Buddhist Online Television Channel http://www.bodhitv.com/ Recent Videos Video <![CDATA[Recalling a Buddha: Introduction]]>  Recalling a Buddha: Memories of the Sixteenth Karmapa is a feature length documentary. The DVD also contains two hours of extras materials including a rare TV interview with the Karmapa and stunning footage of the famed Black Crown ceremony. Karmapa ordained esteemed Buddhist author, Pema Chodron and was a mentor to Chogyam Trungpa. Recalling a Buddha is available at Amazon.com.]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 03:18:10 GMT <![CDATA[Buddhist Monk Levitation - Full Movie]]>  Documentary movie about European magician who is looking for real magic in the Nepal mountains. True or False - decide yourself, however nice to see ;)]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 03:14:05 GMT <![CDATA[Lion's Roar, The Life and Times of HH Rangjung Rigpe Dorje, the 16th Karmapa (1985) Full Movie]]>  This documentary is about the life, teachings, and death of the 16th Karmapa, His Holiness Rangjung Rigpe Dorje. Narrated by James Coburn, you will enter the world of this spiritual master, who heads the Kagyu order of Tibetan Buddhism, and explore all of the rituals and religious significance of his work. This documentary takes you to India, to see where the Tibetan leader fled, and other locales of his various travels. There are interviews with high lamas of the Buddhist religion who speak of the 16th Karmapa's works and influence in Tibet and beyond. Also, as the viewer learns about the life of this religious leader, they will also discover some of the basic beliefs and principles of the Buddhist faith.]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 03:12:45 GMT <![CDATA[Crazy Wisdom - The Life and Times of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche - Full Movie (2011)]]>  Crazy Wisdom is the long-awaited feature documentary to explore the life, teachings, and "crazy wisdom" of Chogyam Trungpa, Rinpoche, a pivotal figure in bringing Tibetan Buddhism to the West. Called a genius, rascal, and social visionary; 'one of the greatest spiritual teachers of the 20th century,' and 'the bad boy of Buddhism,' Trungpa defied categorization. Raised and trained in the rigorous Tibetan monastic tradition, Trungpa came to the West and shattered our preconceived notions about how an enlightened teacher should behave - he openly smoked, drank, and had intimate relations with students - yet his teachings are recognized as authentic, vast, and influential. Twenty years after his death, with unprecedented access and exclusive archival material, Crazy Wisdom looks at the man and the myths about him, and attempts to set the record straight. Written by Lisa Leeman, Producer]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 03:04:28 GMT <![CDATA[Chinese Buddha Chants - Best for Meditation]]>  Meditation Music]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 03:18:23 GMT <![CDATA[Buddham Sharanam Gachchami By Hariharan I The Three Jewels Of Buddhism]]>  Bhajan: Buddham Sharanam Gachchami I The Three Jewels Of Buddhism Album Name: Buddham Sharanam Gachchami Singer: Hariharan Music Director: Shailendra Bharti Lyrics: Traditional Voice: O.P. Rathore Music Label: T-Series]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 03:14:47 GMT <![CDATA[Awake]]>  

Here is Sogyal Rinpoche’s entire WhatMeditationReallyIs talk from the AWAKE event on the 4th of May in Amsterdam.

