Avalokiteshvara as the wonderful goddess Guanyin.Avalokitesvara compassion practices can "enhance treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma" say some scientists and clinicians. For the rest of us, his compassion brings us closer to bliss and wisdom. 1 Avalokitesvara is the metaphorical rock star of the Bodhisattvas. "Avalokitesvara, the bodhisattva of compassion, is one of the most important and popular Buddhist deities," writes Karen Andres in Tibetan Contemplative Traditions. [1] "Avalokitesvara is the personification of compassion... Even the Buddhas cannot...
The parable of the vagabond son and the affluent father who never gives up on him.Lotus Sutra Chapter 4: Parable of the "Lost Vagabond Son" — second of seven parables: full English translation 2 "Buddhahood is our inheritance, and the only thing preventing us from claiming that inheritance is ourselves, our own limited view of our ourselves, our low self-esteem, our lack of confidence, our lack...
The Sūtra of the Great Cundi Dharaṇi, the Heart of the Mother of Seven Million Buddhas, is a teaching from Shakyamuni Buddha. What is her Sutra and her mantra? What are the miraculous benefits of her practice and Dharani? In this presentation, we'll answer these questions, then recite the abbreviated form of...
Why is Cundi Bodhisattva called the Mother of Seven Million Buddhas? What is her Sutra and her mantra? What are the benefits of her practice and Dharani? In this presentation, we'll answer these questions, then recite the abbreviated form of Her Sutra and Dharani. Video (Transcript below) https://vimeo.com/923894374?share=copy CONTENTS: 00:00-00:50 Introduction:...
Why did the great Guru Rinpoche Padmasambhava teach that your mala "should accompany you like your shadow." What else did Guru Rinpoche teach regarding Malas. What is a mala in Buddhism? Why is a mala special? What difference does it make how many beads, the size of beads or the color? Does...
The sacred mala is more than just a counting tool and is considered a sacred Dharma object in the same way as a Sutra, since it represents Dharma Speech, the speech of the Buddhas. Guru Rinpoche Taught "Mala Should Accompany You Like Your Shadow"-- A Complete Buddhist Guide to Practicing with a Mala 3 Why did the great Guru Rinpoche Padmasambhava teach your mala "should accompany you like...
Composite feature image from Buddha Weekly illustrated Tara's green hands cradling the Earth.Tara's splendid Turquoise Pure Land Yurlod Kurpa, cooling rays of pure vision in the soothing shelter of the blooming lotus of faith 4 For Tara's Buddhist devotees, we may aspire to go to Her Turquoise Pureland Yurlod Kurpa after our passing. Most Mahayana Buddhists think of Amitabha's splendid Western Paradise or Pureland Sukhavati, because of Amitabha's great vow...
Mother Tara, like our own mothers, doesn’t judge us. And, like our mothers, she can wear many faces (sometimes the stern disciplinarian, other times, the embracing mother, even a great warrior!). In this way the 21 Taras visualization, based on the Mahasiddha Surya Gupta, is very special. VIDEO: https://vimeo.com/922240138?share=copy Each of the...
The peaceful deities of the Bardo Thodrol Book of LIberation Through Understanding the Between.Bardo Thodol Tibetan Book of the Dead, the Wisdom That Liberates from Enlightened Mind of Guru Rinpoche 5 Why is the Bardo Thodol considered a spiritual treasure from the Enlightened Mind of the Second Buddha Padmasambhava? Why is a Book of the Dead considered nothing less than a profoundly liberating teaching? Why...
Why is the Bardo Thodol considered a spiritual treasure from the Enlightened Mind of the Second Buddha Padmasambhava? Why is a Book of the Dead considered nothing less than a profoundly liberating teaching? Why do teachers explain that the Bardo Thodol mirrors the Highest Yoga Practices in Buddhism such as Guyasamaja, Chakrsamvara,...
“If being a woman is an inspiration, use it. If it is an obstacle, try not to be bothered by it.” — Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche. Lama Acharya Dr. Shannon Young.Female Enlightened Manifestations and Female Teachers and Lamas — Wisdom in Action; Reader Poll and Interview with Lama Shannon Young 6 "I feel that there could always be more female Buddhist role models and teachers," said Lama Acharya Dr....
Cundi (Cunda) Mother of Seven Million Buddhas, in her 18 armed form is moon white. Image from VajrayanaPrint. The Great Cundī Dhāraṇī Sūtra and the Great Mother Cunda: Benefits, Commentary, and Complete Verses 7 The Heart of the Mother of Seven Koṭi Buddhas The Sūtra of the Great Cundī Dhāraṇī, the Heart of the Mother of Seventy Million Buddhas, is a teaching from Shakyamuni...
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.
