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VIDEO: Why do mantras work — and sometimes don’t! What are the 3 requirements for mantra use?

 
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Why do mantras sometimes seem to work and other times do not? What is the fuel that makes the mantra engine run? Why can’t I use Buddhist mantras for negative intentions? What is the three...
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Buddhist Mindfulness Techniques to Ease Work Burnout

When life is hard, just breathe.
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Dealing with work stress is challenging, as it causes internal turmoil mentally and emotionally. Instead of allowing it to seep into other aspects of life, it’s important to look inward. Practice these Buddhist Dharma mindfulness techniques to ease work burnout. By Beth...
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SUPPORTING MEMBER VIDEO: Why do mantras work — and sometimes don’t! What are the 3 requirements for mantra use?

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Why do mantras sometimes seem to work and other times do not? What is the fuel that makes the mantra engine run? Why can’t I use Buddhist mantras for negative intentions? What is the three minimum practice requirements...
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The Purity Essence Mantra: Understanding and Practicing the Mantra OM SVABHAVA SHUDDHA SARVA DHARMA SVABHAVA SHUDDHO HAM

A monk meditating on Oneness with the world and the Universe on top of a mountain.
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In Buddhism, most visualization meditation practices begin with the expression of Purity, called the Purity Essence Mantra: oṃ svabhāva śuddhāḥ sarvadharmāḥ svabhāva śuddho 'haṃ What does this actually mean, and why is...
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Buddhist Practices / Vajrayana

Celebrating the Supreme Assembly, the Sangha: Maga Puga Day and Fourfold Assembly Day

Youth give "dana" to monastic Sangha, a meritorious action.
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Magha Puja Day is also known as Sangha Day or Fourfold Assembly Day in especially in Thailand, Laos and Cambodia where it is a public holiday.  It is celebrated on the first full moon day of the month of...
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Video Chanting: Mamaki Mantra: Ratna Jewel Mother of Prosperity, Bounty and Generosity

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Māmakī is the wisdom partner of Ratnasambhava, sovereign of the element earth. Her symbol is the jewel and Her yellow-golden color, represents the richness of the earth and her role as bringer of prosperity, bounty and generosity. Her mantra is oṃ ratne suratne māṃ...
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Why do mantras sometimes seem to work and other times do not? What is the fuel that makes the mantra engine run?

Enlightenment Highway Puja Bus concept
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Why do mantras sometimes seem to work and other times do not? What is the fuel that makes the mantra engine run? Why can’t I use Buddhist mantras for negative intentions? What are the three minimum practice requirements for mantra use? We answer...
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Mahayana / Mantra / Vajrayana

Video: Are you a Dakini or Heruka? Wisdom and Compassion Practices in Vajrayana Buddhism

What is the Wisdom Dakini or Daka in Buddhism? Which one are you? A Daka or a Dakini? Why is their practice especially important in modern, active life, overcoming the obstacles and the poisons? Why are they often depicted dancing, standing, and sometimes ferocious or even naked? We answer these questions, with...
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Buddhist Practices for Pacifying War, including Hayagriva and Tara — the “pacifiers of war”

Hayagriva and Tara practices are only two of many practices in Tibetan Buddhism focused on averting war. Why are these two practices so effective in averting fear and strife of war — practices that endured centuries of human history marked by war? If these practices work, why is there still war? [Quick...
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SUPPORTING MEMBER VIDEO: Mamaki Mantra: Ratna Jewel Mother of Prosperity, Bounty and Generosity

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Māmakī is the wisdom partner of Ratnasambhava, sovereign of the element earth. Her symbol is the jewel and Her yellow-golden color, represents the richness of the earth and her role as bringer of prosperity, bounty and generosity. Her mantra is oṃ ratne suratne māṃ...
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SUPPORTING MEMBER VIDEO: Are you a Dakini or Heruka? Wisdom and Compassion Practices in Vajrayana Buddhism

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What is the Wisdom Dakini or Daka in Buddhism? Which one are you? A Daka or a Dakini? Why is their practice especially important in modern, active life, overcoming the obstacles and the poisons? Why are they often depicted dancing,...
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Are you a Dakini or a Daka? What is the Wisdom Dakini or Heruka in Buddhism? Why is their practice important?

Padma (Lotus) Family Heruka and Dakini, Hayagriva and Vajravarahi. Herukas or Daka's represent Compassionate Method Activities and Dakinis represent Wisdom Activities. Both Prajna Dakas and Prajna Dakanis are the Enlightened Activities of the Buddhas.
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What is the Wisdom Dakini or Daka in Buddhism? Which one are you? A...
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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.
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.

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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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