]]> Fri, 04 May 2012 07:09:27 GMT <![CDATA[His Holiness Karmapa performs the "Go-Ma" sacred Dance.]]>  His Holiness Karmapa performed the "Go-Ma" sacred Dance during "Gutor" events in Bodhgaya, India on February 20th. The Black Hat dance is an elaborate ritual that took many days to perform in Tibet. The purpose of the ritual is to eliminate the obstacles, which in the individual are the afflictive emotions and misconceptions that cause sufferings. At the beginning of the dance, the Black Hat Dancers make symbolic offerings of Gold Libation (tea) to the lineage Lamas, Tutelary deities (different forms of the Buddha) and Dharmapalas (truth protectors), in order to please them and receive their blessings. As stated in the Vinaya, code of monastic ethics, the robes of ordination serve as a reminder that the person wearing them is fully ordained monk. Ina similar manner, the Black Hat costume is worn by some Tantric practitioners to maintain the clarity and pride of arising in the wrathful aspect of a tantric deity. This divine confidence or pride serves a special funtion for the exclusive path of Tantra. The Black Hat dancers apply protective substances on their cheeks and forehead which give them the wrathful appearance of wrath. They exhibit this fierce aspect in order to tame the minds of sentient beings afflicted by such negative emotions of hatred, greed, and ignorance. They are not motivated by anger, but by the supreme love and compassion.]]> Fri, 04 May 2012 06:55:55 GMT <![CDATA[Who is Milarepa?]]>  A documentary exploring the historical Milarepa, based on interviews, footage from Milarepa (by Neten Chokling) and thankas depicting the life of Milarepa. Featuring Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, Pema Chodron, Robert Thurman, Lobsang Lhalungpa and Trangu Rinpoche. This the first 4 minutes of the special feature on the DVD Dharma Edition and DVD Special Edition. Please see our website www.milarepamovie.com for more information.]]> Thu, 03 May 2012 06:55:26 GMT <![CDATA[A Short Biography of Mahayogi Shridhar Rana Rinpoche - Part 2]]>  Sahayak Dharmadhara Narayan Prasad Rijal relates the biography of his Master Mahayogi Shridhar Rana Rinpoche in few words for the benefit of others. Video recording and editing by Assaji Tanchangya (Karuna Priya)]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 14:21:21 GMT <![CDATA[A Short Biography of Mahayogi Shridhar Rana Rinpoche - Part 1]]>  Sahayak Dharmadhara Narayan Prasad Rijal relates the biography of his Master Mahayogi Shridhar Rana Rinpoche in few words for the benefit of others. Video recording and editing by Assaji Tanchangya (Karuna Priya)]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 14:20:48 GMT <![CDATA[The Great Sakya Aspiration Prayer Festival - The Sakya Monlam Prayers for World Peace (Part 1)]]>  Sakyapa Monlam (part 1): main purpose of performing the Monlam each year is to prolong the lives of the upholders of the Buddha's doctrine such as such as His Holiness the Dalai Lama, His Holiness Sakya Trizin and other masters, and to pray that their intentions for the benefit of beings may be accomplished; that the Buddhist sangha may continue to live together harmoniously, to possess pure conduct, and to increase their practice of the Dharma through explication and practice; and that through the blessings of the holy ones, epidemics, famine and warfare be dispelled, and happiness and peace spread to every region and country of the world. For this purpose, the assembly chants over 100,000 recitations of Samantabhadra's Aspiration to Noble Deeds, and other prayers for world peace. Coming together on this very auspicious occasion to enjoin and participate in the Prayers for World Peace, this Sakyapa Monlam annual event is a cause for much rejoicing and celebration. May the Love and Compassion of the Buddha pervade the whole universe. May the blessings of the great masters be showered upon all of us and family always. May Love, Peace and Happiness prevail throughout the entire world. Like us on facebook and keep updated with our latest news, activity, courses, teachings and so much MORE! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sakya-Tenphel-Ling-The-Singapore-Buddha-Sasana-Society/148110878612357]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:15:54 GMT <![CDATA[Stepping on Walkway]]>  

Stepping on Walkway, Mayadevi Temple Lumbini, The Birth Place of Lord Buddha. with Thai Ambassador to Nepal H.E. Maris Sangiampongsa, he is explaining newly built walkway around Mayadevi Temple.

]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:04:37 GMT <![CDATA[Lumbini 1112]]>  

Historical short term ordination ceremony lumbini 2011

]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:09:38 GMT <![CDATA[Vajra Guru2]]>  

