Guru Rinpoche Mantra https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QVsIWtJNsc&t=563sOm Mani Padme Humhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UOcXiBGGb8&t=1140sEssential Prayershttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXNHnm2Btq4Mantra of Avalokiteshvarahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=387uwDzbWOw&t=1113s
Category: Spiritual
Day Hikes in Thimphu: Phajoding
This is one of the popular hikes around Thimphu valley. It is not the easiest of hikes, but the rewards – both in terms of the view and the feeling of satisfaction once you make it to the top – is totally worth it. You …
Pangrizampa Lhakhang and restoration of the historical Bazam
Four centuries ago, in the year 1616, Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal at the young age of twenty-three years arrived in Bhutan from Tibet. His arrival in Bhutan heralded in an important era in Bhutan’s history. Zhabdrung unified Bhutan under his rule, defended Bhutan from repeated Tibetan …
Visit to Simtokha Dzong
Time is a scarce resource for everyone. We are each given 24 hours every day and it is up to us to make what we want out of it. Much of my hours and days are spent at work. To ensure that life does not …
History about the Nalanda monastery in Punakha
In 1757 the 9th Je Khenpo Shakya Rinchen, considered to be a reincarnation of Rechungpa (one of the two extraordinary disciples of Milarepa in Kagye Buddhist lineage), founded the Nalanda Monastery in Punkaha. At the time when this monastery was built, the ancient Nalanda University …
A Daily Practice Plan – Sun Salutation & Breathing Practice
First and foremost, you must enjoy your practice. Don’t let it become a chore or a bore. Remember, it is your practice and you should regard it as your own form of creative expression that you can look forward to, so don’t make it so …
Karma – the universal principal of cause and effect
Karma is the universal principal of cause and effect, which governs all consciousness. All deeds, thoughts, vibrations of any sort, are ruled by a law that demands perfect rebound. The concept of karma lies at the very heart of Buddhist and Hindu philosophy. The word …
Meditation
Meditation is the most powerful mental and nerve tonic. Divine energy flows freely to the adept during meditation and exerts a benign influence on the mind, nerves, sense organs and body. Meditation opens the door to intuitive knowledge and realms of eternal bliss. The mind …