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Buddha Weekly Interviews the Teachers — Suggest Your Teacher
Following on the success of our immensely popular "What the Teachers Say" — where we pick a topic and ask five teachers for their views — Buddha Weekly announces a new series: "Interviews with the Teachers" an ongoing Buddha Weekly Special Series. To view stories in the "Interview with the Teachers" series,...
Namaste: Respect Overcomes Pride, a Universal Greeting, and a Sign of Reverence
To many Buddhists, "Namaste" is more than a commonly spoken greeting. It is not just a salutation, it's a sign of genuine respect and good will. More importantly, bowing to another helps us overcome the obstacle of pride, a major obstacle to Buddhist practice. The mudra Anjali, which is associated with "Namaste"—the hands...
Limitless Tara, Beyond the Green: Buddha, Bodhisattva, Savior, Mother of all the Buddhas, Goddess of Many Colors, Consort of Buddhas, Wisdom Mother, Action Hero…
Most Buddhists know Tara—simultaneously, a friend, savior, caring Bodhisattva and enlightened being. She manifests in endless forms: she can be action-hero Green Tara who saves us from worldly harm; or blessed White Tara who heals and brings longevity, to fierce potector Palden Lhamo, and she is also the great Wisdom Mother Prajnaparamita. Even though...
Much More-Than-Six-Words of Advice — Mindfulness of Body; Anger; and Healing Through Meditation (Mahamudra Teachings Session 2)
"Don't recall, don't imagine, don't think, don't examine, don't control, rest," Tilopa's six word's of advice to Naropa, could be said to be an important concept for understanding Mahamudra.[1] By Lee Kane Tilopa's famous "six words of advice" was clearly a theme emphasized consistently throughout Zasep Tulku Rinpoche's wonderful introductory Mahamudra teachings in...
Why is Following a Guru Difficult to Accept in the West? Why is it Important for Vajrayana Practitioners to Find an Enlightened Teacher?
"We must rely on a wisdom teacher because, although we have Buddha nature, ultimate wisdom does not exist in our dualistic minds. Samsaric ego always tries to protect itself, and will trick us into thinking that we have gone beyond dualistic mind when we have not. Although we intrinsically have Buddha nature,...
Very Sacred Black Dakini (Tronag) Initiation
With Venerable Zasep Tulku Rinpoche. According to Gaden Chokor; Manjushri given to Je Tsongkapa. ** Note: In order to receive this initiation, you need the Chöd initiation on the 23rd as a prerequisite....
Chöd Initiation at Gaden Choling Toronto
With most Venerable Zasep Tulku Rinpoche, according to Gaden Ear Whispered lineage. Chöd originated in the 12th century by Machig Labdron (1062-1153 C.E.), a highly realized female lama....
Lam Rim & Green Tara Retreat: Open for All
Venerable Zasep Tulku Rinpoche in Toronto. Lam Rim is a step by step guide for training on the path to enlightenment. Both study and practice are essential tools for...
Mongolia slide show to raise funds for Gaden Relief Project for Gobi Monastery
Event with Venerable Zasep Tulku Rinpoche at Gaden Choling in Toronto. Please join us for an exciting slide show of Rinpoche’s recent trips to stunning Mongolia, and of the successful...
How to do Buddhist debate and logic
Event with Venerable Zasep Tulku Rinpoche at Gaden Choling Toronto. Debate is training in logical analysis, which is a central part of traditional monastic education. The point of developing clear logic is not...