Vajra Guru2

]]> Mon, 02 Jan 2012 17:44:49 GMT <![CDATA[A Hidden Yogi]]>  

A Hidden Yogi

]]> Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:58:50 GMT <![CDATA[Lumbini, Birthplace of Lord Buddha - Part 1]]>  A short film about Lumbini, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, birthplace of Buddha and one of the holiest places of one of the world's great religions. His Holiness Buddha Maitreya, the American born incarnation of Maitreya Buddha and founder of The Buddhist Association of North America has been granted land within the Monastic Zone of Lumbini and next to the Sacred Garden, birthplace of his previous incarnation to construct a Monastery representing Maitreya American Buddhism. The Monastery is designed by Buddha Maitreya with sacred geomancy where the energy of the Soul can be collected, stored and placed into the Earth so that the Earth radiates more love, kindness, humanity and less war. Buddha Maitreya has supported the renewal and restoration of sacred sites across Nepal as well as India and Tibet: rebuilding Tibetan monasteries in Dema and Litang, Tibet; constructing new Prayer halls at several Khamtsen colleges within Drepung Loseling Buddhist University, India and establishing The Great Namgyal Stupa for all Tibetan refugees within H.H. Dalai Lama's Residence in Dharamsala. In addition, Buddha Maitreya is renowned for his support of the practical daily needs of Tibetan Buddhist Monasteries with a focus on improving the basics: diet, clothing and shelter. Most recently, He has also established a network of free medical clinics within Nepal. They are located in the cities of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and at Chaimale village serving the rural outlying areas. Visit www.buddhamaitreya.org to learn more.]]> Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:51:57 GMT <![CDATA[Matthieu Ricard - Happiness 02 - Happiness and outer circumstances]]>  Excerpts from Matthieu Ricard's Book,Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life's Most Important Skill]]> Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:13:26 GMT <![CDATA[Matthieu Ricard - Happiness 01 - What makes life worth living?]]>  Excerpts from Matthieu Ricard's Book,Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life's Most Important Skill]]> Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:08:25 GMT <![CDATA[Vajra Guru]]>  

Feature Documentary of 100 million Guru Rinpoche Recitation ceremony at Junbesi, Solukhumbu, Nepal. featuring Trulshik Rinpoche and Dilgo Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche.

]]> Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:26:03 GMT <![CDATA[Introudction to Buddhist Meditation 3 of 3]]>  Introudction to Buddhist Meditation 3 of 3]]> Sun, 25 Sep 2011 19:23:31 GMT <![CDATA[Introudction to Buddhist Meditation 2 of 3]]>  Introudction to Buddhist Meditation 2 PENGENALAN MEDITASI BUDDHIS]]> Sun, 25 Sep 2011 19:22:33 GMT <![CDATA[Introudction to Buddhist Meditation 1 of 3]]>  Introudction to Buddhist Meditation 1 PENGENALAN MEDITASI BUDDHIS]]> Sun, 25 Sep 2011 19:21:12 GMT <![CDATA[Budhu hamuduruwo apith dakinnathi]]>  Budhu hamuduruwo apith dakinnathi - Victor Ratnayake]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:47:40 GMT <![CDATA[Dalai Lama and Bob Thurman Explain the Kalachakra]]>  His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and Professor Robert Thurman are both asked "Please explain the significance of the Kalachakra." Both the Dalai Lama and Prof. Thurman speak about little known aspects of this Tibetan Buddhist teaching, and how it is meant to positively affect World Peace.]]> Sat, 27 Aug 2011 18:16:14 GMT <![CDATA[Chinese Caves]]>  

Chinese Caves

]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2011 18:29:20 GMT <![CDATA[Atisha on Mind Training 6]]>  

Ven Khangser Rinpoche on "Athisha's Mind Training"

]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2011 18:18:12 GMT <![CDATA[Tulku Sherdor at Garrison]]>  

The Food of Samadhi.

Intro by Lama Surya Das - Tulku Sherdor at Garrison

]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2011 21:46:55 GMT <![CDATA[Mindful Way]]>  Excerpts from the BBC documentary 'The Mindful Way' which show Luang Por Chah. briefly featuring the young Ajahn Liam who was later nominated by Luang Por Chah to lead Wat Pah Pong and continues to do so. For more video, audio and text see http://www.watnongpahpong.org http://www.ajahnchah.org Video series of biography of Ajahn Chah: http://www.ajahnchah.org/videos.htm]]> Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:04:59 GMT <![CDATA[What the Buddha Taught]]>  What the Buddha Taught. A talk by Ven. Bhante Yogavacara Rahula.]]> Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:02:53 GMT <![CDATA[Meditation & Temptation]]>  Meditation in daily life and temptations from a young woman. By Ven Ajahn Chah]]> Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:57:18 GMT <![CDATA[Sarnath]]>  

Sarnath

]]> Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:19:32 GMT <![CDATA[Opening the doors to Mahayana15]]>  

15th part of The Series of Discourse given by Ven Lobsang Namgyel at Kopan Monastery, Nepal, as the Introduction of Discovering Buddhism Series. The series Broadcast weekly by BodhiTV. www.bodhitv.com

]]> Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:14:37 GMT <![CDATA[Discovering Buddhism6]]>  

All About Karma

]]> Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:08:06 GMT <![CDATA[Buddhist thangka making]]>  

How Buddhist thangkas are made.

