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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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Sacred Six: Six Munis, Six Realms, Six Poisons, Six Ripenings, Six Wisdoms, Six Paramitas
Who are the six Munis or the six Sages, and what do they represent? In what way are they related to the Ushnisha Vijaya Dharani? Which Buddha manifested as Nirmanikaya in each of the Six Realms? How do the Six Munis relate to the Six Dhyani Buddhas? How can these six predict the ripening of […]
Video: Secrets to Practicing Sadhanas
Why are Sadhanas, or guided, written meditations, an indispensable part of Vajrayana Buddhist practice? What is the goal of each of the steps in a Sadhana or guided practice? Why are Sadhanas compared to the secret sauce recipes of great chefs and cooks? What are the actual steps found in every Sadhana and what are […]
Subscribing Members Video: Yidam Deities: How to Practice, Guru Rinpoche’s Teachings to Lady Yeshe Tsogyal
What is the Yidam Deity in Vajrayana Buddhism, and why is it important to practice? Should we practice one or many deities? Which meditational deity is better to practice, a peaceful or a wrathful one? If we practice one Yidam, is it the same as practicing all the sugatas? In this presentation, we quote Guru […]
Decoding the 21 Tara Activity Mantras: Which Tara Mantra is Best for Your Situation
Which of the 21 Tara Mantras should I practice for specific requests? What do the mantras mean? Which activity do I need for my situation? Video: CONTENTS 00:00-02:24 Decoding Tara’s Mantras and Which Mantra Do I need? 02:24-03:56 Decoding Green Tara’s Principle Mantra 03:56-05:14 Decoding Tara 1 Red Tara Swift Lady of Glory Mantra 05:14-06:24 […]
Book Excerpt from: Train Your Mind: Tibetan Exercises in Wisdom and Compassion
By Dhirananda & Viryabodhi Book Excerpt At This Crucial Time, Practise the Essentials The traditional Buddhist view is that we have lived an infinite number of lives before this one. In the vast majority of them, we probably didn’t have the opportunity to practise the Dharma. This crucial time is now, in this life. […]
Supporting Member Video: Decoding the 21 Taras Mantras: Which Tara and Activity is Effective for Your Situation?
Decoding the 21 Taras: Which Tara Mantra and Activity is for Your Situation Which of the 21 Tara Mantras should I practice for specific requests? What do the mantras mean? Which activity do I need for my situation? Video: https://vimeo.com/1062987836?share=copy#t=0 CONTENTS 00:00-02:24 Decoding Tara’s Mantras and Which Mantra Do I need? 02:24-03:56 Decoding Green Tara’s […]
SUPPORTING MEMBER VIDEO: Secrets to Practicing Sadhanas: Goals, How to Step-by-Step and Why We Recite Word-for-Word
Why are Sadhanas, or guided, written meditations, an indispensable part of Vajrayana Buddhist practice? What is the goal of each of the steps in a Sadhana or guided practice? Why are Sadhanas compared to the secret sauce recipes of great chefs and cooks? What are the actual steps found in every Sadhana and what are […]
SUPPORTING MEMBERS: Losar and 15 Miracles of Buddha: 15 Merit-Multiplied Days — Sacred Miracles of Shakyamuni Buddha
Why are the first 15 Days of the Lunar Year considered the most sacred for Buddhist practice? Why is merit increased by 100 million times on these days? What are the 15 Miracles of Shakyamuni Buddha? Why did he manifest miracles? We answer these questions, and celebrate each of the 15 Miracles in this short […]
Daily Practice of Tara, Vajrasattva and Ushnisha Vijaya with Chanted Mantras for Protection, Purification and Long Life
Arising from the Ushnisha, Namgyalma, destroying the Lord of Death ; Tara, who liberates the fears of Samsara; Lord of All Families, Vajrasattva; I bow to the wonderful and supreme deities. RECOMMENDED FOR LOSAR, LUNAR NEW YEAR, END OF MONTH PURIFICATION, and as a DAILY PRACTICE FOR MERIT, PROTECTION AND PURIFICATION. This short practice brings […]
Tashi Delek! Happy LOSAR! Tibetan Lunar New Year Feb 28, 2025, Year of the Wood Snake; how to prepare, how to celebrate to bring auspicious blessings
TASHI DELEK, HAPPY LOSAR — YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE. In this feature we highlight ways to bring in the most auspicious dragon year possible. On the Tibetan Lunar Calendar, Losar — New Year! — falls on February 28, 2025 NOTE: Chinese Lunar New Year is one month earlier, due to the different […]
Buddha’s Days of Miracles: 15 Miracles in 15 Days – Extra Merit Practice Days from LOSAR New Year to the Day of Miracles
The first 15 Days of the Lunar New Year in Vajrayana Buddhism are considered the most sacred for practice. (This year February 28, 2025 is Losar) We begin the year with these 15 special days to celebrate the Miracles of Shakyamuni Buddha. He performed many miracles, including levitating over the Ganges, the miracle of […]
Video: How to Bless Buddhist Dharma Objects with Purity Essence Mantra. Why purifying is important
Why is it important to purify and bless sacred Dharma objects we use in Buddhist practice? How do we purify and bless, if we are not able to ask our teacher for the blessing? What is the essence mantra and why is it considered the ultimate blessing in some traditions? Why can all Buddhist practice […]