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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...
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Buddhist Practices / Dharma / Meditation / Mindfulness / Teachers / Vajrayana

April 22 is Earth Day, which makes it Tara’s day: nourishing, caring, mother-earth hands of Tara of the Khadira Fragrant Forest

April 22 is Global Earth Day: HAPPY EARTH DAY FROM @BuddhaWeekly. 
April 22 is Earth Day, which makes it Tara's day: nourishing, caring, mother-earth hands of Tara of the Khadira Fragrant Forest 1
We can take inspiration from Green Tara's example to be more mindful of our planet and all its creatures every day of the year. We can use her nourishing, caring hands as a reminder to treat the...
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Bodhisattvas / Buddha / Tara

9 Ways Buddha Taught Us to Transform Anger with Three Sutras — Ending Negativity and Suffering:

An angry man insults the Buddha. The Buddha's reaction was "non reaction."
9 Ways Buddha Taught Us to Transform Anger with Three Sutras — Ending Negativity and Suffering: 2
Why do we meditate on impermanence? Why does Buddha speak so often in Sutras, on the "poison" of anger? Why do we see so many "angry" or even demonic Enlightened Buddhas in Mahayana and Vajrayana? In...
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Buddha / Buddhist Living / Dharma / Mindfulness / Sutras & Sutta / Theravada

Why is “Most loved” Kṣitigarbha (Jizo) “Essence of Earth” Bodhisattva revered and beloved in Mahayana Buddhism as the “closest” of all the Enlightened Ones

Ksitigarbha, who vowed to save all sentient beings is famous for protection against evil and even rescues sentient beings from the hell realms.
Why is "Most loved" Kṣitigarbha (Jizo) "Essence of Earth" Bodhisattva revered and beloved in Mahayana Buddhism as the "closest" of all the Enlightened Ones 3
  Of all of the Eight Great Bodhisattvas — and among all the Buddhas — "the Essence of Earth Buddhasattva" Kṣitigarbha is the "closest to...
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Bodhisattvas / Sutras & Sutta

Maximize Merits in Buddhism: Solar and Lunar Eclipses Practices, a Comprehensive Guide to Practice

  Although we practice Dharma every day, there are certain days on which this practice yields additional karmic merit -- or its opposite. Traditionally, these are Buddha anniversary days, and the solar and lunar eclipses. It's not about buying eclipse glasses and getting out to witness the event. On the day of...
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Many paths, one destination: How to choose the Buddhist path that supports you; Why choose one tradition of Buddhism over another?

There are many traditions and schools in Buddhism, but each path ultimately leads to the same destination. Only the methods vary, based on the individual preferences and capabilities of students.
Many paths, one destination: How to choose the Buddhist path that supports you; Why choose one tradition of Buddhism over another? 4
How important is choosing a tradition in Buddhism? What are the differences between "schools' in Buddhism? Why are...
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Alternatives to “Seated” Meditation: Dance, Stand, Drum, Chant, and Move Your Way to Active Enlightenment — Taking a Stand: Activity Yogas

Alternatives to "Seated" Meditation: Dance, Stand, Drum, Chant, and Move Your Way to Active Enlightenment -- Taking a Stand: Activity Yogas 5
Fortunately, Buddha spent much of his time walking from teaching to teaching -- not always seated in meditation. Here, a would-be killer tries to attack him on the road. No matter how fast the killer runs, Buddha's walking keeps him out of reach. Ultimately, the killer gives up...
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Buddhist Living / Buddhist Practices

What Is Walking Meditation? For Active Bodies and Minds, Walking Meditation May be the Change of Pace You Need to Progress

A Theravadan monk crossing a suspension bridge in mae Hong Son. Walking meditation is part of daily practice in Buddhism.
What Is Walking Meditation? For Active Bodies and Minds, Walking Meditation May be the Change of Pace You Need to Progress 6
  When meditating, sitting in silence may not feel like the right fit for you. Meditation involves much more than one body position or environment, so you might...
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Meditation

Meditation and the Children’s Brains: What Science Says

Meditation for children under guidance of a parent.
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  Mindful parents often introduce their kids to meditative practices at a young age. Some schools have begun replacing detention with meditation and introducing mindfulness into the classroom. [1] What does science say about this ancient practice’s effects on children’s...
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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.

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. 8
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...
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Avalokiteshvara / Bodhisattvas / Buddhist Practices / Deities / Mahayana / Mantra / Meditation / Scientific Buddhist / Tantra / Vajrayana
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