Welcome to Samye Institute
About Phakchok Rinpoche & Samye Institute
Phakchok Rinpoche was born in 1981 and is a lineage holder of the Profound Treasures of Chokgyur Lingpa from the Nyingma School of Early Translations and one of the throne-holders of the Riwoche Taklung Kagyu Lineage. Phakchok Rinpoche’s primary root gurus are his grandfather, Kyapjé Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, Kyapjé Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche, and Kyapchok Soktse Rinpoche.
Samye Institute, under the direction of Phakchok Rinpoche, is a place where students from all corners of the globe explore how to work with their minds in order to lead meaningful lives. Drawing from authentic Buddhist wisdom traditions, our online platform offers live teachings, structured courses, interactive forums, and community for the modern age.
Student Pathways
Support, education, and community for whichever path you are on.
The Path of Dignity
The Path of Dignity is intended for individuals in search for meaning, contentment, ease, and wellbeing.
The Path of Transformation
The Path of Transformation provides resources and courses for study, reflection, and meditation practice.
The Path of Realization
The Path of Realization is suitable for students who have taken refuge and bodhisattva vows.
Become a Samye Patron for Exclusive Benefits
Support the current and future activities of Samye Institute by becoming a monthly patron. Patrons receive access to our full library of practice supports, courses and materials along with exclusive events and teachings. Full and partial scholarships are available.
Latest Audio/Video Teachings
Samye Institute publishes regular audio and video teachings from Phakchok Rinpoche and other senior instructors. Most teachings are free to access but some are restricted only to Samye Patrons.
Repeated Placement: Once Again Resting the Mind
Continuous Placement in Meditation: Bring Back the Mind
Latest Guru Rinpoche Day Message from Phakchok Rinpoche
In Tibetan Buddhism, we celebrate the 10th day of each lunar month as Guru Rinpoche day. Guru Rinpoche or Padmasambhava is the Buddha who established Vajrayana Buddhism in Tibet. On the outer level, the Mahaguru is the essence of all buddhas and lineage masters. The late master Dudjom Rinpoche wrote a beautiful commentary on The Concise Benefits of the Festival of the Tenth Day.
Local Dharma-stream Groups
Dharma-stream is a series of regular video teachings directly from Phakchok Rinpoche, designed to be viewed in a group setting.
These teachings are presented in a step-by-step manner, becoming more and more profound over time.
There are many groups in location around the world. If there is no group near you, we can provide support and guidance to help you start one.
Noble Living, Noble Caring, Noble Dying
Commit to Sit
On certain auspicious days, Samye Institute invites you to join us as we meditate collectively. You can find visualization aids to support your practice in our chant library and record the minutes you spend in meditation. Please refer to the instructions in the featured post to the right.
50 hours of Collective Meditation
To date, our global sangha has accumulated over 50 hours of collective meditation! We rejoice in the merit!
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