July 2008
16 posts
“The Buddhist path could be summarized as having two main aspects. The removal of...”
– The meaning and purpose behind Buddhist chanting and prayer | Loden Jinpa - Merely Labeled
“By the power and the truth of this practice, may all beings have happiness, and...”
– Buddhist Prayers
Om Mani Padme Hum
Om mani padme hum
Peace and compassion to all sentient beings
This is the mantra that sits at the heart of all Tibetan Buddhist teachings, as it is believed that this mantra essentializes all of Buddha’s teachings. There seems to be some disagreement on what the mantra actually means when translated into English (since it encapsulates so much meaning), but when it was introduced and taught...
Mani Graphics Dharma Images: Symbols of Awakening →
This link will take you to a an entire page - with a bunch of additional links - that explains and illustrates the meaning behind and importance of the Tibetan Buddhist mantra Om Mani Padme Hum. The mantra is at the center of all Buddhist teachings and belief. Click the link to learn more.
This track, “Red Fullmoon,” is from an...
Dizzy with Info →
I could probably sit here all day doing this research. There’s just so much out there, and so much I want to learn about my topic. I’m finding that the more I search, they more questions open up and…
Tara: Buddhist Goddess in Green and White -... →
Tibetan Buddhist Prayer Flags for luck, happiness →
“Metta Karuna Prayer Oneness of Life and Light, Entrusting in your Great...”
– BUDDHIST PRAYER EXPLAINED
“By the power and the truth of this practice, may all beings have happiness, and...”
– Buddhist Prayers
What we can learn from a Texas Ranger ... →
Did anyone see Josh Hamilton hit those 28 home runs in the first round of the All-Star Home Run Derby last night? Man … what a performance! He was last to bat in the line-up. I think there were…
Reflections on Tumbler & Google Reader →
I am so uncomfortable right now.
This is the anxiety that motivated me to take this class in the first place.
It’s very strong and ugly right now, and I’m feeling extremely anxious and frustrated….
“A Prayer Wheel is a religious instrument that is native to the Buddhist religion...”
– Suicide hurts only once — Conversation on borland » Blog Archive » Prayer wheels an Buddhist ritual item
“Buddhist mala also typically consist of strands of 108 beads, reflecting the...”
– Conversations@Intersections: Prayer Beads: A brief history
Putting it all to use ... →
Hi everyone. Like Beth, one of the things I’ve found interesting about the last two weeks is the collaborative nature of Web 2.0 tools - the way they can be used to communicate across (or within…
20 questions about me and the world
10 Questions about Myself
How do I create a spiritual practice? Where do I begin?
How do I stick to my spiritual practice once I’ve created it?!
How can prayer change my life?
How do I write my prayers?
Who do I pray to?
What are the tools I need for my spiritual practice? Like, what should I put on my altar? What do I need with me in prayer?
How can I use prayer to shift my energy...