Vajravidāraṇa (Dorje Namjom) is a semi-wrathful form of Vajrapani and the deity’s dharani (zung), counted as a kriya-tantra, is known for its healing and purifying effect. The dharani has inspired a large number of ritual liturgies and commentaries, both Indic and Tibetan, and is commonly recited by Tibetan and Newar Buddhists. In Tibetan it is […]

Receiving an empowerment or initiation (jenang or wang) for Palden Lhamo (also known as Shri Devi or Dpal ldan lha mo) is required to perform the full, internal sadhana (meditation practice) and recitations of her secret mantras. H.E. the 3rd Serkong Dorjee Chang Rinpoche Tenzin Ngawang Tsultrim Dhonden The third in the line of reincarnations, His Eminence the Venerable Tenzin Ngawang Tsültrim Dönden was […]

Tibetan Buddhism is a distinct form of Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism that developed in Tibet starting in the 7th century CE, combining Indian Buddhist traditions with indigenous cultural elements. Geshe Lharampa Choeying Thosam is a highly respected resident scholar and teacher at the Sera Jey Buddhist Culture Center NY in Woodside, Queens. As a holding title holder of the […]