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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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Video: Mantra of 5th Red Tara Kurukulla Who Enchants All Beings: 7 Worlds Under Her Power
The fifth Red Tara is “Tara Who is Kurukulla”. Her praise extols her power “your feet press down on the Seven Worlds; You subdue all beings under your power.” (all levels of existence). She does this by her enchanting power, rather than wrath. Her enchanting mantra is: om tare tuttare ture shtri akarshaya hrih svaha […]
Buddha’s Holy Mind, the Stupa: 18 benefits to Prostrating to, Circumambulating or Building of Stupas — according to Sutra
The Stupa is one of three “symbols” we revere and prostrate to in daily practice. The Three Sacred Objects are symbols of the Body, Speech and Mind of Buddha: Enlightened Body: Om syllable and Buddha’s Statue (crown chakra). Practice symbol is the vajra or dorje. Enlightened Speech: Ah syllable and Dharma Texts or Sutras (throat […]
Video: Powerful Mantra of Red-Black Tara 10 – Tara Who Controls Maras, the World, and all Beings
Also called Victory Banner Red-Black Tara, she uses her irresistible and powerful magnetizing power to control all beings in all worlds — no Mara, demon, evil intention, greedy or worldly spirit or being can escape her power. MANTRA om tare tuttare ture sarva mara pramardhani svaha ॐ तरे तुत्तरे तुरे सर्व मरा प्रमर्धनी स्वहा Video […]
Supporting Members Video: Mantra of 5th Red Tara Kurukulla Who Enchants All Beings: 7 Worlds Under Her Power
The fifth Red Tara is “Tara Who is Kurukulla”. Her praise extols her power “your feet press down on the Seven Worlds; You subdue all beings under your power.” (all levels of existence). She does this by her enchanting power, rather than wrath. Her enchanting mantra is: om tare tuttare ture shtri akarshaya hrih svaha […]
Supporting Members: Powerful Mantra of Red-Black Tara 10 – Tara Who Brings Maras and the World Under Her Power
Also called Victory Banner Red-Black Tara, she uses her irresistible and powerful magnetizing power to control all beings in all worlds—no Mara, demon, evil intention, greedy, or worldly spirit or being can escape her power. MANTRA om tare tuttare ture sarva mara pramardhani svaha ॐ तरे तुत्तरे तुरे सर्व मरा प्रमर्धनी स्वहा This is a […]
Arya Tara Sadhana
Tara manifests in endless forms. She can be action-hero Green Tara who saves us from worldly harm. Or, blessed White Tara, who heals and brings longevity. Or charismatic Red Tara, who attracts what is helpful into our lives. Or Yellow Tara, who enriches us. Or even fierce Black Tara, who destroys all evil. Though we […]
Video: Tara – Swift Heroine. Mother. Saviour. Friend. Stories of Rescues; Mantra & Sadhana
Why is Tara so beloved among Mahayana Buddhists? Why is she simultaneously called Mother, Saviour, Friend, and Buddha? Why do many of us turn to Green Tara first, when we need help? What are the 21 forms of Tara? What are some of the stories of Tara rescuing suffering beings, as the heroine Goddess? We […]
Supporting Members Video: Tara Swift Heroine. Mother. Saviour. Friend. Stories of Rescues; Origin; Mantra, Sadhana
Tara, Swift Heroine. Mother. Saviour. Friend. Stories of Rescues; Origin; Mantra & Sadhana Why is Tara so beloved among Mahayana Buddhists? Why is she simultaneously called Mother, Saviour, Friend, and Buddha? Why do many of us turn to Green Tara first, when we need help? What are the 21 forms of Tara? What are some […]
Boundless Heroine Tara: Bodhisattva, Mother, Saviour, Friend: Stories of Rescues and a Sadhana by Marpa the Translator
Why is Tara so beloved among Mahayana Buddhists? Why is she simultaneously called Mother, Saviour, Friend, and Buddha? Why do many of us turn to Green Tara first, when we need help? What are the 21 forms of Tara? What are some of the stories of Tara rescuing suffering beings, as the heroine Goddess? […]
Buddhist Hungry Ghost Preta Festival: Why it is a Compassionate and Important Annual Practice; the story of Mulian and his Mother
First of all, let’s be clear — for those who are spooked by spooks: Hungry Ghosts (Pretas) are not evil ghosts or demons or monsters. They are suffering sentient beings, — our ancestors, grandmothers, grandfathers and friends — with karmic burdens from previous lives. It is our duty, as compassionate Buddhists to pray and care […]
Honoring the Lotus Born: Guru Rinpoche Days – Celebrating the Lotus Born Padmasambhava Monthly on the 10th
The 10th of the lunar month is the day we celebrate Guru Rinpoche each month. (Dates below for this year!) According to National Today: “Believers agree that he was born on the tenth day of the sixth lunar moon. However, the specific year of his birth has been lost to history. However, his birth took […]
Shantideva’s Practical Guide to Developing Compassion from Suffering — “The Way of the Bodhisattva”
By Payal Seth and Tanzin Dakpa (See bio below feature.) With reference to The Way to the Bodhisattva by Shantideva, His Holiness, The Dalai Lama once said “ If I have any understanding of compassion and the practice of the bodhisattva path, it is entirely on the basis of this text that I possess it.” […]