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Video: Six Muni Buddhas of the 6 Realms: 6 Wisdoms, 6 Practices, 6 Mantras for 6 Poisons

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Who are the six Munis or the six Sages, and what do they represent? In what way are they related to the Ushnisha Vijaya Dharani? Which Buddha manifested as Nirmanakaya...
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Supporting Member Video: Prosperity & Auspiciousness 7-Minute Recitation Four Heavenly Kings

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A beautiful 7-Minute Puja practice of the Four Heavenly Kings with Refuge, 7 Practices of the Bodhisattva, offerings, merit accumulation with four mantras and dedication! FOR PROTECTOR PUJA DAY or ANY DAY when you...
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Supporting Member Video: Pāṇḍaravāsinī Chanted Mantra of the Lotus Mother: Power, Attraction, Purification

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Beautifully chanted Sanskrit mantra of Pāṇḍaravāsinī (पाण्डरवासिनी) Padma Lotus Mother, Gökarmo BENEFITS include: Power, Attraction, Magnetizing, Purification, Discerning Wisdom. Chanted 27 times with visualizations. Her mantra is oṃ padma devi puṣpa devi paṃ svāhā Pandaravasini(पाण्डरवासिनी) or Pāṇḍarā is the Wisdom Mother Co-Equal (prajna or...
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Supporting Member Video: 8-Minute Karma Repair: 5 Buddha Vows; Purifying Karma with 5 Bonding Vows

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What short daily recitation practice can reverse all our negative karmas and downfalls? Why should it be recited every day, or at least on the 10th and the 25th of each lunar month? Why is the Bodhisattva Vow vitally important to...
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The Five Strengths and Powers or pañcabalā in Buddhism — the qualities conducive to Enlightenment: faith, energy, mindfulness, concentration and wisdom

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Siddartha leaves the palace. Buddha used the "Chariot" as a teaching metaphor for the Five Strengths. The Chariot is a vehicle, in the same way Mahayana Buddhism is the Great Vehicle. The Five Strengths are analogous to "faith" is the axle, "energy" is the reins and the horse,...
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Ushnisha Vijaya Sutra and Dharani

Eliminates 6 Types of Suffering in 6 Realms Dharani for the Six Types of Suffering The Dharani of Ushnisha Vijaya, taught by Shakyamuni Buddha, overcomes  Six Types of Suffering in the Six Realms, which are manifested in the poisons afflicting the Six Realms. It helps us overcome the six sufferings: The suffering...
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Supporting Member Video: Sacred Six: 6 Munis, 6 Mantras, 6 Realms, 6 Poisons, 6 Ripenings, 6 Wisdoms, 6 Paramitas

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Who are the six Munis or the six Sages, and what do they represent? In what way are they related to the Ushnisha Vijaya Dharani? Which Buddha manifested as Nirmanakaya...
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Transforming demons; “Get thee behind me Mara!”: how Buddhism exorcises demons; transformation but no destruction

Buddha sits unperturbed under the Bodhi tree, assailed by the demon hords of Mara. The demons can be seen as inner demons transformed by meditation, or can be seen in a more literal sense.
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Shakyamuni Buddha, raised among Brahmins (priests) and kings, left the palace behind and sat...
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Exploring the World of Monsters and Demons in Buddhism; Scary Fun with Our Darker Natures

Dharma Raja the Muni or Buddha of the Hell Realms who teaches those suffering in the hells of anger and hate. From a Buddha Weekly video on the Six Munis and Six Realms.
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Let’s face it — the movie-monsters of Hollywood are the cry-babies of the supernatural world....
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The Day of Miracles of Buddha — This Year Even More Auspicious with a Full Lunar Eclipse!

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  The first moon of the New Year (Lunar)  is Chotrul Duchen (Chunga Choepa)  the Day celebrating Buddha’s Miracles — often celebrated with a butter lamp festival. THIS YEAR, a RARE FULL LUNAR ECLIPSE OCCURS...
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Sacred Six: Six Munis, Six Realms, Six Poisons, Six Ripenings, Six Wisdoms, Six Paramitas

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The Six Munis are forms of Buddha who appeared in the Six Realms. Top left is Bramaraja, Sage of the Hell Realms; center top Indra Kaushika the Sage of the God Realm, top right is Jvalamukha, Sage of the Hungry Ghost Realm; Bottom left is Vemachitra, Sage of...
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Video: Secrets to Practicing Sadhanas

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Why are Sadhanas, or guided, written meditations, an indispensable part of Vajrayana Buddhist practice? What is the goal of each of the steps in a Sadhana or guided practice? Why are Sadhanas compared to the secret sauce recipes of great chefs and cooks?...
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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.
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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.

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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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