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Guanyin: “Most Widely Beloved Buddhist Divinity”; Devotion to the 33 Forms of...

Buddha Weekly: Buddhist Practices, Mindfulness, Meditation. Copyright Buddha Weekly. Guanyin is often referred to as the “most widely beloved Buddhist Divinity.”[2] Why? Because Her love is...

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Chittamani Tara (Cittamani)- the “Mind Jewel” Green Tara, an approachable and...

Many Tara practitioners wonder why there are so many Taras: 21 Taras, 108 Taras, 1008 Taras — and more. Peaceful Taras. Motherly Taras. Green, White, Black, Blue, Red, Yellow, Gold, Orange Taras. And...

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Tara Puja Day — Why it’s important; simple ways to celebrate, how to...

Tara day — when we celebrate the wisdom activity of all the Buddhas in the form of Mother Tara — is every day, but especially celebrated and meritorious on the 8th day of the lunar month. We call it...

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Buddha’s Nirvana Day: Celebrations for Paranirvana day; quoting the last...

On February 15, 2022 many Mahayana Buddhists celebrate the Paranirvana of Buddha — not his death, but release from karma and the cycle of suffering. It is a day celebrated around the world with light,...

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Green Tara’s nourishing, caring, mother-earth hands: honoring Tara of the...

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 earth...

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Prajnaparamita Yum Chenmo, the Face of Perfection: Wisdom Personified,...

Why do we call Prajnaparamita — and Her Emanations, such as Tara — the Mother of the Buddhas? Is Prajnaparamita a Sutra or a Goddess or both? Venerable Zasep Rinpoche explained, “Prajnaparamita means...

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Amitabha Sutra: His practice is easy and welcoming, and his merits are so...

“When I have attained Buddhahood, if those beings who are in the ten quarters should believe in me with serene thoughts, and should wish to be born in my country, and should have, say, ten times...

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Compassion, Wisdom and Power as Buddha, Bodhisattva, Heruka and Dakini — the...

In Mahayana Buddhism, and especially Vajrayana, the three most important aspects of practice are Compassion (Karuna), Wisdom (Prajna) and Power (or activities). In non-dualistic terms, these are all...

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Arya Supreme White Tara, ultimate Tara is more than a “long life” Tara — she...

Vajrayana Buddhist teachers are universal in their enthusiasm for White Tara. Almost every teacher has real-life stories of people close to them who have been helped by White Tara, especially for...

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Intergalactic Buddha: if Buddha was an alien from another planet, galaxy or...

In the Lotus Sutra (chapter 25) Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva can take any shape, personality or manifestation — whatever is most suited to the beings to be helped. In the Flower Garland Sutra, Buddha...

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Maitreya Bodhisattva, the Future Buddha — the face of Love; the loving friend...

Maitreya Bodhisattva, the Future Buddha — the face of Love; the loving friend of all sentient beings Why is Maitreya Bodhisattva, the Future Buddha, the face of love? Why does his name translate as...

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December 18, 2022 is Lama Tsongkhapa Day 2022 — Ganden Ngamchoe, Anniversary...

The parinirvana of the great sage of the Land of Snows, Lama Je Tsong Khapa, is celebrated on December 18, 2022, this year. (Lama Tsongkhapa Day is celebrated on the 25th day of the Tibetan lunar...

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The eleven aspects of Manjushri — kind, wrathful, protective, teaching and...

Manjushri is the “master of the Seven Buddhas” and the “mother of the Buddhas” — and also the “child” of the Buddhas — according to Ajatasatruraja Sutra: “Manjushri is the father and mother of the...

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Gautama Buddha survived several attempts on his life. What does his life...

Gautama Buddha survived several attempts on his life, more than once from his cousin Devadatta, once from a mass murderer Angulimara — who later became a disciple after he failed —  and finally the...

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Historical Gautama Shakyamuni Buddha life; what do archaeologists, scholars...

There can be no question that Buddha was a living, historical person, born in the sixth century B.C. in what is now Nepal — whose profound teachings influenced the thinking of philosophers for the...

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HAPPY VESAK DAY (May 5, 2023) May All Beings Benefit.

Vesak is a day for extra practice, offerings, and meritorious deeds such as giving. Vesak — Buddha’s birthday! Happy Vesak Day   On this day we celebrate Buddha’s Life and Teachings. (In 2023 on May...

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Amitabha Sutra: cutting delusions with one-pointed blissful contemplation of...

