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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...
“Means of Accomplishing”: Sadhanas, the secret sauce recipe of Vajrayana Buddhism — the ingredients that make it effective, and how to embrace its elegant formulas
Bodhi Day Siddartha Gautama’s Enlightenment Day Jodo-e Mahayana Traditions
23rd Lunar SUPREME REFLECTION DAY Akshobhya Buddha, Lochana, Vajrapani, Samantabhadra: Third Quarter Waning or Half Moon
Reflection Day, on the third quarter on the 23rd of the lunar month, in the waning period of the moon, is Supreme Day of Reflection, a day of quiet and meditation, ideal for Mahamudra and Dzogchen practices, Akshobhya Buddha, Lochana, Vajrapani, Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, or Vajra Family, mindfulness practices and quiet Sutra recitation....
Bodhi Day and Awakening to Dharma — celebrated on anniversary of Shakyamuni Gautauma Buddha’s Enlightenment
Profound simplicity of “Amituofo”: why Nianfo or Nembutsu is a deep, complete practice with innumerable benefits and cannot be dismissed as faith-based: w. full Amitabha Sutra
Amitabha: Buddha of the Western Pureland Sukhavati: the 48 Vows, his Sadhana, Mantras, Dharani and Sutra
4 Practices on Lunar Days: 5 Buddha’s Vow and Practicing Activity, Merit, Reflection, Renewal
Why are lunar days, such as the new moon and full moon, special in Buddhism? What are the four special practice days based on lunar phases that have extra merit for Dharma practice? Why is the New Moon on the last day of the lunar month, special for Purification practices and what...
SUPREME REFLECTION DAY: 3rd Quarter Waning Moon: Akshobhya, Mahamudra, Heart Sutra
Supreme Reflection Day, on the third quarter on the 23rd of the lunar month, in the waning period of the moon, is Supreme Day of Reflection, a day of quiet and meditation, ideal for Mahamudra and Dzogchen practices, mindfulness practices and quiet Sutra recitation. It is also special to the Vajra Family...