"Should I pay homage first to you? Or before that to the great compassionThat remained in samsara, despite knowing all its faults?" --Excerpt from Essence Of Glory: A Shakyamuni Puja by 17th Karmapa "The reason why we have the Buddhist teachings, is because of the kindness of the Buddha Shakyamuni. So, all of us Buddhists… Continue reading “THE ESSENCE OF GLORY: A SHAKYAMUNI PUJA IN THE KADAMPA TRADITION”: NEW SADHANA BY 17TH GYALWANG KARMAPA. Inspirations behind its composition, an overview of the new sadhana, and transcript of the teaching by 17th Karmapa