]]> Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:22:30 GMT <![CDATA[Matthieu Ricard-The Art of Meditation-SubEsp.avi]]>  Matthieu Ricard (nacido en 1946) es un monje budista que reside en el monasterio Shechen Tennyi Dargyeling en Nepal. Nació en París. Es hijo de Jean-François Revel, un filósofo francés de renombre, por lo que creció rodeado de las ideas y personalidades de los círculos intelectuales franceses. Viajó por primera vez a la India en 1967. Obtuvo el doctorado en genética molecular en el instituto Pasteur. Después de terminar su tesis doctoral en 1972, Ricard decidió abandonar su carrera científica y concentrarse en la práctica del budismo tibetano. Vivió en el Himalaya y fue discípulo de Kangyur Rinpoche, un maestro de una ancestral escuela budista de la tradición Nyingma. Después se convertió en discipulo cercano de Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche hasta su muerte en 1991. Desde entonces, ha dedicado sus esfuerzos a completar la visión de Khyentse Rinpoche. Las fotografías de Ricard de los maestros espirituales, del paisaje y de la gente del Himalaya han sido publicadas en numerosos libros y revistas. Henri Cartier-Bresson dijo sobre su trabajo: "la vida espiritual de Matthieu y su cámara son uno, haciendo que sus imágenes sean fugaces y eternas". Matthieu es el autor y fotógrafo de Journey to Enlightenment (El viaje hacia la Iluminación) y Monk Dancers of Tibet (Los monjes danzantes del Tibet) y del fotolibro: Buddhist Himalayas (El Himalaya Budista) como colaborador, así como el reciente Tibet, an Inner Journey (Tibet, un viaje hacia el interior). También es el traductor de numerosos textos budistas incluyendo The Life of Shabkar (La vida de Shabkar). El diálogo con su padre Jean-François Revel en El Monje y el Filósofo, fue un best-seller en Europa y fue traducido a 21 idiomas, y el The Quantum and the Lotus (en colaboración con Trinh Xuan Thuan) refleja su interés en la ciencia y el budismo. Su último libro Happiness, Cultivating Life's Most Important Skill (La Felicidad, Cultivando la Habilidad más Importante de la Vida) también se convirtió en un best-seller en Francia. Miembro del Mind and Life Institute, aficionado a los encuentros y el desarrollo colaborativo entre científicos y estudiantes budistas, sus contribuciones han aparecido en Working with Destructive Emotions ("Trabajando con las emociones destructivas"), editado por Daniel Goleman y en otros muchos libros de ensayo. Está profundamente envuelto en el desarrollo de los efectos del entrenamiento mental sobre el cerebro en las universidades de Madison-Wisconsin, Princeton y Berkeley. En Abril del 2007, fue considerado como el hombre más feliz de la tierra tras años de estudio de su cerebro mediante resonancias magnéticas en el laboratorio de neurociencia afectiva de la universidad de Wisconsin. Recibió la Orden al Mérito Nacional Francesa por su trabajo humanitario en el Este. Durante los últimos años, Ricard ha dedicado sus esfuerzos y los beneficios económicos de sus publicaciones a varios proyectos de caridad en Asia, incluyendo la construcción y mantenimiento de clínicas, colegios y orfanatos en la región. Desde 1989, ha ejercido como intérprete de frances y asesor personal del décimo cuarto Dalái Lama: Tenzin Gyatso al ser uno de los primeros monjes europeos en hablar y traducir el idioma tibetano.]]> Wed, 03 Aug 2011 13:04:42 GMT <![CDATA[Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche's speech at Brighton, England in 2010]]>  Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche's speech at Brighton, England in 2010]]> Wed, 03 Aug 2011 13:01:31 GMT <![CDATA[Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche-Brighton 2010.avi]]>  S.E. Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoché, Thubten Chökyi Gyamtso, nació en 1961 en Bután, y fue reconocido como la emanación de uno de los más grandes maestros Dzogchen de esta era, Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lödro (1893-1959). Además, Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoché es cineasta y sus dos principales películas son "La Copa" (1999) y "Viajeros y Magos" (2003). Es también autor del libro "What Makes You Not a Buddhist" (Shambhala, 2007). Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche was born in Bhutan in 1961 and was recognised as the main incarnation of Dzongsar Khyentse (1894-1959). From early childhood, he has studied with some of the greatest contemporary masters, particularly H.H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche.]]> Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:59:37 GMT <![CDATA[Tulku Thondup on His Book INCARNATION]]>  Tulku Thondop discusses his book INCARNATION: The History and Mysticism of the Tulku Tradition of Tibet. This is the definitive book on tulkus, the types that exist, how they are discovered, their activity, and much more. Visit http://shambhala.com/tulkuthondup for details. The full 34-minute interview from which this is extracted is there as well. A tulku is a fully enlightened one (buddha) or highly accomplished adept (siddha) who chooses to be reborn again and again for the benefit of all beings. Most tulkus, though, are the rebirths of well-trained masters who are engaged in spiritual training and serving others. Tibetan Buddhists have, for well over a millennium, been meticulously following the tradition of finding, recognizing, enthroning, training, and venerating these revered figures who provide teachings of liberation for both monks and laypeople. This guide to the tulku tradition covers its long history, separating fact from fiction, giving an overview of how the system works, and providing short biographies of some of the great tulkus of the past and present. Included are accounts of the magical occurrences that are associated with these remarkable beings, and advice for how anyone can set out on the tulku path.]]> Wed, 03 Aug 2011 01:06:27 GMT <![CDATA[Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel on Her Book The Power of an Open Question]]>  Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel, a Buddhist teacher and wife and student of Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, discusses her book, The Power of an Open Question. For more information, please visit http://shambhala.com Description: How do we find a resting place in a world that is complex and always changing? How do we practice spirituality beyond the limits of blind acceptance and doubt? Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel proposes that when we ask challenging questions like these, we access our deepest intelligence and most powerful insights. "When we ask a question," she suggests, "our mind is engaged yet open. The process of inquiry protects us from our tendency to reach static conclusions. Instead, we can respond to uncertainty and change with inquisitiveness and a sense of wonder." Her book guides us on a provocative, playful, and spiritually enriching journey of contemplation that could last a lifetime.]]> Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:56:18 GMT <![CDATA[The Art Of ZEN]]>  ZEN uses sounds and images to achieve the desired state of mind. A zen music video can combine sounds and images but can not have any fast cuts or movements. It may be boring to some, but relaxing to others on a bad trip. So turn it on - tune in - and drop out ;)]]> Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:53:56 GMT <![CDATA[Life in a zen monastery 3]]>  Life in a zen monastery]]> Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:52:15 GMT <![CDATA[Life in a zen monastery 2]]>  Life in a zen monastery]]> Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:51:41 GMT <![CDATA[Life in a zen monastery 1]]>  Life in a zen monastery]]> Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:50:57 GMT <![CDATA[Who Am I?]]>  Scenes from "Zen Noir"]]> Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:49:05 GMT <![CDATA[TheBuddha.]]>  

