Over 2,500 years ago, Siddhartha Gautama had a series of profound realizations that led him to become the Buddha, the Awakened One. In order to share his insights and knowledge with others, he began teaching and giving lectures, which were eventually compiled into texts called Sutras or Sutta (in Pali). Today, Sutras...
The benefits of reciting the Amitabha Dharani, according to Sutra, are included in the full name of this mantra -- "Dhāraṇī for pulling out the fundamental cause of karmic obstacles and obtaining rebirth in the Pure Lands" (Chinese: 拔一切業障根本得生淨土陀羅尼). It is also known as Pure Land Rebirth Dhāraṇī (Chinese: 往生淨土神咒; Wang Sheng...
Benefits according to Sutra are included in the full name of this mantra -- "Dhāraṇī for pulling out the fundamental cause of karmic obstacles and obtaining rebirth in the Pure Lands" (Chinese: 拔一切業障根本得生淨土陀羅尼). It is also known as Pure Land Rebirth Dhāraṇī (Chinese: 往生淨土神咒; Wang Sheng Jing Tu Shen Zhou), or Rebirth...
Guru Rinpoche taught that the Vajra Mantra was the essence of ALL mantras, all Buddha Families, all siddhis, and was the perfect concise practice for busy people in degenerate times. In his words, he answered the great Dakini Lady Tsogyal: “O, Lady of Faith, what you say is absolutely true. In such...
Guru Rinpoche taught that the Vajra Mantra was the essence of ALL mantras, all Buddha Families, all siddhis, and was the perfect concise practice for busy people in degenerate times. In his words, he answered the great Dakini Lady Tsogyal: “O, Lady of Faith, what you say is absolutely true. In such...
Another in our series of one hour uninterrupted meditation mantra videos: One full hour of Medicine Buddha's sacred healing mantra. Medicine Buddha's healing mantra, especially chanted in Sanskrit, is one of the most effective healing mantras in Buddhist practices. It's source is Mahayana Sutra. By tradition, Sutra transmitted mantras are the most...
From the Texts to the Heart: Understanding Guru Rinpoche Padmasambhava's Teachings Guru Rinpoche's life-message is the essence of Vajrayana Buddhist philosophy and methodology, preserved through the centuries in texts and terma, biographies, lineage teachings, and oral transmissions that continue to illuminate the lives of millions across the globe. To appreciate the depth...
Aside from Gautama Buddha himself, no one rose to the level of epic, towering prominence, in Buddhist history, greater than the one-shoed sage of Shaolin fame, Bodhidharma. Like Buddha, his life is both historical and legendary. Like Buddha, he was a prince who renounced the worldly.Bodhidharma not only brought Chan Buddhism to...
Aside from Gautama Buddha himself, no one rose to the level of epic, towering fame and Buddhist history greater than the one-shoed sage of Shaolin fame, Bodhidharma. Like Buddha, his life is both historical and legendary. Like Buddha, he was a prince who renounced the worldly.Bodhidharma not only brought Chan Buddhism to...
Aside from Gautama Buddha himself, no one rose to the level of epic, towering fame and Buddhist history greater than the one-shoed sage of Shaolin fame, Bodhidharma. Like Buddha, his life is both historical and legendary. Like Buddha, he was a prince who renounced the worldly. Bodhidharma, One-Shoed sage: The Towering and Profound Life and Teachings of the Legendary Zen Master and Martial Artist 1 Bodhidharma image...
In Mahayana Buddhism, why is Green Jambhala the most important and prominent of the Enlightened Wealth Deities? Why is Green Jambhala's activity so important to accomplishing Dharma merit? Why is Green Jambhala the speediest of the five Jambhalas? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWCjR3pLjUA CONTENTS 00:00 Introduction, and about Green Jambhala 00:59 The Karma Family:...
In Mahayana Buddhism, why is Green Jambhala the most important and prominent of the Enlightened Wealth Deities? Why is Green Jambhala's activity so important to accomplishing Dharma merit? Why is Green Jambhala the speediest of the five Jambhalas? CONTENTS 00:00 Introduction, and about Green Jambhala 08:00 How to offer to Green Jambhala...
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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