“Believing in inner truth means having deep faith that the ten billions Buddha-lands (worlds) are in reality not outside our Mind.” — Patriarch Ou-I To the newcomer to Mahayana Buddhism, or...

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The Sacred Power of Relics: What Are Relics, Where Are These Treasures, and...

Buddhist relics are not as well-known in the Western world. Traditionally, relics are the sacred cremated remains of the Buddha, or other sages. Relics, historically, were housed in Stupas, which...

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In what way are Buddhist deities real? What do the teachers and sutras tell...

Are Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Yidams, and Deities real in the same relative way that we exist? Are they other? Are they neither? What do the Buddhist teachers tell us? What can we learn about this from...

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Shakyamuni Mantra video — chant these Holy sounds to bring in a prosperous...

Bring the sacred and blessed sounds of Shakyamuni Buddha’s mantra into the Lunar New Year 2018, Year of the Earth Dog. Enjoy or chant along with this Holy mantra, sung here by the amazing Yoko Dharma....

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The Jataka Tales: Why they remain relevant for adults and children both; all...

The word “Jataka” means “birth” in both the Pali and Sanskrit languages. The Jataka tales, among the oldest and best known of Buddhist texts, refers to stories of the past lives of Siddhartha Gautama...

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Profound simplicity of “Amituofo”: why Nianfo or Nembutsu is a deep, complete...

There is a something very precious and special about the practice of chanting the name of Amitabha Buddha: traditionally, the single word chant, Amituofo. When you participate in this elegant and...

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Mangala Sutta: The Sutra on Happiness; Buddha teaches the 11 blessings, those...

I heard these words of the Buddha one time when the Lord was living in the vicinity of Savatthi at the Anathapindika Monastery in the Jeta Grove. Late at night, a deva appeared whose light and beauty...

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What does Buddhism say about the idea of God? Best answer: ‘it’s...

Do Buddhists believe in God? What does Buddhism teach about the idea of God? Many people, not familiar with Buddhist thought, assume that the label of “religion” means Buddhists must believe in some...

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Lama Zopa Rinpoche and other teachers recommend Kṣitigarbha mantra and...

In times of great danger, many Mahayana Buddhists call out to Tara for rescue, or Avalokiteshvara for compassion — but in times of impending great natural disasters, such as hurricane, typhoon,...

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Long life practice: White Heruka and Red Vajrayogini: Annutarayoga...

White Heruka and Vajrayogini long life deities. The uplifting and radiant White Heruka – Red Vajrayogini practice is among the most popular Highest Yoga Tantra practices for serious students. Although...

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How a Home Retreat Helps Busy People Manage Time and Save Money; How to Do...

Sitting retreats are important opportunities to “still the mind”, allowing us to develop “realizations.”  There is something very special about the Buddhist Retreat. We all look forward to our first...

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Guan Shi Yin and the ten great protections of the Goddess of Mercy Kuanyin:...

Millions of devotees around the world call on the name of Guan Yin (Kuanyin) Goddess of Mercy, in times of need, fear, or despair. Aside from her best-known role as Compassion embodied — she is, after...

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Magnetize me: working with the magnetizing activity deities of the Padma...

Many Buddhists are attracted (magnetized) to the charismatic emanations of Enlightenment of the Padma family: Amitabha, Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara), Hayagriva, Vajrayogini or Vajravarahi, Kurukulla,...

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“The Mind of One Buddha is the Mind of All Buddhas”; How “Jewel Collection...

“The mind of one Buddha is the mind of all Buddhas,” said learned teacher Gelek Rimpoche, in a commentary on Vajrayogini. [1] “The mind of all Buddhas is the mind of a Buddha. It is like a huge...

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Miracles of Buddha: With the approach of Buddha’s 15 Days of Miracles, we...

Buddha often told his followers to ignore miraculous powers, to avoid attachments and ego issues, yet each year we celebrate Chotrul Duchen (Chunga Choepa), the 15 Days of Buddha’s Miracles. For the...

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Overcoming Fear: Three Remedies for Fear; What Buddha had to Say About...

Today, in this time of fear in the face of a pandemic — fear has become top of mind, again. It’s easy to say, “I can’t live my life in fear” and then pretend to go about your business. But, even if you...

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What Does Quantum Physics Have to do with the Five Buddhas — Vairochana,...

Most Buddhists, in daily practice, understand a core truth —  that all phenomena are inter-dependent and cannot exist independently. Quantum Physics is only now starting to demonstrate this fundamental...

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A Map of the Mind Universe — the Mandala of the Five Buddhas: a perfect...

