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).
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
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
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
Increasing Good Fortune by Writing Names on Prayer Flags
by Khandro Kunzang Raising Prayer Flags is a well-known practice among Himalayan Buddhist cultures. On auspicious days and in sacred holy places, pilgrims will hang strings of prayer flags on mountain tops, between
Practice for Pacifying Earthquakes
This is a special edition of the section of the Sampa Lhundrub prayer for pacifying the four elements. It includes a secret visualization and mantra as part of the Ley-Tsog from Rigzin Godem,
How Dakinis Die
by Khandro Kunzang On Sept. 6, 2014, I wrote a short post below about the passing of the Sangyum, Rikzin Wangmo in New York City. On Nov. 3, I’ve updated this post and