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3 days ago · The long version of the Heart Sutra is extensively studied by the various Tibetan Buddhist schools, where the Heart Sutra is chanted, but also treated as a tantric text, with a tantric ceremony associated with it. [13]
3 days ago · In Tibetan Buddhism, fierce manifestations (Tibetan: trowo) of the major bodhisattvas are quite common and they often act as protector deities.
3 days ago · Its main goal is Buddhahood. [3][4] The primary language of scriptural study in this tradition is classical Tibetan. Tibetan Buddhism has four major schools, namely Nyingma (8th century), Kagyu (11th century), Sakya (1073), and Gelug (1409).
5 days ago · When we begin to practice the Buddha’s path, it is necessary for our minds to turn towards the dharma. This is accomplished by relying on the Four Thoughts which are the common foundations for our practice.
2 days ago · The path to enlightenment involves steps such as cultivating mindfulness, practicing meditation, and observing ethical guidelines. Buddhism’s teachings on mindfulness and compassion have a profound impact on personal and societal well-being. Embarking on the path of Buddhism can lead to spiritual growth, wisdom, and ultimately, enlightenment.
2 days ago · The notion of buddha-nature or tathagatagarbha is one of best paths to reach an understanding of who we are at a deeper level. While it doesn’t establish the personal self, it redeems us from a nihilistic view of ourselves. It is the idea that the true nature of every being is pure and unconditioned.
5 days ago · The Shambhala community shares a 50-year practice and study heritage that is rooted in the Kagyu and Nyingma lineages of Tibetan Buddhism, and in the Shambhala teachings first presented by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche.
