Bhikkhu (Thū) Suvaṇṇasamo
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Dhamma Lineage Holder of Esoteric Theravāda Buddhism via Wat Lue Buddhapunyaraṁ | Buddhist Monk | Laotian Descent | Age: 21 | Based: Colorado, U.S.A |
Dharma Amṛta,
The rain of all the Buddhas,
For which I shower.
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The rain of all the Buddhas,
For which I shower.
#Haiku #Buddhism #Vajrayana #Mahayana #Theravada #Buddha
#Poetry
March 25, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Dharma Amṛta,
The rain of all the Buddhas,
For which I shower.
#Haiku #Buddhism #Vajrayana #Mahayana #Theravada #Buddha
#Poetry
The rain of all the Buddhas,
For which I shower.
#Haiku #Buddhism #Vajrayana #Mahayana #Theravada #Buddha
#Poetry
Om̐ Gaṇapati
Ete Śrī Mahādevaṃ
Abhirakshanti | |
Om̐ Gaṇapati
The Auspicious Great Deva
Please give protection! | |
A Gāthā in the verse of a Haiku.
Made to Gaṇapati for protection.
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Ete Śrī Mahādevaṃ
Abhirakshanti | |
Om̐ Gaṇapati
The Auspicious Great Deva
Please give protection! | |
A Gāthā in the verse of a Haiku.
Made to Gaṇapati for protection.
#Buddhism #Buddha #Vajrayana #Mahayana #Theravada #Sanskrit
#Haiku #Poetry
March 25, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Om̐ Gaṇapati
Ete Śrī Mahādevaṃ
Abhirakshanti | |
Om̐ Gaṇapati
The Auspicious Great Deva
Please give protection! | |
A Gāthā in the verse of a Haiku.
Made to Gaṇapati for protection.
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#Haiku #Poetry
Ete Śrī Mahādevaṃ
Abhirakshanti | |
Om̐ Gaṇapati
The Auspicious Great Deva
Please give protection! | |
A Gāthā in the verse of a Haiku.
Made to Gaṇapati for protection.
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#Haiku #Poetry
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Losar Tashi Delek!
As we welcome Losar, the Tibetan New Year, may this season of spring bring with it fresh beginnings, boundless opportunities, and inner peace. Just as the earth awakens with new life, may your mind and heart flourish with clarity, wisdom, and joy.
Artwork by Tara di Gesu
As we welcome Losar, the Tibetan New Year, may this season of spring bring with it fresh beginnings, boundless opportunities, and inner peace. Just as the earth awakens with new life, may your mind and heart flourish with clarity, wisdom, and joy.
Artwork by Tara di Gesu
February 28, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Losar Tashi Delek!
As we welcome Losar, the Tibetan New Year, may this season of spring bring with it fresh beginnings, boundless opportunities, and inner peace. Just as the earth awakens with new life, may your mind and heart flourish with clarity, wisdom, and joy.
Artwork by Tara di Gesu
As we welcome Losar, the Tibetan New Year, may this season of spring bring with it fresh beginnings, boundless opportunities, and inner peace. Just as the earth awakens with new life, may your mind and heart flourish with clarity, wisdom, and joy.
Artwork by Tara di Gesu
Abhirati Yakkhi (Hariti Yakshini) dated 1927 Rattanakosin Period. Currently on display at the Red Palace, Phra Nakhon National Museum. Khun Chuang Liang Chakiat graciously offered to His Majesty, King Prajadhipok when he traveled to the northern province in B.E. (Buddhist Era) 2469 (1927).
January 11, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Abhirati Yakkhi (Hariti Yakshini) dated 1927 Rattanakosin Period. Currently on display at the Red Palace, Phra Nakhon National Museum. Khun Chuang Liang Chakiat graciously offered to His Majesty, King Prajadhipok when he traveled to the northern province in B.E. (Buddhist Era) 2469 (1927).
