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Amitabha Sutra: His practice is easy and welcoming, and his merits are so...
“When I have attained Buddhahood, if those beings who are in the ten quarters should believe in me with serene thoughts, and should wish to be born in my country, and should have, say, ten times...
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Marici — “Ray of Light” Bodhisattva Goddess — protective Bodhisattva for...
Marici’s most popular praise, written by the great Vidyadhara Jigdral Lingpa, states her most important role is “to bring protection from fear in these turbulent times.”[1] The turbulent times...
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Arya Supreme White Tara, ultimate Tara is more than a “long life” Tara — she...
Vajrayana Buddhist teachers are universal in their enthusiasm for White Tara. Almost every teacher has real-life stories of people close to them who have been helped by White Tara, especially for...
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An Introduction to Mantra: Great River of Compassion — by Jason Espada
Avalokiteshvara, help me to say this rightly, for all who could benefit from it. By Jason Espada From “Writing, music, and spoken word by Jason Espada” For other wonderful features on Buddha Weekly by...
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Long Life Prayer to Amitayus, Padmasambhava, Vajrakumara and White Tara:...
Why do we aspire to long life in Buddhist practice — especially given we are also instructed by our teachers, and by Sutra teachings to renounce clinging and attachment to things such as long life? The...
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21 Taras powerful Dharani Mantras in Sacred Sanskrit as taught by Buddha: how...
The 21 Taras Mantra Dharanis in Sanskrit, as taught by Buddha in the Sanskrit Texts (and translated to Tibetan in the Kangyur), became popularized as the 21 Homages or 21 Praises to Tara. When chanted...
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The eleven aspects of Manjushri — kind, wrathful, protective, teaching and...
Manjushri is the “master of the Seven Buddhas” and the “mother of the Buddhas” — and also the “child” of the Buddhas — according to Ajatasatruraja Sutra: “Manjushri is the father and mother of the...
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No time for Buddhist practice? You have time for mantra, don’t you? Mantra —...
There are times when daily life conspires to push aside our good intentions to meditate, or to make offerings to the Three Jewels, or — for some of us — fulfil our daily commitment to practice...
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Great Compassion Mantra: Purification, healing and protection, the Maha...
Around the world, millions of Mahayana Buddhists chant the Maha Karuna Dharani, the Great Compassion Mantra of Avalokitesvara (Chenrezig, Guanyin) — famous for its benefits of healing, protection and...
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Releasing soon: Buddha Weekly’s first streamable Mantra Collection of 10...
Mantra Collection 1 by Buddha Weekly Releasing soon: Buddha Weekly’s first Mantra Collection of 10 mantras beautifully chanted As part of our Spread the Dharma mission, supported by our wonderful...
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Amitabha Sutra: cutting delusions with one-pointed blissful contemplation of...
“Believing in inner truth means having deep faith that the ten billions Buddha-lands (worlds) are in reality not outside our Mind.” — Patriarch Ou-I To the newcomer to Mahayana Buddhism, or...
View ArticleVIDEO: White Umbrella Tara’s Supreme Protection: Sitatapatra Dukkar, protects...
Why is Sitatapatra, Dukkar, or White Umbrella Tara, considered the most protective of all the Buddhist Enlightened Deities? Which of the 21 Taras is Sitatapatra, also known as Dukkar? Why does...
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Cognitive Research: Om Ah Ra Pa Cha Na Dhi, Manjushri’s Arapachana mantra,...
Editors Intro In important cognitive research led by Dr. Deepika Chamoli Shahi, Manjushri’s essence mantra — Om Ah Ra Pa Cha Na Dhi — enhanced “cognitive functions to a signicant degree.” Although...
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Practicing Mantras: Healing, Setting the Mind Free, Protecting the Mind, and...
In some Buddhist cultures, children learn to chant mantras before they learn more common speech. Mantra, sacred sounds, are often considered protective and healing, or even life-changing. They are...
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9 Benefits of Buddhist Mantras: A Complete Buddhist Practice for Busy Lives,...
Why are Mantras important in Mahayana and Vajrayana practice, especially in modern, busy times? What are the nine benefits of mantra as taught by Buddha and lineage teachers? How do mantras actually...
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The “Four Rs” of the Lunar Year End in Buddhism: Vital Vajrasattva Practice...
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. (This Year...
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Great Compassionate Heart Dharani of Avalokiteśvara: 3 Hours for health,...
According to Sutra, chanting this great Heart Dharani of Avalokiteśvara ekadaśamukha,1000-armed, 11-faced Chenrezig Guanyin brings benefits of health, blessings, wealth, no fear, compassion,...
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Six White Tara Mantras for Pacifying: Chant along with Buddha Weekly’s new...
White Tara Mantra Collection from Buddha Weekly album cover. Mother Tara, as the Enlightened Activity of all the Buddhas, manifests in countless forms. The best known of these are the 21 Taras,...
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The Watchers of the World: the Four Heavenly Kings in Buddhism, Their Mantras...
