✨ A BEAUTIFUL modern song based on the ancient "Song of Longing for Tara" by Lama Lobsang Tempey Gyaltson -- HERE in an EXTENDED PLAY with GREEN TARA MANTRA between the verses. Don't miss this wonderful musical and video tribute to...
These three meditations from “There Is No Other: The Way to Harmony and Wholeness,” a new book of teachings by the late spiritual teacher Ram Dass, invite you to rest in awareness, follow the breath, and experience oneness with all life....
Why is the great Buddhist protector Weito Pusa venerated as Bodhisattva? Why do we always see Weito first in many Buddhist temples? Why did Shakyamuni Buddha ask Weito to protect the Dharma and Sangha after his Nirvana? Why is he...
Chintamani Avalokiteshvara Mantra Wish-fulfilling Jewel Wheel King Dharani 如意寶輪王陀羅尼咒 消除病苦、貧苦、疾病、業障 Eliminate illness, poverty, disease, and bad karma ✅ Benefits: 此咒能使眾生所求如意圓滿「能於一切所求之事,隨心饒益,皆得成就」 This mantra can make all sentient beings'...
Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche shares a new article and video on the five kleshas — ignorance, aversion, craving, pride, jealousy — how they lead to suffering, and how not to let them. The post Three Ways of Working with Emotions appeared first...
Hundreds of Buddhist nuns will receive full ordination as part of the Global Peace Prayer Festival in Bhutan from November 15-19. The post Over 250 Buddhist Nuns to Receive Full Ordination at Global Peace Prayer Festival in Bhutan...
Chan practitioner Mark Van Buren shares how the Buddhist concepts of impermanence, interdependence, and unsatisfactoriness (often rendered as "suffering") can point the way to our liberation. The post How Buddhism’s “Three Marks of...
How did a mass murderer and black magician Milarepa become one of the greatest of Buddhist Sages? Why was Milarepa, the great Buddhist Yogi, also known as the Golden-Voiced Singing Sage? Why did he teach with Song? Why did he have green...
There is only one moment for you to be alive, and that is the present moment, says Thich Nhat Hanh. Go back to the present moment and live this moment deeply, and you’ll be free. The post Thich Nhat Hanh on How to Be Present appeared...
Noel Alumit visits the Ryosokuin Temple in Kyoto to experience Taiji Terasaki’s latest art exhibition. The post Wings of Contemplation appeared first on Lion’s Roar .
CHANT ALONG the beautiful Ksitigarbha (Gizo) Eliminating Fixed Karma mantra, expressed with stunning cinematic images of the great hero Bodhisattva rescuing all beings in the 6 realms. We see him rescuing humans (and especially...
Hayagriva Heruka's great Dharani is the most powerful of all Dharanis for overcoming obstacles, enemies, poisons, black magic demons, and danger. Hayagrivavidya, the great Dharani of Hayagriva, who is the wrathful aspect of...
Los jóvenes de Corea del Sur compran productos inspirados en el budismo. Los monjes esperan que el revuelo se traduzca en un compromiso con la religión.
Milarepa’s history is an epic story of grand scope — the essence and beauty of his story remain undiminished by time. With themes of evil and redemption, perseverance, and doing what’s right, Milarepa’s story grips both devout...
Why is the saying “beat on the Dharma Drum” the equivalent to “speaking the Dharma?” Why is the drum especially associated with Guan Shi Yin, the listener of the world? We answer these questions and end with a beautiful one hour...
Śrīmat Tsongkhapa Stutiḥ or श्रीमत् त्सोङ्खप स्तुतिः is the Sanskrit Migtsema Lama Tsongkhapa Mantra, famous for combining compassionate activity, wisdom insight and power in one chant -- here beautifully chanted by @3GemsBand with...
Why is the saying “beat on the Dharma Drum” the equivalent to “speaking the Dharma?” Why is the drum especially associated with Guan Shi Yin, the listener of the world? We answer these questions and end with a beautiful one hour...
Set high in the Rocky Mountains, Drala Mountain Center is a sanctuary for deep spiritual practice, transformation, and peace. Discover how they aim to impact the world — one awakened heart at a time. The post It’s Up to Us: Carrying the...
The celebrated environmental and animal activist and conservationist Jane Goodall passed away on October 1, 2025 at the age of 91. In this interview with Lion’s Roar editor Andrea Miller, she spoke about the compassion that exists in our...
Why is the Migtsema of Lama Tsongkhapa a Daily Practice for many Buddhists? What is the Tibetan Migtsema in Sanskrit and English? In what way is it a complete practice of Buddhist Wisdom, Compassion and Enlightened Activity? Why does the...
