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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: Stumbling on the Buddha and the Eightfold Path Visualization and Teaching
What would it have been like to stumble on the Buddha as he sat with his first five disciples to “Turn the Wheel of Truth” and the Noble Eightfold Path? Join our editor Lee Kane as imagines the scene — beautifully visualized with a sumptuous video visualization. Come with us now, to that serene scene […]
Drumming for Mindfulness — a simple way to calm the mind, remove stress and heal. Studies show drum meditation supports treatments of cancer, Parkinsons and depression.
“I beat upon the Dharma drum, announcing my search for Dharma in the four directions” — Lotus Sutra, Chapter 12 More than 2500 years ago, the drum was an important component of various Buddhist traditions. “In Buddha’s time, the gong and drum were used to gather everyone to announce the precepts, meal times, Dharma talks.” [1] […]
The Ultimate Purification and Healing Practice: Chenrezig Nyung Nye Two-Day Practice: As Effective as 3 Months of Any other Practice
In Mahayana Buddhism, one Nyung Nye two-day intensive practice is considered to be as effective as three months of any other purification practice. It is also considered to be a very effective “healing practice.” [1] It combines the purifying practices of taking precepts, prostrations, fasting and silent meditation on day two, sadhanas and offerings. All […]
In Buddhas Words … NOT in Buddha’s Words Series. About 50 Percent of Online Quotes Attributed to Buddha are Actual
In Buddhas Words … NOT in Buddha’s Words. We all love inspirational quotes. They’re especially nice as visual memes or illustrated quotes online, especially in Facebook posts. But how many are real. Our initial run at the top nine quotes indicates only about 50 percent. Great leaders and teachers are often misquoted, none more so […]
Spread the Dharma! Helping to Spread the Dharma is the Mission of Buddha Weekly on multiple platforms: Youtube, Podcasts, Patreon
Helping to “Spread the Dharma” is the mission of Buddha Weekly. The timeless wisdom of Buddha, who taught the Dharma more than 2500 years ago, remains increasingly relevant and important today. Gautama Buddha taught the path to Enlightenment, attainable by all beings. His words are a living, meaningful Dharma, precious and sacred teachings, and […]
Buddha’s Advice for Politicians? 10 Virtues of a Leader; “I have done what will not lead to future distress”
Shakyamuni Buddha’s advice for world leaders remains relevant today — more than 2500 years after he taught various kings and leaders about politics, leadership and governance. Buddha often taught kings and leaders in his life, including famous King Bimbisara, who offered Shakyamuni Buddha his entire kingdom. Today, more than ever, Buddha’s advice seems to be […]
Science: Research Indicates Vajrayana Meditation Techniques Involving Deity Visualization Improve Cognitive Performance and May Be Promising For Degenerative Brain Disorders
Science, and in particular the medical profession, has long accepted the positive benefits of many forms or meditation. Many studies across decades of research have proven meditation is simply good for the body—and your health. A study from the National University of Singapore, attempts to differentiate the relative benefits of different types of meditation. In […]
Mindfulness of Feelings Meditation: Overcoming Negative Feelings and Using Discriminating Alertness of Feelings in Your Practice: Mahamudra Teachings
“If You Don’t Feel Anything, It Can Be a Problem” “Feelings are part of us,” said Venerable Zasep Tulku Rinpoche, during a mini-retreat on Mahamudra and “mindfulness of feelings” in Owen Sound. “It’s part of our life. Because we are sentient beings. We have a life. We have a body. We have mind — consciousness. […]
The Three Svabhāva and The Five Dharmas: important core concepts from the Laṅkāvātara Sutra — full English Sutra at end of commentary
The Lankavatara Sutra is an important text to both the Zen and the Cittamātra (Mind Only) Schools of Mahayana Buddhism. Although there are many important concepts and themes in this sutra, we will explore only two in this brief essay. Commentary by Eddie Sobenes Full English translation of all chapters of Lankavatara Sutra below the […]
Guan Shi Yin: How can Guan Yin Avalokiteshvara PROTECT US from the 10 Great Fears? Includes the 10 praises and 108 Namo Guan Shi Yin Pusa 南無觀世音菩薩 chants with beautiful visualizations.
In this wonderful video documentary, we ask and try to answer the questions: “In what way can Guan Yin Avalokiteshvara, the compassionate Bodhisattva, save and protect us from every danger? What ten great dangers does the Merciful Compassionate Kuanyin save us from? How can we invoke her help? Which sutra mentions the 10 Great Protections?” […]
大慈大悲 救苦救難 觀世音菩薩 无畏功德 包括 108 首 NAMO GUAN SHIYIN PUSA
慈悲的观世音, 观世音菩萨，能以什么方式救度我们，远离一切危险？大慈大悲观音救度我们哪十大险？我们如何寻求她的帮助？哪部经中有十大护法？ 包括 108 首 NAMO GUAN SHIYIN PUSA 念诵观音的冥想图像。 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftW7dVTi9wg 世界各地数以百万计的信徒在需要、恐惧或绝望的时候，呼唤观音（Guanyin/Kuanyin）观音菩萨的名字。除了她最著名的慈悲体现角色——毕竟，她就是观世音菩萨。她还让我们受到保护、无畏。
Wrathful Deities: The First Responders in Meditation; the Psychology of Fearsome Enlightened Buddhas
If you were facing a life-threatening scenario, would you dial 911 on your phone — the law-enforcers or 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 trained […]