Who are the five Great Conquering Buddhas and what are their five Wisdoms? Why are they so important in daily Mahayana Buddhist practice? How are they different from Shakyamuni Buddha, who was born into our world? In this presentation we’ll introduce the important Five Buddha Mandala, and the symbolism and mantras of the five Buddhas. In other presentations we’ll explore each Buddha family one-by-one, with their practices and mantras. Video: The Five Buddhas are often called the Buddhas of the Five Wisdoms or the Buddhas of the Five Directions. This map-like language is not accidental. The ..read more

Who are the five Great Conquering Buddhas and what are their five Wisdoms? Why are they so important in daily Mahayana Buddhist practice? How are they different from Shakyamuni Buddha, who was born into our world?   https://vimeo.com/937950698?share=copy   5 Buddhas CONTENTS 00:00-02:34 The “Mind Universe” of the Five Buddhas 02:35-03:38 Shakyamuni Taught the 5 […] You are unauthorized to view this page ..read more

An angry man insults the Buddha. The Buddha’s reaction was “non reaction.” 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 this feature, we discuss nine remedies for the poison of anger — from all traditions of Buddhism — and include three entire sutras (in English) on related topics, including: Discourse on the Five Ways of Putting an End to Anger Akkosa Sutra: Insult Vitakkasanthaana Sutta: The Discursively Thinking Mind   Buddha’ se ..read more

Vasudhara in her most popular form in Tibet, with Two arms, Golden Yellow holding a sheef of corn. She is an aspect of Tara, called Yellow Tara (11th Tara in the Nyingma 21 Taras Lineage), and she is none other than Mother Earth’s Enlightened Form, who controls the ten Guardians of the World.   Reciting the Sutra of the Noble Vasudhara Dharini is a treasured practice in Mahayana  Buddhism. The goal of stable livelihood for the lay Buddhist is a noble one, enabling Buddhists to support the dedicated monastic community, and providing stability in life that gives the practitioner the ab ..read more

Five Dhyani Buddhas. Who are the five Great Conquering Buddhas and what are their five Wisdoms? Why are they so important in daily Mahayana Buddhist practice? How are they different from Shakyamuni Buddha, who was born into our world? In this feature we’ll introduce the important Five Buddha Mandala, and the symbolism and mantras of the five Buddhas. In other presentations we’ll explore each Buddha family one-by-one, with their practices and mantras.   A mandala can be thought of as a map for the mind to explore.   The Five Wisdoms and Five Buddhas The Five Buddhas are often called ..read more

Bhikkuni Dhammananda An Excerpt from This Fresh Existence: Heart Teachings from Bhikkhuni Dhammananda  by Cindy Rasicot I am not exactly sure when it happened, but it was most likely the summer of 2016 – a very hot day at Venerable Dhammananda’s monastery in Nakhon Pathom. All the nuns and laywomen had gathered near the front wall of the temple for the afternoon work session. There was a mound of soil that Venerable Dhammananda had asked us to remove and transfer to the back garden area. I was sweltering under the Thai sun and not in the mood to be shovelling earth from one place t ..read more

  TURN ON CC captions to chant along with mantra for best experience. “Ksitigarbha Practice… his practice will ensure the universe will remain stable, riches will increase, you will gain whatever you wish for, and all glorious qualities will expand enormously.” — Kṣhitigarbha and Ten Wheels Sūtra. Video:   Khenpo Sodargye explains: “In terms of stopping disasters and fulfilling wishes, it is stated by the compassionate Buddha Shakyamuni that praying for just one moment to Kishtigharba Bodhisattva is more effective than praying to other great bodhisattvas for many eons ..read more

Thumbnail for Mantra Video 11th Yellow Tara Vasudhara. Video below. The Famous Prosperity Mantra of the Yellow Tara Vasudhara, the 11th Tara of 21 Taras in Lord Atisha’s lineage, is a precious practice that alleviates poverty, brings prosperity and auspiciousness. The Mantra is: om tare tuttare ture vasudharini svaha ॐ तरे तुत्तरे तुरे वसुधरिनी स्वहा   This is an “enriching” supplication — requesting prosperity to none other than Vasudhara (Mother Earth) who is Golden Yellow Tara (“vasudharani”). Vasudhara Yellow Tara is also none other than Mother Earth as an Enlightened Bodhisattva ..read more

"Ksitigarbha Practice... his practice will ensure the universe will remain stable, riches will increase, you will gain whatever you wish for, and all glorious qualities will expand enormously.” — Kṣhitigarbha and Ten Wheels Sūtra Khenpo Sodargye explains: "In terms of stopping disasters and fulfilling wishes, it is stated by the compassionate Buddha Shakyamuni that praying for just […] You are unauthorized to view this page ..read more

The Famous Prosperity Mantra of the Yellow Tara Vasudhara, the 11th Tara of 21 Taras in Lord Atisha's lineage, is a precious practice that alleviates poverty, brings prosperity and auspiciousness. The Mantra is: om tare tuttare ture vasudharini svaha ॐतरेतुत्तरेतुरेवसुधरिनीस्वहा This is an "enriching" supplication -- requesting prosperity to none other than Vasudhara (Mother Earth) […] You are unauthorized to view this page ..read more