Tuesday, November 19, 2024 from Buddha Weekly: Buddhist Practices, Mindfulness, Meditation and Views
Light a candle to celebrate the light that came into our world as Gautama Buddha, the Enlightened One. Friday, November 22, 2024 — the 22nd day of the ninth lunar month — marks Lhabab Duchen in Tibetan Buddhist tradition, the day we...Monday, November 18, 2024 from Lion's Roar
Shauna Shapiro explains how to face difficult emotions, re-center, and find calm. The post How to Cultivate Resilience in Tough Times appeared first on Lion’s Roar .Sunday, November 17, 2024 from Lion's Roar
Buddhist practitioner Leslie Davis offers three questions you can ask yourself to reel your running mind back to the present moment. The post Three Questions for Coming Back to Now appeared first on Lion’s Roar .Sunday, November 17, 2024 from Buddha Weekly: Buddhist Practices, Mindfulness, Meditation and Views
Why is the great Vajra Armor Mantra, the Kavica or armor of Padmasambhava, famous for helping remedy 404 types of diseases? In what way can it provide protection from violence, sicknesses, bad omens, curses, and bad luck, especially...Sunday, November 17, 2024 from Buddha Weekly: Buddhist Practices, Mindfulness, Meditation and Views
Tara’s vast popularity in Mahayana Buddhism — as both Bodhisattva and Buddha — is easy to understand. Not only is she a “Mother” — a mother deity and the “Mother of All Buddhas” — but she also...Saturday, November 16, 2024 from Buddha Weekly: Buddhist Practices, Mindfulness, Meditation and Views
Supreme Protection Vajra Armor Mantra is a powerful and profound practice of protection. In Sanskrit this is the Vajrakavaca mantra. In Tibetan it is called Dorje Go-drab. The sacred sounds of the mantra manifests an impenetrable...Thursday, November 14, 2024 from Buddha Weekly: Buddhist Practices, Mindfulness, Meditation and Views
Avalokiteshvara, or Guanyin, is often referred to as the “most widely beloved Buddhist Divinity.” Why? Because of the Bodhisattva’s unconditional, all-embracing compassion and love. Avalokiteshvara’s...Thursday, November 14, 2024 from NYT > Buddhism
The flower has developed a deep national importance, but what exactly it signifies depends on whom you ask.Wednesday, November 13, 2024 from Buddha Weekly: Buddhist Practices, Mindfulness, Meditation and Views
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 powerful practice, you feel immediate...Wednesday, November 13, 2024 from Buddha Weekly: Buddhist Practices, Mindfulness, Meditation and Views
“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 thought of me (or repeated my name)...Wednesday, November 13, 2024 from Buddha Weekly: Buddhist Practices, Mindfulness, Meditation and Views
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 meditation is widely embraced as medication....Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from Lion's Roar
Rev. Liên Shutt offers two methods for reconnecting with our innate wholeness. The post How to Heal from Racial Harm appeared first on Lion’s Roar .Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from Buddha Weekly: Buddhist Practices, Mindfulness, Meditation and Views
Why is the magnetizing or attracting power of Amitabha Buddha and the Lotus family so alluring? Why is Amitabha so popular in all lineages and schools of Mahayana Buddhism? Why is Amitabha’s Western Pureland of Sukhavati called the...Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from Lion's Roar
Francesco Celle explora cómo el budismo se adapta a la cultura latinoamericana, creando una práctica que integra las enseñanzas del Dharma con las tradiciones locales. The post El Budismo en Latinoamérica appeared first on Lion’s Roar .Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from Buddha Weekly: Buddhist Practices, Mindfulness, Meditation and Views
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 Qualities of Buddha?...Saturday, November 9, 2024 from Buddha Weekly: Buddhist Practices, Mindfulness, Meditation and Views
Why is the great Vajra Armor Mantra, the Kavica or armor of Padmasambhava, famous for helping remedy 404 types of diseases? In what way can it provide protection from violence, sicknesses, bad omens, curses, and bad luck, especially...Friday, November 8, 2024 from Buddha Weekly: Buddhist Practices, Mindfulness, Meditation and Views
