Tibetan Buddhism: An Introduction

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:17:45 +0200

Tibetan Buddhism is the form of Buddhism that has dominated Tibetan culture for over a thousand years, and which has spread to Bhutan, Mongolia, and parts of the Himalayan region. It is also, in exile, one of the most visible Buddhist traditions in the modern world — through figures like the Dalai Lama and a global network of monasteries and retreat centers.

Vajrayana Tantric Practices

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:17:45 +0200

The term Vajrayana (literally “Diamond Vehicle”) refers to a body of Buddhist teachings and practices that emerged in India around the 5th-6th centuries CE and is preserved today primarily in Tibetan Buddhism. The practices are sometimes called “tantric” because they are rooted in texts called tantras, which present a more ritualized, embodied, and rapid path to awakening. This article explores what makes the Vajrayana approach distinctive.

Tibetan / Vajrayana Buddhism on Buddhist Resources

Tibetan Buddhism: An Introduction

Vajrayana Tantric Practices