Mandala e Yantra

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Mandala e Yantra

Quel grande studioso dell’Oriente che fu Giuseppe Tucci (1894-1984) scrisse in un suo libro del 1949: “Gli Indiani non hanno concepito la vita come una lotta fra il bene ed il male, la virtù e il peccato, ma come opposizione fra [..la] coscienza luminosa ed il suo contrario, la psiche e il subconscio che essi chiamano maya”[1].

How to set up altar, make offerings, prostrate to the Buddha, meditate etc.

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How to set up altar, make offerings, prostrate to the Buddha, meditate etc.  

Published on Sep 27, 2014

It is a universal truth that all beings seek fulfillment and happiness in their lives. The Buddha taught and embodied this truth and hence many find solace in his teachings and his image. That is why for Buddhists, setting up an altar to the Buddha is of paramount importance for their spiritual practice. An altar to the Buddha is the focal point from which one ushers in fulfillment, happiness and wealth into their homes and lives.

This video guide explains in a clear and modern way how to set up an altar to a holy Buddha image. It also explains how we can make offerings on the altar, how to prostrate to the Buddha and the basic meditation posture. All these practices are essential towards a fulfilling and successful spiritual practice.

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Approaching Buddhism – Introduction to Buddhism

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Approaching Buddhism – Introduction to Buddhism

Dharma in Daily Life	video + transcript
Using Buddhist Methods to Help Us in Daily Life	video + audio + transcript
Integrating Dharma into Our Lives	audio + transcript
The Three Trainings and Eightfold Path in Daily Life	video + audio + transcript
Finding Inner Peace and Fulfillment– His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama	short transcript
How To Lead an Ethical Life– His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama	short transcript
The Bases for Ethical Behavior	audio + transcript
The Role of Ethics on the Path of Social Service	audio + transcript
Overview of the Four Noble Truths	audio + transcript
Advice on Practicing Buddhism in the West	audio + transcript
Daily Life and Practice of Western Buddhists	audio + transcript
Bringing Buddhism Down to Earth	multipart text
The Appeal of Buddhism in the Modern World	short book excerpt
What is Meditation?	video + audio + transcript
Main Points Concerning Meditation	audio + transcript
Basic Questions on Karma and Rebirth	medium book excerpt
Basic Questions on Detachment, Nonviolence, and Compassion	short book excerpt
The Importance of Love, Compassion and Bodhichitta	audio + transcript
Approaches to the Dharma – Intellectual, Emotional, and Devotional	short sketch
Elaboration of “Approaches to the Dharma – Intellectual, Emotional and Devotional”	video + audio + transcript
Approaching the Dharma in a Balanced Way	audio + transcript
"Dharma Lite" Versus "The Real Thing" Dharma	short essay
Common Misunderstandings about Buddhism	audio + transcript
Extra-bodily States in Buddhism– Tsenzhab Serkong Rinpoche I

The Berzin Archives

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The Berzin Archives

The Buddhist Archives of Dr. Alexander Berzin

 

The Berzin Archives is a collection of translations and teachings by Dr. Alexander Berzin primarily on the Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. Covering the areas of sutra, tantra, Kalachakra, dzogchen, and mahamudra meditation, the Archives presents material from all five Tibetan traditions: Nyingma, Sakya, Kagyu, Gelug, and Bon, as well as comparisons with Theravada Buddhism and Islam. Also featured are Tibetan astrology and medicine, Shambhala, and Buddhist history.

Indian Roots of Tibetan Buddhism

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Indian Roots of Tibetan Buddhism

Published on Feb 16, 2014

There has been considerable worldwide interest in Buddhism in Tibet. However, the fact that Tibetan Buddhism, its deities and mandalas, were all developed in the Indian University of Nalanda, is not known to many.
In this film, His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaks extensively about the philosophic roots of Tibetan Buddhism. He also speaks about how Tibetan culture, including the script and grammar of their language, comes from India. The film also has extensive interviews with the leading Tibetan experts.Script, Camera and Direction by world-renowned Buddhist expert Benoy K Behl.