Prayer and Rituals

42 Articles
Praises to the Twenty-one Taras
Verses of homage and praise to the 21 forms of Tara, each of which protects us from a specific type of harm or interference.
in Prayers
A Balanced Approach to Buddhism
Learn how to balance the intellectual, the emotional and the devotional approach we have toward the Dharma.
in The Three Scopes
Buddhism from the Point of View of Islam
An overview of the basic Buddhist concepts that allowed Islam to consider Buddhists “People of the Book” – those who follow the ethical teachings of a higher authority.
in Buddhism & Islam
Kriya Tantra Practice
Kriya tantra (ritual tantra) is found in the Nyingma and Sarma classification schemes. It’s a practice with deity visualization that emphasizes cleanliness, vegetarianism and purification.
in Tantra: Advanced
Directing Rebirth: The Tibetan Tulku System
The tulku system of reincarnate lamas is unique to Tibetan Buddhism. Learn the minimum stage of practice required for generating a line of tulkus.
in Tantra: Theory
Manjushri Prayer: Praise to the Intelligent One
Everyday practice of praise and prostration, sutra recitation, and dedication.
in Prayers
What Are Dharma Protectors?
Much confusion has arisen in Tibetan Buddhism about Dharma protectors, therefore it is beneficial to examine their history in Buddhism to better understand what role they play on the path to enlightenment.
in Tantra: Advanced
A Maitreya Prayer for Future Lives
Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey’s prayer to Maitreya, the future Buddha.
in Prayers
Prayer for Teachings to Flow in the West
A short prayer by Yongdzin Ling Rinpoche for the Dharma to flourish in the West.
in Prayers
“The Seven-Limb Prayer” as a Complete Practice
The seven-limb practice in itself is s an excellent enlightenment-building action.
in Preliminaries
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