Four Heavenly Kings photo at Beihai Park Beijing China. When you visit a Mahayana Buddhist Temple, the looming and magnificent presence of the “Watchers of the World” or “Guardians of the World” — a...
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Amoghasiddhi Essence of Lifeforce: Modern, Success-Oriented and Profound...
Amoghasiddhi Buddha. The “Tian Tan” or “Giant Buddha” at Po Lin Monastery Ngong Ping in Hong Kong is Amoghasiddhi, held his right hand up in Abhaya Mudra. This huge statue is on top of a mountain, with...
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Complete Guide to Buddhist Mantra Yana Practice: 4 Foundations and 9 Tips for...
A devoted Buddhist of faith chanting mantras. The important points of practice are the foundations of Faith and Compassion. How do we correctly chant mantras for maximum benefit? Are the rules for...
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VIDEO MANTRA: Heart Sutra and Unsurpassed mantra 1 Hour Chanted 10 times in...
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...
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Why are Vajrasattva, Tara and Ushnisha Vijaya described as the Three...
Three Supremes of Marpa Lotsawa: Green Tara (left) Supreme Activity (art Ben Christian); Vajrasattva Supreme Purifier (art Laura Santi); Ushnisha Vijaya Namgyalma (Angeli Lhaprida Shkonda, right). Why...
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Buddhist Healing: Vajrapani Hayagriva King Garuda Healing Practice, Guided by...
Venerable Zasep Rinpoche leads a short healing teaching and mantra with visualization on Vajrapani Hayagriva King Garuda. He teaches the mantra and describes how to visualize the healing, both for...
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Why do mantras sometimes seem to work and other times do not? What is the...
Enlightenment Highway Puja Bus concept Why do mantras sometimes seem to work and other times do not? What is the fuel that makes the mantra engine run? Why can’t I use Buddhist mantras for negative...
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Video Chanting: Mamaki Mantra: Ratna Jewel Mother of Prosperity, Bounty and...
Mamaki Mantra video thumbnail. Māmakī is the wisdom partner of Ratnasambhava, sovereign of the element earth. Her symbol is the jewel and Her yellow-golden color, represents the richness of the earth...
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Sacred Six: Six Munis, Six Realms, Six Poisons, Six Ripenings, Six Wisdoms,...
The Six Munis are forms of Buddha who appeared in the Six Realms. Top left is Bramaraja, Sage of the Hell Realms; center top Indra Kaushika the Sage of the God Realm, top right is Jvalamukha, Sage of...
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Mantra: Toolbox CA Skip navigation Search Create 9+ Avatar image...
Pandaravasini Mantra Video Thumbnail. Beautifully chanted Sanskrit mantra of Pāṇḍaravāsinī (पाण्डरवासिनी) Padma Lotus Mother, Gökarmo BENEFITS include: Power, Attraction, Magnetizing, Purification,...
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Mantra: Ākāśadhātvīśvarī आकाशधात्वीश्वरी White Tara Chanted Mantra Sovereign...
Video thumbnail of mantra chanting Sanskrit of Ākāśadhātvīśvarī White Tara Ākāśa Dhātvīśvarī (आकाशधात्वीश्वरी) is the Prajna Wisdom Mother of the Buddha Family (Akasha Datvishvari) in the...
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MANTRA TIME OUT: Anger Quick Fix – Buddhist Mantra Practice: 5-Minute Vajra...
Anger Quick Fix Video Thumbnail: Buddhist Mantra 5 Minute Practice Welcome to our Buddha Weekly Mantra Time-Outs, a new series of short practices for quick “time-outs” when we have emergency...
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NEW MUSIC ALBUM! Four Heavenly Kings: Mantras Chanted in Sanskrit for Good...
Four Heavenly Kings Mantra Album Cover Buddha Weekly’s band released a new mini-album of four tracks featuring the 4 Heavenly Kings, the Watchers of the World in Buddhism. Led by Vaisravana, the Chief...
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Vajra Armor Mantra Sanskrit Music Video — Instant Protection (Chanted...
Vajra Armor Mantra Music Video Chanted Sanskrit Video Thumbnail A fiery musical journey blending ancient Sanskrit mantra with Tibetan cham dance energy—featuring swirling cham dancers, powerful...
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NEW MP3 MANTRA MUSIC DOWNLOADS: for our Supporting Members
Supporting Member Portal showing the area for MP3 Downlaods. Supporting members have a new section on their content panel with Buddha Weekly’s popular mantra music downloads for personal use (Sanskrit...
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NEW! 3GEMS BAND: Buddhist Music Video: “Manjushri Grant Me Wisdom”...
Thumbnail for MUSIC VIDEO 3GemsBand: Manjushri Grant Me Wisdom with Mantras. Turn on subtitles/captions to sing along! (This Video is in a sing-along format, rather than a dynamic music video — which...
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Virūpākṣa: Heavenly King West | Mantra Music Video Protection • Power •...
