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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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“Means of Accomplishing”: Sadhanas, the secret sauce recipe of Vajrayana Buddhism — the ingredients that make it effective, and how to embrace its elegant formulas

"Means of Accomplishing": Sadhanas, the secret sauce recipe of Vajrayana Buddhism — the ingredients that make it effective, and how to embrace its elegant formulas 1
No matter where you are, the Sadhana is your guide. Here a very experienced monk practices in his kitchen, a nice segue to our metaphor of the recipe and cooking. You can practice anywhere, with a proper mind set, but the Sadhana text is indispensable. It's not only...
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Bodhi Day Siddartha Gautama’s Enlightenment Day Jodo-e Mahayana Traditions

Shakyamuni Buddha teaching.
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Bodhi Day is the precious day we celebrate Gautama Shakyamuni Buddha's Enlightenment, primarily in Mahayana Buddhist traditions.  Although it is, perhaps, the most important day of the Buddhist calendar — celebrating the ultimate goal of the path, Enlightenment — it is a quiet day in...
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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....
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Bodhi Day and Awakening to Dharma — celebrated on anniversary of Shakyamuni Gautauma Buddha’s Enlightenment

Shakyamuni Buddha teaching.
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Bodhi Day is the precious day we celebrate Gautama Shakyamuni Buddha's Enlightenment, primarily in Mahayana Buddhist traditions.  Although it is, perhaps, the most important day of the Buddhist calendar — celebrating the ultimate goal of the path, Enlightenment — it is a quiet day in...
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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's monthly merit day is the full moon each month. On this day, his practices, Namo praises and mantras have merit multiplied according to Lama Zopa.
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 4
There is a something very precious and special about the practice of chanting the name of Amitabha Buddha: traditionally, the single word...
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Amitabha: Buddha of the Western Pureland Sukhavati: the 48 Vows, his Sadhana, Mantras, Dharani and Sutra

Amitabha with his sacred peacocks, symbolizing the transmutation of the poison of attachment into the wisdom of discernment. Buddha Weekly image. You will find this and other images of Amitabha and other Buddhas in our gallery, free for Personal Dharma use. Use with a credit to @BuddhaWeekly please. 
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The 8 Great Bodhisattvas and the 8 Great Qualities of Buddha; 8 Great Mantras and Why We Need These Qualities

Eight Great Bodhisattvas surrounding the Buddha, 17th century Chinese painting.
The 8 Great Bodhisattvas and the 8 Great Qualities of Buddha; 8 Great Mantras and Why We Need These Qualities 6
Who are the Eight Great Bodhisattvas and why are they so important to Mahayana Buddhist practice? Why are they also called the Eight Great Siblings or Eight Great Heros? In what way to they represent the Eight Great...
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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...
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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...
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