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Mindful Meditation with Khenpo Tenzin
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Lama Chöpa and Dharmapalas (Dharma Protectors)
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The practice supports for the three supremes are bell, vajra and mala. Bell represents wisdom, vajra represents compassionate means and mala represents activity and accomplishment.

Supporting Members ad-free HD Video: Vajra, mala and bell documentary: Buddhist practice supports

Why are vajra, mala and bell called “practice supports” and what do they actually represent? Why is a Vajrayana Buddhist practitioner expected to always carry a vajra, mala and bell, at least symbolically? How can they be used in our daily, mundane lives to symbolically strengthen this bond? What are the guidelines for the use […]

Guan Shi Yin, Goddess of Mercy, rescues all beings from harm if they call her name with faith according to Sutra.

Why is there still suffering in the world if Universal Mother Bodhisattva Kuan Yin Pusa (Tara, Kurukulla, Kannon) rescues beings from suffering

One of the most commonly asked questions in Buddhism is — If Kuan Yin Pusa (Guanyin Bodhisattva, Avalokiteshvara, Tara) can rescue all beings (as stated in Sutras), why is there still suffering in the world? The next most common question is likely “Why does Avalokiteshvara- Kuan Yin have countless forms and names?” We try to […]

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Kurukulla Red Tara’s Power Mantra in Sanskrit chanted enchantingly 21 times

Very powerful chanting to original and memorable music dedicated to glorious Kurukulla, the immensely popular “Diva” Dakini of enlightened magic who transforms seduction into ‘the cause of wisdom.’ (Hard-subbed with mantra for chant-along.) MANTRA Oṃ kurukulle hūṃ hrīḥ svāhā ओं कुरुकुल्ले हूं ह्रीः स्वाहा     NOTE: Her proper name is Kurukulla. Only the mantra […]

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Kurukulla Red Tara — Enlightened Enchantment Dakini; Bringing Bodhichitta Power Into Your Life

In Vajrayana Buddhism, why is Kurukulla considered by many to be the star of the Dakinis? In what way is Kurukulla Wisdom Dakini an emanation of Red Tara and Amitabha? Why does Kurukulla’s name translate as the “cause of wisdom”? Why is she also called the queen of magic? In this presentation we answer these […]

Simhamukha Lion-Faced Dakini Projection Mantra from Evil Video.

Simhamukha Lion-Faced Dakini Mantra — Chant for Protection from Evil, Obstacles, Danger

Despite her wrathful, exotic form, Simhamukha, the Snow Lion-Faced-Dakini is a fully enlightened Wisdom Dakini and her mantra’s fourteen syllables avert all evils and obstacles. Here, Buddha Weekly chants the mantra in a fast, ferocious, powerful form, since it’s purpose is to avert negative forces, malicious thoughts, evil and threats. We present here with beautiful […]

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Supporting Members Ad-Free: About Kurukulla Red Tara — Enlightened Enchantment Dakini (Documentary)

In Vajrayana Buddhism, why is Kurukulla considered by many to be the star of the Dakinis? In what way is Kurukulla Wisdom Dakini an emanation of Red Tara and Amitabha? Why does Kurukulla’s name translate as the “cause of wisdom”? Why is she also called the queen of magic? In this presentation we answer these […]

Practicing generosity creates positive karma. Here, a kind lay-Buddhist gives alms to three monks who, like the Buddha, eat only before noon and only from food given to them. Merit for good deeds is an intuitive concept in karma.

Karma is Not Fate: Why Karma is Empowering. Why do bad things happen to good people? How can we escape the wheel of suffering?

Karma is not a “thou shalt not” approach to spirituality. Buddha taught that negative karma can be overcome.

Bell, Vajra and Damaru drum are ubiquitous in Vajrayana Buddhism. The bell and Vajra are always together, and when not in use should be side-by-side, ideally touching. The Bell represents wisdom — the sound of the bell being the sound of Emptiness or Shunyata; the Vajra (or dorje in Tibetan) represents adamantine Compassion and skillfull means, represented by the Diamond vajra, a symbol of the lightning bolt.

Why do Vajrayana Buddhists always symbolically carry a bell and vajra? What do they represent? How do we practice with ghanta and dorje?

Why are bell and dorje  called “practice supports” and what do they actually represent? Why is a Vajrayana practitioner expected to always carry a bell and vajra — at least symbolically? How can we carry a bell and vajra in our daily, mundane lives to symbolically strengthen this bond? What are the guidlines for use […]

Does the dog have Buddha Nature is one of the "stories" in The Gateless Gate. The answer "Mu!"

The Gateless Gate and the door of Mu!: “Does a dog have Buddha Nature?” and other breakthrough koan riddles

The Gateless Gate (or Barrier) is a compilation of 48 Zen koans. Koans are paradoxical, puzzling riddles, statements, or even short pieces of prose that are a fixture in Zen Buddhism; they’re meant to entice those who encounter them to let go of their conventional ways of thinking, ponder the nature of the koan, and […]

Avalokiteshvara as the wonderful goddess Guanyin.

Devoted to compassion: How the practice of Guanyin Avalokiteshvara is powerful, healing, liberating and precious

Guanyin is often referred to as the “most widely beloved Buddhist Divinity.”[2] Why? Because Her love is unconditional, all-embracing, and She will never cease her merciful activity until all beings are rescued from Samsara’s suffering. So all-encompassing is Her compassion that she appears in at least 108 forms — male, female, wrathful, peaceful, two-armed or […]

Guan Yin on a lotus.

Enlightenment of the Great Compassionate Bodhisattva Guanyin Avalokiteshvara

August 5, 2023 (Lunar 19th of 6th month) This weekend we honor the Enlightenment of the Great Compassionate Bodhisattva Guanyin Avalokiteshvara. Celebrate with Namos to Guaynin or mantras and Dharanis. Information on this special day>> Her anniversary of Enlightnenment on the lunar calendar is the 19th of the 6th Lunar Month, this year August 5, […]

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VIDEO: White Umbrella Tara’s Supreme Protection: Sitatapatra Dukkar, protects against obstacles and evils

Why is Sitatapatra, Dukkar, or White Umbrella Tara, considered the most protective of all the Buddhist Enlightened Deities? Which of the 21 Taras is Sitatapatra, also known as Dukkar? Why does Sitatapatra sometimes have 2 arms, and sometimes 1000 arms — but always with the protective umbrella. What are her mantras and Dharanis? We answer […]

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