HH Jonang Gyaltsab Rinpoche shared profound thoughts about a range of subjects over a period of two days in Taipei
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The Jonang Gyaltsab Rinpoche in Taipei to Give Teachings and Transmissions
The Jonang’s lineage holder will grant the White Zambala, Kalachakra Vishvamata, and Four-Faced, Eight-Armed Vase Yamantaka empowerments
Sights of Shambhala: The Global Peace Prayer Festival Begins in Thimphu
The Global Peace Prayer Festival in Thimphu officially began today with two simultaneous events: the Jabzhi and the Global Peace Prayer
The Heart Sutra Calligraphy of Jao Tsung-I at Sun Museum, Hong Kong
The Heart Sutra is as much the protagonist as calligrapher-scholar Jao Tsung-I in this compact, inspiring exhibit in Hong Kong
My Teacher’s Words: Embracing Suffering with an Open Heart
Meditating on patience and embracing suffering on a visit to my monastic teacher in Qinghai
The Imperial Tombs of Western Xia are only just revealing their secrets
Tangut-era landmark in Yinchuan has been added to UNESCO World Heritage Sites
BDG Postcard #41: 9 June 2025
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The Jade Dragon’s Welcome: Karma Kagyu Sites in Lijiang, Yunnan
The Jade Dragon Mountain of Lijiang, Yunnan watches over some of the most beautiful Karma Kagyu monasteries in western China
BDG Postcard #37: December 2024
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The White Crane above Lion’s Rock: Esoteric Buddhism in Suzhou?
Spending several days in beautiful Suzhou will lead you to surprising encounters with subtle connections between Chan and esoteric Buddhism
