Mantra: om tare tuttare ture visharata svaha ॐतरेतुत्तरेतुरेविसरतास्वहा Video: https://vimeo.com/1016596913?share=copy#t=0 This supplicates Saffron Red Tara (Orange-Red) -- Red Tara, Remover of Disease --  to magnetize the conditions necessary to eliminate epidemics and widespread pestilence. Tara is always the remover of disease, but “visharata” refers specifically to the story of Buddha entering Vaishali, as told in […]

Tara 13 of the 21 Taras is called “Tara who destroys the power of enemies”, in Tibetan Drolma Drapung Jomma. She is dark red with an open wrathful vajra, and has the power to stop warfare by removing the hate and anger that drives violence and war. Sheheals destruction from anger and hate. Mantra (Atisha […]

gate gate pāragate pārasaṃgate bodhi svāhā The Supreme Mantra in the Heart Sutra — is recited around the world for protection and removal of negative karma. It contains the essence of the Heart Sutra, which in turn contains the essence of all Sutras. Avalokiteshvara, in the Sutra proclaimed how it is the “unequaled mantra”: “Therefore, […]

om tare tuttare ture mangalam svaha ॐ तरे तुत्तरे तुरे मङलम स्वहा  This is a supplication for auspicious “mangalam” (Sanskrit for aupsiciousness or good fortune) circumstances in our life. In Sanskrit her name is: Tārā Maṅgalārthā (Tara of Auspiciousness.) Video: https://vimeo.com/1012082367?share=copy Tara 12 (of the 21 Taras) is Tara who brings auspiciousness, called Drolma Tashi […]

6 Dark Red Tara Mantra: Victorious Over 3 Worlds, With Her Controlling Phurba Tara Victorious over Three Worlds is the most energetic “dharma warrior” aspect of all the Taras. She is Dark Red Tara with her powerful controlling Phurba, who conquers all enemies, especially the three types of demons of greed, hatred, and delusion. These […]

The Dharani of Ushnisha Vijaya, taught by Shakyamuni Buddha, overcomes  Six Types of Suffering in the Six Realms, which are manifested in the poisons afflicting the Six Realms, and overcomes Death itself. This is the Dharani Buddha taught, in his words: “It can eliminate all evil karmic hindrances and eradicate the suffering of all evil […]

Tara's Mantra that Swiftly Controls All Mantras and Quells Violence and Evil Magic: om tare tuttare ture sarva stambhani tare svaha ॐ तरे तुत्तरे तुरे सर्व स्तम्भनी तरे स्वहा Video: https://vimeo.com/1005253679?share=copy   This powerful mantra supplicates Tara to swiftly (the reason tare is twice in the mantra) pacify all harm from war, violence, evil intentions, […]

Red Tara Swift and Heroic is the Principle Red Tara. She is the First Tara of the 21 Taras, Red Tara Swift Lady of Glory. To the base Om Tare Tuttare Ture; Red Tara adds   “Vasham Kuru Svaha” which, as instructed by Longhcenpa, is for magnetizing. The first Tara, indeed is the main Magnetizing Tara […]

The fifth Red Tara is “Tara Who is Kurukulla”. Her praise extols her power “your feet press down on the Seven Worlds; You subdue all beings under your power.” (all levels of existence). She does this by her enchanting power, rather than wrath. Her enchanting mantra is: om tare tuttare ture shtri akarshaya hrih svaha  […]

Also called Victory Banner Red-Black Tara, she uses her irresistible and powerful magnetizing power to control all beings in all worlds—no Mara, demon, evil intention, greedy, or worldly spirit or being can escape her power. MANTRA om tare tuttare ture sarva mara pramardhani svaha ॐ तरे तुत्तरे तुरे सर्व मरा प्रमर्धनी स्वहा This is a […]

Tara, Swift Heroine. Mother. Saviour. Friend. Stories of Rescues; Origin; Mantra & Sadhana Why is Tara so beloved among Mahayana Buddhists? Why is she simultaneously called Mother, Saviour, Friend, and Buddha? Why do many of us turn to Green Tara first, when we need help? What are the 21 forms of Tara? What are some […]

Om Ami Deva Hrih is the Heart Mantra of the glorious Buddha Amitabha of the West. Amitabha's 6 syllable mantra purifies the six worlds: the deva realm, asura realm, human, animal, hungry ghost and hell realms are all purified and blessed with each recitation. Video with beautiful chanting in Sanskrit 108 times (one mala):   […]

