Today is Saga Dawa, the anniversary of the Buddha’s birth, awakening and passing away (parinirvana). It is a day when Buddhists around the world practice mantras, make prayers and ritual offerings and perform acts of generosity. Tibetan Buddhists believe that today the effects of actions are multiplied many millions of times over, therefore it is … Continue reading Saga Dawa →

There is a traditional story, a Jataka tale, of the Buddha’s past life before he became a Buddha. While walking in the mountains he happened upon a mother tiger and her cubs. They were starving to death and about to die.