Acclaimed Tibetan mantra singer, Dechen Shak-Dagsay, released her new double album on 29 October. Titled emaho – the Story of Arya Tara, it is available both as a double CD and on popular streaming and download platforms in stereo, and in Dolby Atmos® on VANDYKMUSIC Publishing. Click here to pre-add the album on Apple Music, or […]
Month: December 2021
Delusions and Diversions
A direct experience of death speaks to the heart in a way that philosophical musings never can. There was a time when I was struggling with my meditation during a stay at a forest monastery on the East Coast of the United States. I was experimenting with a wide assortment of techniques to calm my […]
Right Speech, Part One
Ever since I came across Buddhism in my early twenties, I have been fascinated with the concept of right speech. As part of my exploration into the subject, I have studied multiple sutras that focus on this aspect of the noble eightfold path—I have also taken contemporary communication courses that are founded in Buddhist concepts, […]
Myanmar Art Fundraiser in NYC from 9-11 December
Artists Against Tyranny is launching a project with three different components to support Burmese artists, humanitarian efforts in Myanmar, and the country’s democratic movement. An art exhibit featuring art from Myanmar artists at the Jane Lombard Gallery at 58 White Street, New York City from 9-11 December. Gallery-goers will have the option to purchase the artwork […]
Getting a Kick Out of Life
I’ve never been fond of horses. They’re beautiful animals, but riding on them is an uncomfortable experience. They can also be dangerous. My karate teacher was knocked unconscious when he was violently kicked by his horse. When he eventually regained consciousness, that experience led him to reflect on the precarious nature of life. It’s what […]
The TLKY International Conference 2021 Interview Series – Ven. Bhikkhuni Dhammadinna
Theravada bhikkhuni and scholar of early Buddhism Ven. Dhammadinna discusses her lecture on identity and epistemology based on the earliest teachings
Announcement: The Practice of 21 Tara, with Khenchen Tsewang Gyatso Rinpoche
Yayasan Pema Norbu Vihara (YPNV) is delighted to invite you to a precious teaching on the practice of the 21 Tara. This teaching is being given one of the most senior Buddhist luminaries of the Nyingma tradition and the Palyul Lineage, Khenchen Tsewang Gyatso Rinpoche. During this Zoom event, attendees have the precious opportunity to […]