This documentary for PBS by award-winning filmmaker David Grubin and narrated by Richard Gere, tells the story of the Buddha's life, a journey especially relevant to our own bewildering times of violent change and spiritual confusion. It features the work of some of the world's greatest artists and sculptors, who across two millennia, have depicted the Buddha's life in art rich in beauty and complexity. Hear insights into the ancient narrative by contemporary Buddhists, including Pulitzer Prize winning poet W.S. Merwin and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Join the conversation and learn more about meditation, the history of Buddhism, and how to incorporate the Buddha's teachings on compassion and mindfulness into daily life.

]]> Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:53:06 GMT <![CDATA[Why do we need a spiritual teacher?]]>  Dilgo Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche talks to a group of teenagers in Lerab Ling, Rigpa's retreat center in France, during the summer of 2010. In this clip Khyentse Yangsi talks about why we need a spiritual teacher if we want to follow the spiritual path.. http://shechen.org]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:55:34 GMT <![CDATA[Loving yourself]]>  We asked Mingyur Rinpoche how we can love and accept ourselves as we are. In a profound way, he explains that love and compassion are our innate qualities. http://tergar.org http://whatmeditationreallyis.com]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:49:22 GMT <![CDATA[Khyentse Yangsi]]>  Dilgo Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche talks to a group of teenagers in Lerab Ling, Rigpa's retreat center in France, during the summer of 2010. In this clip Khyentse Yangsi talks about making life decisions.]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:45:31 GMT <![CDATA[Phakchok Rinpoche: Be tolerant]]>  Phakchok Rinpoche is interviewed by a group of young Rigpa students. They ask how to deal with their parents or friends if they don't like it that they became Buddhists or want to do long retreats. Phakchok Rinpoche advises us to be tolerant.. not to...]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:41:50 GMT