Why is the magnetizing or attracting power of Amitabha Buddha and the Lotus family so alluring? Why is Amitabha so popular in all lineages and schools of Mahayana Buddhism? Why is Amitabha's Western Pureland of Sukhavati called the Happy Realm and how easy is it to attain this paradise? Why is Amitabha called both Infinite […]

  Recite along with  @BuddhaWeekly   the wish-granting mantra, the mantra of prosperity and auspiciousness of Golden Ratnasambhava, the Jewel Buddha. Turn on CC to chant along for maximum benefit. His heart mantra is: Om Ratnasambhava Tram Video:   https://vimeo.com/990818177?share=copy   Here we chant 108 times in Sanskrit. This mantra literally is “Homage to the Jewel […]

Why is Ratnasambhava Buddha described as the wish-granting Buddha? Why is he considered the Buddha closest to our world, always ready to help? What are the four generosities of the Jewel Buddha of the Earth? What is his great Dharani that delivers the four Generosities into our lives? We answer these questions, and more, in […]

Akshobhya literally means "unshakable" or "immovable one." How does his practice overcome anger? We achieve this through his various sadhanas, mantras Dharanis and meditations, which express the Wisdom of Reflection. It is, through pausing and reflecting and remaining calm, that we overcome our anger. Video: https://vimeo.com/987306128?share=copy His Mantra, presented her in short "heart mantra" form is […]

Which parable in the Lotus Sutra is the story of Akshobhya Buddha, the glorious Eastern Buddha? Why is Akshobhya Buddha the very face of unshakable peace? Why is the family blue, and what is the significance of the great Vajra? We answer these questions and more and end with the mantras, practices and a Sadhana […]

Why is Buddha's First Teaching Day considered the most important Holy Day of the Year in many Buddhist traditions? What are the eight practices recommended for this day which can create skies of merit and purify negative karma according to Lama Zopa Rinpoche? Buddha's "First Teaching Day" or Chokhor Duchen, celebrating the first teaching of […]

Mother Lochana is the “calm ocean of wisdom” — the Wisdom or Prajna Mother of the Eastern Purelands, the co-Equal of Buddha Akshobhya. She calms anger and illness and other afflications and obstacles. Original music, vocals, arrangement by BuddhaWeekly. Available for streaming. Her mantra is Om Vajra Locane Lom Svaha Pronounce Locane as Lochaney. (c […]

What are the powerful and magnetizing benefits of the Padma Family, and especially the nine red Deities of the Cloud of Blessings? Who are the Nine Enlightened Deities of Amitabha’s Lotus Family of Buddhas? Why is their practice so important and popular in Mahayana Buddhism? Why do many teachers say that magnetizing activity practice is […]

Heart Sutra — together with The Supreme Mantra in the Heart Sutra — is recited around the world for protection and removal of negative karma. It is the heart essence teaching of the Perfection of Wisdom Sutras, as transmitted by Buddha. Chant along (or listen) to the peerless Heart Sutra and Supreme Mantra in sacred […]

Mother Tara is more than the "swift one, the hero" who leaps to our aid when we are in trouble -- she is the Mother Buddha of the Northern Purelands, the co-equal Buddha with Amoghasiddhi. Tara, as the Prajna Mother of Karma (Activity) is the most accessible in our world. Her mantra in Sanskrit is: […]

The 10 great benefits of chanting the name of Amitabha Buddha, as a complete practice, in the Amitabha Sutra. These benefits are available to practitioners of Amitabha Buddha who chant the Namo Amitabha Buddha or the mantras, including this Mantra of Every Protection: Om Ami Deva Hrih https://vimeo.com/956045976?share=copy   These ten great benefits of chanting […]

In the center of the mandala is the Buddha Family of Vairochana (Vairocana) who is white in color and the chief of the mandala of five Buddhas. He is the same as great Maha Vairochana, the Buddha of Light. (Maha means “great”). His mantra and practice pacifies all negativities, disease, impurities, negative karmas, evil influences […]

Amoghasiddhi’s mantra and practice “accomplishes” all activities with success. Like his co-equal Wisdom consort Tara, he represents Karma and wind (Chi) in our lives and is the manifestation of all activities in our world. (For a full video documentary on the great Activity Buddha, see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz2Mom7Pcqk&t ) His heart mantra, chanted here, is his praise, […]

