Tag Archives: Naga

Buddhism’s Black Holes

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Vajragoni

The title for this blog-series is in reference to Bernard Faure’s excellent article, Buddhism’s Black Holes: From Ontology to Hauntology. In actuality it all has to do with the nature of Buddhist Icons and Relics, which also will be the … Continue reading →

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Is the Loch-Ness Monster a Naga?

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Vajragoni

Back in 2014 Britain’s first Lama, Lama Gelongmo Zangmo, created a media sensation when she proclaimed that Scotland’s good ol’ Nessie was in actuality a Naga, as found in both Hinduism and Buddhism. “Zangmo’s position as a Caucasian woman who … Continue reading →

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The Days of Hermits, Scoundrels, and a Dragon Princess

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Vajragoni

Chapter 12 is the quintessential text in Buddhism conveying the all-encompassing ascendancy of Buddha-nature. It reveals that regardless of one’s moral stature, sexual identity, or karmic-predispositions, the potential-seed of Buddhahood is indigenous to all sentient beings. The “awakening” to one’s … Continue reading →

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Year of the Black Naga

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Vajragoni

Traditionally, we have entered into the Year of the Black Water Snake. Looked at from an astrological perspective, the snake falls under the Element of Water; although combined with the snake’s fiery energy can yield conflict. There have been numerous … Continue reading →

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