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A scroll painting of Saraha, surrounded by other Mahāsiddhas, probably 18th century and now in the British Museum

The Mahamudra Practice – Unveiling the True Nature of the Mind

13
Sep
2022
Meditation, Tantrism, Vajrayāna
is a form of that emphasizes the nature of . In Mahamudra, practitioners aim to see the true nature of their minds, which is said to be empty and open. Origin of the Mahamudra Practice The main text of Mahamudra is "The Root Text of the " by the Indian  (not to be confused with the earlier philosopher). The actual practice and lineage of mahāmudrā can be traced back to wandering  or great .
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The 9 Vehicles of Nyingma Tradition By Alak Zenkar Rinpoche

20
May
2021
Rinpoche, Vajrayāna
Our teacher, the fourth guide of this fortunate eon, the incomparable lord of sages, Sakyamuni, gave infinite as means to enter the 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 says: The ultimate definitive vehicle Certainly appears as three in number: The .
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Akong Tulku Rinpoche

11
Jan
2019
Akong Rinpoche, Rinpoche
Choje Akong was a unique figure in the recent .  Along with Chogyam Trungpa, he founded in Scotland, the first in the West.  When left for America it was who oversaw the of the and monastic complex at which has grown into one of the foremost Centres of and practice in Europe. Early Life of Akong .
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The Nyingma Head, Kathok Getse Rinpoche

22
Nov
2018
Dharma, Kathok Getse Rinpoche, Monks, Rinpoche, Stupas
Gyurme Tenpa Gyaltsen aka the Fourth Katok Getse was one of the five ‘’Golden ’’ holders of the lineage, a branch of the tradition. At the Nyingma Monlam in Bodhgaya, January 2018, Rinpoche was appointed to be the supreme head of the Nyingma Tradition for three years. At the same meeting of the representatives of the , it was decided to appoint and five other Nyingma  .
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Buddhist mantra

The Mantras of Buddhist Deities for Meditation, Healing, Success and More

12
Oct
2018
Dharma, Mahāyāna, Mantras, Meditation
For The for meditation and incantation are listed below: Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samma Sambuddhassa Namo Amituofo  Muni Muni Mahamuni Sakyamuni 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 Svaha Nam Myoho Renge Kyo Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samma Sambuddhassa Buddhist mantra for There are .
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Thrangu Rinpoche Sixteenth Karmapa

25
Apr
2018
Biography
was born in Kham in 1933. At the age of five, he was formally recognized by the Sixteenth and the previous Situ Rinpoche as the incarnation of the great Thrangu . Entering , from the ages of seven to sixteen he studied reading, writing, grammar, poetry, and astrology, memorized ritual texts, and completed two preliminary retreats. At sixteen under the direction of Lodro Rabsel, he began the of .
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108 Verses Praising Great Compassion By Lama Lobsang Tayang

21
Aug
2023
Avalokiteśvara, Dharma, Vajrayāna
This translation of 108 Verses Praising is of the renowned Lobsang Tayang's . He was a highly esteemed interpreter of the Gelugpa tradition, and his writings cover a wide range of literature, , logic and . About Lama Lobsang Tayang was born in 1867 in the Gobi desert, was renowned for his vast of . He was compared to the Indian pandit Ashvagosha, author of the “50 Verses .
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Top 50 Books of His Holiness 14th Dalai Lama

6
Oct
2020
Dharma, Vajrayāna
The are believed to be an exemplification of or , the of , and therefore the defender of . are realized beings inspired by a wish to achieve for the advantage of all sentient beings, who have vowed to be reborn within the world to assist humanity. His Holiness the Dalai is widely known as ’s preeminent spiritual and teacher, embodying the very best aspirations of this .
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Muktinath and the Muktikshetra in Mustang

28
Aug
2022
Dharma, Hinduism
The holy from Gandaki river gushing out of the 108 water spouts are said to cleanse the devotees of their sins and set them on a path to salvation. The waters are to as well and it’s called '' in language meaning "a hundred springs". The Muktinath pilgrimage The are believed to be terrestrial dwelling place of saints and the home of the . The Muktinath situated at an .
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