How do we correctly chant Buddhist mantras for maximum benefit? Are there rules for guiding mantrayana practice? What are the prerequisites of mantra practice? In this presentation, we cover the prerequisites, the indispensables, and offer 9 tips and practices for maximizing the benefit of your mantra practice, starting with the four foundations of mantrayana as […]

Fourth Tara Yellow Tara of Complete Victory, Embodying All Positive Qualities  (Ushnishavijaya) (Yellow) om tare tuttare ture ayur-jnana pushtim kuru svaha ॐ तरे तुत्तरे तुरे अयुर्-ज्नना पुश्तिम कुरु स्वहा  Video: https://vimeo.com/950811912?share=copy According to Longchenpa’s instructions: om tare tuttare ture ayur-jnana pushtim kuru svaha  This mantra supplicates Yellow Tara Ushnisha Vijaya to enrich vital life, health […]

Maha Shanti Tara, Great White Tara of Supreme Peacefulness, 15th of 21 Taras The Fifteenth Tara of the twenty-one, known as Tara of Supreme Peacefulness, pacifies and purifies all negative karma, obstacles, and harm from spirits, evil intentions of others, and illness. Mantra according to Lord Atisha’s 21 Taras lineage: om tare tuttare ture sarva […]

For our 600th Video, we invite you to chant along (or listen) in sacred Sanskrit with the most meritorious and peerless Heart Sutra Prajñāpāramitāhṛdaya, the ultimate wisdom Sutra in the Mahayana Canon. Chant or listen Daily for Wisdom, Compassion, Blessings. (Hard subbed for chant along with English translations) According to Lama Zopa Rinpoche, based on […]

Why is the fourth lunar month of the year called Month of Merits and why is it the most sacred month of the year for many practicing Buddhists? Video: https://vimeo.com/947529007?share=copy     CONTENTS OF VIDEO 00:00-01:00    Buddha’s Life Story and the Triple Blessed Month 01:00-02:000  100 Million Times Merit on Saga Dawa - Lama […]

Traditionally, the wrathful form of Lion-Faced Dakini Protects from Evil, Obstacles, Disaster, Supernatural Threats. Here, chanted in original Sanskrit, this most protective mantra is helpful when you feel stressed or under siege, to clear away the looming doubts and obstacles. The mantra is: ah ka sa ma ra cha sha dah rah sa mah rah […]

Kalachakra Sahaja Heruka literally translates in English as the Wheel of Time Hero. Kalachakra is one of the most important deities in Vajrayana Buddhism — one that represents the highest form of the Buddha, and a practice that can help us overcome our obstacles. Chant along now, the powerful mantra of Kalachakra Sahaja. Oṃ āḥ […]

Yoko Dharma chants the glorious eight lines of praise to Vajra yogini Vajravarahi in Sanskrit with beautiful meditative images. Video : https://vimeo.com/945575607?share=copy OM NAMO BHAGAVATE BAGAVATE BAGAVATE VAJRA VARAHI BAM HUM HUM PHAT OM NAMO ARYA  APARA-JITE  TRAI-LOKYA  MATI VIDYESHVARI HUM HUM PHAT OM NAMO SARVA BHUTA BHAYA  VAHE MAHA VAJRA HUM HUM PHAT OM […]

The Sacred Sanskrit Mantras of the Three Lords of the World -- Avalokiteshvara, Manjushri and Vajrapani, the Three Great Bodhisattvas -- are  among the most important practice mantras for many Buddhists. These syllables together represent the Wisdom, Compassion and Power of All the Buddhas. These three Bodhisattvas represent perfect wisdom and compassion and activity. They […]

The Third of the 21 Taras one of the most popular, the bringer of prosperity and a "rain of wealth". She is also called “Tara of Supreme Merit” or Golden-Colored Tara, Giver of Supreme Virtue (Serdok Chen). Her mantra is for enrichment,  of auspicious circumstances, including enrichment of wealth, health, luck (good fortune) and long […]

Why is the Karma family, and especially the practices of Buddha Amoghasiddhi or Green Tara, important in modern times? Why is Amoghasiddhi described as absolute success or infallible? What are his praises, practices, and mantras? Why is he associated with "Chi" or prana and wind in the body? We answer these questions, and more, in […]

White Tara Who Neutralizes Poisons is the Eighteenth Tara of the twenty-one. She eliminates not only physical poisons but the internal poisons of anger, hate and attachment. Her mantra according to Lord Atisha's great lineage is: om tare tuttare ture naga visha shantim kuru svaha ॐ तरे तुत्तरे तुरे नगा विश शन्तिम कुरु स्वहा   […]

