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
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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
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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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