A Glimpse into the Mysteries of Karma
How our intentions decide our karma How should we understand the fundamental concept of karma? People often lump together ideas...
read moreLama Atisa lived at the beginning of the 11th century. Born in Bengal, the Buddhist master is well known for...
read moreThe Buddhist master Shantideva lived from approximately 685 to 763 CE. A scholar, realized meditation master, teacher and poet, Shantideva’s...
read moreLam-Rim: The Stages Of The Path To Enlightenment
Lam-rim is Tibetan for “stages of the path.” Tibetan Buddhism has a rich tradition of lam-rim texts, based on the...
read moreThe Three Turnings Of The Wheel of Dharma Explained
The three turnings of the wheel of dharma serve as a classification system that helps clarify the Buddha’s teachings. The...
read moreStarting Your Meditation With The Seven-Branch Mahayana Prayer
The seven-branch Mahayana prayer is a devotional practice for dedicating merits. It is typically done as a preliminary to meditation...
read moreGR 2022 NY TK3B - Karma and Power of Intention Trungram Gyalwa Often people, I hear people say cause and...
read moreInsights into the Notion of Self
Where Buddhism and modern psychology differ It is said that recognizing the true nature of “self” eradicates all ignorance and...
read moreHow positive intention turns every situation into practice Aspiration bodhicitta is the practice of using every situation to cultivate positive...
read more6 Buddhist Mantras You Can Practice Today
Buddhist mantra practice purifies our energy, keeps the mind steadily focused and opens our hearts. Access these benefits and others...
read moreMantras are words or phrases used to increase positive energy, uplift, encourage, or connect. Classic Buddhist mantras in Sanskrit promote...
read moreMeaning and Benefits of the Om Mani Padme Hum Mantra
The om mani padme hum mantra encompasses multiple layers of meaning. Literally translated as ‘jewel in the lotus,’ this compassion...
read moreThe Heart Sutra is perhaps the most well-known sutra, or scripture, of Mahayana Buddhism. In just 25 verses, it describes...
read moreThe Difference Between Hinayana and Mahayana Buddhism
Of all the ways we can distinguish the major Buddhist schools of thought, Mahayana and Hinayana have arisen as a...
read moreThe classic lojong mind training verse, ‘drive all blames into one,’ teaches us how to use blame effectively. Instead of...
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