Who are the five Great Conquering Buddhas and what are their five Wisdoms? Why are they so important in daily Mahayana Buddhist practice? How are they different from Shakyamuni Buddha, who was born into our world?   https://vimeo.com/937950698?share=copy   5 Buddhas CONTENTS 00:00-02:34 The “Mind Universe” of the Five Buddhas 02:35-03:38 Shakyamuni Taught the 5 […]

"Ksitigarbha Practice... his practice will ensure the universe will remain stable, riches will increase, you will gain whatever you wish for, and all glorious qualities will expand enormously.” — Kṣhitigarbha and Ten Wheels Sūtra Khenpo Sodargye explains: "In terms of stopping disasters and fulfilling wishes, it is stated by the compassionate Buddha Shakyamuni that praying for just […]

The Famous Prosperity Mantra of the Yellow Tara Vasudhara, the 11th Tara of 21 Taras in Lord Atisha's lineage, is a precious practice that alleviates poverty, brings prosperity and auspiciousness. The Mantra is: om tare tuttare ture vasudharini svaha ॐतरेतुत्तरेतुरेवसुधरिनीस्वहा This is an "enriching" supplication -- requesting prosperity to none other than Vasudhara (Mother Earth) […]

In Lord Atisha's 21 Taras transmission, direct from Mother Tara Herself, the 9th Tara of the 21 is White Tara pacifies all eight dangers and fears. Her mantra is: om tare tuttare ture mama upakrama raksha raksha svaha ॐतरेतुत्तरेतुरेममउपक्रमारक्षारक्षास्वहा Video: https://vimeo.com/929545946?share=copy   EIGHT DANGERS AND FEARS: This is meant to include all dangers, poisons and […]

White Taras are all pacifying Taras. We visualize white light emanating from Tara as we chant the mantra, and entering our heart and going out to all beings in Samsara, healing them, pacifying their anger, poisons and diseases and all the causes of suffering. The second Tara of the 21 is one of six White […]

The Twenty-First Tara of the twenty-one Taras, known as Tara Who Completely Perfects All Enlightened Activities is none other than Marici (pronounced Marichi). She perfects all pacifying activities and completes all siddhis, common and supreme, including various magical attainments, into the cause for final Enlightenment. This powerful pacifying mantra was transmitted by Tara Herself to […]

On Special days, such as Guanyin Pusa Avalokiteshvara's birthday (19th of 2nd lunar month), merit from recitation of Guanshiyin's sutra, Universal Gate Sutra is multiplied millions of times, extinguishing negative karma. This beautiful recitation is less than 12 minutes. On sacred days, ideally, chant three times and before bed, and on any other day when […]

The powerful pacifying mantra transmitted by Tara Herself to Lord Atisha as the 19th of the 21 Taras, White Tara Who Alleviates Suffering who is Sitatapatra: om tare tuttare ture mocana svaha      (pronounced mochana with a soft ch ) Video: https://vimeo.com/927326889?share=copy   What does She pacify? The 19th Tara, who emanates also as […]

Why is Cundi Bodhisattva called the Mother of Seven Million Buddhas? What is her Sutra and her mantra? What are the benefits of her practice and Dharani? In this presentation, we'll answer these questions, then recite the abbreviated form of Her Sutra and Dharani. Video  (Transcript below) https://vimeo.com/923894374?share=copy   CONTENTS: 00:00-00:50 Introduction: Who is Mother […]

Why did the great Guru Rinpoche Padmasambhava teach that your mala "should accompany you like your shadow." What else did Guru Rinpoche teach regarding Malas. What is a mala in Buddhism? Why is a mala special? What difference does it make how many beads, the size of beads or the color? Does a mala have […]

Mother Tara, like our own mothers, doesn’t judge us. And, like our mothers, she can wear many faces (sometimes the stern disciplinarian, other times, the embracing mother, even a great warrior!). In this way the 21 Taras visualization, based on the Mahasiddha Surya Gupta, is very special. VIDEO: https://vimeo.com/922240138?share=copy Each of the 21 Taras has […]

Why is the Bardo Thodol considered a spiritual treasure from the Enlightened Mind of the Second Buddha Padmasambhava? Why is a Book of the Dead considered nothing less than a profoundly liberating teaching? Why do teachers explain that the Bardo Thodol mirrors the Highest Yoga Practices in Buddhism such as Guyasamaja, Chakrsamvara, or Vajrayogini? Why […]

