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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 ...
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 ...
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? ...
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 ...
‘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 ...
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, ...
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, ...
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 ...
Buddha Weekly's Latest Videos
Why giving and taking practice is an important kindness meditation and Bodhichitta practice; how to do it guided video: Zasep Rinpoche
Among the best known — and yet most mysterious — practices in Tibetan Buddhism is the kindness Metta meditation known ...
Video: Purification of the Obstacles of Dharma practice: Doubt, Fear and Restlessness. Buddhist Ngondro Foundation Teachings, Part 3 –– a Teaching from Venerable Acharya Zasep Tulku Rinpoche
"Today, I will speak of the general obstacles of spiritual practice. One of the very first obstacles is doubt. Too ...
Video teaching: Metta and Karuna, the “most important” Buddhist practices of Love and Compassion, from H.E. Zasep Tulku Rinpoche
Metta and Karuna — Love and Compassion, respectively — are two of the three foundations of Buddhist practice. The third ...
White Tara long life practice video with special 5-colors protection light guided visualization from Venerable Zasep Rinpoche
Why is White Tara practice and visualization one of the most popular and life-affirming practices in Buddhism? Tara, the Saviour, ...
Music Mantra Video: Om Mani Padme Hum wonderfully chanted by Yoko Dharma, the sacred sound of compassionate Buddha Chenrezig
Around the world, millions chant "Om Mani Padme Hum" each day. Many Buddhist children learn to chant Chenrezig's compassion mantra ...
Teaching video: Chod teaching and full drumming and chanting ritual with scenes of 108 Springs retreat in Mongolia
H.E. Zasep Rinpoche introduces Five Dakini Chod practice with a full teaching, followed by a demonstration, in full, of a ...
Video Buddhist Advice 9: How Can Advanced Vajrayana Students Simplify and Manage Commitments and Practice? Answered by Venerable Zasep Tulku Rinpoche
Zasep Tulku Rinpoche. In the ninth in a Buddhist practice video series, “Advice from the Teachers”, the Venerable Acharya Zasep Tulku ...
Medicine Buddha video teaching: the Four Immeasurables are immeasurably important; meditation and commentary — H.E. Zasep Rinpoche
"To do effective healing, beneficial healing it is suggested that we practice the Four Immeasurables. Four Immeasurables. Immeasurable of love, ...
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INTERVIEWS WITH THE TEACHERS
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ADVICE FROM THE TEACHERS
Buddha Weekly's new "Advice from the Teachers" videos take student questions to teachers for a short 5 minute video-recorded answer. In our first series of ten, teachers respond to questions about Karma, healing for chronic illness, losing a loved one, loss of a beloved pet, keeping motivated in your practice, dealing with memory loss, how to purify negative karma, and other important topics.
2018 Buddhist Practice Calendar with Tsog Dates
Beautifully illustrated by Jampay Dorje with full lunar and western calendar. MORE>>
