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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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Treasury of Oral Instructions | First of Four-Year Teaching Series
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“There is something about Buddhist practice that results in the kind of happiness we all seek.” —— Dr. Paul Ekman, University of California
“If you take meat, it goes against the vows one takes in seeking refuge … you have to take a being’s life.” — Kyabje Chatral Sangye Dorje
“…the purpose of Vajrayana practice? Purifying one’s impure perception of all appearances…” — H.E. Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche
“Analysis of death is not for the sake of becoming fearful but to appreciate this precious lifetime.” — Dalai Lama
Interview: Yoko Dharma’s Buddhist-Influenced Music Rouses Compassion; Her Divine Voice Touches People; Music “inspired by teachings of the Buddha and my precious Guru”
Yoko Dharma is best known for her divine voice and evocative musical Buddhist mantras (previously released as Treasury of Jewels available here>>). A soon-to-be-produced, more “mainstream” album — never-the-less influenced by Buddhism and her teacher — and produced by well-known producer Marty Rifkin, we requested an interview with Yoko. Brilliantly vocalized tracks from her new project, Freedom Reign, […]
“No matter what happens, such as sickness… you should train in supplicating the guru, making offerings to the yidam” — Padmasambhava
“Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if we can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.” — Dalai Lama
Which Type of Meditation Suits You Best: Instructional Infographic explains why a Regular Habit of Meditation is Good For You, and How to Do It.
Meditation isn’t just for Buddhists, and it isn’t just for once-a-year retreats. Like exercise, meditation, if a regular habit, is literally “good for you.” Numerous peer-reviewed medical and psychology studies can’t be wrong. There are at least 20 benefits relating to health alone.(For an in-depth feature on the 10 top researched and peer-review benefits of meditation, […]
Doctor Strange Movie Cast Coached by Gelong Thubten, a Tibetan Monk Known for Extensive Years-Long Retreat
Doctor Strange, for those strange few who don’t know, is a new movie release from Marvel, featuring a “mystical” and magical super hero. On set, the cast and crew were coached during the filming by Gelong Thubten, a Tibetan Buddhist monk and teacher. According to The Express Tribune, Benedict Cumberbatch, who plays Doctor Strange, was […]
Commentary On The Heart Sutra by Zasep Tulku Rinpoche — Form is Emptiness, Emptiness is Form
Commentary by Venerable Zasep Tulku Rinpoche — spiritual head of many Buddhist meditation centres in North America and Australia, author of two books, including a new autobiography (Review here>>). Commentary given in English at Golden Blue Lotus Centre, Moscow, Idaho, Fall 2004. (Rinpoche’s biography at end of feature.) Note: Errors and edits are due to […]
Research: “High levels of meat consumption is a major societal problem” — New Significant Data Shows That News Coverage of the Issue Strongly Influences Consumers to “Reduce” or “Eliminate” Meat.
New research indicates that more news reporting and communication on the environmental and health issues associated with meat production, could reduce overall consumption on average by 6.5%. Since 18% of Global Climate Emissions are a direct result of meat production, this can have a significant beneficial effect. [1] In addition “Factory farming is responsible for […]
Buddhist Ngondro Video 4: Overcoming the Obstacles of Irritation and Sleepy Mind –– a Foundation Practice Teaching from Venerable Acharya Zasep Tulku Rinpoche
In part four of his video teachings on Ngondro Foundation Teachings, Venerable Zasep Tulku Rinpoche discusses two of the biggest obstacles to practice and their antidotes: irritating monkey mind and sleepy mind — perhaps the biggest problems in modern practice due to the distractions of busy lifestyles. In parts one, two and three of this series […]