Kwan Yin is one of the most universally beloved of deities in the Buddhist tradition. Also known as Kuan Yin, Quan Yin, Quan’Am (Vietnam), Kannon (Japan), and Kanin (Bali), She is the embodiment of compassionate loving kindness. As the Bodhisattva of Compassion, She hears the cries of all beings. For more Information visit: sunshineofthesoul.com

“A Night At Buddha Bar Hotel” 12 CDs box. George V Records France. December 2011.

Photo by my friend Peter: – www.flickr.com Track from this album: – www.amazon.com Lektrima – A Crown Ornament for the Wise From the CD booklet: – “This is one of the 1st Dalai Lama’s most famous verse works, and is dedicated to Tara, a female Buddha form and the symbol of enlightened activity. The 1st [...]]]>

Photo by my friend Peter: – www.flickr.com Track from this album: – www.amazon.com Lektrima – A Crown Ornament for the Wise From the CD booklet: – “This is one of the 1st Dalai Lama’s most famous verse works, and is dedicated to Tara, a female Buddha form and the symbol of enlightened activity. The 1st Dalai Lama is said to have composed it in the mid-15th century, after experiencing a vision of Tara, his principal meditational deity. This piece is known by heart to most Tibetans.” Recorded at the Clapp Recital Hall of the University of Iowa, December 30, 1991. ( Disclaimer: – Although I acknowledge the spiritual power in this chant, I do not endorse that power. As a committed Christian, I offer this upload for educational purposes only. )

Recited by Lama Kunga Choedak. Tilopa’s Mahamudra Instruction to Naropa in twenty Eight Verses was transmitted by the Great Guru and Mahasiddha Tilopa to the Kashmiri Pandit, Sage and Siddha, Naropa, near the banks of the River Ganga upon the completion of his Twelve Austerities. Naropa transmitted the teaching in Sanskrit in the form of [...]]]>

Recited by Lama Kunga Choedak. Tilopa’s Mahamudra Instruction to Naropa in twenty Eight Verses was transmitted by the Great Guru and Mahasiddha Tilopa to the Kashmiri Pandit, Sage and Siddha, Naropa, near the banks of the River Ganga upon the completion of his Twelve Austerities. Naropa transmitted the teaching in Sanskrit in the form of twenty eight verses to the great Tibetan translator Mar pa Chos kyi blos gros, who made a free translation of it at his village of Pulahari on the Tibet – Bhutan border. This text is contained in the collection of Mahamudra instruction called the Do ha mdzod brgyad ces bya ba Phyag rgya chen po’i man ngag gsal bar ston pa’i gzhung, which is printed at the Gyalwa Karmapa’s monastery at Rumtek, Sikkim. The Tibetan title is Phyag rgya chen po’i man ngag, or Phyag rgya chen po rdo rje’i tsig rkang nyi shu rtsa brgyad pa. Tilopa (Prakrit; Sanskrit: Talika or Tilopada) (988–1069) was born in either Chativavo (Chittagong), Bengal or Jagora, Bengal in India.[1] He was a tantric practitioner and mahasiddha. He developed the mahamudra (Tibetan: phyag rgya chen po) method, a set of spiritual practices that greatly accelerates the process of attaining bodhi (enlightenment). He is regarded as the human founder of the Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism.[2] Tilopa was born into the brahmin (priestly) caste[1] — according to some sources, a royal family — but he adopted the monastic life upon receiving orders from a dakini[2] (female buddha whose …

Images in this slideshow meditation are from Hallie Austen Iglehart’s book, THE HEART OF THE GODDESS: Art, Myth, and Meditations of the World Sacred Feminine. The soundtrack is from Jennifer Berezan’s CD, RETURNING. This video has had nearly 8000 views, but because Hallie wanted a revision, the original viewing count was lost. www.heartgoddess.net, www.heartofthegoddess.net

www.surfgoddessretreats.com Enjoy a surf yoga and spa vacation of a lifetime in Bali…we provide a luxurious, fun, and supportive surf holiday for women, whether youre traveling solo or with friends. Surf Goddess Retreats is perfect for women who want to learn how to surf and those who can surf already. Our luscious 8 day 7 [...]]]>

www.surfgoddessretreats.com Enjoy a surf yoga and spa vacation of a lifetime in Bali…we provide a luxurious, fun, and supportive surf holiday for women, whether youre traveling solo or with friends. Surf Goddess Retreats is perfect for women who want to learn how to surf and those who can surf already. Our luscious 8 day 7 night surf, yoga and spa retreat in Bali includes exclusive villa accommodation, personalized daily surf and yoga coaching, organic gourmet meals prepared by resident chef, divine spa treatments plus there are many other activities to take pleasure in such as shopping trips, cooking class and cultural sightseeing around Bali. Surf Goddess Retreats provides a space where women can have fun surfing and practicing yoga while also taking time to pamper themselves in an enchanting environment that revitalizes body, mind and spirit. We welcome you to join us surf warm tropical waves, practice yoga overlooking our peaceful frangipani gardens, watch the sun melt into the ocean while enjoying a delicious fresh juice on the beach, explore an abundance of exotic shopping, get pampered at the spa, sightseeing and make new friends as you relax in the friendly laid back island style of Bali. Bali’s Premier Surf, Yoga and Spa Retreat for Women since 2003. For more information visit: www.surfgoddessretreats.com

Why Do we Practice Zen Meditation?- Dharma Talk by Venerable Chi Boon. Venerable Chi Boon (also known in Korean as Gye Mun Sunim) is the Abbot of Kwan Yin Chan Lin Zen Centre and Dharma Teacher of the Kwan Um School of Zen. Learn more about Zen and practice meditation at Kwan Yin Chan Lin [...]]]>

Why Do we Practice Zen Meditation?- Dharma Talk by Venerable Chi Boon. Venerable Chi Boon (also known in Korean as Gye Mun Sunim) is the Abbot of Kwan Yin Chan Lin Zen Centre and Dharma Teacher of the Kwan Um School of Zen. Learn more about Zen and practice meditation at Kwan Yin Chan Lin Zen Centre. This excerpt was taken from a dharma talk given during a Beginners’ Zen Meditation Course on 8-1-2011. FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com www.kyclzen.org

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Amrit Stein Tibetan Songs of Love and Compassion This CD offers a precious collection of traditional wisdom-songs of the Dakinis, Yogis and Spiritual Masters of Tibet. One of the highlights is the devotional song by Lama Tharchin Rinpoche to the magical intonations of the horse head violin. Amrit Stein arranged this album based upon her [...]]]>

Amrit Stein Tibetan Songs of Love and Compassion This CD offers a precious collection of traditional wisdom-songs of the Dakinis, Yogis and Spiritual Masters of Tibet. One of the highlights is the devotional song by Lama Tharchin Rinpoche to the magical intonations of the horse head violin. Amrit Stein arranged this album based upon her many years of extensive practice of Tibetan Buddhism. With her sensitive interpretations of the profound and precious texts and mantras she guides the listener through the many-facets of a rich and enchanting musical journey accompanied by ritual drums, dulcimer, bamboo flute and sitar. The accompanying booklet includes the texts and mantras of each of the ten songs, translated from Tibetan into German, as well as biographies and extraordinary stories from the lives of the great Tibetan masters.

Here’s an introduction to the Dzogchen Dakini Alliance. This group was formed in 2011 to support the education and Dharma practice of all people with an emphasis on women, and to facilitate improvements at the Dzogchen Retreat Center in Oregon. Follow us on Facebook for more information: www.facebook.com or www.facebook.com