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Overcoming the Poison of Jealousy with Mudita, “Sympathetic Joy”! How can joyful Tara, and other methods, help us overcome the dangerous klesha of Envy?

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 —...
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How Did the Shakyas of Kapilavastu Rule? The Sociopolitical Landscape that Produced Buddha

Siddartha (future Boddha) grew up trained by his father in martial arts and other skills important for the heir to a raja.
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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...
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Arya Maha Ganapati Buddhist Dharani and Mantras Sanskrit: GOOD FORTUNE, Remover of Obstacles

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🙏🎵 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...
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Buddhist Riddles & Secrets— Sambhyabhasa Twilight Wisdom Language Secret Dakini Language in Buddhism?

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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...
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Bondi Beach: a Buddhist perspective from David Michie, author of The Dalai Lama’s Cat

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
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SUPPORTING MEMBERS VIDEO: Kṣitigarbha Daśacakra Dhāraṇī with Heart, Fixed Karma and Blessing Mantras 願地藏菩薩

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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....
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SPECIAL DAY EDITION: 1 HOUR Śrīmat Tsongkhapa Stutiḥ, 1 FULL HOUR SANSKRIT Migtsema श्रीमत् त्सोङ्खप स्तुतिः

🌟🎵 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...
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SUPPORTING MEMBER VIDEO: 8 Maha Bodhisattva Mantras — 8 Powers, 8 Qualities of the Buddha: From Maha Vairochana Sutra – Official Music Video

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🙏🙏🙏 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:...
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Daśacakra Kiṣitigarbha Dhāraṇī: Rescuing All Beings: The Sanskrit Dharani that Saves Beings on Hearing or Seeing or Chanting

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...
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SUPPORTING MEMBER VIDEO: OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: Padmasambhava Sanskrit Stuti: Prayer that Swiftly Fulfils All Wishes by LONGCHENPA and Mantra

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...
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SUPPORTING MEMBERS VIDEO: Blessing Dharani and Cundi Heart Mantra 消災吉祥咒與准提心咒 CLEAR NEGATIVITY & ATTRACT BLESSINGS MANTRAS

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)...
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Pith Instructions on Mahamudra from Mahasiddha Tilopa: The Ganges Mahamudra Upadesha

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."  ...
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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.
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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.
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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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