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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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Arya Tara Practice for the Long Life of H.E. Garchen Rinpoche and All Beings
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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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Treasury of Oral Instructions | First of Four-Year Teaching Series
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Learning from the Teachers Video 1: Four students ask Zasep Rinpoche meditation questions — resting the mind in a natural way in Mahamudra; foundation practices; being your own Guru, and meditative “realizations.”
In the first of a new Buddha Weekly Series, Learning from the Teachers videos, four students, during a teaching on “Foundation Practices” ask various important questions about meditation. Question 1: How can you tell the difference between subtle dull mind, course dull mind and calm mind in meditation? Question 2: In the beginning stages of […]
Movie: Walk With Me — Thich Nhat Hanh and Plum Village on the Big Screen: “Mindfulness is to always arrive in the here and now.”
An SXSW 2017 Film Festival Official Selection, Walk with Me, tells the story of the most Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh and life at Plum Village, in a major new release later in 2017. Judging by the professional trailer, this should be a popular film with Buddhists around the world. View the trailer: Produced by West […]
Prayer Wheels Growing in Popularity; Benefiting Sentient Beings and Practicing Right Livelihood: Interview with Shea Witsett of The Prayer Wheel Shop
The Buddha Weekly interview with meticulous crafstman Shea Witsett, of The Prayer Wheel Shop, was meant to be part of our full feature on the benefits of prayer wheels. Shea’s answers and insights on prayer wheel practice and craft deserved it’s own space. For background, the original full-feature on Prayer Wheels can be found here>> BW: […]
Mani Wheel of Dharma: Why spinning prayer wheels may be the ideal Buddhist practice for busy people; benefits to self and sentient beings
“In old Tibet, everywhere you looked, you saw people, particularly older people, spinning prayer wheels from morning to night, while reciting the Om Mani Padme Hum mantra (a Tibetan prayer composed of Sanskrit power words) to relieve the misery of all beings,” — His Holiness Jigdal Dagchen Sakya in a commentary on Prayer Wheels. [1] Lama Zopa Rinpoche, […]
Purifying Negative Karma Advice Video: How to Purify Obstructions and Defilements with Vajrasattva Practice and Other Buddhist Meditations, Answered by Venerable Zasep Tulku Rinpoche
In the eighth in a Buddhist practice video series, “Advice from the Teachers”, the Venerable Acharya Zasep Tulku Rinpoche, Spiritual Head of Gaden for the West Centers, answers a student’s question [play video below]: What practical advice would you give to a new student to purify their mental difilements and bad karma? Can you speak […]
Buddhist Teacher Advice Video 7: Keeping Motivated in Your Daily Practice, Answered by Venerable Zasep Tulku Rinpoche
In the seventh in a new video series, “Advice from the Teachers”, the Venerable Acharya Zasep Tulku Rinpoche, Spiritual Head of Gaden for the West Centers, answers a student’s question: What advice would you give to a student for keeping motivated and excited about daily practice? Rinpoche explains the importance of regular daily practice, inspired […]
BW Interview: Theodore Tsaousidis, a Teacher Who Focuses on Healing Practices in Tibetan Buddhism, Zen Meditation and Shamanism
This fascinating teacher embraces all three paths. His main focus is on healing practices — practical rather than theoretical — in the belief they support and enhance each other without contradictions.
Scientific Buddhist: Why Incense is More Than Just a Pleasant Backdrop to Meditation; Research Reveals Brain Health Benefits
Burning incense is good for the soul. Now, biologists have learned that it is good for our brains too. It is proven to alleviate anxiety or depression.
Teacher Advice Video 6: What Advice Would You Give to a Student New to Buddhism as Starting Practices? — — Answered by Venerable Zasep Tulku Rinpoche
In the sixth in a new video series, “Advice from the Teachers”, the Venerable Acharya Zasep Tulku Rinpoche, Spiritual Head of Gaden for the West Centers, answers a student’s question: “What advice would you give to a student new to Buddhism as starting practices?” Rinpoche suggests core practices such as mindfulness of breathing meditation and study […]
EVENT: Geshe Thubten Sherab Weekend Teachings March 24-28, 2017 in Greater Toronto Area: Lama Tsongkhapa Meditation Practice and Lamrim
Lama Yeshe Ling Buddhist Study Group will host an intensive teaching and meditation weekend with the most Venerable Geshe Thubten Sherab in March, 2017. On March 24th Geshe will give a public talk from 7pm to 9pm (by donation.) Then, on the weekend of March 25-26, both days from 10am to 5pm, Geshe will give […]
Happy Losar: How to Bring in the Auspiciousness and Celebrate the Traditions and Fun of Tibetan New Year of the Rooster. Tashi Delek!
HAPPY LOSAR! For a new feature on 2019 Losar, Year of the Earth Sow, see>> HAPPY LOSAR! For another feature on 2018 Losar, Year of the Earth Dog, please see>> [This feature referred to 2017, year of the Fire Bird. For a more up to date story, see above link.] Losar, the Lunar Tibetan New […]
BW Interview: Emma Slade Gave Up a Career in Finance to Become A Buddhist Nun After a Traumatic Incident; She Went On to Author Set Free and to Spearhead Fundraising for Special Needs Children in Bhutan
“The man with the gun pushed me down onto the carpet. I tried to cower to make my body curl smaller, instinctively covering my head. ‘Oh God, please don’t kill me.’ My words clung to my teeth and now my whole body was so cold. All I had left were these words.” — Excerpt from […]