8 Great Bodhisattvas: 8 Practices and 8 Mantras The 8 Supreme Bodhisattvas — also known as the Eight Heirs or the Eight Heroes — represent the eight great ideals of the Mahayana Path. They also represent the Eightfold Path as...Friday, November 8, 2024 from Buddha Weekly: Buddhist Practices, Mindfulness, Meditation and Views
Who are the Eight Great Bodhisattvas and why are they so important to Mahayana Buddhist practice? Why are they also called the Eight Great Heirs or Eight Great Heroes? In what way do they represent the Eight Great Qualities of Buddha? We...Friday, November 8, 2024 from Lion's Roar
Bhilkkhu Bodhi, one of Buddhism’s leading activists and scholars, says there are four steps we need to take to resist Trumpism. The post It’s No Time to Be Neutral appeared first on Lion’s Roar .Thursday, November 7, 2024 from Lion's Roar
Kim Thai interviews Brother Trời Bảo Tạng, a monastic in the Plum Village tradition, who discusses why a non-binary monastic order is needed, and the practice of speaking up and letting go. The post Be Beautiful, Be Yourself : Q&A...Thursday, November 7, 2024 from Lion's Roar
Nuanprang Snitbhan on how to help teenagers develop problem-solving skills and gain confidence. The post Mindful Parenting Techniques for Teens appeared first on Lion’s Roar .Wednesday, November 6, 2024 from Lion's Roar
Chenxing Han reflects on the courage and vulnerability required to practice loving-kindness amid political division, offering us a glimpse into how compassion can transform fear into connection in uncertain times. The post Metta is Not...Wednesday, November 6, 2024 from Lion's Roar
Following the U.S. presidential election, Ravi Mishra encourages us to stay present with our shared heartbreak as a way to counter numbness and dissociation. The post When Numbness Calls, Choose to Feel appeared first on Lion’s Roar .Wednesday, November 6, 2024 from Lion's Roar
Kaira Jewel Lingo encourages us to confront our own fears and assumptions with mindful presence and compassion, inspiring a path toward healing a fractured country. The post I’m Not Here to Be a Vessel for Fear appeared first on Lion’s...Monday, November 4, 2024 from Buddha Weekly: Buddhist Practices, Mindfulness, Meditation and Views
Vajrasattva, Tara and Ushnisha Vijaya From a Sadhana of Venerable Tara Called Udamvara Flower: A subsection of the Three Special Deities from Master Marpa the Translator The Three Supremes overcome the three great obstacles. Vajrasattva...Monday, November 4, 2024 from Buddha Weekly: Buddhist Practices, Mindfulness, Meditation and Views
Why are Vajrasattva, Tara and Ushnisha Vijaya described as the Three Supremes or the Three Special Deities? What is their triad of practice? Why are Purification, overcoming Fears and Removing Suffering considered the supreme practices...Sunday, November 3, 2024 from Buddha Weekly: Buddhist Practices, Mindfulness, Meditation and Views
The Unlimited Forms of Compassionate Activity Noble Arya Tara — who has more names, emanations, and epitaphs than any Bodhisattva — embodies all of the compassionate and wisdom activities of all the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. How better...Sunday, November 3, 2024 from Buddhism | The Guardian
Like a ceramic bowl with a golden fissure, mending my late sister’s socks wove my love for her into the present Making sense of it is a column about spirituality and how it can be used to navigate everyday life Holes are forming in my...Sunday, November 3, 2024 from Buddha Weekly: Buddhist Practices, Mindfulness, Meditation and Views
Why are Vajrasattva, Tara and Ushnisha Vijaya described as the Three Supremes or the Three Special Deities? What is their triad of practice? Why are Purification, overcoming Fears and Removing Suffering considered the supreme practices...Monday, October 28, 2024 from Buddha Weekly: Buddhist Practices, Mindfulness, Meditation and Views
Why are Vajrasattva, Tara and Ushnisha Vijaya described as the Three Supremes or the Three Special Deities? In all lineages of Buddhism, the triad of practice represents: purifying Ignorance to attain wisdom; overcoming our fears and...Thursday, October 24, 2024 from Buddha Weekly: Buddhist Practices, Mindfulness, Meditation and Views
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,...Sunday, October 20, 2024 from Buddhism | The Guardian
It’s not easy to accept change, separation and heartbreak. But grief can pave the way for a new form of connection Making sense of it is a column about spirituality and how it can be used to navigate everyday life Early in life I learned...Tuesday, October 15, 2024 from Buddha Weekly: Buddhist Practices, Mindfulness, Meditation and Views
