In the Tibetan tradition of Buddhism, we often talk about the triad of view, meditation, and action as a framework for practice. View is the perspective from which we live…
I wrote this prayer for meeting new patients for a dharma student at their request several years back. Writing prayers is good practice. Prayer for the Bardo Between Patientswritten on…
Here' is a wonderful essay by Language Instructor, Lama David Curtis unwinding the mystery of prefixes in Tibetan language. It's a short and very clear paper on pronunciation. Check out…
From the site about the book, A Life Of Happiness. "This is the first Buddhist practice guide intended for older people. Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche has dedicated his life to serving…
Beloved sangha member, John Patterson, who hales from Ireland, shared these photos this week: He wrote, "The whole Murcia/Almeria coast seems to be composed mostly of theseshell deposits and farther…
The full ordination of women. From Bhutan: https://religionnews.com/2022/06/21/buddhist-leader-in-bhutan-fully-ordains-144-women-resuming-ancient-tradition/
During our Refuge Ceremony recently, people taking refuge for the first time did sets of three prostrations (bows). I mentioned that I’d say a little more about prostrations in a…
To all my mothers in previous and future lives (that's you and every single sentient being), with gratitude. —Lekshe May your heart be fearless, open and clear. May you be…
To answer your questions: I remember and pray for the citizens of Ukraine and Russia, and for every neighboring country, and for those afflicted by the many other active wars…
Did you know that the Northwest US is rich with authors who have published Buddhist books? This month, the Northwest Dharma News has listed many. They are from the three…