by Chade-Meng Tan | Sep 5, 2026 | Buddhism.net Blog, Sound of Sutras
In Chapter 3 of the “Sutra of Golden Light”, the bodhisattva Ruchira-ketu dreams of a radiant golden drum surrounded by countless tathagatas teaching the Dharma. From the sound of the drum arise verses of confession, which he remembers upon waking and later recites...
by Chade-Meng Tan | Aug 29, 2026 | Buddhism.net Blog, Recording
Be honest: can you imagine holding your mind on a single object for four hours? If you can’t, you definitely need to catch Episode 47 of Vibe with Venerables with Venerable Tsepal (@sravastiabbey). Ven Tsepal opens the second block of the Three Higher Trainings by...
by Chade-Meng Tan | Aug 23, 2026 | Buddhism.net Blog, Sound of Sutras
In Chapter 2 of the “Sutra of Golden Light”, the Bodhisattva Ruchira-ketu wonders why the Buddha Shakyamuni’s life appears to be only eighty years. Through a profound teaching on the immeasurable lifespan and nature of the Tathagata, the chapter reveals that the...
by Chade-Meng Tan | Aug 21, 2026 | Buddhism.net Blog, Recording
Nobody wakes up in the morning thinking, “today I’m going to ruin someone’s day.” So what actually happens? In Episode 46 of Vibe with Venerables, Venerable Thubten Monlam (@sravastiabbey) closes out our Higher Training on Ethical Conduct by...
by Chade-Meng Tan | Aug 16, 2026 | Buddhism.net Blog
It’s International Tell A Joke Day! 🎉 We’re bringing you something new: Dharma Funnies. Meng opens this series with one important question: can we snack while we meditate? 🍪 Yeah, Buddhism is...
by Chade-Meng Tan | Aug 9, 2026 | Buddhism.net Blog, Sound of Sutras
In Chapter 1 of the “Sutra of Golden Light”, the Buddha begins this profound teaching at Vulture Peak in the presence of supreme bodhisattvas. Known as the Preamble, this chapter introduces the sutra’s extraordinary qualities and benefits – purifying negative...
