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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...
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...
A Life of Compassion: Celebrating the 14th Dalai Lama on His Birthday

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...
In Buddhism, the Four Heavenly Kings play a protective role in the cosmos by following and maintaining the Dharma

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...
the world’s Buddhist groups are ready, beginning the celebration of the deep legacy that Shakyamuni Buddha left the world with three large celebrations: Buddha Purnima and Vesak Day on May 12, and Saga Dawa on June 11.

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...
Mahaprajapati Gotami was the Shakyamuni Buddha’s maternal aunt and also his foster mother, who became the first-ever Bhikkhuni (fully ordained nun) of the Buddhist Monastic Community.

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 Lions serve as symbols in Tibetan Buddhism and operate beyond a decorative function since they convey spiritual power in living, energetic visual metaphors.

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...
Three Vehicles of Buddhism

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 Deities

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

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...