Lama Zopa Rinpoche, also known as Thubten Zopa Rinpoche, is a Nepalise lama of the Gelugpa lineage. Early in life, Lama Zopa Rinpoche was recognized as the reincarnation of the Lawudo Lama Kunzang Yeshe, hence the title “Rinpoche.” Lama Zopa, together with Lama Yeshe, is the co-founder of Kopan Monastery, the Foundation […]
Monthly Archives: April 2017
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10 Fascinating Types of Alternative Therapies Conventional medicine is not the solution for some illnesses, especially those that are related to emotional, mental, and cognitive aspects. Alternative and complementary healing therapies are abound. While claims of healing are not scientifically conclusive, these alternative therapies and interventions are as fascinating as […]
The 52 Stages of Bodhisattva Practice The 52 Stages of Bodhisattva Practices are enumerated in Jeweled Necklace Sutra (菩萨璎珞本业经). The stages are systematic processes through which bodhisattvas advance from the time of their initial resolve until they finally attain Buddhahood. The 52 Stages of Bodhisattva Practice consist of: – […]
80 Minor Characteristics of a Buddha Following the previous blog post on 32 Features of a Buddha (major characteristics), we proceed to the next which is 80 Minor Characteristics of a Buddha. Also known as Eighty Characteristics, Eighty Secondary Characteristics, Eighty Minor Marks, these characteristics are best viewed not literally, […]
32 Features of a Buddha Sometimes, when you read the sutras, you will come across the term “32 Marks of the Buddha.” These are mentioned in many of the sutras, both the Theravada and Mahayana alike. The list of the “32 Marks of a Superior Being” was documented inIn Lakkhana Sutta. […]