Glorious Avalokiteshvara Guanyin Chenrezig Kannon is immediately synonymous with the word Bodhisattva, the quintessential superhero savior. In Chapter twenty-five of the wondrous Lotus Sutra, Shakyamuni Buddha makes it clear that Avalokiteshvara rescues all beings who call the name of the Bodhisattva. CONTENTS 00:00-03:36 Introducing the Sutra, source, benefits and names of the Bodhisattva 03:36-14:59 Sutra […]

Why are there so many White Taras? Why are there six well-known White Taras in the 21 Taras? What are the activities and mantras of each of them, and how can I bring their energies into my life? VIDEO: https://vimeo.com/917535374?share=copy   We answer these questions and then present the six White Taras in a beautifully […]

Manjushri (Manjusri) is the Buddha of wisdom and Lord of Speech, and has long been associated with memory, speech and wisdom. The Fifth Dalai Lama recommended the practice, and His Holiness wrote the practice sadhana “Practice to Receive the Seven Types of Wisdom.” His mantra is the first taught in monasteries to purify speech and […]

Healing Parnashavari is Tara's Healing emanation, also lovingly known as Tara Dressed in Leaves. Her mantra is renowned through the centuries, for healing and especially for effectiveness against epidemics. Sing-along MANTRA (Sanskrit): Om Pishachi Parnashavari Sarvajora Prashamanayeh Svaha Video:   https://vimeo.com/916347024?share=copy   or Tibetan version (very similar) OM PI-SA-CHI   PAR-NA-SHA-VA-RI   SAR-VA ZO-LA   PRA-SHAMA- NA YE […]

Fudo Myoo Achala’s is exactly the type of Dharma Warrior we need in times of world strife, war, disease, and turmoil. His mantra, famously called the Mantra of Compassionate Help in the Vairochana Sutra, is renowned for stopping enemies, removing our obstacles including poverty, sickness or mental defilements, and supressing evil intentions, curses and demons. […]

Marici (Marichi) is called the Great Enemy of Demons or Maras. She is the Enlightened Goddess of the Dawn. Her Golden Rays of Light Destroy any evil, curses, malignancy, evil intentions or curses. Her warm light is also the power to enrich your lifeforce, your auspiciousness, and prosperity. She is an enriching and auspicious aspect […]

Ekajati is one of Mother Tara's most supremely wrathful forms. She is famous for her fierce protection from dangers, obstacles, and demons, her wish-granting powers, and her role as a Wisdom Mother.  She is also, in her Blue Form, a supreme healer. She is associated with Blue Tara or Black Tara, and in the Surya […]

Wrathful Black Tara Mantra 1 Hour Destroys Enemies, Evil and Curses (Surya Gupta lineage) Black Tara Who Destroys Enemies, Adversaries, Evil, Curses is the 7th Tara in all lineages of 21 Taras. She emanates in wrathful form to become the powerful destroyer of enemies, evil and curses or black magic, evil intentions of others, negative […]

Lama Tsongkhapa’s Migtsema wonderfully chanted for one full hour by the amazing Yoko Dharma. Benefits: “unconditional love and compassion” — which is the meaning of Migtsema, as well as healing, compassion, metta, wisdom, power. Lama Tsongkhapa is considered the embodiment of the Compassion of Avaokiteshvara, the Wisdom of Manjushri and the Power of Vajrapani. His […]

A full hour of the beautiful and powerful 21 Taras Dharani empowers you with the Healing and Pacifying energy of several White Taras, the Enriching and Prosperity energy of several yellow Taras (including Vasudhara), the Magnetizing or Growing energies of several Red Taras, and the awesome protective wrathful energies of several Black Taras. Video: https://vimeo.com/911910571?share=copy

One of the treasured merit-accumulating practices in Mahayana Buddhism  is the recitation of the glorious Sutra Remembering the Three Jewels. In  Sanskrit this is Ārya-ratnatraya-anusmṛti-sūtra. According to the teachings, reciting this Sutra only one time, purifies  negative karma, illuminates the mind, cultivates concentration,  propagates the Dharma, protects the Dharma, delivers the deceased, and  prays for […]

Ushnisha Vijaya or Namgyema's mantra is a treasure in Buddhism. It's uplifting, life-affirming mantra transforms the person who hears it. It is so joyful and uplifting, just hearing it is already a healing practice. Chanting the mantra is especially powerful as a healing and vitality mantra for long life -- not only in this life, […]

