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Mindful Meditation with Khenpo Tenzin
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Lama Chöpa and Dharmapalas (Dharma Protectors)
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Sunday Dharma Teachings by Khenpo Tenzin
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Dharma Discussion Series - Khenpo Tenzin
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Arya Tara Practice for the Long Life of H.E. Garchen Rinpoche and All Beings
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Anniversary of Gar Mingyur Rinpoche's Parinirvana
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Mindful Meditation with Khenpo Tenzin
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White Tara Practice and Jangchok for Living
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Sunday Dharma Teachings by Khenpo Tenzin
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Medicine Buddha Practice
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Mindful Meditation with Khenpo Tenzin
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White Tara Practice and Jangchok for Deceased
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Sunday Dharma Teachings by Khenpo Tenzin
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Dharma Discussion Series - Khenpo Tenzin
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Arya Tara Practice for the Long Life of H.E. Garchen Rinpoche and All Beings
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Treasury of Oral Instructions | First of Four-Year Teaching Series
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Treasury of Oral Instructions | First of Four-Year Teaching Series
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Treasury of Oral Instructions | First of Four-Year Teaching Series
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Treasury of Oral Instructions | First of Four-Year Teaching Series
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“Who is Tara?” — the miraculous, mystical and marvelous view. Book excerpt from “A Belief in the Miraculous” — Jason Espada
Many Buddhists in “modern” times tend to rationalize the “sacred” and the “miraculous” as metaphors and skillful means. While this may seem very reasonable, safe and rational, there is room for faith, belief and “magic” in our practice. It may enhance, purify and perfect our practice, rather than diminish it. One champion of the “miraculous, […]
The best Buddhists Books and Texts for Beginners
What are the Buddhist books or texts a beginner should read to know more about Buddhism? It is a frequently asked question, and this article contains 9 books that explain the basics of Buddhism — from the point of view of different traditions — as well as some of the more in-depth topics. [ISBNs and […]
Bodhidharma’s Breakthrough Teaching: Shastra on Eradicating Appearances
Bodhidharma[1] is one of the most venerated Buddhist masters of the far east. He was an Indian monk known for having brought the Zen[2] teachings to China, which then spread to Japan and other regions. He left behind four principle dialogues, presumably recorded by his disciples. In the Breakthrough Sermon, or Shastra on Eradicating Appearances[3], […]
Buddhist Advice for coping with and living with Dementia
Mindfulness meditation and lifestyle can be beneficial to people who are suffering from dementia, according to several studies [Links below.] Meditation and mindfulness is also beneficial for caregivers as a coping method [1] and as a way to find joy in the caregiving situation. By Holly Klamer [Bio at bottom] Caretakers of Dementia patients and […]
The dream of rebirth: is reincarnation real?; if so, why don’t we remember our lives?; how can we prove it?; and other difficult questions
Do you remember your dreams, your memories as a baby, your previous life? This series of questions is often used by Buddhist teachers to illustrate why we don’t have memories of past lives. Just as we often don’t remember our childhood, and certainly don’t remember our baby-hood, in this way we also don’t remember our […]
Reflecting on Reflection: Moments Where Meditation Saved Me
Whenever I talk to anyone new about meditation, I usually get the same reaction. They’ve heard enough about meditation to know it can have a positive impact, but they haven’t been motivated enough to sit for meditation consistently. It’s akin to someone telling you that you should eat more vegetables when you’re noshing on junk […]
Connecting with Nature of Mind to Overcome Anxiety and Panic: An Interview with Australian Meditation Instructor Pema Düddul
Pema Düddul is the Co-Director of Jalü Buddhist Meditation Centre, a meditation studio in Australia focused on online methods for delivering meditation and mindfulness training. Pema used Buddhist philosophy and practice to overcome lifelong anxiety and panic and now runs online and face-to-face workshops to help others do the same. I sat down with Pema […]
Teaching video: Chod teaching and full drumming and chanting ritual with scenes of 108 Springs retreat in Mongolia
H.E. Zasep Rinpoche introduces Five Dakini Chod practice with a full teaching, followed by a demonstration, in full, of a Chod Vajrayana Buddhist practice with drumming and chanting. Includes stunning video and stills shot over 108 days in Mongolia during a 108 Springs Chod Retreat — where Rinpoche and students had to move their camp […]
Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche “has gone to dance with the Dakinis”; a teacher “rarer than a star in the midday summer sky” has passed
The great master Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche passed away today (Oct 7, 2019, born April 3, 1924) at 95 years of age (96 years in the Tibetan method of calculating.) “Notice is that Khenpo Rinpoche has gone to dance with the dakinis as of 3:35 today,” wrote Amrita Nadi. “May they know the great treasure they […]
The secular Buddhist approach to managing money wisely — as taught in Sutra
“We need to have some kind of system for measuring how we consume, produce, and share. So there will always be money in any complex society. And any human who wants to pay the rent has to learn the rules of budgeting,” says Ethan Nichtern, a renowned Buddhist teacher. His words remind us that although […]
Why it can be a struggle to practice meditation regularly — and tips for overcoming the obstacles
You’ve probably heard about the many benefits of meditation, which drives many people to set the intention to meditate. But intending and doing are two different things. Meditation is almost always a struggle when you’re first developing your practice. So if you’re struggling to meditate, know that you’re not alone. And you might be able […]
“The Mind of One Buddha is the Mind of All Buddhas”; How “Jewel Collection Refuge” Can Help You Manage Your Commitments to Multiple Practices and Yidams
“The mind of one Buddha is the mind of all Buddhas,” said learned teacher Gelek Rimpoche, in a commentary on Vajrayogini. [1] “The mind of all Buddhas is the mind of a Buddha. It is like a huge space-like pool of total knowledge, total enlightenment.” In his commentary, Gelek Rimpoche* explained that “The Buddha doesn’t mean just […]