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Buddha Weekly: Buddhist Practices, Mindfulness, Meditation. Copyright Buddha Weekly. The much revered Guru Lama Yeshe. The great teacher Lama Yeshe once asked: “Why are there so many different deities...
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Buddha Weekly: Buddhist Practices, Mindfulness, Meditation. Copyright Buddha Weekly. When I need help in a hurry, Tara is the “swift one”—the One I call on first. If I’m in trouble, Green Tara. If I’m...
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Buddha Weekly: Buddhist Practices, Mindfulness, Meditation. Copyright Buddha Weekly. Sadhanas in Vajrayana are (metaphorically) the recipes to successful Buddhist realizations. As with a chef in the...
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