The Sacred Sanskrit Syllables of Shakyamuni Gautama Buddha's mantra bring "skies of merit" to any who chant them according to several teaching lineages. LAMA ZOPA RINPOCHE taught, based on the Vinaya text Treasure of Quotations and Logic, that this mantra's “karmic results are multiplied one hundred million times on Buddha Days” such as Losar (this […]

Sweeping away the obstacles, bad karma, bad luck and negativities of the old year, going into a new year with a purified "clean slate", is an important lunar New Year practice in Buddhism. It's also an important practice before formal retreats, important ventures and dedications, or any important "launch" of something new. Or, just anytime. […]

Om Tare Tuttare Ture Svaha is the ultimate activity mantra of the Activity of all the Buddhas. It is a powerful supplication to save us from the 8 fears and dangers to Mother Tara, who is the swift and heroic champion of suffering beings. Tara, the Swift Mother, is known as the fastest protection and […]

Lord Atisha transmitted teachings he received directly from Tara. The short Dharani, otherwise called the "mantra praise" invokes the White pacifying, Red enchanting, Yellow enriching and Black wrathful activities of the 21 Taras. Here, in this video, we present this cycle for 2 hours, the equivalent of reciting the 21 Taras Dharani 400 times (4 […]

According to Venerable Lama Phuntsock:"White Arya Tara, from among the 21 Taras, frees practitioners from untimely death. It is truly possible to extend the span of one’s life by practicing White Tara and this will be very beneficial for one’s Dharma practice."The practice can be as simple as chanting her mantra, while visualizing healing energy […]

The Sutra-delivered Dharani of Medicine Buddha, transmitted directly by Buddha, is famous for healing, especially when chanted in the original Sutra Sanskrit. The Dharani (transliterated and in Devangari) is: Namo bhagavate bhaiṣajyaguru vaiḍūryaprabharājāya tathāgatāya arhate samyaksambuddhāya tadyathā oṃ bhaiṣajye bhaiṣajye mahābhaiṣajya samudgate svāhā नमो भगवते भैषज्यगुरु वैडूर्यप्रभराजाय तथागताय अर्हते सम्यक्सम्बुद्धाय तद्यथा ओं भैषज्ये भैषज्ये महाभैषज्यसमुद्गते […]

Why are supplication mantras, such as the activity mantras of the 21 Taras more effective for problems than general praise mantras? How do we actually make a specific supplication to a Buddha or our Yidam or Guru? We'll explain how supplication mantras work, and why. We'll demonstrate with teachings from the great Longchenpa and Guru […]

Tara emanates in 21, 108 and 1008 Forms -- suited to each individual's needs, obstacles, problems and dangers. Even within the 21 Taras, there are four big systems of Taras, of which Surya Gupta is the most exotic and active. Tara appears in the five colors -- White for Pacifying, Black for Wrathful or Destroying, […]

Vajrapani’s name means, literally, “Indestructible Hand” — the Hand of the Buddha. He is the might hand of all the Buddhas, the Power of the Buddhas. When we chant his mantra we praise his glorious name, Vajrapni, the Bodhisattva of Power, and we invite his powerful activities into our lives: Om Vajrapani Hum Video: https://vimeo.com/905796968?share=copy

Chanting the Mantra of Light is the same as chanting all the mantras of all the Buddhas at once, benefiting all sentient beings. The mantra, three times, is: Oṃ amogha Vairochana mahāmudra maṇipadma jvāla pravarttaya hūṃ ओं अमोघ वैरोचन महामुद्रा मणि पद्म ज्वाल प्रवर्त्तय हूं Video: https://vimeo.com/905356518?share=copy   Maha Vairochana. He is sometimes called the […]

Padmasambhava: "If you simply call upon me with this melody of vajra sound, I, Padma, cannot help but come to you. I will give you my blessings and will grand Empowerment of great primordial wisdom." Video: https://vimeo.com/906463552?share=copy Khenpo Sodargye: "When you supplicate by reciting the Seven-Line Prayer, Padmasambhava and all the Three Roots of Guru, […]

All Taras protect, although in her most wrathful black form, the 7th of the 21 Taras, she overcomes every evil, every enemy, obstacle, negativity — and even curses or evil forces. Her mantra is among the most powerful of protections: oṃ tāre tuttāre ture sarva vidyā avarṇā ye bhye phaṭ svahā ओं तारे तुत्तारे तुरे […]

