welcome to the Buddhaverse
Following up the previous episode about the Shurangama Mantra with a hip hop style recitation, and a bit about the connection that I see between rap, hip hop, and the Buddhadharma
Read MoreEpisode 5 is for the preservation of True and Proper Dharma. The Shurangma Mantra, sewn into Bhikshu Paramiti's arm and brought to China, now comes to the podcast realm. This Powerful and enigmatic Mantra is crowned King of Mantras by Shakyamuni Buddha, tune in to find out why.
Read MoreI had the honor of speaking with Anil Thapa, Nyingma Vajrayana Practitioner, master Thanka painter, expert Native American Flute player, and author of his new book, Honoring the Land. I caught Anil before he journeys back to his homeland of Nepal to talk about his life, art, music, and new book Honoring the Land. Om Ah Hum!
Read MoreBuddhaverse Podcast Episode 1 The introductory episode to the Buddhaverse Podcast. Transforming The Pure Land of Shakyamuni aka Earth, into a manifest realm of bliss and equanimity begins with a single turn of the mind in the individual. Walking the path requires a first step. This first episode will feature a cringey self-inflicted interview from the host, Pema Dechen, about the purpose and goal of this podcast. Beginning with a brief introduction to his background in life and in Buddhism, Pema gives the reason for starting a podcast, whether he feels the need to contribute to the ever-piling heap of information about Buddhism, and concludes with a Mission Statement about his desire to promote and preserve the Dharma for the benefit of all sentient beings.
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