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Dharma teachings, resources and education under the guidance of Phakchok Rinpoche

Featured Events

December 6 - December 10

Mahamudra Retreat With Phakchok Rinpoche

Berjaya Penang Hotel Jalan Burma, George Town, Pulau Pinang, 10350, Malaysia

Join Phakchok Rinpoche for the main globally accessible retreat that will be offered until mid-2025.
December 27 - December 29

Annual White Umbrella Puja

Do-Ngak Ling Monastery Bajrabarahi Road, Chapagaon, 44700, Nepal

Annual White Umbrella (Sitatapatra or Dukkarmo) Puja at Do-Ngak Ling Monastery in Nepal. Over the course of three days our monks will practice the puja of White Umbrella and make daily torma offerings which is a method for removing and pacifying all negative spirits and evil forces.
January 3 - January 6

The Essence of Mahayana

Rangjung Yeshe Gomde California 66000 Drive Thru Tree Road, Leggett, CA, 95585, United States

Gomde California is honored to welcome our esteemed lineage master and teacher, Phakchok Rinpoche, who will teach on the “Essence of the Mahayana” from Gampopa’s Jewel Ornament of Liberation.

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.

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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. 

Upcoming Online Events

November 21

Exploring Dharma

6:00 pm - 7:15 pm EST
Virtual Event

Join Samye Hermitage New York for a weekly study group devoted to exploring the rich and profound Dharma teachings of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
Orgyen Tobgyal Rinpoche
November 22

Shakyamuni Buddha Chanting and Lamp Offering

10:00 am - 11:00 am SMT
Virtual Event

In-person and online group practice hosted by Samye Malaysia.
Orgyen Tobgyal Rinpoche
November 25

Kurukulle Tsok Puja

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm SMT
Virtual Event

In-person and online group practice hosted by Samye Malaysia.

Latest Patron Teachings

Samye Institute regularly publishes audio and video teachings from Phakchok Rinpoche and other senior instructors. Available exclusively for patrons. 

Path of Realization | The Foundation

Samye Monthly Pathway Teachings: Ngöndro – Day Two

Path of Realization | The Foundation

Samye Monthly Pathway Teachings: Ngöndro – Day One

Path of Transformation | Compassion Training

Eight Verses of Training the Mind, Day Two

Path of Transformation | Compassion Training

Eight Verses of Training the Mind, Day One

Become a Samye Patron

Support the current and future activities of Samye Institute by becoming a Patron. Patrons receive access to our full library of audio and video teachings, practice supports, courses and materials, along with exclusive events and teachings. 

Full and partial scholarships available.

Latest Guru Rinpoche Day Messages 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.

Publications Available Now

Noble Living, Noble Caring, Noble Dying

Explore how Buddhist practice can inform our living, caring, and dying so that they become noble—filled with dignity and grace.​

Commit to Sit

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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In the Footsteps of Bodhisattvas

Noble Living, Noble Caring, Noble Dying

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