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3Gems Band! Our New Musical Group Celebrates the Three Jewels: The Power of Devotion!

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Among all the methods recommended by Buddha and the lineage of teacher’s who followed, the most important of practices is Devotion and praise. Song, especially, was the shining practice of the great Yogis, Milarepa, Shabkar and countless...
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SUPPORTING MEMBER VIDEO: Simahanada Avalokiteshvara: Becoming the Fearless Dharma Hero–Awaken to the Lion’s Roar

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Which of the 108 forms of the great Compassionate Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara is famous for healing disease, and equally well-known for protection from all harm and danger? Which special Avalokiteśvara practice and mantra ensure that "the four Heavenly Kings" and the other protectors will...
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A Bee’s View of Buddha Dharma: “caring for bees” is a noble karmic act of the Pāramitā (Perfection) of Metta (loving kindness)

From a "bee's point of view" conservation of the earth is clearly Buddha Dharma practice. Saving bees — and our earth — is a practice of the Paramita of Metta, or loving-kindness. The discipline needed, to accomplish conservation in our personal lives, is a positive karmic act of Sila, or moral conduct....
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SUPPORTING MEMBER VIDEO: Dhritarastra Mantra: Heavenly King of the East — Sanskrit Mantra for Creativity and Harmony

Dhritarashtra is the Heavenly King of the East in Buddhism, the King of Creativity and Harmony in the World. His mantra is especially inspiring for creative artists, writers, architects, designs af Sanskrit Mantra: oṃ dhṛtarāṣṭra ralāpravādhana svāhā Video: https://vimeo.com/1105907898?share=copy#t=2.775   He is WHITE and the White Elephant is his sacred animal. He...
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Sacred Statue Support (pictorial): “More than a venerable object” — Nepal’s Best Statues, 3rd Generation Bhim Pathak on the Dharma craft of metal statue art

Although we often feature Dharma artists and craftspeople on Buddha Weekly, we remain in awe of the master quality of the precious sacred statues from the 3rd generation of statue artisans at Nepal's Best Statues. You could say it's both a brand name and a description.  
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Supporting Member MP3: Ksitigarbha Gizo Mantra (Kshitigarbha)

As a special thank you to our supporting members, please enjoy this downloadable MP3 of our original recording of Medicine Buddha Long Dharani in Sanskrit, beautifully chanted and composed by our precious volunteers at Buddha Weekly. We’ve worked hard on this mantra collection, publishing these important Buddhist Mantras in sacred...
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Supporting Member MP3: Om Mani Padme Hum Mantra

As a special thank you to our supporting members, please enjoy this downloadable MP3 of our original recording of Medicine Buddha Long Dharani in Sanskrit, beautifully chanted and composed by our precious volunteers at Buddha Weekly. We’ve worked hard on this mantra collection, publishing these important Buddhist Mantras in sacred...
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Supporting Members MP3: Manjushri Mantra

As a special thank you to our supporting members, please enjoy this downloadable MP3 of our original recording of Medicine Buddha Long Dharani in Sanskrit, beautifully chanted and composed by our precious volunteers at Buddha Weekly. We’ve worked hard on this mantra collection, publishing these important Buddhist Mantras in sacred...
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Supporting Members MP3: Green Tara Mantra

As a special thank you to our supporting members, please enjoy this downloadable MP3 of our original recording of Medicine Buddha Long Dharani in Sanskrit, beautifully chanted and composed by our precious volunteers at Buddha Weekly. We’ve worked hard on this mantra collection, publishing these important Buddhist Mantras in sacred...
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Supporting Members MP3: Vajrapani Mantra

As a special thank you to our supporting members, please enjoy this downloadable MP3 of our original recording of Medicine Buddha Long Dharani in Sanskrit, beautifully chanted and composed by our precious volunteers at Buddha Weekly. We’ve worked hard on this mantra collection, publishing these important Buddhist Mantras in sacred...
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SUPPORTING MEMBER VIDEO: Buddhist Practices for Pacifying War: Tārā and Hayagrīva by Siddhi Tangtong Gyelpo

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How can Mahayana Buddhist practices help pacify war? Why is the combined practice of Hayagriva and Tārā so effective in averting fear and strife of war? If these practices work, why is there still war in this world. What prayers...
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Member MP3: Medicine Buddha Long Dharani

As a special thank you to our supporting members, please enjoy this downloadable MP3 of our original recording of Medicine Buddha Long Dharani in Sanskrit, beautifully chanted and composed by our precious volunteers at Buddha Weekly. We’ve worked hard on this mantra collection, publishing these important Buddhist Mantras in sacred...
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Buddha Weekly’s Special Section

Tara, Mother of all Buddhas

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Loving face of the Mother of All Buddhas Green Tara. Detail from art by Ben Christian.
Karma Mother

How does Tara Help?

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.

Tara 6 Tara Victorious Over Three Worlds Trailokya Vijaya Tara.
Tara on YouTube

21 Taras Mantra Video Playlist

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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