The Palyul network of monasteries is the largest of the six main subsects within the Nyingma sect. There are more than four hundred of its branch monasteries spread throughout Tibet and its dharma centers are spread...
Sweet Lebanese Toast with Figs. Fig season is so short and without the kindness of dear neighbors, I would never see any. I had both a green and black fig tree that produced as many figs as i could eat, but the big...
We finished Lesson 26 today, focusing on “Qigong” and “Who Can Be Known as a Master of Esoteric Dharma?” The following are some of the questions addressed during this ZOOM session: Who Can Be Known as...
A master of esoteric Dharma must have attained the state of proficiency in both exoteric and esoteric Buddhism and marvelous mastery of the five vidyas. Only then is one a true vajra master. Expounding the...
This was what I fixed for lunch last week, even though I had to sub a lot of the recipe. Had only a little butter, so I used part olive oil. No shallots, so half a red onion. No chicken broth so just used water and half...
Come join the members gathering at the International Art Museum of America on June 7, 2025 from 2-5 pm at 1025 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94103. CLICK for article on H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III’s art and...
We finished Lesson 25 today, focusing on “Prajna Is Unequaled Dharma” and exploring why this is so, Phowa Dharma, and other matters related to esoteric Buddhism. The following are some of the questions addressed during...
Pilgrims meditating with the Holy Vajra Poles.at the Holy Vajrasana temple. This article provides a brief summary of the entire teaching of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha iII on zen meditation practice. Although the practice...
Meditation practice involves realizing the concept of emptiness, realizing that phenomena are devoid of characteristics or attributes, realizing non-attachment, cutting off deluded thoughts, and returning to one’s...