The 19th Lion's Roar Annual Auction goes live November 9-23, 2025. Support our mission by becoming a donor. The post Donate to the Lion’s Roar 19th Annual Auction appeared first on Lion’s Roar .
Vajravarahi, Queen of Dakinis, also known as Vajrayogini, is the Enlightened Wisdom of all the Buddhas, applied in daily life as activity. It is for this reason, Vajrayogini practices are so popular today. How can her practice be both...
3Gems Band at their most powerful and cinematic, don’t miss this gem — Powerful Blue Black Tara. This is an entire practice, with Refuge, Offerings, Praises, Mantras and Dedication, sung entirely — and dramatically — in Sanskrit. VERY...
In this intimate Q&A, Amie Barrodale opens up about writing as a parent, rediscovering her Buddhist roots, and how navigating an autism diagnosis transformed the story she thought she was telling. The post In the Bardo: An Interview...
Experience the majestic presence of Virūpākṣa—the Buddhist Heavenly King of the West, “He Who Sees All,” and mighty protector of the Dharma. In this powerful music video, @BuddhaWeekly brings to life his sacred mantra and profound role...
Experience the Miraculous Rescue Power of Guanyin Through Cinematic Sound & Story 透過電影級的畫面與音樂,親身體驗觀音菩薩神奇的救難力量 In this original song and breathtaking cinematic music video, the timeless rescue stories from the Universal Gate Chapter...
Vajravarahi, Queen of Dakinis, also known as Vajrayogini, is the Enlightened Wisdom of all the Buddhas, applied in daily life as activity. It is for this reason, Vajrayogini practices are so popular today. How can her practice be both...
Vajravarahi, Queen of Dakinis, also known as Vajrayogini, is the Enlightened Wisdom of all the Buddhas, applied in daily life as activity. She is the “sarvabuddhadakini” meaning the “dakini who is the essence of all Buddhas.” It...
Obstacles are plentiful in daily life. Whether we’re dealing with an emergency with our children, rushing around trying to find an emergency plumber, dealing with the aftermath of an accident — or even something more terrible, such...
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Why does Mother Tārā have so many forms, as Mother of the Buddhas, Dakini, as Earth Mother, star in the sky, and Wrathful Protector? Why did the famous 9th century Pandita Canrakirti refer to Tārā as Varahi Tārā? Does this mean she is...
Cllr Phil Davis says the St George’s flag is being used in a far-right attempt at intimidation, while Neil Knowles says it no longer means what it used to. Plus letters from Lorna Walker and Nelson A Rocha Your correspondent who feels no...
When we rejoice in others’ success, the Dalai Lama once said, we multiply our chances by billions. These are good odds! Making sense of it is a column about spirituality and how it can be used to navigate everyday life I once had a...
A power struggle is taking shape over choosing a successor to the 90-year-old Buddhist leader. In a trip to Tibet’s capital, China’s leader emphasized maintaining Beijing’s control.
Environmental activist, author, scholar of Buddhism and pioneer of workshops to help people deal with anxiety The American environmentalist writer and teacher Joanna Macy, who has died aged 96, pioneered workshops that helped people deal...
My father, John Hipkin, who has died aged 90, was a teacher, councillor and former mayor of Cambridge. He brought intelligence, compassion and moral clarity to his four decades serving in local government, first as a Labour county...
Culture ministry had threatened legal action over planned auction of Piprahwa precious stones The Indian government has secured the repatriation of ancient gem relics linked to the Buddha’s remains, two months after it halted their...
The Guardian’s south Asia correspondent, Hannah Ellis-Petersen, and the Tibet activist Lhadon Tethong discuss the battle between Buddhist monks and the Chinese state over the successor to the Dalai Lama Before long, Tibetan Buddhism will...
Being aware of negative and intrusive thoughts means we can see them with greater clarity and try to offer ourselves some mercy Making sense of it is a column about spirituality and how it can be used to navigate everyday life The Buddha...
Stories of monks behaving badly are not uncommon in Thailand, but the scale of a recent scandal has sparked questions about wealth and privilege The disappearance of a respected monk from his Buddhist temple in central Bangkok has...
Inspired by club culture and reincarnation, Tianzhuo Chen and Asian Dope Boys have devised a mesmerising show that unfolds in six two-hour chapters. Prepare to enter hell and then be healed Naked performers covered in paint roll around...
The spiritual leader has said his inner circle of monks will find an heir, but China believes the choice is in its hands Few celebrations have the hills of Dharamshala abuzz like the birthday of the Dalai Lama. But this year, as monks...