Buddha literally translates as “Awakened” — referring to One who has Awakened to the True Nature of Reality. Shakyamuni awoke to the true nature of reality and the true nature of suffering — and gave...

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Kurukulla: the “Diva” Dakini of enlightened magic; the enchantress transforms...

Kurukulla could be thought of as the “Diva” pop star of the Dakinis. She is like a beautiful, modern celebrity endorsing a worthy cause; she projects this divine and Enlightened beauty to attract us to...

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The First Doctor: Medicine Buddha Bhaisajyaguru Lapis Lazuli Light —...

In times of pain, sickness, or stress, many Mahayana Buddhists rely on sacred Medicine Buddha meditation for healing. In Buddhism, where the power of mind is preeminent, it is no surprise that...

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Mama Buddha Tara: Compassionate Action; Stories of Green Tara the Rescuer —...

“Tara is without doubt the most beloved female deity in Tibetan Buddhism, revered for her swiftness in helping those who rely on her. She has been described as a Buddha for our modern age, a sublime...

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What’s so special about Hayagriva? In difficult times the wrathful Heruka...

“Whoever, including even the insects, has heard the name and mantra of Hayagriva only one time will never again fall into the lower paths.” — Sutra of Forming Hayagriva [6] Supreme Mantra of Hayagriva...

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Youthful Manjushri: the flowering of wisdom; the gentle Buddha who cuts...

Of all the Buddhist meditational deities — and, of all the Bodhisattvas we meet in the sutras — the overwhelming feeling with Manjushri is “gentle wisdom” and “gentle friend.” We feel warm, comforted,...

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Jataka Tales 1: First of the Tales of Buddha’s Previous Lives —...

Who’s Who in this Story In Buddhist Canon, Buddha told the tales of his previous 500 plus incarnations, when he was a “Bodhisattva” — not yet the Conqueror, the Buddha. (For an introduction to the...

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Mother Tara’s many-armed protective embrace: 21 Taras according to Surya...

There’s something very precious and special about Tara, the protective Mother, adored by millions around the world. Her energy is, at its root, wisdom — the female Enlightened Buddha. Tara is as...

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Buddhist Ganesha: popular Ganapati’s many forms include enlightened Yidam,...

Buddhist Ganesha’s appeal is wide-reaching, not just amongst the spiritual. Ganesh tatoos and t-shirts are very popular worldwide. There is, a “life-affirming” quality about his image, even for the...

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Video: Did Buddha Suggest a Vegetarian Lifestyle? 5 Buddhist Teachings...

Did Buddha actually teach or suggest a Vegetarian lifestyle? Does the First Precept of Buddhism prohibit killing of animals? Does the First Precept of Buddhism prohibit killing of animals? What 5...

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Healing Parnashavari — Tara’s Healing emanation: specialist in Contagious...

“Tara dressed in leaves” is Parnashavari, the 20th emanation of Tara in the 21 Taras Praise.[3] Her name literally translates from Sanskrit to English as a “leaf-clad goddess” — a treasured and revered...

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Sacred outlook – seeing beyond ordinary perception in modern culture and...

‘Beware of confining yourself to a particular belief and denying all else, for much good would elude you – indeed, the knowledge of reality would elude you.  Be in yourself for all forms of belief,...

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9 ways Buddha taught us to transform anger — and put an end to negative cycles

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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“To attain the highest state of bliss, which is Nirvana, we must follow the...

In Pali sutta there is the wonderful story of Kevaddha, a Braham priest, who longed for “peace of heart and was anxious to reach Nirvana.” Because he could not understand how it was possible in the...

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Buddhism’s Most Important Day: Celebrating Shakyamuni Buddha’s Birthday (563...

Buddhism is a generous, loving, and compassionate path. In keeping with these beliefs, on Buddha’s “birthday” (Saga Dawa on the Tibetan lunar calendar falls on June 14, 2022, Vesak on other lunar...

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Celebrating Loving Kindness on Maitreya Day: Significance and Traditional...

From “ringing the bell 108 times” as a ceremony, to great festivals of light and offerings, Lunar New Year marks the special day for the “Buddha to Come” Maitreya. On this day, we celebrate with...

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Shakyamuni Gautama Buddha’s Renunciation Day (March 17) and His Journey to...

Gautama “cuts his hair” as a sign of renunciation. In the Mahayana Buddhist tradition, the most important days for celebrating the glorious Awakened Buddha Shakyamuni Gautama Buddha, are his Birthday,...

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