Phra Mae Baisri, Goddess of the Baisri-Su-Kwan ritual, is a revered deity of bestowing health, luck, and auspiciousness. She is the gatherer of spiritual essence that is called back through ritual, and bestows them back to the ill.
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December 31, 2024 at 5:52 PM
Phra Mae Baisri, Goddess of the Baisri-Su-Kwan ritual, is a revered deity of bestowing health, luck, and auspiciousness. She is the gatherer of spiritual essence that is called back through ritual, and bestows them back to the ill.
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Catumahārājikā Plaques; In the Borān tradition, it is common to have plaques instead of statues to house the deities, often put on shrines, or put around a perimeter of a Temple for protection.
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December 31, 2024 at 5:38 PM
Catumahārājikā Plaques; In the Borān tradition, it is common to have plaques instead of statues to house the deities, often put on shrines, or put around a perimeter of a Temple for protection.
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Another translation, this time, Verses of the four directional kings:
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Gāthā Catumahārājikā
Gāthā Catumahārājikā Puratthāsmiṃ Disābhāge Santi Bhūta Mahiddhika Tepitumhe Anurakkhāntu Ārogyena Sukhena Ca | To the Eastern Direction, May there be peace among Spirits of Great Power, and May tho...
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December 27, 2024 at 7:11 PM
Another translation, this time, Verses of the four directional kings:
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Another translation, this time taken from the Mahādibbamanta, a Maṇḍala of the ten past Buddhas:
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Buddha Dasadisā Maṇḍala
Buddha Dasadisā Maṇḍala Padumuttaro Ca Pubbāyaṃ | Padumuttaro to the East, Aggineyye Ca Revato | Revato to the Southeast, Dakkhiṇe Kassapo Buddho | Kassapo Buddha to the South, Haratiye Sumaṅgalo ...
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December 22, 2024 at 5:41 PM
Another translation, this time taken from the Mahādibbamanta, a Maṇḍala of the ten past Buddhas:
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#buddhism #theravada #mahayana #vajrayana #lao #thai #cambodia #southeastasia #culture #religion
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December 13, 2024 at 10:46 PM
The Dhammakāya as taught and described in the Dhammakāyānussati Gāthā:
December 13, 2024 at 9:38 PM
The Dhammakāya as taught and described in the Dhammakāyānussati Gāthā:
Another Major Translation has been done, it is the Dhammakāyānussati Gāthā (Recollection of the Dhamma Body Verse); Please feel free to read this translation, however, this does not mean the text is for open practice:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Dhammakāyānussati Gāthā
Dhammakāyānussati Gāthā (Recollection of the Dhamma Body Verse) Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Sammā-Sambuddhassa | Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Sammā-Sambuddhassa | Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samm...
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December 13, 2024 at 9:36 PM
Another Major Translation has been done, it is the Dhammakāyānussati Gāthā (Recollection of the Dhamma Body Verse); Please feel free to read this translation, however, this does not mean the text is for open practice:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
The Police Major General Sorcerer, Khun Pantharak Ratchadet:
Armed with only a sword, a police badge, and his faith in Buddhism, he pacified the southern region of Thailand, and is known to become the regions most significant historical and spiritual figure.
#Spirituality #Buddhism #Religion
Armed with only a sword, a police badge, and his faith in Buddhism, he pacified the southern region of Thailand, and is known to become the regions most significant historical and spiritual figure.
#Spirituality #Buddhism #Religion
November 21, 2024 at 4:36 AM
The Police Major General Sorcerer, Khun Pantharak Ratchadet:
Armed with only a sword, a police badge, and his faith in Buddhism, he pacified the southern region of Thailand, and is known to become the regions most significant historical and spiritual figure.
#Spirituality #Buddhism #Religion
Armed with only a sword, a police badge, and his faith in Buddhism, he pacified the southern region of Thailand, and is known to become the regions most significant historical and spiritual figure.
#Spirituality #Buddhism #Religion
The Buddhas 18 Syllable Fire Mantra:
U Ba Bu
U Bu Ba
Ba U Bu
Bu U Ba
Ba Bu U
Bu Ba U
U for Uṣṇīṣa.
