Transmission: the enlightened wisdom of the Buddha was carried to Tibet by the great Indian master, Padmasambhava, or Guru Rinpoche, in the 8th Century. Renowned as a second Buddha, he tamed the savag
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Lineage – a conduit carrying the primordial wisdom of the Buddha, discovered more than 2,600 years ago, all the way to his present heirs—the lineage masters who hold the realization of the
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As Western Buddhists and lay practitioners, we may find ourselves spending more time earning a living, caring for our families, and running dharma centers than we spend actually practicing meditation
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Suffering is so pervasive and takes so many different forms in this world that we may feel there is little we can do to contribute to its relief in any meaningful way. In addition to sickness, old age
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All traditions of Buddhism practiced today trace their lineage directly to an Indian prince named Siddhartha who, over 2,600 years ago, abandoned his royal life and went on to achieve a state of pure
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BUDDHISM ARRIVES IN TIBET
With this issue, "Buddhism Arrives in Tibet," Bodhi presents the fourth and final installment in its yearlong celebration of the 2550-year anniversary of the life
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DHARMA BEYOND WORDS
With this issue, Bodhi presents the third installment in its yearlong celebration of the 2550-year Anniversary of the life and teachings of Buddha Shakyamuni.
The teachings of
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HEARING THE BUDDHA: FOUNDATIONS OF THE BUDDHIST PATH
With this issue, Bodhi presents the second installment in its yearlong celebration of the 2550-year anniversary of the life and teachings of Buddh
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THE BUDDHA AND HIS MESSAGE
With this issue, Bodhi presents the first installment in its yearlong celebration of the 2550-year anniversary of the life and teachings of Buddha Shakyamuni.
All traditio
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LOOKING AT MIND ITSELF: THE MIND OF MEDITATION
With this issue, "Looking at Mind Itself," Bodhi presents the fourth and final installment in its yea
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AN INTRODUCTION TO DEEP INSIGHT
by H.H. the 17 Karmapa,Ogyen Trinley Dorje
If we can practice calm abiding well, we will be able to suppress the afflictions or set them at some distance. We can also
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THE MIND OF MEDITATION
With this issue, Bodhi introduces a yearlong consideration of the practice of meditation. An overview and examination of the p
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THE TWO TRUTHS
This issue of Bodhi features teachings on two aspects of reality known as the two truths: ultimate or genuine truth and relative or conventional truth. In a general sense, rel
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MADHYAMAKA: THE MIDDLE WAY
LIKE A DREAM
by Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche
One of the major differences between the Autonomy and the Consequence school is that, whereas the Autonomy scho
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TANTRIC SCIENCE
Tantric Science and Transformation
by H.E. Tai Situ Rinpoche
Tantric science refers to the many advanced explanations for mental, physical and universal causes and conditi
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THE FIVE BUDDHA FAMILIES
The Unerring Practice of Dharma
by His Holiness The 17th Gyalwa Karmapa
In order for our dharma practice to be unerring, we must approach it in stages and have th
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THE BUDDHA, PART IV
Meeting the Buddha Every Day
Getting To Know Buddha: Part IV
The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche
Buddha remained in Gaya for seven weeks after
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THE BUDDHA, PART II
Wisdom and Compassion: A Brief Biography of Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche
A glimpse at the dharmic life of one of our most treasured lineage masters.
Feature Secti
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THE BUDDHA, PART I
How should we understand all the myths and stories surrounding the Buddha's life? For those of us who claim to be Buddhist, whose example and teachings are we really following? Is
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CONNECTING WITH THE BUDDHA'S HEART
Feature Section
Connecting with Buddha's heart
The Spiritual Friend: Connecting with Buddha's Heart
by The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche
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The Three Nails by Khenchen Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche
The nature of mind is always clear light; it never changes into something else. The Buddha has said many times in the sutras and tantras that thi
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The Three Nails (Part II)
by Khenchen Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche
Khenpo Rinpoche's commentary on Milarepa's song "The Three Nails" reveals more about the background of this great yogi and s
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Inside this issue
The Song Whose Time Has Come: The Melodious Hum of the Bee by His Holiness the Sixteenth Gyalwang Karmapa
The Blissful Roar of Melodious Experience by His Holiness the Sixteenth Gy
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A Joyful Aspiration: Sweet Melody for Fortunate Ones
by the HH 17th Gyalwa Karmapa
One night in the illusory appearance of a dream, on a lake bathed in clear moonlight and rippled with blooming lot
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
By the Venerable Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche:
Song: A Precise Explanation of Dharmadhatu Called: The Mind Itself—Dharmadhatu's Luminous Expanse
By The
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Commentary on "The Excellent Path Laid with Precious Gems"
by the Venerable Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamsto Rinpoche
When we compare what happens to us in this life with our potential to gain libe
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Short Supplication
Prayer By H.H. XVII Karmapa: Ugyen Trinley Dorje
"Short Supplication" is one of the earliest compositions by His Holiness the Seventeenth Karmapa, written in Tsurphu whe
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Inner and Outer Refuge
by The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche
Generally speaking, there are two styles of going for Refuge. We are going through a two-stage process. There's a style of going for refuge to
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