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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...
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...
The holy convergence of Guru Rinpoche, Shantarakshita, and King Trisong Detsen was beyond a meeting of minds, but rather the karmic unfolding of the seeds of Vajrayana Buddhism in Tibet

Rooting the Dharma: The Sacred Convergence of Guru Rinpoche, Shantarakshita, and King Trisong Detsen

The Genesis of Vajrayana in the Land of Snows In the full, rich esoterica of Tibetan Buddhism, there are none more significant than the triad of Gu...
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...
Trakpo Sumtril is a profound tantric practice in Tibetan Buddhism, emphasizing the united power of three wrathful deities: Hayagriva, Vajrapani, and Garuda.

Trakpo Sumtril: The Divine Unity of Hayagriva, Vajrapani and Garuda

The Power of Unified Enlightenment Trakpo Sumtril is a profound tantric practice in Tibetan Buddhism, emphasizing the united power of three wrathfu...
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 ...
Longchenpa (1308–1364), aka Longchen Rabjam or Künkhyen Longchenpa ("The Omniscient One"), is one of the most revered masters in the history of Tibetan Buddhism.

Longchenpa’s Legacy: Wisdom, Poetry, and Spiritual Insight

A Glimpse into the Life of Longchenpa, the Dzogchen Luminary Longchenpa (1308–1364), aka Longchen Rabjam or Künkhyen Longchenpa ("The Omniscient On...