Vajrayana

Trike Daily History & Philosophy

Jamgon Kongtrul, the Man and the Myth

In telling the story of one of Tibetan Buddhism’s most influential scholars, a biographer reminds us to see great teachers—past and present—as human beings.

Interview with Alexander Gardner by Matthew Abrahams

Dec 19, 2019

Trike Daily Meditation & Practice

3D Printing Reality

A Tibetan Buddhist teacher is helping Westerners get a clearer picture of the Wheel of Time mandala with a three-dimensional model.

By Matthew Abrahams

Nov 07, 2019

Trike Daily History & Philosophy

An American Tantra

With Modern Tantric Buddhism, Justin von Budjoss aims to make Vajrayana authentically our own.

Interview with Justin von Bujdoss by Karen Jensen

Oct 29, 2019

Let Mind Nature Be Your Guru through Mystical Devotion

An esoteric song traces the path from outward faith to a direct experience of knowing itself.

By Ken McLeod

Feb 09, 2018

The Vidyadhara Vow: Reading the Small Print of the Vajrayana

A Guest Post by Lama Jhampa Thaye. Lama Jhampa’s most recent post on the Tricycle Blog can be found here. Although we usually think of the Vajrayana, the system of practice derived from the esoteric teachings of the Tantras, as a third vehicle beyond the Hinayana and Mahayana, it is also known sometimes as the […]

By Tricycle

Nov 11, 2011

Trike DailyTeachings

What is Meant by “Empowerment”?

We talk a lot about “empowerment” in the Vajrayana and it is important to understand exactly what that means. To receive empowerment doesn’t mean that someone grants you the power to escape from your life, or to override and control things you don’t like; rather, they help you tap into the power you inherently possess […]

By Tricycle

Nov 15, 2010

Trike DailyTeachings

Shinnyo-en’s Boundless Prayer Ceremony: the Saisho Homa

Because we commonly associate Vajrayana Buddhism with Tibet, it can surprise some that forms of Vajrayana have persisted in Japan as well. One historical center of Japanese Vajrayana is Daigoji monastery, home of the Daigo school of Shingon Buddhism. Founded in 874, the monastery is still operating today. In 1936, a prolific sculptor and member […]

By Tricycle

Nov 15, 2010