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The Direct and Unmistaken Method: Practice and Benefits of the 8 Mahayana Precepts Many people ask, "What can I do to make my life meaningful – especially when facing problems and depression?" One answer is to take the Eight Mahayana Precepts. The Eight Mahayana Precepts are a powerful and effective way for you to build, maintain and increase deep propensities for spiritual practice and attainment and thus is a profound method for giving meaning to your precious human life. | ||
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Rabbit and the Tigerdile This past-life story of the Buddha explains the image of a rabbit on the face of the moon. When the god Sakra tested four animals by assuming a frightening form--half tiger, half crocodile--only the rabbit showed true compassion and selfless generosity. Magical color illustrations bring the story to life. It's delightful to read aloud. For ages 5-10. more » price $8.95 | ||
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Amy and Gully in Rainbowland Finding themselves in Rainbowland, two apple-pie American kids meet a magical man dressed in red and gold robes who sends them on a strange quest. Along the way, they are led to discover some special qualities within themselves. They learn to be courageous, to look beyond appearances, to do no harm, and to practice loving kindness. more » price $5.95 | ||
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Teachings From the Medicine Buddha Retreat Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche gave these teachings during a Medicine Buddha retreat held at Land of Medicine Buddha in Soquel, California, from October 26 to November 17, 2001. Edited by Ailsa Cameron, this book covers an amazing range of topics. more » price $20.00 | ||
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Refuge in the Three Jewels Compiled on the advice of lama Zopa Rinpoche this 14 page booklet includes the practice of taking refuge, the commitments of taking refuge, the vows themselves and explanations of how to receive a downfall as well as the benefits of protecting these precious vows. more » originally $7.00, sale price* $5.90 | ||
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Bodhisattva Vows The practice of taking and making an effort to keep these precious vows creates greater mindfulness and awareness. These vows provide clear guidance as to what kinds of actions should be practiced and what should be avoided in order to be of greatest benefit to others, develop compassion, and overcome selfish ways of being. more » originally $7.00, sale price* $5.90 | ||
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Three Sets of Vows and their Commitments Contains detailed descriptions of refuge and lay vows, bodhisattva vows, and tantric vows. Includes commentary on the samayas of the Five Buddha Families, long and short versions of the Six Session Guru Yoga, an abbreviated tsog offering, and ceremony for Taking the Eight Mahayana Precepts, and a list of helpful resources. more » originally $12.00, sale price* $10.00 |
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The Preliminary Practice of Vajrasattva Doing Vajrasattva retreat is about making the practice effective for your mind, making it the quickest, most powerful way to transform your mind. It is more important to put your everyday life's effort into the practice of purification - this is the way to attain spiritual realization. This practice booklet contains the short and long practice of vajrasattva as well a VS tsog. It also contains commentary, retreat advice, alter set-up and retreat preliminaries. more » originally $18.00, sale price* $13.00 | ||
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The 16 Guidelines for Life:The Basics 16 Guidelines: The Basics, is the essential ‘user manual’ for the 16 Guidelines. It’s an attractive, illustrated workbook with quotes, stories, challenges and guided reflections for each guideline, together with an overview of each of the four wisdom themes. Each of the Guidelines is associated with a role model whose life story exemplifies that quality. The book is spiral-bound, so it lies open for easy hands-free use. more » originally $18.00, sale price* $16.00 |
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Six Perfections The Six Perfections of generosity, ethical discipline, patience, enthusiastic effort, concentration, and wisdom are practiced by Bodhisattvas who have the supreme intention of attaining enlightenment for the sake of others. These six are perfections because they give rise to complete enlightenment. more » price $17.95 | ||
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Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life The Bodhisattvacharyavatara is regarded as one of the most profound and compassionate descriptions of the way to achieve the ultimate altruistic mind of enlightenment. It holds a unique place in Mahayana Buddhism and has been an inspiration to millions of Buddhists. Composed by the eighth century Indian master Shantideva, translation by Stephen Batchelor. more » originally $13.00, sale price* $10.00 | ||
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Tantric Ethics Tantra, or Vajrayana, Buddhism is a set of esoteric practices that involve mantra recitation and complex visualizations. Tantra constitutes the fabric of a Tibetan Buddhist's daily practice, but no practice of tantra can be successful without adherence to the tantric precepts, the highest of three complementary sets of vows. more » price $16.95 | ||
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Love, Kindness and Universal Responsibility The book is a compilation of three published works of H.H. the Dalai Lama. It reveals his philoshophy of life, based on the concept of universal responsibility and reverence for all living beings. His Holiness has dwelt on compassion and need for universal brotherhood. His approach to World Peace and non-volience are explicity outlined in the book. more » originally $7.35, sale price* $5.00 | ||
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Vajrasattva (Dorje Sempa) Copper Statue 4" Vajrasattva is the manifestation of enlightenment whose practice functions specifically for purification of past negative karmas and obscurations of the mind. Traditional statue in copper, with gold gilding and hand-painted face in gold; good quality craftsmanship. Made in Nepal. 4" height. more » originally $93.60, suggested offering* $80.00 | ||
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Vajrasattva Thangka Medium - High Quality Brocade This wonderfull thangka was painted by Nepali-Tibetan artisans in Nepal especially for the Foundation Store and incorporates a very high quality brocade. Hand-painted, using traditional painting techniques and materials with significant gold accents. The size of the image is 12"x15" and with the brochade 26"x36" approx. more » originally $232.00, suggested offering* $190.00 |
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Mala Counter - Silver Silver mala counter. Handcrafted in Nepal more » originally $28.00, sale price* $20.00 | ||
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Tiger Eye Mala Beautiful Tiger Eye Mala on decorative cord. Each Mala is 108 beads in length and about 7mm in diameter more » originally $29.99, sale price* $20.00 | ||
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Rustic Prayer Wheel - Large This large Rustic Prayer wheel is made of copper and brass and contains a roll of 5500 mantra. By turning a prayer wheel with a motivation of compassion for all beings and reciting the “Om Mani Padme Hung,” you will accumulate extensive merit and purify obstacles. Approximately 9” tall. Hand made in Nepal. more » originally $24.99, sale price* $15.00 | ||
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Singing Bowls Brass singing bowls with wooden strikers, seated on pillows. The bowls have a detailed design of a Conch shell or a double dorje. Small Measures 3" Diameter Large Measures 5". Diameter more » originally $26.31, sale price* $18.00 | ||
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