Renewal of Your Bodhisattva and Commitment Vows Buddhist Practice includes Refuge in the Three Jewels or Three Roots. One way to ensure progress in your Buddhist practice, regardless of your Yidam or practices is to include the Four Rs...Tuesday, October 15, 2024 from NYT > Buddhism
The writer of the game Phoenix Springs says it touches upon two questions at the heart of Buddhism: What is the nature of death, and what is the nature of perception?Wednesday, October 2, 2024 from Buddhism | The Guardian
The Rijksmuseum has used techniques including neutron tomography to shed fresh light on 75 treasures dating back millennia A small Buddhist object sits quietly, its three-headed masculine figure locked in tantric union with a feminine...Friday, September 27, 2024 from NYT > Buddhism
The collection of art and ritual objects will move to the Brooklyn Museum for six years starting in June after the Rubin closes its building to focus on traveling exhibitions and long-term loans.Sunday, September 1, 2024 from Buddhism | The Guardian
The flow of knowledge to Europe on maths, astronomy and much more has gone unacknowledged by historians. In AD628, an Indian sage living on a mountain in Rajasthan made one of the world’s most important mathematical discoveries. The...Sunday, August 25, 2024 from Buddhism | The Guardian
The postnatal period can feel overwhelming. But there is wisdom to be gained from living in the in-between Making sense of it is a column about spirituality and how it can be used to navigate everyday life I’ve had a second baby, seven...Monday, August 5, 2024 from Buddhism | The Guardian
Desperate to restore the Chao Praya River to a pristine state, an abbot in the Thai capital began recycling in his temple. Now he has a floating ally in his efforts to clean up the river Photographs by Lauren DeCicca “Once upon a time...Thursday, June 13, 2024 from NYT > Buddhism
Tenjen Lama Sherpa was one of the most storied mountain guides of his generation. Now, he and two of his brothers are dead, and their youngest brother must keep climbing to make a living.Sunday, June 2, 2024 from Buddhism | The Guardian
I don’t want to be ‘McMindful’ but rather extend myself beyond my ‘self’ and contribute to the wellness of all beings Making sense of it is a column about spirituality and how it can be used to navigate everyday life Mindfulness,...Thursday, May 16, 2024 from NYT > Buddhism
He built Sarvodaya, an organization that battled dismal living conditions in his country’s villages and championed peace and mediation during a vicious civil war.Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from NYT > Buddhism
She was an enthusiastic supporter of the counterculture. And when she suggested that her brothers rent Mr. Leary a mansion, she made psychedelic history.Sunday, May 5, 2024 from Buddhism | The Guardian
We must ask ourselves what it is that we really need. Only then can we stop our endless consumption and save the planet Making sense of it is a column about spirituality and how it can be used to navigate everyday life From a Buddhist...Monday, April 8, 2024 from NYT > Buddhism
Explore ancient caves, catch a concert in a former textile mill, feast on mangoes and go on a poetry crawl in this fast-changing Indian city.Sunday, April 7, 2024 from Buddhism | The Guardian
The art of developing a healthy relationship with our own mortality lies in neither avoiding the reality of suffering nor obsessing over it Over the last year, I have spent a lot of time eating pre-packaged sandwiches in hospital...Saturday, April 6, 2024 from NYT > Buddhism
How do you make an artwork sing? Let your unconscious mind do it. That’s the message of an alluring show at the Japan Society.Friday, April 5, 2024 from NYT > Buddhism
The Rubin will be “reimagined” as a global museum, but our critic says its charismatic presence will be only a troubling memory.Tuesday, March 26, 2024 from NYT > Buddhism
The city’s dry gardens seem timeless, but as these relatively new versions show, their design is still evolving. They offer spots for quiet contemplation in an increasingly overtouristed city.Sunday, January 28, 2024 from Buddhism | The Guardian
Part film, part guided meditation, Lois Patiño’s tale of a Lao woman’s death and rebirth is partly designed to watch with your eyes closed All great cinema is a journey of sorts, but there comes a point when it feels as though...