Dharma / Dhamma Center Events
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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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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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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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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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Supporting Members MP3: Green Tara Mantra
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. We’ve worked hard on this mantra collection, publishing these important Buddhist Mantras in sacred Sanskrit. Although you’ve probably heard […]
Supporting Members MP3: Vajrapani Mantra
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. We’ve worked hard on this mantra collection, publishing these important Buddhist Mantras in sacred Sanskrit. Although you’ve probably heard […]
SUPPORTING MEMBER VIDEO: Buddhist Practices for Pacifying War: Tārā and Hayagrīva by Siddhi Tangtong Gyelpo
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, why is there still war in this world. What prayers and practices are helpful? We answer these questions, and end with a practice of the […]
Member MP3: Medicine Buddha Long Dharani
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. We’ve worked hard on this mantra collection, publishing these important Buddhist Mantras in sacred Sanskrit. Although you’ve probably heard […]
HAPPY BUDDHA’s FIRST TEACHING DAY! (July 28, 2025) Buddha’s First Teaching at Deer Park (short video)
TODAY we celebrate Chokhor Duchen (depending on timezone, it’s July 28, the 4th day of the 6th lunar month). #ChokhorDuchen Video: Editor Lee Kane of Buddha Weekly, celebrates with a podcast (video) visualizing in 2 minutes, stumbling on the Buddha’s First Teaching at Sarnath, Deer Park. (From an 18 minute video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlUhiD20_CU&t with the […]
Zen Style: The Ritual Aesthetics of Seated Meditation
Zazen is sublime. It is a performed image of balance, symmetry and harmony. By Henry Blanke Author Opinion Feature The Zen school takes its name from the Japanese word for meditation and no one prioritized zazen more than Eihei Dogen, the 13th century founder of the Soto sect. According to him zazen is a ritual […]
BUDDHA’s FIRST TEACHING: BIRTH OF DHARMA, The Noble Eightfold Path — the Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching
One of the FOUR HOLY DAYS of Buddha, is the day we celebrate Shakyamuni Buddha’s First Teaching at Sarnath, Deer Park. In sacred texts, we remember this day as the day Buddha Dharma is Born. On this day, the power of this perfect first teaching is symbolized by the special day of Chokhor Duchen on […]
The Power of Mindful Writing and Combining Meditation with Journaling for Self-Discovery
In a world that constantly demands our attention, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or disconnected from ourselves. But what if there was a way to quiet the noise, focus your thoughts, and truly tap into your inner wisdom? The answer might lie in mindful writing – a practice that combines the art of journaling with […]
NEW MP3 MANTRA MUSIC DOWNLOADS: for our Supporting Members
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 65 MP3 uploaded, with several per week to be added by our volunteers. Buddha Weekly Mantra Music Available for Streaming Buddha Weekly music available for streaming […]
Cintamani Windhorse Tara Practice: Tara, the Wind of Life; Tara, Goddess of Wind, Buddha of Activity, Karma Mother
Why is the Cintamani 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 overcome our obstacles. Why are all Taras associated with Chi, Prana and life’s breath? Why is Air and wind and Buddha Mother Tara associated with […]
Majjhima Patipad – A dance-drama based on the Buddha’s life
A mesmerizing performance centered on the Buddhist Middle Path – the Majjhima Patipad – was held in New Delhi, India on 23rd May of this year. By Umang Kuman (Bio below.) The event was conceived and written by Delhi-based founder of Bhagyam Arts and Ideas, a local cultural organization, Suranya Aiyar. She also acted as […]
Vajra Armor Mantra Sanskrit Music Video — Instant Protection (Chanted Sanskrit + Cham Dance Vibe) Your Musical Shield
⚡ 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: Mantra: Hum vajra phāt. Om padma sarva phāt Nañ pār Śīk naga nañ. Tadyatha. Sarva vārita hana hana vajreṇa rakṣā rakṣā svaha. ✨ Why Chant This? Shields against negativity (physical & spiritual) […]