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Paramabuddha (Padampa Sangye) and Ayyappa

December 14, 2018December 14, 2018 Yogi Prabodha Jnana & Yogini Abhaya Devi 1 Comment buddhism in india, buddhism in kerala, history, mahasiddhas, padampasangye, paramabuddha

Paramabuddha (Padampa Sangye), an Indian Buddhist Mahasiddha, taught Zhije & Chod in Tibet. his birthplace can be identified to be in Kerala, near Sabarimala hills. His connection with Ayyappa is also explored.

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Sreemoolavasam – an Ancient Buddhist Monastery in Kerala

July 25, 2017December 3, 2018 Yogini Abhaya Devi 0 Comments avalokitesvara, history, kerala

Sreemoolavasam Mahayana Monastery was one of the ancient Buddhist centers in South India (in South Kerala) and had a famous Avalokitesvara statue, with Tara and Bhrikuti on two sides. The then Ay King Vikamaditya Varaguna was a patron of this monastery.

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Bodhidharma – a Trilogy on his Life and Teachings

June 13, 2017June 27, 2018 Yogini Abhaya Devi 0 Comments bodhidharma, buddhism in india, mahayana, Masters, zen

A biographical sketch of Bodhidharma along with an introduction to his essential teachings. The first part narrates his life story. The second part of the trilogy delves deeper into his teachings. The final part explores Bodhidharma’s links with martial arts and healing traditions of India, China and Sri Lanka.

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Acharya Nagarjuna – the Second Buddha

July 4, 2016June 27, 2018 Yogini Abhaya Devi 0 Comments Featured, nagarjuna

One of the greatest figures of rationality and critical thinking world has ever seen. He is revered by the Mahayana Buddhists as the Second Buddha and many streams of enlightened traditions such as Zen, Dzogchen, Anuttara Tantra and Nalanda scholasticism comes through him.