An 11th-century Sanskrit text reveals the practice’s cross-religious past
These ferocious figures symbolize protection and compassion throughout Himalayan art
Learning the visual and symbolic language of the flames, skulls, weapons, and more
These ritual objects made of dough are offerings, forms of protection, receptacles for the divine, and more
An animated story about a young girl facing an impossible choice
Wrath, grief, violence, and Buddhist ethics in the popular anime series
Exploring the significance of this important concept in Buddhism
A look at the complex symbolism of wrathful deities
Tibetan Buddhist art and teachings illuminate how wrath can be transformed into a powerful force for meaningful change
The ancient practice of woodblock printing endures at the Tibetan Derge Printing House
For centuries the famed printing house has produced Buddhist books of impeccable quality and craftsmanship using woodblock printing
This household altar in Queens is a place for daily prayers and connecting to family
From monastery scandal to revered tantric master, the legacy of this celebrated mahasiddha offers lessons on letting go
These sacred spaces are centers for daily devotional activities
This powerful representation of resilience and transformation often appears in Himalayan art
A Tibetan doctor reflects on the body's intricate connections
Astrology, medicine, and human potential in the Kalachakra Tantra
Applying the teachings of interdependence to day-to-day life
The universal law of dependent origination provides a road map out of suffering
An astrologer shares how the field of Tibetan astro-science helps people navigate birth, life, death, and beyond
Overcoming attachment through focus on mastering bliss
Harnessing the wisdom of emptiness to generate compassion
The Buddhist concept of non-attachment conveys a transformative reorientation
In tukdam, clinically dead meditators are said to dwell in the luminosity of emptiness
A representation of the cycle of life, death, and rebirth
How the mind navigates the passage between death and rebirth
Every plant, mineral, and natural source can be used for healing
Can breathing in sync with others help us learn more about ourselves and the world around us?
Remembering the legacy of Thich Nhat Hanh
Expressing the nature of awakening