Whether you are new to Buddhism or a long-term practitioner, we hope you will find something in the resources below that will educate, motivate, expand your awareness or simply entertain.
Periodicals
Tricycle: The Buddhist Review was launched in 1991 and was the first magazine intended to present Buddhist perspectives to a Western readership. Tricycle soon became the leading independent journal of Buddhism in the West, where it continues to be the most inclusive and widely read vehicle for the dissemination of Buddhist views and values.
Not just a magazine! With a subscription you get 4 issues a year, PLUS a dharma talk video every month, PLUS a new film each month. https://tricycle.org/
Lion’s Roaris an independent, bimonthly magazine that offers a nonsectarian view of “Buddhism, Culture, Meditation, and Life.” Presented are teachings from the Buddhist and other contemplative traditions, with an emphasis on applying the principles of mindfulness and awareness practices to everyday life.
Buddhadharma: The Practitioner’s Quarterly is a Buddhist journal presenting articles on Buddhist teachings and practice, with contributions from all Buddhist meditative traditions. https://www.lionsroar.com/Buddhadharma/
Websites
Many of these websites will have multi-media options. They will have content on the site, but may also offer a “Subscribe” button to receive a free newsletter periodically. They may include links to podcasts or an audio or video dharma talk. You may find news of upcoming programs, online or residential retreats.
These Buddhist teachers and spiritual leaders have been recommended as favorites of our Florida Keys Tara Mandala Sangha members. Simply go to YouTube and type their name into the search line to find a plethora of meditations and teachings on every subject imaginable, all of which will expand your practice and awareness. If you like what you see, you may click the “Subscribe” button.
Lama Live! with Lama Tsultrim Allione
Watch Live every Sunday at 9 am Pacific time on Facebook. You do not need a Facebook account. Just type “Lama Tsultrim Allione” in the Search line OR Watch the recordings of all episodes on YouTube. A very moving episode with Magyu Lopon Charlotte Rotterdam can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mYSitspmts
Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo – Read her biography, Cave in the Snow, by Vicki MacKenzie or see the film by the same name on YouTube. Her 4-part video teaching entitled, “The Four Dharmas of Gampopa” can be found with this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5a8FIyQ2LI8
Tara Brach
Meditation, Psychologist, Author and Teacher. Once a week dharma talks. “Learning to Respond, Not React” is here:
Find out what’s going on at Tara Mandala Retreat Center in Colorado; online and residential retreats, new courses, videos to see ongoing restoration work and much more. https://www.facebook.com/taramandala.org
See what our multi-talented teacher does when she is not leading us in meditation, practice or giving us a dharma talk. Ellen loves life, it loves her right back and she shares all of it with us! https://www.facebook.com/ellen.b.church
Books by Lama Tsultrim Allione
Wisdom Rising: Journey into the Mandala of the Empowered Feminine
Women of Wisdom
Feeding Your Demons: Ancient Wisdom for Resolving Inner Conflict
The Empowered Feminine
Befriending Your Demons
Current Programs
Your online pass includes:
Six Wisdom Talks with Matthieu Richard, Jack Kornfield, Sharon Salzberg, Roshi Joan Halifax, Kaira Jewel Lingo and Craig Hamilton
Ten Buddhist Films
An interview with one of the filmmakers
A Tribute to Thich Nhat Hanh, including an historic offering of five key films about his life and wisdom
A musical presentation of the Heart Sutra by Japanese Zen Buddhist monk Kanho Yakushiji
Plus favorite talks from previous festivals with Joanna Macy, Robert Thurman, Sylvia Boorstein, Jan Willis, Qaivy Grainvoltz and Lama Tsultrim Allione