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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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Bliss helps us understand Emptiness without nihilism: Vajrayana develops faster insight through the balance of bliss and emptiness, compassion and wisdom, mandala and deity
“Emptiness is not a specialty of Vajrayana. Yidam meditation is part of Vajrayana, but is not the special quality of the Vajrayana. The special quality [that enhances the practice] really is the bliss.” — Gelek Rimpoche [2] There is no Vajrayana Buddhism without the concept of bliss. In Buddhism generally, the path to Enlightenment […]
Assu Sutta: Tears of suffering in Samsara greater than the “ocean of the four great oceans.” Buddha Sutra
In the Assa Sutta — apparently one of the saddest of the teachings — Buddha teaches us to drive our mission to escape Samsara by remembering our endless tears through our countless lives. (Full Sutta below in English.) Samsara is endless, suffering seems endless, our tears through the endless cycle of suffering is “greater than […]
Padmasambhava: “the source of accomplishment is the Yidam”; Yidam is systemized practice, not just a “deity”
“The source of blessings is the lama, the source of accomplishment is the yidam, and the source of activities is the dakinis.” — Guru Rinpoche Padmasambhava Yidam is a method — usually a defined system of practices — rather than just a “deity” — as clearly stated by the great Lotus Born master. The over […]
Wrathful Buddhas video: the first responders in meditation; how to relate to the fearsome Enlightened deities
If you were facing a life-threatening scenario, would you call emergency services on your phone, calling for help from well-trained first responders — or call your kindly relative. If disaster strikes, we inevitably first think of our wonderful first-responders. In almost any scenario, we are conditioned to look for help from those who are best […]
Visualizing your heart bond Yidam. How to choose one, how to improve clarity and concentration: Advice from Teachers
What advice do you have for students who have difficulties visualizing their Yidam to help them improve clarity and stabilization? Can you speak about how to pick a personal Yidam for your practice? [Transcript below video] Note: In Vajrayana advanced meditation, the student activates the mind’s enlightened qualities by visualizing him/herself to be an already […]
Metta meditation in times of crisis: “we all have a responsibility to exercise compassion” (Dalai Lama)
The Buddhist tradition of Metta meditation (or loving-kindness meditation) is one of the fundamental compassion-based practices that we can turn to in this time of crisis. This practice can help us to feel greater compassion for ourselves. It can reduce our stress response and in turn, improve other markers of health such as immunity (see […]
‘Outside Tradition and Scripture’ – Zen Buddhism: “If you meet the Buddha, kill him.”
Zen holds a special place in the heart and mind for many, perhaps because it is “seemingly” singular in its simplicity and elegance. From single-pointed zazen mindfulness — facing a blank wall — to mysterious cyphers called Koans — “What is the sound of one hand clapping?” — Zen pursues the same Bodhisattva goal as […]
Vajrapani, the “Hand of Buddha” defeats the poisons : pride, anger, hate and jealousy
Vajrapani’s name means, literally, “Indestructible Hand” — the Hand of the Buddha. He is one of the three great Bodhisattvas, together with Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig, Guanyin) and Manjushri, who respectively represent “power of Buddha,” Compassion of Buddha, and Wisdom of Buddha. He is not only important in Mahayana sutra, but appears in early Pali Sutta — […]
Buddhist Dharma Dates 2022: clearing the confusion on lunar calendars
Sacred lunar days 2022: why they’re important, when and how to celebrate Buddha Days, Tsog Feasts, Puja Days in Tibetan, Mahayana, and Theravada Buddhist traditions Lunar calendars can be confusing — especially since there are three systems: lunisiderial, lunisolar, and pure lunar. For this reason, our Lunar Dharma Dates calendar has different dates for Buddha […]
Healing Parnashavari — Tara’s Healing emanation: specialist in Contagious Disease, Illness, Pandemic: How to practice her mantra and sadhana
“Tara dressed in leaves” is Parnashavari, the 20th emanation of Tara in the 21 Taras Praise.[3] Her name literally translates from Sanskrit to English as a “leaf-clad goddess” — a treasured and revered emanation of Tara relied upon to prevent or remove epidemics and contagion. (Tibetan: ri tro ma rig sum, lo ma gyun ma. […]
Video: Lama Tsongkhapa Visualization and Practice with Migtsema Chanting
Great Sage from the Land of Snows, Lama Tsongkhapa — an ideal practice In these difficult times, we need practices that generate the healing powers of Compassion, Wisdom and Power. These are usually personified, from a Mahayana Buddhist point-of-view in the Enlightened forms of Chenrezig for Compassion, Manjushri for Wisdom, and Vajrapani for Power. Or, […]
Vajrasattva Video: Guided Visualization and Long Mantras (non musical) With Helpful Introductory Documentary
Don’t miss this beautiful visualized short guided journey into the mandala of Vajrasattva, with the long mantra and purification visualization, beautifully illustrated with the amazing art of Thomas Edwards and Laura Santi. The on-screen visualization is guided by our editor Lee Kane, and introduced with a concise but helpful ‘documentary’ introduction. (Time coded Chapters below […]