Buddhism

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Impermanence

A beautiful spirit was with us for a while and left some songs.

Padmasambhava

Padmasambhava, a key figure in Tibetan Buddhism.

Women in Buddhism

Some sources for information about women in contemporary Buddhism and about traditional female Buddhist deities.,Some sources for information about women in contemporary Buddhism and about traditional female Buddhist deities.

Medicine Buddha Sadhana, May 20, 2001

Report on Medicine Buddha Sadhana performed by the Dalai Lama recently in San Jose.

Medicine Buddha

The Dalai Lama will give teachings in San Jose this May. He will give the Medicine Buddha empowerment May 20th. This article gives some background information on Medicine Buddha and describes personal experience visiting a Tibetan doctor.

Destruction of the Bamian Buddhas

The world was shocked by the recent destruction of two ancient Buddha statues in Bamian, Afghanistan. Here is a sampling of commentary about this event.

The Heart Sutra: An Introduction

A brief introduction to the Heart Sutra, which is the distillation of Buddhist thought in approximately one page of text. Links to commentary and texts in many languages.

Losar: Tibetan New Year

Information about Losar, Tibetan New Year

Jodo Shinshu Buddhism

A very introductory piece on the Japanese tradition of Jodu Shinshu Buddhism.

Another Anniversary of Buddha's Enlightenment

Details of local celebration of the anniversary of Buddha's enlightenment.

Mantra

A brief overview of the role mantra plays in Eastern religion, particularly Tibetan Buddhism.

Reincarnation

An introduction to Buddhist ideas about death and reincarnation.

On Pines and Needles

The author finds meaning in a dying tree.

So Who's Nothing?

The author is overwhelmed and perplexed by nothing.

King Ashoka

Brief history of King Ashoka, an early proponent of Buddhism.

Formal or Informal Practice?

Considerations about a formal, guided practice of Buddhism.

Ven.Palden Gyatso-Background and 2000 USA/Canada Tour

Background on Ven. Palden Gyatso who endured 30 years of prison and torture from the Chinese, and who is now free and devotes himself to international human rights.

Buddha's Birthday: The Legend of Shakyamuni Buddha's Birth and When it is Celebrated

Buddha's birthday is placed by most on April 8. Here are facts and sources about that event.

Buddhism and Hell

Deeper questions: Is there a Buddhist hell? Can one avoid it, or work one's way out of it?

Pilgrimage to India: Chapter One : Setting the Scene in Bodhgaya

Descriptions of Bodhgaya, setting for teachings by the Dalai Lama, December, 1999.

Pilgrimage

Pilgrimage: traditions, destinations, considerations

Y2K THE ANCIENT WAY

Preparing for pilgrimage to India.

Samsara - Daily Irritations

Daily irritations which undermine serenity.

Doubts and Obstacles

Some common obstacles to practice: attachment to bliss; sluggishness; doubt; other obstacles.

Red Tara Practice

An attempt to explain, or at least introduce, Red Tara practice.

My Bed of Nails

Buddhism as a tool for relieving depression.

Yo Quiero Buddha-Nature

Has the dog Buddha-nature? Ancient koan revisited.

Teachers and Teachings

Recent Teachers and Teachings

The Flavor of Zen

Slices of Zen

August Kalachakra Initiation with the Dalai Lama

About Kalachakra Initiation to be offered this August in Bloomington, Indiana by His Holiness, the XIV Dalai Lama.

Buddhist Humor

A Buddhist Humor sampler

Bodhi Day: Anniversary of Buddha's Enlightenment

Do Buddhists have any winter holidays? As it is a religion of individual determinism, they can have as many as they want! But many observe the anniversary of Buddha's enlightenment on December 8.

Vipassana Meditation

Vipassana Meditation: Overview

Vajrayana Buddhism

An overview of Vajrayana Buddhism and its place in the universe of Buddhist traditions.

Buddhism: Off the Mountain and Over the Ocean

Tibetan Buddhism enters the mainstream thought.