The Mandala is Complete
The Phurba Peace Mandala, ready to be packed and shipped to Phurba Thinley Ling, in Lansing Iowa.
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Vajrakilaya Mandala Progress for P’hurba Thinley Ling
Some of the detail work for the Vajrakilaya Mandala being carved in Nepal for P’hurba T’hinley Ling, in Lansing, Iowa.
Vajrakilaya Mandala carving update
Greetings from Nepal! Today Kalsang and I went to check on the progress of the Vajrakilaya Mandala carving for the P’hurba Peace Mandala Project. Most of the carved figurines for the eight charnel grounds, offering dakinis, and main p’hurbas have been completed and will be painted soon. Now they are working on the base of … Read more Vajrakilaya Mandala carving update
The "Rishi" Stars – Sept. 9-15, 2022
by Khandro KunzangAccording to Tibetan and Vedic astrology, there are a cluster of stars, called the ‘Rishi’ stars, that ‘appear’ for one week each year – usually during the 8th lunar month (September). This year, according to Tibetan astrology, the Rishi stars will be ‘out’ from Sept. 9-15. In Tibetan this is known as ‘Karma … Read more The "Rishi" Stars – Sept. 9-15, 2022
Solar Eclipse: A Buddhist Perspective
UPCOMING TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE: A BUDDHIST VIEW by Khandro Kunzang On Monday, August 21, there will be a total solar eclipse which will cross the entire United States. As in the past, we are requesting that you dedicate some extra time for your Dharma practice on this day. Both solar and lunar eclipses are important … Read more Solar Eclipse: A Buddhist Perspective
Honoring the Earth Day
by Khandro Kunzang Since 1970, April 22 has been designated as ‘Earth Day’ to demonstrate support for environmental protection. From a Buddhist point of view, the ‘earth’ (Jambudvipa) includes not only the physical environment, weather patterns, and ecosystems. It also includes dimensions and realms and beings that live among the elements – within the waters, … Read more Honoring the Earth Day
The Song of Method and Wisdom
Teaching by Kunzang Dorje Rinpoche and Lama Dawa Rinpoche.Kunzang Dorje Rinpoche often gave instruction and teaching in the form of song, and often used songs from his native Tibetan village of Dam to give examples of essential truths. They are teachings in themselves, even though they can be regarded as just simple village songs. To … Read more The Song of Method and Wisdom