Vajrayana Dharma Dates
The Symbolism of Thousand Armed Avalokiteshvara – Universal Compassion
It seems there has not been very much written about the symbolism of Buddha of Compassion, Avalokiteshvara, in his Thousand Armed Form, so I thought I’d try to set down a few words here. By Jason Espada (Bio below.) I recall some years ago being surprised to see how Avalokiteshvara is represented as male […]
HEALING VIDEO: Black Manjushri “most powerful healing” (Ven. Zasep Rinpoche) 1 Hour chanting Mantra in Sanskrit
Venerable Zasep Rinpoche commented (from Mongolia) on the meaning of Black Manjushri’s powerful mantra: “Greetings from Mongolia. I have experience especially of Black Manjushri practice and mantric healing — it is very powerful. You could pass my translation on to others whoever you think needs it. May all obstacles and hindrances of Vajra disciples be […]
Why Do We See Dramatic and Gruesome Imagery in Sacred Buddhist Imagery? Palden Lhamo “Case Study”: the Symbolism of Wrath
Palden Lhamo — Riding the Ocean of Suffering to Save Beings In Buddhism, why is a wrathful Enlightened goddess riding a mule across an ocean of blood considered a sacred image? Why do we often see apparently gruesome scenes in Buddhist imagery? And why are Tangkas, statues, images, and videos an important part of Buddha […]
SPECIAL MUSIC VIDEO: 2 Hours Mantra PROTECTION: VAJRAPANI VAJRA ARMOUR, Hrishikesh Sonar & Buddha Weekly Band
⚡ Vajra Armor is famous as the most potent, powerful and invulnerable of protective mantras, taught by Padmasambhava Himself. (The Mantra can be chanted with Vajrapani visualization (as here, or Dorje Godrab (if you have permission.) No Permission is required for Vajrapani. ✨ Why Chant This? Shields against negativity (physical & spiritual) Ignites fearless energy (Vajrapani’s wrathful compassion) Used […]
MUSIC VIDEO: MAMAKI MOTHER MANTRA – 1 Hour: the Wish-Granting Jewel of Prosperity & Equality with Buddha Weekly Band and Hrishikesh Sonar
Experience 1 ful hour of the golden warmth of Mamaki Mother, Mother of Generosity — a deep, luminous meditation sung by Buddha Weekly Band, featuring the divine, soulful voice and devotion of Hrishikesh Sonar. This is more than music; it’s a gateway to the wisdom of the Ratna (Jewel) Family, the energy of the earth, […]
Palden Lhamo Sri Devi Sanskrit Mantra | Riding the Ocean of Suffering to Save All Beings
🎵 3 Gems Band presents a fierce, loving invocation to the Great Dharmapala Palden Lhamo — the Glorious Goddess, Wrathful Form of Tara, who wears the black sky as her cloak. This mantra is a call to the unwavering protector who rides across the ocean of blood, collecting diseases and obstacles, transforming the sea of suffering […]