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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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Knowing the World As a Sacred Place – An Invitation to the Vajrayana View
Feature by Jason Espada, Author of A Belief in the Miraculous: Buddhism, Magic, and a Sense of the Sacred 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 […]
The observer conundrum in Buddhism and Quantum Physics: koans, erasers, soul-not-soul, and endless cycles of time
“Emptiness is form. Form is Emptiness” — Buddhism “Reality doesn’t exist unless we are looking at it” — Quantum Physics “The bridge flows, the water is motionless. Why?” — Zen Koan “If you are not completely confused by quantum mechanics, you do not understand it” — Quantum Physics, John Wheeler Doesn’t it seem, at times, […]
“To attain the highest state of bliss, which is Nirvana, we must follow the Blessed One” Kevaddha’s story in Pali Sutta
In Pali sutta there is the wonderful story of Kevaddha, a Braham priest, who longed for “peace of heart and was anxious to reach Nirvana.” Because he could not understand how it was possible in the “flesh” to attain such tranquility, he made it his mission to answer this riddle of Nirvana. He sought the […]
Enlightenment in one lifetime? Guru Rinpoche Padmsambhava explains what it takes. Practice, discipline, and more practice!
What was Guru Rinpoche’s advice to his beloved consort disciple Lady Tsogyal on how to achieve enlightenment in this very lifetime? Seclusion, discipline, hard work, and the guru are among the most important. What advice would he have for us today, in this age of smart phones? Padmasambhava, Guru Rinpoche, the Enlightened Padmakara, once taught […]
Video: Mahamudra session 1 — Samatha mindfulness meditation introduction, series weekend retreat with Ven Zasep Rinpoche
In session 1 of Mahamudra retreat — a full weekend of teachings — Venerable Zasep Rinpoche introduces Mahamudra and guides a wonderful session that includes a guided session on Samatha Mindfulness — Calm Abiding Meditation. In session 2, Ven. Zasep Rinpoche teaches us how to rest our minds in the natural state — the state […]
Purify karma, heal illness, increase lifespan and avert calamities with Usnisa Vijaya Dharani Sutra and Mantra
Recitation of the Usnisa Vijaya Dharani Sutra and Mantra, and its contemplation, is reputed to help during troubled and violent times. The Dharani, according to Buddha, can heal disease, lengthen life and purify karma for those with faith. It is the ideal Dharani for our “degenerate” times full of fear, uncertainty, war, terrorism and violence. […]
Theta brainwaves in meditation for health and cognition benefits, and how to achieve through mindfulness, repetition, sound, visualization, mantra
Five key meditation methods can provide signicant health and cognitive benefits by inducing “Theta brainwaves.” — according to numerous studies. Theta is associated with “ideas without censorship” or “ideation” mind mode [2]. It is also one of the secrets to a healthy mind and body. Despite the science, Theta is notoriously difficult to achieve. According […]
VIDEO: 5 Wisdom Dakini Mantras: Increasing, Magnetizing, Subjugating, Peaceful Activities Power
Watch now, the mantras of the Five Dakinis by the amazing Yoko Dharma: Bring the five powers of the Five Wisdom Dakinis into your life by chanting along with the mantras of Buddha Dakini Padma Dakini Vajra Dakini Ratna Dakini Karma Dakini These activity Dakinis help bring us the powers of peaceful, magnetizing, subjugating, […]
VIDEO: Amitabha Phowa (Powa) Teaching / Guided Meditation from Ven. Zasep Rinpoche Overcome Fear of Death
Venerable Zasep Tulku Rinpoche’s concise commentary and guided meditation on the profound practice of Tibetan Phowa (pronounced Powa) — the transference of our consciousness to the Pureland of Amitabha Buddha. This practice is renowned for “healing the mind” and is a higher practice that helps us overcome “fear of dying.” Video ends with Amitabha mantra […]
Peacemaking Buddhism: importance of Ahimsa “Non-Harm” in Buddhism — “Nonviolence is the weapon of the strong.”
“Monks, even if bandits were to sever you savagely limb by limb with a two-handle saw, he who gave rise to a mind of hate towards them would not be carrying out my teaching” — Shakyamuni Buddha [4] By guest writer Lee Clarke The word “Ahimsa” is from the Sanskrit language and means ‘non-harm/injury’ and […]
How does Vajrayana visualization generate Tummo body heat, heal, and help us advance in Buddhist realizations?
Can Vajrayana tummo practice really generate body heat? Can deity practice actually heal? Are Deities real? If they are real, why do we have to visualize them? Why do we imagine deities at all? What is the process that allows our imagination to connect with the true nature of the Enlightened Deity? What are the […]
Sacred outlook – seeing beyond ordinary perception in modern culture and American Buddhism
‘Beware of confining yourself to a particular belief and denying all else, for much good would elude you – indeed, the knowledge of reality would elude you. Be in yourself for all forms of belief, for God (Truth) is too vast and tremendous to be restricted to one belief rather than another.’ – Ibn ‘Arabi […]