Why are Buddhist Mantras important in Mahayana and Vajrayana practice,  especially in modern, busy times? What are the nine benefits of Buddhist  Mantra as taught by Buddha and lineage teachers? Is simply listening to  mantra beneficial? How do mantras actually work? What is transmission  from Sutra or lineage and empowerment? Why and how do we […]

A full one hour of our popular recording of the Vajrakilaya mantra in Sanskrit. Chant along now in powerful Sanskrit, the mantra of the Activity Heruka of the Buddhas. His mantra in Sanskrit Mantra Om Vajra Kili Kilaya Sarva Vighnam Vam Hum Phat (Phet, Pey) Video: https://vimeo.com/904831293?share=copy   Garchen Rinpoche described Vajrakilaya as "the mind […]

Benefits according to Sutra are included in the full name of this mantra -- "Dhāraṇī for pulling out the fundamental cause of karmic obstacles and obtaining rebirth in the Pure Lands" (Chinese: 拔一切業障根本得生淨土陀羅尼). It is also known as Pure Land Rebirth Dhāraṇī (Chinese: 往生淨土神咒; Wang Sheng Jing Tu Shen Zhou), or Rebirth Mantra (Chinese: 往生咒; […]

Guru Rinpoche taught that the Vajra Mantra was the essence of ALL mantras, all Buddha Families, all siddhis, and was the perfect concise practice for busy people in degenerate times. In his words, he answered the great Dakini Lady Tsogyal: “O, Lady of Faith, what you say is absolutely true. In such future times, that […]

Another in our series of one hour uninterrupted meditation mantra videos: One full hour of Medicine Buddha's sacred healing mantra. Medicine  Buddha's healing mantra, especially chanted in Sanskrit, is one of the  most effective healing mantras in Buddhist practices. It's source is  Mahayana Sutra. By tradition, Sutra transmitted mantras are the most  effective for most […]

Aside from Gautama Buddha himself, no one rose to the level of epic, towering fame and Buddhist history greater than the one-shoed sage of Shaolin fame, Bodhidharma. Like Buddha, his life is both historical and legendary. Like Buddha, he was a prince who renounced the worldly.Bodhidharma not only brought Chan Buddhism to China, but he […]

In Mahayana Buddhism, why is Green Jambhala the most important and prominent of the Enlightened Wealth Deities? Why is Green Jambhala's activity so important to accomplishing Dharma merit? Why is Green Jambhala the speediest of the five Jambhalas? CONTENTS 00:00 Introduction, and about Green Jambhala 08:00 How to offer to Green Jambhala 09:09 Mantra of […]

In difficult times of strife, war, hate, disease or disaster -- or just when we need healing, protection or compassion -- many Buddhist teachers recommend the powerful mantra of Hayagriva. Hayagriva is the wrathful emanation of Amitabha Buddha -- compassionate activity that can overcome any negativity. Chant along for one hour, the powerful mantra in […]

Why are the eight auspicious signs of Buddhism more than just symbols or lucky objects? Why are the eight auspicious symbols found in nearly every Buddhist temple and shrine room? Why are they considered Dharma objects, inseparable from what they represent and what do they actually represent? The Eight Auspicious Signs are more than lucky […]

Vasudhārā's name is a melodious Sanskrit phrase that translates to "stream of gems." Thinking of Her as the Stream-of-Gems Tara paints a picture of abundant wealth and prosperity. Vasudhara Yellow Tara is also none other than Mother Earth as an Enlightened Bodhisattva. Why is Prosperity and Wealth so vital to Buddhist practice? Why is connection […]

Have you ever wondered about the origins of White Jambhala and his significance in Buddhism? White Jambhala, a deity of immense importance in Buddhism, is the embodiment of wealth, prosperity, and compassion. But his origins are not as simple as one might think. The story of White Jambhala is intertwined with compassion, altruism, and the […]

Does it seem counterintuitive that one of the treasured Buddhist practices is focused on wealth generation? Considering the Buddhist teachings on renunciation, it may seem surprising that not only did Shakyamuni Buddha teach lay disciples about the wise handling of money, but he also offered "prosperity practices" such as Yellow Jambhala. (Sometimes transliterated as Dzambhala […]

Black Tara is the most approachable of the protective, wrathful Buddha emanations. Whether the enemies are internal obstacles — your anger, hate, greed, or craving — or external enemies who obstruct or threaten your life, She is like a wrathful elephant mother protecting her young. Like any mother, Tara is attentive, loving, and nurturing when […]

