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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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Members Mantra MP3 Download: 21 Tara Dharani Praise in Sanskrit by Buddha Weekly
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 hard on this mantra collection, publishing these important Buddhist Mantras in sacred Sanskrit. Although you’ve probably heard […]
SUPPORTING MEMBER VIDEO: Why Yidams Are the Ultimate Means of Accomplishment; the Lightning Path to Enlightenment
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 and how often does it change? Before we begin, please like and subscribe. Video: https://vimeo.com/1097940768?share=copy#t=0 Yidam is the most misunderstood […]
Yidam Lightning Path: Yidam is “Method of Accomplishment”; 48 Yidam Practices
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 and how often does it change? Before we begin, please like and subscribe. FOR our LONG LIST OF 48 YIDAM PRACTICES […]
Virudhaka Heavenly King Mantra — Wisdom, Growth and Protection, the “He Who Causes to Grow”
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 country rulers to request growth and blessings. One of his names means “constantly expanding” or “He who causes to grow.” He […]
SUPPORTING MEMBER VIDEO: 8 Powers of 8 Bodhisattvas in 8 Minutes: Concise Daily Merit Practice with 8 Mantras
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: https://vimeo.com/1094433547?share=copy#t=0 The Bodhisattvas are the “saviors” — the champions or heroes: Manjushri: embodies Buddha’s wisdom or Prajñā in Sanskrit. Avalokiteshvara: embodies Buddha’s compassion or […]
Wrathful Compassion of Hayagriva, the Heruka emanation of Amitabha Buddha — an important Buddhist practice in modern, difficult times.
Hayagriva, the Wrathful Heruka, is the “Incredible Hulk” emanation of Amitabha. As the Heruka of Amitabha’s Lotus Family, he is Chief among the Wrathful emanations, representing Dharma and Speech in its ferocious, compassionate form.
Offering Light for Saga Dawa Duchen and the Month of Merits: Buddha’s Birthday, Enlightenment and Paranirvana 100 Million Merit Day
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 of June 11 (lunar full moon, 4th month) merit for all offerings (virtual or real) are multiplied […]
Video Practice: Shakyamuni Buddha Sadhana: Purify Aeons of Karma; 12-Minute 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 begins the concise practice of Shakyamuni Buddha. In front of me is the field of merit and real and visualized offerings. Video (Transcript or recite-along text below) […]
Buddhist Six Session Nidra Sleep Yoga – Protection for Sleeping Mind in a Concise Pratice
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 best time to practice purification and protection yogas? How can we actually sleep deeper, while at the […]
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!)
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 teachings? How can I tap into the power of my own Enlightened Protector? Concept art by Buddha […]
Yidam Enneagram: Which Buddha Are You? 15 Questions to Unlock Your Buddha Nature?
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 does this have to do with the Five Buddha Families and why is it like an Enneagram or psychological personality test? Which […]
San Francisco’s Tu Quang Temple: Vietnamese Buddhism and Regeneration in the Heart of the City
Down the hill from the San Francisco Mint towards a bustling intersection at Duboce Avenue and Market Street, the beautiful blue and white sculptural relief of the Buddhist Goddess Guanyin in flowing gowns juts out from a bright yellow building. The front of the building, which includes other ornate details such as a Dharma Wheel […]