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A Life of Compassion: Celebrating the 14th Dalai Lama on His Birthday
The Living Symbol Of Compassion and Wisdom Turns 90
Every year on July 6th, Tibetans and millions of people around the world come together to reco...
Guardians of the Four Directions: The Four Heavenly Kings in Buddhism
The Four Heavenly Kings: Supreme Guardians of the Dharma
In Buddhism, the Four Heavenly Kings play a protective role in the cosmos by following an...
Threads of Enlightenment: Buddha Purnima, Vesak, and Saga Dawa
Buddha Purnima, Vesak Week, and Saga Dawa: A Triple Celebration of the Buddha’s Legacy
Towards the festival of late spring and early summer of 2025...
Mahapajapati Gotami: The One Who Paved The Way For Women's Ordination
Who was Mahapajati Gotami?
Historically, Mahaprajapati Gotami was the Shakyamuni Buddha’s maternal aunt and also his foster mother, who became the ...
Snow Lion: Guardian of the Himalayas in Buddhist Art and Myth
Introduction: The Sculpted Spirit of the Himalayas
Snow Lions serve as symbols in Tibetan Buddhism and operate beyond a decorative function since t...
Understanding the Three Vehicles of Buddhism: Sravakayana, Mahayana, and Vajrayana
The Three Yanas to Enlightenment in Buddhism
The Three Vehicles of Buddhism also referred to as Three Yanas, represent three unique spiritual paths...
New Year Resolutions 2025: Take Inspirations from Vajrayana Buddhism Deities
Vajrayana Buddhist Deities Can Shape Meaningful New Year Goals
As the calendar turns to 2025, the annual tradition of making New Year resolutions o...
What is Vajrayana? A Complete Guide to Understanding the Diamond Sutra
Decoding Vajrayana and the Wisdom of the Diamond Sutra
Vajrayana Buddhism Often called the "Diamond Vehicle" or the "Thunderbolt Way," it is a prof...
The Sacred Sound: Exploring the Role of Mantras in Buddhist Rituals
Exploring Mantras in Buddhist Practice
Mantras, commonly seen as mere strings of words or sounds, hold profound importance in Buddhist traditions, ...
A Journey to Enlightenment: Swayambhunath Stupa in Kathmandu
Swayambhunath Stupa: The All Seeing Eyes of Wisdom
One of the most recognizable landmarks of Nepal, Swayumbhunath is the oldest prehistoric Buddhi...