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A documentary film was released at the IBSA Conference held in Hong Kong that explains how a fourth vajra throne was recognized at the Xuanfa Institute near Sanger, California. The DVD also explains that Vajra Thrones, sometimes referred to as “Bodhimandas“, are either places where a great holy being became enlightened like Bodhgaya in India… Read More: Documentary made of the Recognition of the Site of the… »

by Sanjaya Dhakal, BBC Nepali service, Kathmandu. In the hot, dusty plains of south-western Nepal sits Lumbini, one of the holiest places for about 350 million Buddhists around the world. Centuries ago a baby was born in Lumbini who went on to become the Buddha and many have long cherished plans that Lumbini could be developed… Read More: What happened to the dream of a Buddhist Mecca? »

Mayor Vincent C. Gray of the District of Columbia proclaimed this day as “H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III Day.” The mayor called upon all residents of the city of Washington in the District of Columbia to join him in saluting H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III for the enormous contributions that have helped enhance the lives… Read More: H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III Day »

H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III received the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Award for International Service and Leadership. Every year since 1991 the International Salute to the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee awards certain exceptional individuals for their contributions to society as a way of celebrating and honoring the… Read More: H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III receives the Dr. Martin Luther… »

After it was announced that a temple would be built near Sanger, California, for the purpose of conducting long-term retreats and a stupa erected to honor the coming to America of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III and disciples started coming to work on projects to make this happen, strange and wondrous sights appeared at the… Read More: Dharma Protectors Come to Xuanfa Institute »

Local disciples of all ages gathered at the Xuanfa Institute on the “fish-release day set by the Buddha” of October 29 to release captive fish and pray that all sentient beings be free from the sufferings of illness, that their karmic hindrances be removed, that their longevity and good fortune increase, that all things go… Read More: Fish Release Ceremony Held at Xuanfa Institute »

Disciples of Zhaxi Zhuoma Rinpoche visited Kings Canyon which is located near the Xuanfa Institute in California and enjoyed meditating in the beautiful natural setting of the Sequoias and the Sierra Mountains.