Meditation is learning to have a stable mind. Topics include: joy, tranquillity, peace of the moment, emotions and reactions. 7mins.
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Impermanence, Interdependence and Emptiness, Ringu Tulku
Short Buddhist video (about 8mins.) Ringu Tulku Rinpoche talks on the relationship between three understandings in Buddhist philosophy and how they go hand in hand: Impermanence, Interdependence and Emptiness…
Buddhist Wheel of Life
At the hub of the wheel are three creatures—a pig, a snake and a cock—each biting the tail of the other. These three represent the greed, hatred and delusion that dogs our lives. It is these which make the world go round. Remove one and the axis will collapse, bringing the wheel crashing down…
Kalachakra Initiation, by Diana St Ruth
And they dashed in groups! Tea time at Kalachakra was a sight to behold. How else are thirty thousand people going to get their cuppas in such a short time unless it is with great speed? Besides, this was obviously a time-honoured custom and one performed, as with most other things it seemed to me, with joyful vigour…
Handbook of Tibetan Iconometry
Occasional book review, ‘The Handbook of Iconometry’
Being Our Own Refuge, by Geshe Tashi Tsering
Sometimes we may feel that we do things without any kind of conscious intention. But if we are truly mindful, we can notice ourselves as we act; and if we trace the motivation back, we will definitely see that we have an instinctive wish to enhance our happiness…
The Six Paramitas, by Ringu Tulku
Six short films on the Six Paramitas; Giving, Conduct, Patience, Diligence, Meditation, and Wisdom, by Ringu Tulku
Geshe Tashi at London 2012
Thought you would like to see these photographs of our good friend Geshe Tashi Tsering — Buddhist Chaplain at London 2012 Olympics…
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