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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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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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Knowing the World As a Sacred Place by Jason Espada — a Vajrayana View (Special for Earth Day)
An Invitation to the Vajrayana View By Jason Espada Jason Espada’s Website – Living in Beauty We are not here on Earth to be alone, but to be a part of a living community, a web of life in which all is sacred… this is something we each need to rediscover and honor anew… – Llewelyn […]
April 22 is Earth Day, which makes it Tara’s day: nourishing, caring, mother-earth hands of Tara of the Khadira Fragrant Forest
We can take inspiration from Green Tara’s example to be more mindful of our planet and all its creatures every day of the year. We can use her nourishing, caring hands as a reminder to treat the earth with respect, love, and care. And we can use her wisdom to help guide us in making […]
9 Ways Buddha Taught Us to Transform Anger with Three Sutras — Ending Negativity and Suffering:
Why do we meditate on impermanence? Why does Buddha speak so often in Sutras, on the “poison” of anger? Why do we see so many “angry” or even demonic Enlightened Buddhas in Mahayana and Vajrayana? In this feature, we discuss nine remedies for the poison of anger — from all traditions of Buddhism — and […]
Who are the Five Great Wisdom Buddhas and Why Are They So Important? How to Visualize and Practice the Five Dhyani Buddhas
Who are the five Great Conquering Buddhas and what are their five Wisdoms? Why are they so important in daily Mahayana Buddhist practice? How are they different from Shakyamuni Buddha, who was born into our world? In this feature we’ll introduce the important Five Buddha Mandala, and the symbolism and mantras of the five Buddhas. […]
This Fresh Existence: Heart Teachings from Bhikkhuni Dhammananda: Book Excerpt
An Excerpt from This Fresh Existence: Heart Teachings from Bhikkhuni Dhammananda by Cindy Rasicot I am not exactly sure when it happened, but it was most likely the summer of 2016 – a very hot day at Venerable Dhammananda’s monastery in Nakhon Pathom. All the nuns and laywomen had gathered near the front wall of the […]
Song of Enlightenment by Master Yonglia — going beyond all dualisms, theories, names, forms, preferences and aversions.
Song of Enlightenment[1]— Commentary The Song of Enlightenment is a concise treatise of about 1800 words, written in literary verse by Master Yongjia (Yōka Genkaku, in Japanese)[2]. It is a long poem, somewhat difficult to understand, yet filled with profound insights about the nature of reality, Buddhist theory and practice. It is reported that Nan […]
Video: Mantra: Helps Overcome Dangers, Disasters, Brings Prosperity: Ksitigarbha Earth Treasury 地藏
TURN ON CC captions to chant along with mantra for best experience. “Ksitigarbha Practice… his practice will ensure the universe will remain stable, riches will increase, you will gain whatever you wish for, and all glorious qualities will expand enormously.” — Kṣhitigarbha and Ten Wheels Sūtra. Video: Khenpo Sodargye explains: “In terms of stopping disasters […]
Video: 11th Tara Yellow Vasudhara Mantra 108 Times: Tara Who Enriches and Brings Prosperity
The Famous Prosperity Mantra of the Yellow Tara Vasudhara, the 11th Tara of 21 Taras in Lord Atisha’s lineage, is a precious practice that alleviates poverty, brings prosperity and auspiciousness. The Mantra is: om tare tuttare ture vasudharini svaha ॐ तरे तुत्तरे तुरे वसुधरिनी स्वहा This is an “enriching” supplication — requesting prosperity to […]
Overcome the Poison of Hatred as taught by Buddha in Sutra; How to Cultivate Advesha
Hatred is the most potent of the three poisons, considered more dangerous than greed and ignorance. Buddha taught many ways to supress hatred, and especially emphasized advesha — “absence of hatred” methods. Hatred is often our way of reacting to suffering, and it is not necessary to feel the need to distinguish between worthy […]
Supporting Members Video: Mantra: Helps Overcome Dangers, Disasters, Brings Prosperity: Ksitigarbha Earth Treasury Bodhisattva 地藏
“Ksitigarbha Practice… his practice will ensure the universe will remain stable, riches will increase, you will gain whatever you wish for, and all glorious qualities will expand enormously.” — Kṣhitigarbha and Ten Wheels Sūtra Khenpo Sodargye explains: “In terms of stopping disasters and fulfilling wishes, it is stated by the compassionate Buddha Shakyamuni that praying for just […]
Why is “Most loved” Kṣitigarbha (Jizo) “Essence of Earth” Bodhisattva revered and beloved in Mahayana Buddhism as the “closest” of all the Enlightened Ones
Of all of the Eight Great Bodhisattvas — and among all the Buddhas — “the Essence of Earth Buddhasattva” Kṣitigarbha is the “closest to us” — the most beloved of the great ones. Why is this? Kṣitigarbha is not only the most “active” of the Bodhisattvas in the time between Shakyamuni Buddha — the […]
Supporting Members Video: 11th Tara Yellow Vasudhara Mantra 108 Times: Tara Who Enriches and Brings Prosperity
The Famous Prosperity Mantra of the Yellow Tara Vasudhara, the 11th Tara of 21 Taras in Lord Atisha’s lineage, is a precious practice that alleviates poverty, brings prosperity and auspiciousness. The Mantra is: om tare tuttare ture vasudharini svaha ॐतरेतुत्तरेतुरेवसुधरिनीस्वहा This is an “enriching” supplication — requesting prosperity to none other than Vasudhara (Mother Earth) […]