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...
by Chade-Meng Tan | Aug 9, 2026 | Buddhism.net Blog, Sound of Sutras
Discover the Sutra of Golden Light, one of the most revered scriptures of Mahāyāna Buddhism. In this introduction, Venerable Thubten Lamsel of Sravasti Abbey shares her connection to this powerful sutra and why Lama Zopa Rinpoche encouraged its recitation,...
by Chade-Meng Tan | Aug 7, 2026 | Buddhism.net Blog, Recording
Ever told a small lie just to keep things smooth? Ever stayed quiet while someone trashed a person you know is decent? 🤔 In Ep 45 of Vibe with Venerables, Venerable Thubten Samten (@sravastiabbey) presents these as examples of the ten non-virtues—a Buddhist roadmap...
