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What is vajrayana and how does it differ from other Buddhist teachings? Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe, the pre-eminent Buddhist scholar, explains this form of practice (also known as tantra) and what it entails. This teaching is aimed at those who are new to vajrayana or need clarification. It is particularly relevant for those interested in attending…
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Cultivate the garden of your mind, weed out negative emotions, and sow the seeds of enlightenment. Demo Rinpoche will draw on the vast teachings found in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition to celebrate the awakening mind of spring. The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness. – His Holiness the Dalai…
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This course will explore the radically positive vision of our human future offered by the great Unexcelled Yoga Tantra system of Kalachakra, the Wheel of Time (or the Clockwork Process). The program will be presented in three evenings culminating in a Saturday workshop that compares the ancient tradition of meditation with modern scientific discoveries aimed…
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Just before attaining enlightenment, a swarm of demons manifested to tempt, threaten, and deter Buddha from accomplishing his goal. Turn by turn, Buddha meditated on love and compassion, transforming all their weapons into flowers.ย We invite you to join Demo Rinpocheโs talk commemorating these events as we celebrate the Buddhaโs enlightenment on this Vesak Day….
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What are the benefits of relying on a guru? What are the qualities of both the guru and the disciple? According to Samdhong Rinpoche, โGuru devotion is the basic foundation of a spiritual journey.โ In a rare video presentation for Jewel Heart, H. E. Professor Samdhong Rinpoche, the first elected prime minister of the Tibetan…
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Shantidevaโs Bodhisattvaโs Way of Life was composed in the 8th century and is among the most beloved and inspiring works in the Mahayana Buddhist tradition. With the motivation of unselfishly helping others, a bodhisattva aspires to follow in the footsteps of the Buddha. Shantideva gives detailed instructions on the benefits and methods of living in…
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