Buddha Statue Filling and Consecration Tibetan Buddhists believe that a Buddha statue is only an empty shell until after it is filled and consecrated by a qualified guru. As a Continue Reading →
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Xieng Khuan Buddha Park Vientiane, Laos
Although the Xieng Khuan Buddha Park location is in Laos, the exotic name is actually of Vietnamese origin. The words Xieng Khuan translate to “spirit city” in English and the Continue Reading →
Use Buddhist Mantras for Powerful Meditation
The use of Buddhist mantras is the most beneficial method for mantra meditation practice. Fortunately, these benefits are accessible for everyone, not just the Buddhas. Additionally, devotees can learn to Continue Reading →
Palden Lhamo Ferocious Dharmapala
Palden Lhamo is classed as a “Shri Devi” which is a type of fierce female protector of Tibetan Buddhism. Additionally, she is included as one of the eight great Dharmapala Continue Reading →
Tibetan Buddhism History, Myth and Renaissance
In contrast with the other Buddhist schools that originated in India, Tibetan Buddhism is the new kid on the block. Chronologically speaking, first came Theravada (Hinayana) in the 6th century Continue Reading →
Shakyamuni Buddha Statue of the Real Buddha Shakyamuni Buddha statues portray the real Buddha of our time. This means he discovered the Dharma after it had been forgotten by sentient Continue Reading →
Medicine Buddha Statue of Lapis Lazuli Light Medicine Buddha statues depict the popular Mahayana Buddhist deity with the power to cure all suffering. The source of his healing power is Continue Reading →
Buddhist Gods, Buddhist Deities, Dharmapala Buddhist gods in the Buddhist pantheon have different meanings, forms and origins. These Buddhist gods along with Buddhas and bodhisattvas have always existed as divinities Continue Reading →
Develop Jhanas for Better Samatha Meditation
What is jhana consciousness? Jhana is a Pali word that is derived from two roots. As a result, it has two different but also very similar meanings. The compounded meanings Continue Reading →
Can Buddha Statues Produce Miracles?
This is an excellent question. Buddha statues produce miracles with underlying powers that are not immediately discernible by non-Buddhists. Indeed, devotees of the Buddha can draw inner strength from their Continue Reading →