Modern Kadampa Buddhism
About Bodhicitta
In Mahayana Buddhism, bodhicitta,, is the mind (citta) that is aimed at awakening (bodhi), with wisdom and compassion for the benefit of all sentient beings. Bodhicitta is the defining quality of the Mahayana bodhisattva and the act of giving rise to bodhicitta (bodhicittotpāda) is what makes a bodhisattva a bodhisattva. The Daśabhūmika Sūtra explains that the arising of bodhicitta is the first step in the bodhisattva's career.
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108 Verses Praising Great Compassion By Lama Lobsang Tayang
This translation of 108 Verses Praising is of the renowned Mongolian Lama Lobsang Tayang's work. He was a highly esteemed interpreter of the Gelugpa tradition, and his writings cover a wide range of Tibetan literature, Tantra, logic and philosophy.
About Lama Lobsang Tayang
Geshe Lobsang Tayang was born in 1867 in the Gobi desert, was renowned for his vast knowledge of Buddhism. He was compared to the Indian pandit Ashvagosha, author of the “50 Verses .
Tibetan Buddhist philosophical concepts you must know
In Tibetan Buddhist scholasticism, Buddhist philosophy is traditionally propounded according to a hierarchical classification of four classical Indian philosophical schools, known as the "four tenets" (drubta shyi).
While the classical tenets-system is limited to four tenets (Vaibhāṣika, Sautrāntika, Yogācāra, and Madhyamaka), there are further sub-classifications within these different tenets.
This classification does not include Theravada, the only surviving of the 18 classical schools of Buddhism.
It also does not include other Indian Buddhist schools, such as .
Akshobhya and Shakyamuni Buddha Comparisons
Shakyamuni Buddha and Akshobhya Buddha are both important figures in Buddhism. Both are considered to be enlightened Buddhas who have achieved enlightenment and are revered as teachers of the Dharma.
The main similarity between Shakyamuni Buddha and Akshobhya Buddha is that they both represent the same core teachings of Buddhism. They both emphasize the importance of meditation, mindfulness, and compassion in achieving enlightenment.
Upon initial inspection, Shakyamuni Buddha and Akshobhya Buddha may appear to be alike; .
The Ratnasambhava Mantra Banner
Ratnasambhava is the yellow Buddha of the southern quarter. His name means "jewel born". His emblem is the Ratna jewel, symbolizing the Bodhicitta, the highest value of the Buddhist. The mantra is om Ratnasambhava tram..
Who is Ratnasambhava?
Ratnasambhava is one of Mahayana and Vajrayana or Tantric Buddhism's Five Dhyani Buddhas (or "Five Meditation Buddhas").
Ratnasambhava Mantra
The mantra of Ratnasambhava is om Ratnasambhava tram.
Siddham Mantra of Ratnasambhava
Siddham Mantra of Ratnasambhava
Tibetan Uchen Mantra of Ratnasambhava
Tibetan Uchen Mantra .
The 9 Vehicles of Nyingma Tradition By Alak Zenkar Rinpoche
Our teacher, the fourth guide of this fortunate eon, the incomparable lord of sages, Sakyamuni, gave infinite teachings as means to enter the Dharma of the causal and resultant vehicles, in accordance with the particular temperaments, spiritual faculties, and attitudes of disciples. Nevertheless, they may all be included within the three vehicles, which, in turn, may be further subdivided into nine successive stages.
The General Sutra says:
The ultimate definitive vehicle
Certainly appears as three in number:
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35 Buddhas of confession
The Thirty-Five Confession Buddhas are known from the Sutra of the Three Heaps, popular in Tibetan Buddhism.
35 Buddha Confession Prayer
This confession prayer is very well known in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Among English-speaking Buddhist followers, it is commonly referred to as the “Thirty-five Buddhas Confession Prayer.” The Thirty-five Buddhas are special confession buddhas who, while bodhisattvas, made special vows to assist others to overcome their negativities. Its actual title is the Sutra of Three .
Atiśa Dīpaṃkara Śrījñāna – The Reviver of Buddhism in Tibet
Atisha Dipamkara Shrijnana is a renowned Indian master who went to Tibet in 1042 to help in the revival of Buddhism and established the Kadam tradition. His text Light for the Path was the first lam-rim text.
Pala Empire
The Pala Dynasty was the ruling Dynasty in Bihar and Bengal India, from the 8th to the 12th century. Called the Palas because all their names ended in Pala, "protector".
Atisha is a Buddhist teacher from the Pala Empire who, along .
The Mantras of Buddhist Deities for Meditation, Healing, Success and More
Buddhist Mantra For Meditation
The Buddhist mantra for meditation and incantation are listed below:
Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samma Sambuddhassa
Om Mani Padme Hum
Namo Amituofo
Om Muni Muni Mahamuni Sakyamuni Svaha
Om Tare Tuttare Ture Svaha
Om Tare Tuttare Ture Mama Ayuh Punya Jnana Pustim Kuru Svaha
Om A Ra Pa Ca Na Dhih
Tayata Om Bekanze Bekanze Maha BeKanze Radza Samudgate Soha
Gate Gate Para Gate Parasam Gate Bodhi Svaha
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo
Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samma Sambuddhassa
Buddhist mantra for Healing
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The Zambala Money Guard
Zambala in Tibetan Buddhism is commonly regarded as a God of Wealth. It is believed that the Zambala is the Money Guard. Zambala is the fortune of wealth and prosperity. It is believed that if anyone will keep the painting of zambala in their home they will be blessed with wealth and prosperity. Zambala is serving as God of Wealth.
As a celestial being, a king of North, he has followed Buddha and reached a .