Ba for Balaṁ.
Bu for Buddho.
U Ba Bu
U Bu Ba
Ba U Bu
Bu U Ba
Ba Bu U
Bu Ba U
U for Uṣṇīṣa.
Ba for Balaṁ.
Bu for Buddho.
November 21, 2024 at 4:31 AM
The Buddhas 18 Syllable Fire Mantra:
U Ba Bu
U Bu Ba
Ba U Bu
Bu U Ba
Ba Bu U
Bu Ba U
U for Uṣṇīṣa.
Ba for Balaṁ.
Bu for Buddho.
U Ba Bu
U Bu Ba
Ba U Bu
Bu U Ba
Ba Bu U
Bu Ba U
U for Uṣṇīṣa.
Ba for Balaṁ.
Bu for Buddho.
Verses attributed to the Maṇḍala of a Buddha, and his Arahants:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Buddha Maṅgala Maṇḍala
Buddha Maṅgala Maṇḍala Gāthā Sambuddho Dipada Seṭṭho Nisinno Ce Va Majjhime Of the two-legged beings, the Buddha is the most excellent: He resides in the middle (of this Maṇḍala.) Koṇḍañño Pubbabhāg...
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November 21, 2024 at 4:26 AM
Verses attributed to the Maṇḍala of a Buddha, and his Arahants:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Tilokavijaya-Rāja Pattidāna Gāthā:
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*Note: These verses are attributed to the Dhammapāla (Dhamma Protector) Tilokavijaya, who can be found in the Khuddakanikāya.
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#Theravada #Religion
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*Note: These verses are attributed to the Dhammapāla (Dhamma Protector) Tilokavijaya, who can be found in the Khuddakanikāya.
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Tilokavijaya-Rāja Pattidāna Gāthā:
Tilokavijaya-Rāja Pattidāna Gāthā (King Victorious of Three Worlds Transference of Merit Verses) Yañkiñci Kusalaṃ Kammaṃ Kāttabbaṃ Kiriyaṃ Mama Kāyena Vācā Mānasa Tidasi Sugataṃ Kataṃ Ye Sattā Saññ...
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November 21, 2024 at 4:24 AM
Tilokavijaya-Rāja Pattidāna Gāthā:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
*Note: These verses are attributed to the Dhammapāla (Dhamma Protector) Tilokavijaya, who can be found in the Khuddakanikāya.
#Buddhism #Vajrayana #Mahayana
#Theravada #Religion
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
*Note: These verses are attributed to the Dhammapāla (Dhamma Protector) Tilokavijaya, who can be found in the Khuddakanikāya.
#Buddhism #Vajrayana #Mahayana
#Theravada #Religion
Now virtue, so say those who know,
Itself as purity will show ;
And for its proximate cause they tell
The pair, conscience and shame, as well.
- Visuddhimagga, Bhadantācariya Buddhaghosa
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Itself as purity will show ;
And for its proximate cause they tell
The pair, conscience and shame, as well.
- Visuddhimagga, Bhadantācariya Buddhaghosa
#Buddhism #Vajrayana #Mahayana #Theravada #Religion #Spirituality #Culture
November 21, 2024 at 4:20 AM
Now virtue, so say those who know,
Itself as purity will show ;
And for its proximate cause they tell
The pair, conscience and shame, as well.
- Visuddhimagga, Bhadantācariya Buddhaghosa
#Buddhism #Vajrayana #Mahayana #Theravada #Religion #Spirituality #Culture
Itself as purity will show ;
And for its proximate cause they tell
The pair, conscience and shame, as well.
- Visuddhimagga, Bhadantācariya Buddhaghosa
#Buddhism #Vajrayana #Mahayana #Theravada #Religion #Spirituality #Culture
Don’t be attached to material objects, Tamboon already, don’t cling to the merit. Don’t keep thinking:
“‘I helped to build this chedi
With my own hands too!’ Good or not, one might have a stroke and die, right at this moment!”