Thumbnail Virupaksha Heavenly King Mantra video. Experience the majestic presence of Virūpākṣa—the Buddhist Heavenly King of the West, “He Who Sees All,” and mighty protector of the Dharma. In this...
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Daśacakra Kiṣitigarbha Dhāraṇī: Rescuing All Beings: The Sanskrit Dharani...
Among the 8 Great Bodhisattvas in Mahayana Buddhism, who is the one closest to us in Samsara? Which Bodhisattva remains in our world between the time of Shakyamuni Buddha and the Future Buddha to come...
View ArticleHeart Dharani of Eleven-Faced Avalokitesvara — A Compassionate Journey...
3Gems Band Presents: “Heart Dharani of Avalokitesvara Ekadasamukha” – A Journey Through Sacred SoundIn our latest chant, we delve into the profound layers of the Ekadasamukha Hridaya Dharani, a core...
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Medicine Buddha Victory Mantra (Chinese Gufeng style) with Refuge, Offering,...
Medicine Buddha Victory Mantra album cover Medicine Buddha Victory Mantra is the go-to for healing, rejuvinating life-force and chi, and protection of body. For this reason, you’ll hear the mantra...
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Five faces of wisdom: Mañjuśrī and the 5 prajñās transforming 5 demons and...
The 5 Family Manjusris from a video by 3GemsBandBuddha-Weekly Why are there five Mañjuśrī Bodhisattvas? Why do they appear in five colors? What Wisdoms do they embody? What are their mantras and...
View Article100-Syllable Yidam Samaya Mantra: Union, Bliss, Bonding, Renewal,...
Why is the Samaya mantra so profoundly important in Yidam practice? Why is it an bonding practice, that brings us closer to our chosen Heart Deity? What does the mantra actually mean, and what does it...
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Seven Mantras of the Seven Successive Buddhas: Removes All Obstacles,...
The Seven Successive Buddhas on an altar. See detailed images below, including with the mudras associated with each (Note: Buddhas can have their hand in any mudra, depending on the teaching.) Are you...
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The Noble Dhāraṇī of the Six Gates: Background, Dharani in Sanskrit,...
What are the Six Gates in Buddhism? What Dharani when chanted three times each morning and three times each night purifies every poison, obstacle, demonic harm, and downfall with the ultimate goal of...
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Seven Successive Buddhas, the Saptabudddhaka, Sacred Sanskrit Chanting: 7...
“SAPTABUDDHAKA 7 BUDDHA MANTRAS IN SANSKRIT” on music streaming now, powerful mantras from the Sutra of the Seven Successive Buddhas. MUSIC STREAMING: “Saptabuddhaka Seven Buddhas Mantras in Sanskrit”...
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Buddha Weekly’s You Ask, We Answer: 3 Buddhist Mantra Questions from patrons,...
Buddha Weekly’s You Ask. We Answer. Mantra Questions Video Thumbnail Welcome to our new Dharma video series, Buddha Weekly’s You Ask, We Answer! (And, we invite you to give us your answer at the...
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TARA, CRUSHER OF WARS; 13th Tara Mantra Red-Black: Burns Fears and Anger to...
TARA – CRUSHER OF WARS 13th Tara Mantra Red-Black: Burns Fears and Anger to Ash – 2 Hours Thumbnail “BURN FEAR TO ASH” (Bhaya Bhasmim) Red-Black Tara Mantra – Stop War & Aggression – 2 Hrs The...
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Using Sacred Sound for Sleep Yoga! Five Budddhas Mandala Helps You Sleep Like...
Sleep Yoga Secrets video explores the seed mantras from ancient Buddhist sleep yogas. Have you ever wondered why certain sounds have the power to instantly calm a racing mind? Or how ancient yogic...
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6 Gates Dharani Chanted Sanskrit: Purifies 6 Types of Suffering, Fulfils all...
6 Gates Dharani MV Thumbnail More formally known as The Sutra of the Six Gates Dharani is one of the treasure practices of Mahayana Sutra, and is especially chanted as often as possible on Holy Buddha...
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Loneliness Mantra Quick Fix: Melt Isolation – Short Kurukulla Red Tara Practice
Loneliness Mantra Quick Fix Melt Isolation with this Short Kurukulla Red Tara Meditation and Mantra Thumbnail ARE YOU CARRYING THE COLD WEIGHT OF LONELINESS? Do you feel separated from loved ones or...
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LA GUG EMERGENCY MANTRA TIME OUT: MEDICINE BUDDHA10-Minute Healing Practice...
Pain & Illness Quick Fix Medicine Buddha La Gug Practice Thumbnail When pain hits, your world shrinks. When sickness strikes, fear takes over. But what if you could stop the suffering in just 10...
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BUDDHACAST: Buddhist Lifeforce Restoration – Mantras and Meditation to Hack...
A BuddhaCast with Josephine Nolan and Dave Lang (available as audio podcast on your favorite podcast service). A Podcasat with Josephine Nolan and Dave Lang (Bios and Other Featues at Links above)...
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