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Ayurveda: The Five Elements and Interconnection
Diana Carey explores the similarities between Tibetan medicine and Aryuveda....
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Path of Realization» Ground, Path, and Fruition» Mahayoga Practices
Bell and Dorje: Understanding Ritual Objects
In the Vajrayana context, practitioners utilize the bell and dorje as important symbolic ritual items. At the outer level, these two implements represent the indivisibility...
26 minutes
Tibetan Medicine: An Introduction
Some Thoughts on the Relationship of Buddhism & Tibetan Medicine Tibetan Medicine: Dharma and Medicine in Tandem Tibetan medicine as a healing modality is unique…
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Mahāyāna Practice Supports
As Vajrayāna and Mahāyāna practitioners we can regularly engage in self-reflection to check our progress.
We gradually train in understanding these crucial points to give our...
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Five Fundamental Precepts
Hilary Herdman explores the five fundamental precepts taught by the Buddha....
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Motivation or Intention
Motivation or intention precedes any activity, even if we don't realize or acknowledge it. According to traditional Buddhist teachings, the initial motivation really determines whether...
Supplication
Supplication: The Real Meaning Supplication is a key element of Tibetan Buddhist Vajrayana practice. We’ve heard this over and over again, but what does it…
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Path of Transformation» Radically Happy
Inside the Radically Happy book
By Erric Solomon In this video, Phakchok Rinpoche and I describe how our new book can positively impact your life. Transform you mind and change…
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Buddhist Science of Mind
Science of mind occupies a great deal of attention in Buddhist philosophy. This is not some new development; ancient Buddhist texts include major treatises...
Overcoming Fear with Vajrayana Practice
Overcoming Fear During Tonglen Practice: Vajra Protection Overcoming fear is an important thing to understand so that we are not overwhelmed by obstacles. Phakchok Rinpoche…
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Aspirations Reflect Our Motivation
This article discusses the importance of our aspirations and motivations to truly benefit other sentient beings....
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Self-Reflection on the Spiritual Path
We're busy people and have lots of responsibilities and activities, so often we may forget to engage in self-reflection. But, we may want to look...