“‘I helped to build this chedi
With my own hands too!’ Good or not, one might have a stroke and die, right at this moment!”
November 18, 2024 at 3:15 PM
Don’t be attached to material objects, Tamboon already, don’t cling to the merit. Don’t keep thinking:
“‘I helped to build this chedi
With my own hands too!’ Good or not, one might have a stroke and die, right at this moment!”
“‘I helped to build this chedi
With my own hands too!’ Good or not, one might have a stroke and die, right at this moment!”
To preserve knowledge in the world, The Apasmāra Mulayaka must be subdued, not killed, as to do so would disturb the necessary balance between spiritual knowledge and ignorance.
November 18, 2024 at 3:07 PM
To preserve knowledge in the world, The Apasmāra Mulayaka must be subdued, not killed, as to do so would disturb the necessary balance between spiritual knowledge and ignorance.
Rākṣasa/Rakkhasa Malyavan, Paragon of Justice, Destroyer and Subjugator of wrong doers, evil doers, and those who break the law.
Promoter of the Dhamma, Dhammapāla, and Equal in reputation to Mahā-Brahmā.
Promoter of the Dhamma, Dhammapāla, and Equal in reputation to Mahā-Brahmā.
November 18, 2024 at 2:59 PM
Rākṣasa/Rakkhasa Malyavan, Paragon of Justice, Destroyer and Subjugator of wrong doers, evil doers, and those who break the law.
Promoter of the Dhamma, Dhammapāla, and Equal in reputation to Mahā-Brahmā.
Promoter of the Dhamma, Dhammapāla, and Equal in reputation to Mahā-Brahmā.
Phra Siam Devadhīrāja
(Noble Wisdom Devarāja of Siam)
He is the patron deity, and protector of all Siam.
(Noble Wisdom Devarāja of Siam)
He is the patron deity, and protector of all Siam.
November 18, 2024 at 2:56 PM
Phra Siam Devadhīrāja
(Noble Wisdom Devarāja of Siam)
He is the patron deity, and protector of all Siam.
(Noble Wisdom Devarāja of Siam)
He is the patron deity, and protector of all Siam.
Don’t expect to practice hard & not experience the weird.
Hard practice that evades the unknown makes for a weak commitment.
So an ancient once said, 'Help hard practice by befriending every demon.'
—Kyong Ho
Hard practice that evades the unknown makes for a weak commitment.
So an ancient once said, 'Help hard practice by befriending every demon.'
—Kyong Ho
November 18, 2024 at 2:51 PM
Don’t expect to practice hard & not experience the weird.
Hard practice that evades the unknown makes for a weak commitment.
So an ancient once said, 'Help hard practice by befriending every demon.'
—Kyong Ho
Hard practice that evades the unknown makes for a weak commitment.
So an ancient once said, 'Help hard practice by befriending every demon.'
—Kyong Ho
Sadāśiva Deva, With Mahābrahmā to the left, and Viṣṇu to the right. 10th Century, C.E relief located at Wat Phou, Champasak, Laos.
November 18, 2024 at 2:49 PM
Sadāśiva Deva, With Mahābrahmā to the left, and Viṣṇu to the right. 10th Century, C.E relief located at Wat Phou, Champasak, Laos.
Hello, My name is Gavin Symahanou, and I am a Dhamma Lineage Holder of Esoteric Theravāda Buddhist tradition. I am of Laotian descent, and third generation refugee. My teacher is Khruba Peng of Wat Lue Buddhapunyaraṁ, of Denver, Colorado.
November 17, 2024 at 1:58 AM
Hello, My name is Gavin Symahanou, and I am a Dhamma Lineage Holder of Esoteric Theravāda Buddhist tradition. I am of Laotian descent, and third generation refugee. My teacher is Khruba Peng of Wat Lue Buddhapunyaraṁ, of Denver, Colorado.