Why do you suppose there are no pictures of Manjushri Yamantaka online?
Do you have any yourself that I can see or possibly keep a copy of? posted in Tibetan Buddhism - 16 replies
View ArticleDoes anyone know of any events where Yangtang Tulku Rinpoche will be teaching ?
Yangtang Tulku Rinpoche is a lama that I heard about at a recent event, and I was wondering if anyone knows of any events where he will be teaching or could provide more information. I tried Google,...
View ArticleWhat constitutes a 'cycle' of teachings ?
Can someone here explain what makes up a 'cycle' of teachings. And do different mandalas symbolically represent the individual elements of a particular cycle ? posted in Tibetan Buddhism - 2 replies
View ArticleRe: Facts are stubborn things. Concerning the historicity of Guru Sakyamuni...
Re: Facts are stubborn things. Concerning the historicity of Guru Sakyamuni Buddha and the Mahayana Buddhist Canon. . . and Right Speech Generally. Concerning the historicity of Guru Sakyamuni Buddha...
View ArticleTso Pema: Lama Zopa, Dagri Rinpoche and Khandro-la
This video features Gelugpa Lamas Zopa Rinpoche, Dagri Rinpoche along with the Female Nyingma practitioner called Khandro-la who is known as a Dakini and an Oracle....
View Article"Is The First Amendment for Monotheists Only?" Overturn the State of...
"Is The First Amendment for Monotheists Only?" Overturn the State of California’s “five faiths policy” Repost from...
View ArticleAnatta and Atman
There is a discussion here: http://tribes.tribe.net/christian-buddhist about whether in Buddha's teachings there is a soul or God. Care to weigh-in here or there? I would love your input ......
View ArticleNext Generation Buddhadharma
This note is from Rigpa's website: Yangsi Kalu Rinpoche: "I am not creating some new Dharma. I might have a new face and new body but the Dharma is the same." This year students in the West will see...
View ArticleLast teaching in U.S. by Phowa Master
Venerable Traga Rinpoche will be leaving for Tibet and is offering his last Phowa teaching March 25th through 31st at the Garchen Buddhist Institute in Arizona. If you received the empowerment...
View ArticleBuddhist Deity of Compassion Avalokitesvara/ Tara / Kuanyin : References and...
Buddhist Deity of Compassion Avalokitesvara/ Tara / Kuanyin : References and resources ( and an event with Sandy Boucher In Seattle 15 April ) Here I provide a deep and broad set of book and audio...
View ArticleFor those familiar with Phowa
I'm experiencing terrible headaches during the practice to the extent that I did not practice last night (after the sessions, on my own in temple) as the Lama suggested we do because it was too...
View Articlesaint misbehavin' WAVY GRAVYkickstarter
have any one seen this movie? it has only played in film festivals so far. i saw it at the woods hole fest after GOTV, a day of work and buzzed over there, by a freak of miracle there was no traffic!...
View ArticleConfidence in Receiving Empowerments
Hello, I was wondering if anyone had heard advice from a good lama on how to be confident in having received an initiation empowerment. Are there factors that make it questionable whether the...
View ArticleThe Cult of Tara
I'm thinking of getting this book, or perhaps something similar. Have any of you read it? Do you recommend this or another? http://www.snowlionpub.com/html/product_295.html k thnx bai :) posted in...
View ArticleIs tonglen really a safe practice?
Is tonglen really a safe practice? Is it really wise to take on the sufferings of others? posted in Tibetan Buddhism - 3 replies
View ArticleVajrakilaya w/ Sakya Trizin, August, 2011
Sakya Trizin - bestowal of the Vajrakilaya in Vancouver August, 2011 Sakya Tsechen Thubten Ling is pleased to announce that His Holiness Sakya Trizin, the 41st throne holder of the Sakya Tradition of...
View ArticleVajra Guru Mantra
http://www.jcrows.com/vajraguru.pdf "Commentary on the Mystic Syllables and the Benefits of the Vajra Guru Mantra" posted in Tibetan Buddhism - 2 replies
View ArticleH. E. Garchen Rinpoche's Commentary on the Thirty-Seven Boddhisattva's Practices
Seems to have disappeared from the internet. Does anyone here have a copy? posted in Tibetan Buddhism - 7 replies
View ArticleHow is romantic love viewed in Tibetan Buddhism?
Hello everyone, I am just a beginner studying Tibetan Buddhism for my anthropological fieldwork at a Buddhist center. So I was wondering how romantic love is viewed in Tibetan Buddhism. I'm guessing...
View ArticleDakini Day!
Hello dear sisters and brothers. It is a feast day - Dakini Day. I hope you have the opportunity to connect with your circle of fellow practitioners and your guru. It is a magical experience! Wishing...
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