Vairochana’s mantra, called the Mantra of Light, brings the shining light and love of Maha Vairochana into our lives. Chanting the Mantra of Light is the same as chanting all the mantras of all the Buddhas at once, benefiting all sentient beings. The mantra is: Oṃ amogha Vairochana mahāmudra maṇipadma jvāla pravarttaya hūṃ   English: […]

Why is Achala, the ferocious form of enlightenment, so popular in most schools of Mahayana Buddhism? Why is Achala the ultimate manifestation of wrathful compassionate activity? Why does he resemble a stern warrior or enforcing police officer with weapons drawn? We visualize Achala, or Fudo Myoo, in Japan as the wrathful soldier form. He is […]

Fudo Myoo Achala's powerful Mantra of Compassionate Help is from the Maha Vairochana Sutra. Powerful Achala, the wrathful manifestation of Vairochana helps purify negative karmas, remove obstacles, supress enemies and brings us compassionate help into our lives. The mantra, chanted beautifully and powerfully here in original Sanskrit is: namaḥ samanta vajrā nāṃ caṇḍa-mahā roṣaṇa-sphoṭaya hūṃ […]

Why is the King of Prayers, the king? This prayer, recommended by many Mahayana teachers, is translated as “The Extraordinary Aspiration of the Practice of Samantabhadra” and is from the Gandavyuha Sutra. Samantabhadra, Universal Good Bodhisattva, offers us the entire path to becoming a Bodhisattva, for the benefit of all sentient beings! It’s literally, in […]

CHANT ONLY VERSION BY SPECIAL REQUEST! This prayer, recommended by many Mahayana teachers, is translated as “The Extraordinary Aspiration of the Practice of Samantabhadra” and is from the Gandavyuha Sutra. Samantabhadra, Universal Good Bodhisattva, offers us the entire path to becoming a Bodhisattva, for the benefit of all sentient beings! It’s literally, in modern terms, […]

Long before Quantum Physics was even a "concept", the Buddha of the vast Multiverse was Maha Vairochana. Two thousand years (or so) before the theories of Quantum Mechanics — and well before Marvel comics — Maha Vairochana already ruled over the boundless Multiverse. He is sometimes called the Buddha of all the Buddhas, and in […]

King Garuda is magnificent chief among the Four Dignities in Buddhism,  Enlightened protector of the North of the mandala, and the king of all  bird beings and air beings. (CONTENTS with TIME INDEX BELOW.)  This makes him among the most important of Enlightened Deities in  Buddhism. As the wind-element protector, he is the patron of […]

Since the time of Shakyamuni Buddha, the Dharma Drum has been a central, vital and indispensable practice method. The drum beat tells us "Wake up! Wake up! Wake up!" Wake up your sleepy mind. Wake up your clouded, obscured mind. Wake up to Enlightenment.What does the drum symbolize? Does the sound of the drum have […]

Shakyamuni Gautama Buddha's mantra Om Muni Muni Mahamuni Shakyamuni Svaha — which contains the essence of the Buddha Dharma if it is fully understood. Focusing on the mantra mindfully has the power to purify all negative Karmas from many lifetimes. This is because it contains the essence of Buddha's teachings. Mipham Rinpoche said: "It was […]

Why is there still suffering in the world when Tara or Kuan Yin is ready to help? If the Bodhisattva vow of Avalokiteshvara Kuanyin Tara — and all her forms — is to rescue beings who call her name why are some people not saved? In Buddhism, these are important and difficult questions to answer. […]

In times of pain, sickness or stress do many Mahayana Buddhists turn to meditation and the mantras of Bhaishajya Guru, Lapis Lazuli Light Medicine Buddha. Chanted in Sanskrit is particularly effective. In Sanskrit, his mantra is: Oṃ bhaiṣajye bhaiṣajye mahābhaiṣajya samudgate svāhā Video:   Ideally, chant 27 times (as in this video) or 108 times […]

Why is Marichi, called the enemy of the demons or Maras in Mahayana Buddhism? In what way is she an emanation of Mother Tara? How can she protect me in turbulent times?Marichi, the Goddess of the Dawn in Mahayana Buddhism, is called the enemy of the Maras, or demons. Her shining protective golden light, the […]

Buddha Amitabha's beautiful root mantra chanted 108 times in Sanskrit — considered a complete and virtuous practice by itself. Many people simply chant his mantra mindfully every day as a complete practice. His mantra connects us to the Buddha of Infinite Light, Amitabha.   Who is Amitabha, the Limitless? Buddha Shakyamuni explains in the Amitabha […]