-Minute Practice (Do this daily!)
Buddha, Videos
Thumbnail "Purify Aeons of Karma: 12-Minute Shakyamuni Buddha Practice" (Do this daily!) MERIT MULTIPLIED MILLIONS OF TIMES ON BUDDHA DAYS such a SAGA DAWA, LOSAR and other BUDDHA DAYS. Supreme Merit and Purification practice, purifying even heinous negative ...
Buddhist Six Session Nidra Sleep Yoga – Protection for Sleeping Mind in a Concise Pratice
Buddhist Living, Buddhist Practices, Vajrayana
Nidra Sleep Yoga in Vajrayana tradition makes sleeping time a practice. Why is sleep yoga considered indispensable in Buddhism -- and also to non-Buddhists? What is Six Session Yoga Nidra? Why do 30 percent of adults suffer from ...
Who is my Enlightened Life Protector Based on Tibetan Animal Sign Zodiac in Buddhism? According to Mewa, Mahayana tradition and Kalachakra-based astrology (with Mantra Videos!)
Dharma, Mahayana, Vajrayana, Zen • Chan • Seon
Who is my birth year Enlightened Buddha protector in my journey through this lifetime according to Vajrayana Buddhism? Which Enlightened protector is at my side constantly according to Birth Mewa? Who is our Zodiac protector according to Kalachakra ...
Yidam Enneagram: Which Buddha Are You? 15 Questions to Unlock Your Buddha Nature?
Buddhist Practices, Videos
Buddha Family Enneagram Video Thumbnail 15 Multiple Choice Questions: Unlock Enlightenment with Your Yidam Key! Which of the 25 Buddha Types are you? Why is your biggest emotional flaw also the key to your ultimate Enlightenment? What ...
SUPPORTING MEMBER VIDEO: Buddhist Six Session Nidra Sleep Yoga – Concise Protection to help you Sleep Like a Yogi
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Why is sleep yoga considered indispensable in Buddhism -- and also to non-Buddhists? What is Six Session Yoga Nidra? Why do 30 percent of adults suffer from insomnia, according to WHO data? Why is sleep time considered the ...
Buddha’s Enlightened Journey: An In-Depth Illustrated Timeline of Shakyamuni Gautama’s Life from 563 BCE to 483 BCE
Buddha
Buddha attains Enlightenment. 2500 years ago, a child was born who shook the world, literally, and influenced history for the next 25 centuries. Over five centuries before the Common Era, Siddartha Gautama was born, a world-changing event that ...
SUPPORTING MEMBER VIDEO: Shakyamuni Buddha Sadhana: Purify Aeons of Karma; 12-Minute Practice (Do this daily!)
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Thumbnail Shakyamuni Buddha's 12-Minute Karma Purifying practice. Do this daily. MERIT MULTIPLIED MILLIONS OF TIMES ON BUDDHA DAYS such a SAGA DAWA, LOSAR and other BUDDHA DAYS. Supreme Merit and Purification practice, purifying even heinous negative karma. Here ...
Video: 100 Million Merit Day – Saga Dawa: Holiest Day in Buddhism on June 11 and the Month of Merits
Buddhist Living, Dharma, Vajrayana, Videos
100 Million Merit Day Saga Dawa Buddha Day thumbnail Saga Dawa 2025 honoring Buddha's Birth, Enlightenment and Paranirvana: PRACTICE June 11: 100Mx Merit Day. The entire month is extra merit month May 28 to June 25 (new moon ...
SUPPORTING MEMBERS VIDEO: 100 Million Merit Day Saga Dawa: Holiest Day in Buddhism
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100 Million Merit Day Saga Dawa Buddha Day thumbnail What if one day of practice, generosity and devotion could multiply your karmic merit 100 million times? That day is Saga Dawa Duchen — celebrating Shakyamuni Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, ...
Mewa Number: Who is my Enlightened Buddha Protector based on year of birth
Buddhist Living
Who is my birth year Enlightened Buddha protector in my journey through this lifetime according to Vajrayana Buddhism? Full feature is here>> Below are the Date charts only. Scroll down the list for the date of birth. Remember ...
SUPPORTING MEMBERS: Who are my Enlightened Buddhist Protectors According to Mewa, Lunar Zodiac and Kalachakra?
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Thumbnail Who Are My Enlightened Protectors video. Who is my birth year Enlightened Buddha protector in my journey through this lifetime according to Vajrayana Buddhism? Which Enlightened protector is at my side constantly according to Birth Mewa? Who ...
SUPPORTING MEMBERS VIDEO: Heavenly King Vaisravana Mantra: Prosperity, Good Fortune, Luck, Growth Vaishravana 闻天王 Namtoshe
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Vaisravana Mantra Video Thumbnail. PROSPERITY AND GOOD FORTUNE HEAVENLY KING MANTRA: oṃ vaiśravaṇaye svāhā Chanted beautifully in Sanskrit! Video: https://vimeo.com/1086932695?share=copy#t=0 Leading the Four Heavenly Kings who "Watch the World" and Protect the Dharma, is none other than the ...
NEW MUSIC ALBUM! Four Heavenly Kings: Mantras Chanted in Sanskrit for Good Fortune, Protection, Harmony and Wisdom
Buddha Weekly Music Releases, Mantra
Four Heavenly Kings Mantra Album Cover Buddha Weekly's band released a new mini-album of four tracks featuring the 4 Heavenly Kings, the Watchers of the World in Buddhism. Led by Vaisravana, the Chief of the Four Heavenly Kings, ...
SUPPORTING MEMBER VIDEO: Unlock 21 Taras’ Power! Wish-Granting Sanskrit Dharani: Health, Wealth, Protection, Wisdom
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Thumbnail " Unlock 21 Taras Power! Chanting the 21 Praises in Sanskrit. According to Tara Herself, chanting her 21 Taras’ Sanskrit Dharani Praiseonly two, three or seven times will fulfil Wishes and remove obstacles and dangers. In ...
SUPPORTING MEMBER VIDEO! Yidam Enneagram: Which Buddha Are You? 15 Questions to Unlock Your Buddha Nature?
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Thumbnail Take the Quiz: Which Buddha Are You? 15 Multiple Choice Questions: Unlock Enlightenment with Your Yidam Key! Which of the 25 Buddha Types are you? Why is your biggest emotional flaw also the key to your ultimate ...