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Buddhism in Tibet
Tibetan Buddhism is the most widely practiced religion in the Himalayan areas. Buddhism was first introduced in Tibet in the late 7th century CE when the first Tibetan king, Songtsen...
Buddhism in Tibet
Tibetan Buddhism is the most widely practiced religion in the Himalayan areas. Buddhism was first introduced in Tibet in the late 7th century CE when the first Tibetan king, Songtsen...
Two Gates to the Path - Koun Franz
The story of Bodhidharma, the Indian monk who brought Zen teachings to China 1500 years ago, is all drama: a dangerous voyage, conflicts with royalty, nine years of meditation in...
Two Gates to the Path - Koun Franz
The story of Bodhidharma, the Indian monk who brought Zen teachings to China 1500 years ago, is all drama: a dangerous voyage, conflicts with royalty, nine years of meditation in...
This is What Wisdom Looks Like - Koun Franz
Manjushri, the bodhisattva of wisdom, is an unpredictable figure. In many depictions, he holds a sword raised and looks like he’s about to strike; in others, he is in meditation,...
This is What Wisdom Looks Like - Koun Franz
Manjushri, the bodhisattva of wisdom, is an unpredictable figure. In many depictions, he holds a sword raised and looks like he’s about to strike; in others, he is in meditation,...
Thích Nhất Hạnh
Thích Nhất Hạnh is a Zen Master, poet, and activist. Hanh was born Nguyễn Xuân Bảo on October 11, 1926 in the ancient imperial capital of Huế in Central Vietnam. He was ordained as...
Thích Nhất Hạnh
Thích Nhất Hạnh is a Zen Master, poet, and activist. Hanh was born Nguyễn Xuân Bảo on October 11, 1926 in the ancient imperial capital of Huế in Central Vietnam. He was ordained as...
Buddhist Monks – Entering Monastic Life in Purs...
Triratna is a Sanskrit word that means ‘Three Jewels.’ It is also often referred to as the Threefold Refuge and represents Buddha, the dharma (teachings or doctrine), and the sangha...
Buddhist Monks – Entering Monastic Life in Purs...
Triratna is a Sanskrit word that means ‘Three Jewels.’ It is also often referred to as the Threefold Refuge and represents Buddha, the dharma (teachings or doctrine), and the sangha...
Your Hair is On Fire - Koun Franz
One of my favorite Zen texts is “Notes on What to Be Aware of in Zazen,” by Keizen Jokin. Re-reading it recently, I found myself thinking about this line: “Don't...
Your Hair is On Fire - Koun Franz
One of my favorite Zen texts is “Notes on What to Be Aware of in Zazen,” by Keizen Jokin. Re-reading it recently, I found myself thinking about this line: “Don't...