I came into contact with the Chinese classic “The Journey to the West” from the 16th century for the first time during my stay in China in 2004. Almost every child there knew the adventures of Sun Wukong, the high-spirited Monkey King, who sets off from China to the West with his master, the Monk…
Eventually, after extensive use, the thread on your mala will wear through. If you have ever wondered how to make these beautiful and practical sliding knots, the video linked here may be very useful to you. The second video also shows how to make these small knots at the ends.
Of course, you can also…
Attending the Great Dharma Assembly in Glendale, California, was an extraordinary experience. The event was held at the Glendale Civic Auditorium to mark the Holy Birthday of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III and brought together a large number of Buddhists from around the world.
A number of prestigious Buddhist organizations, including the World Buddhism Association…
In 2020 my fellow Dharma sister Gesang Suolang Rinpoche (Margaret Park Esterman) published an article on the website of the Holy Vajrasana Temple in which she explains why she followed H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III and the Vajrayana or tantric path after practicing Japanese Zen for many years.
Gesang Suolang and Gongjue Tuji 2017 in…
Hello, my name is Gongjue Tuji and I am happy to welcome you here. This is my first blog post in which I would like to explain why I am writing this blog. For some time now, I have been dedicating my life to the teachings of Buddha and trying to explore and apply this…