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The term “Sakya,” which means “pale earth,” refers to the land of southern Tibet, where the first monastery of this tradition was built in 1073 CE;

The Five Founders of the Sakya School: Divine Wisdom Transcending Generations

Architects of the Sakya Tradition As one of the four Tibetan Buddhist traditions (along with Nyingma, Kagyu, and Gelug), the Sakya school possesses...
Meet the Radiant Guru Rinpoche Statue: Handcrafted in Copper and Gilded in Gold

Meet the Radiant Guru Rinpoche Statue: Handcrafted in Copper and Gilded in Gold

The Radiant Presence of the Lotus-Born Master Guru Padmasambhava, or Guru Rinpoche, is one of the most venerated, revered, and well-known practitio...
Celebrate Guru Rinpoche Day this 28th of June!

Embracing the Spirit of Guru Rinpoche: Monthly Festivities and Practices

Honoring the Lotus-Born Master Who Transformed Tibet Guru Rinpoche is undoubtedly one of the most revered figures in Tibetan Buddhism. He is reco...
Among the four great Buddhist festivals celebrated annually, Chökhor Düchen has the most profound meaning for practitioners

Chökhor Duchen 2025: The Sacred Turning of the Dharma Wheel

A Day of Profound Significance Among the four great Buddhist festivals celebrated annually, Chökhor Düchen has the most profound meaning for practi...
Two-Armed Achala (Fudō Myōō in Japanese Buddhism) as an embodiment of determination and unfailing love.

Guardian of Dharma, Slayer of Ignorance: Achala In Iconic Detail

The Unshakable Wrathful Protector of Tantric Buddhism This week, we are highlighting Two-Armed Achala (Fudō Myōō in Japanese Buddhism) as an embodi...
In Vajrayana Tibetan Buddhism, the purification of negative karma is not just supplementary; it is the indispensable basis of the whole spiritual path.

Vajrasattva Practice: The Ultimate Method for Karma Purification in Vajrayana Buddhism

Why Purifying Karma Is Essential In Vajrayana Tibetan Buddhism, the purification of negative karma is not just supplementary; it is the indispensab...
Ucheyma: The Fire of Liberation and Ultimate Purifier

Ucheyma: The Fire of Liberation and Ultimate Purifier

Introduction: A Dakini Day Tribute to the Fierce Feminine In honor of Dakini Day, we celebrate one of the most terrifying, esoteric, and transforma...
The seven points are not only mechanical or anatomical points of alignment, they are also psychological points of orientation that create the conditions to let the mind rest effortlessly in meditative absorption.

The Seven-Point Posture of Vairochana: Mastering Meditative Stillness

Aligning Body and Mind: The Wisdom Behind Vairochana’s Posture The Seven-Point Posture of Vairochana is more than just a sitting position; it is a ...
Hevajra and Kalachakra as statues may appear to be very similar as wrathful male deities with their consorts, arms outstretched,

Hevajra and Kalachakra: A Deep Dive Into Two Tantric Yidams

Understanding the Visual Language of the Highest Tantras Hevajra and Kalachakra as statues may appear to be very similar as wrathful male deities w...
Our highlighted master for this week has lived as brilliantly as he was: Chatral Sangye Dorje Rinpoche, known as the "Silent Lion of Dzogchen",

Chatral Rinpoche: The Embodiment of Silent Realization

Honoring the Silent Lion of Dzogchen Our highlighted master for this week has lived as brilliantly as he was: Chatral Sangye Dorje Rinpoche, known ...