Akshobhya Buddha holding the Vajra symbol. He is Buddha of the East who transforms anger with the Wisdom of Reflection. Why is Akshobhya Buddha the very face of peace? Why is the focus of the Vajra family of Akshobhya Buddha the poison of Anger? Which wisdom is central to Amoghasiddhi Buddha family of the Vajra? Why is the family blue, and what is the significance of the great Vajra? We answer these questions and more and end with the mantras, practices and a Puja visualization of Akshobhya Buddha. The Unshakable Buddha Akshyobhya Buddha’s name means, literally, “The Unshakable Buddha.” One ..read more

The quality of Compassion is embodied in Guanyin (Kuan Shi Yin, Avalokiteshvara, Chenrezig) Glorious Avalokiteshvara is immediately synonymous with the word Bodhisattva, the quintessential superhero savior. In Chapter twenty-five of the wondrous Lotus Sutra, Shakyamuni Buddha makes it clear that Avalokiteshvara rescues all beings who call the name of the Bodhisattva. This chapter is sometimes referred to as the Universal Gate Sutra. In this treasured sutra, the World Honored Buddha also explained the countless forms of manifestation of the Great Bodhisattva. Not only male and female but any fo ..read more

PDF Dharma Downloads new in our Special Section here>> Buddha Weekly’s hard-working volunteers create educational Buddha Dharma content in multiple formats and multiple languages — to help us “Spread the Dharma.” We remain committed with new content every week in online features, Dharma download PDF resources, videos, podcasts, and emailed “ezines”, thanks to your help.  Don’t miss our special section and our growing library here>> ..read more

Amitabha Pureland Dharani for removal of obstacles The benefits of reciting the Amitabha Dharani, according to Sutra, are included in the full name of this mantra — “Dhāraṇī for pulling out the fundamental cause of karmic obstacles and obtaining rebirth in the Pure Lands” (Chinese: 拔一切業障根本得生淨土陀羅尼). It is also known as Pure Land Rebirth Dhāraṇī (Chinese: 往生淨土神咒; Wang Sheng Jing Tu Shen Zhou), or Rebirth Mantra (Chinese: 往生咒; Wang Sheng Zhou) for short. Thes also state the benefits of chanting — auspicious circumstances, and rebirth in Amitabha’s Pureland in future. Here we provide PDF download ..read more

According to Sutra, chanting this great Heart Dharani of Avalokiteśvara ekadaśamukha,1000-armed, 11-faced Chenrezig Guanyin brings benefits of health, blessings, wealth, no fear, compassion, protection and boundless love. Here we provide PDF downloads of Pujas, Practices, Sadhanas, and Sutras for recitation: • Download Great Compassionate Heart Dharani of Avalokiteśvara • Other Available Downloads ..read more

Supreme Healing Dharani of Lapis Lazuli Light Medicine Buddha Long Sutra Dharani in Sanskrit The Sutra-delivered Dharani of Medicine Buddha, transmitted directly by Buddha, is famous for healing the faithful, especially when chanted in the original Sutra Sanskrit. Here we provide PDF downloads of Pujas, Practices, Sadhanas, and Sutras for recitation: • Download Medicine Buddha Dharani • Other Available Downloads ..read more

The Sutra of Tara Who Protects from the Eight Fears is important as a Sutra — Tara’s own beautiful, hopeful, evocative and powerful words. Both her Dharani and her Sutra are famous for protecting us against the eight great outer dangers and the eight great internal fears!   DOWNLOAD ..read more

Anyone may honor the Supreme Sarva Dakini as a praise, here presented in Sanskrit. Her longer mantra requires empowerment, however her short namo mantra is fine for everyone as a generation of merit mantra. DOWNLOAD ..read more

Why is the Karma family, and especially the practices of Buddha Amoghasiddhi or Green Tara, important in modern times? Why is Amoghasiddhi described as absolute success or infallible? What are his praises, practices, and mantras? Why is he associated with “Chi” or prana and wind in the body? We answer these questions, and more, in this presentation. Then we demonstrate a short, meaningful Amoghasiddhi practice meditation with mantras. Video:     CONTENTS: 00:00 – 01:10  Introduction to Amoghasiddhi and Fearless Practice 01:10 – 03:43  About Amoghasiddhi, the Fearless Act ..read more

Amoghasiddh’s symbolic color is green, for life and the breath of life and growth and thriving life. His hand is held up in the Abhaya or “fearless” mudra and his right hand is in the pose of meditative equipoise.   Amoghasiddhi’s Practice is the Ten Perfections, brought into our Daily Lives. DOWNLOAD ..read more