Jealousy or Envy (irshya in Sanskrit) is among the most dangerous of the "poisons" of Buddhism. Why is Jealousy so dangerous? Why is overcoming jealousy a critical, urgent mission for Buddhists seeking realizations? It comes down to one core concept. To have love and compassion and sympathetic joy for all beings —...
Siddartha (future Boddha) grew up trained by his father in martial arts and other skills important for the heir to a raja.How Did the Shakyas of Kapilavastu Rule? The Sociopolitical Landscape that Produced Buddha 1 The Shakya clan, the ancient republic of Kapilavastu, is best known today as the birthplace of Prince Siddhatha - the Buddha. Understanding how the Shakya Government...
Buddhist Ganapati Dharani and Mantra to Remove Obstacles and Attract Good Fortune ThumbnailArya Maha Ganapati Buddhist Dharani and Mantras Sanskrit: GOOD FORTUNE, Remover of Obstacles 2 🙏🎵 Arya Mahāgaṇapati Dhāraṇī, a sacred Buddhist Sanskrit Dharani to Ganesha as instructed by Buddha in Sutra as the Great Remover of Obstacles. 🔥 In Buddhism, the best known form is the 12-Armed Red Ganapati...
Thumbnail Text for video documentary: Twilight Language in Buddhism Symbols and Riddles.Buddhist Riddles & Secrets— Sambhyabhasa Twilight Wisdom Language Secret Dakini Language in Buddhism? 3 Why would Buddhist masters encode their deepest teachings in symbols such as monsters, vulgar jokes, and contradictory images? Sāṃdhyābhāṣā, or 'Twilight Language,' isn't just a secret—it's a deliberate spiritual maze for the unprepared mind. For those...
With permission from David Michie, we're re-publishing his "Bondi Beach: A Buddhist Perspective" from his David Michie Substack: By David Michie Author, The Dalai Lama's Cat and many books A feature on Substack from David Michie on Bondi Beach, a Buddhist PerspectiveBondi Beach: a Buddhist perspective from David Michie, author of The Dalai Lama's Cat 4 (Originally published Dec 17, 2025 on...
Kiṣitigarbha Dhāraṇī Video thumbnail.SUPPORTING MEMBERS VIDEO: Kṣitigarbha Daśacakra Dhāraṇī with Heart, Fixed Karma and Blessing Mantras 願地藏菩薩 5 🙏🙏🙏 Famous and adored in the six realms of desire is Earth Treasury Bodhisattva, Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva, is also revered as Dìzàng Púsà, Jizō Bosatsu and Jijang Bosal. His DHARANI benefits all beings simply on hearing, seeing, or chanting. NOTE: Here we chant in SANSKRIT....
🌟🎵 Śrīmat Tsongkhapa Stutiḥ, 1 FULL HOUR SANSKRIT Migtsema श्रीमत् त्सोङ्खप स्तुतिः 🎵 DEDICATED FOR 10th month 25th Lunar -- the DAY CELEBRATiNG LAMA TSONGKHAPA's PARANIRVANA, ANNUAL GANDEN NGAMCHOE PARANIRVANA DAY. Video: https://vimeo.com/1146265152?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci 🙏🙏🙏 One full hour of sacred chanting of the great Song of Tsongkhapa, the Migtsema, here chanted...
8 Great Bodhisattvas Maha Mantras in Sanskrit from Maha Vairochana Sutra Thumbnail of VideoSUPPORTING MEMBER VIDEO: 8 Maha Bodhisattva Mantras — 8 Powers, 8 Qualities of the Buddha: From Maha Vairochana Sutra - Official Music Video 6 🙏🙏🙏 Refuge, Offerings and Mantras of the 8 MAHA BODHISATTVAS — to bring the 8 Powers and the 8 Qualities of the Buddha into your Dharma life, in SANSKRIT from Maha Vairochana Sutra: 🙏Manjushri:...
Among the 8 Great Bodhisattvas in Mahayana Buddhism, who is the one closest to us in Samsara? Which Bodhisattva remains in our world between the time of Shakyamuni Buddha and the Future Buddha to come Maitreya? Why is his Dharani so powerful and treasured not only for overcoming natural disasters, but for...
SONG TITLE Sarvakāma Padma - Wish-Granting Jewel (Available on music streaming services under band 3Gems ) STUTI of PADMASAMBHA by Great Longchenpa! Original Stuti by Longchenpa (Longchen Rabjam Drimé Özer) (1308–1364) as revealed by Jigme Lingpa (1730–1798) BENEFITS According to Jigme Lingpa: "This prayer should be kept in the hearts of all...
Experience the profound perfection of the two-fold purification and auspiciousness mantras! Purification first, then Blessing. This sacred formula from Sutra masterfully combines two powerful mantras from Shakyamuni Buddha, transmitted to us to first clear obstacles and create an auspicious space, before invoking the boundless compassion and wisdom of the Buddha-Mother Cundi. (Pronounced “Chundi)...
The great Mahasidda Tilopa said to Naropa: "Mahamudra cannot be taught." The most profound teachings on Mahamudra — designed to allow the student to develop their own awareness — famously came from the great Mahasiddhas Tilopa and Saraha, in Dohas (songs.) Even though it cannot be "taught," pith instructions help students "coach themselves." ...
Tara, like any Mother, is ready to jump to our aid, even in mundane areas of life. She is the “practical Buddha” — the “Karma Mother” — the Buddha most active in our lives. Her Sanskrit name translates as “a star by which to navigate” — and like a star, she is always with us whenever we look for her.
An entire playlist of every one of the mantras for the 21 Taras. Don't miss the amazing Tara mantra chanting of Yoko Dharma for the each Tara of the 21 Taras according to Surya Gupta lineage. One video with many repetitions and visualized images for each Tara. The final video is the English-translated 21 Praises to Tara sung in English.
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