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Vesak Month 2026: A Month-Long Celebration of the Buddha
One day isn't enough to honor the Enlightened One. While Vesak Day falls on May 31, 2026, we’re celebrating at Buddhism.net all month long, with 5 special episodes of Vibe with Venerables. Join our global community throughout May to commemorate the Buddha's birth,...
Not Enlightened, Not in Retreat, Not an Excuse: Bhante Aggacitta on Lay People| Meng & Friends Ep 6
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQNtwkmDSoY Most people think the Buddha’s teachings were only for monks who left everything behind: no job, no family, no chaos… and definitely no group chats or deadlines. But what about the rest of us? In this episode of Meng &...
How the 8 Realizations of Great Beings Help Overcome Imposter Syndrome | Vibe with Venerables Ep 36 with Venerable Juewei
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7OBYjFfths You’re doing everything right, so why does it still feel like you’re not enough? Even the most disciplined, accomplished people face this tension. In this special session of Vibe with Venerables (Episode 36), Venerable Dr....
The Extraordinary Aspiration of the Practice of Samantabhadra
The Vows of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva (from the Avataṃsaka Sutra) is one of the most revered and widely practiced teachings in the Mahāyāna tradition, especially known for its emphasis on aspiration and conduct on the Bodhisattva path.
The Heart of Wisdom Sutra read by Venerable Gyatso | Sound of Sutras
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfUEt2DaufM The Heart of Wisdom Sutra (Prajñāpāramitāhṛdaya) Commonly known as The Heart Sutra, the Heart of Wisdom Sutra is one of the most beloved and widely recited Mahāyāna sutras across traditions. Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva (Guān...
Spiritual Growth Works Better With Friends | Vibe with Venerables Ep 35 with Venerable Juewei
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5tVANwQaYs True spiritual growth is a path walked with others. In Episode 35 of Vibe with Venerables, Venerable Dr. Juewei (Nan Tien Institute) introduces the Bodhisattva path and discusses the Eighth Realization of Great Beings,...
Living with Purity and Compassion Amid a Consumer-Driven World | Vibe with Venerables Ep 34 with Venerable Juewei
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA0ZD0bUBwc Living with purity and compassion sounds beautiful, but is it even possible in a world designed to overwhelm and distract you? In Episode 34 of Vibe with Venerables, Venerable Dr. Juewei (Nan Tien Institute) unpacks the 7th...
The Seven Treasures That Make You Truly Rich | Vibe with Venerables Ep 33 with Venerable Juewei
https://youtu.be/7-ZSbzGT3cc?si=wLGgjGeDlqLKQ6NH What does Buddhism really teach about wealth, generosity, and what it means to live a rich life? And why does it have nothing to do with your bank account? In modern life, wealth is often measured in numbers:...
The Secret to Finding Clarity in a World Full of Noise | Vibe with Venerables Ep 32 with Venerable Juewei
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5W4fUe3BEc Ignorance distorts the way we see reality and fuels the cycle of suffering. In a world overflowing with distractions—from social media to AI—Buddhist practice provides tools to regain focus, clarity, and inner peace. ...
“Meditation for Lay People” with Bhante Aggacitta, April 2026 | Vibe with Venerables
Welcome to Episodes 39-40 of the Vibe with Venerables series, where we talk “live” to Buddhist masters together. Full listing of all Vibe with Venerables episodes here. Meditation for Lay People is a two-part online Vibe with Venerables series where Bhante Aggacitta...
The Comfort Trap: How “Just 5 More Minutes” Steals Your Life | Vibe with Venerables Ep 31 with Venerable Juewei
https://youtu.be/OBLEolieeS8 Why is it so easy to choose comfort over growth? And why does “just five more minutes” so often become years of postponing what truly matters? Venerable Dr. Juewei wrestles with these questions in Episode 31 of Vibe with Venerables,...
The Three Principal Aspects of the Path read by Venerable Gyatso | Sound of Sutras
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e45-n7uuBZA The Three Principal Aspects of the Path By: Geshe Langri Thangpa Read by: Venerable Thubten Gyatso - Sravasti Abbey, USA By: Lama Tsongkhapa Read by: Venerable Thubten Gyatso - Sravasti Abbey, USA I bow down to the venerable...
Eight Verses of Thought Transformation read by Venerable Gyatso | Sound of Sutras
https://youtu.be/xyKgZCCACeU Eight Verses of Thought Transformation By: Geshe Langri Thangpa Read by: Venerable Thubten Gyatso - Sravasti Abbey, USA Verse 1 With the thought of attaining awakening For the welfare of all beings, Who are more precious than a...
Your Mind Always Wants More… Here’s How to Stop the Cycle | Vibe with Venerables Ep 30 with Venerable Juewei
https://youtu.be/WLhe3auGQT4 Why is the mind never satisfied, and why does the desire for “just a little more” often leave us restless instead of fulfilled? In Episode 30 of Vibe with Venerables, Venerable Dr. Juewei of Nan Tien Institute explores the insatiable...
Happy Lunar New Year, 2026!
Dear friends, Welcome to the Year of the Fire Horse, 2026! February 17, 2026 is Lunar New Year, the first day of the first lunar month of the year. This day is celebrated by Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and many other cultures. Lunar New Year is an auspicious...
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