Providing authentic teachings of the Buddha to students worldwide.
Samye Institute includes both on-line and live teachings, instruction, retreats, and events derived from authentic Buddhist wisdom traditions. On the on-line platform individuals seeking answers as to how to live a meaningful life can explore how to work with their minds. Additionally, Buddhist practitioners, both newer and long-term students, will find resources here to support their study, reflection, and meditation. Here you may find teachings on working with the emotions and the mind, introduction to meditation, training in compassion, Mahāmudrā meditation, and special practices unique to our tradition. Our aspiration is to offer tools and training to enable practitioners of all levels to practice authentically and confidently.
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Online programs
Samye Institute offers home study courses based upon genuine Dharma teachings passed down from master to master…
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Phakchok Rinpoche and Erric Solomon have collaborated on Radically Happy: A User’s Guide to the Mind. The book will be released on October 16, 2018! Many people have questions–what does the book discuss? What does the title mean? In this regular blog feature, co-creator, Erric Solomon shares more about how to be Radically Happy!
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This month our guest contributor, Jamie Gaddy, shares her own experience trying to juggle motherhood and Dharma practice. Read her observations and contribute your own insights and questions.We also encourage you to discuss these topics in your Dharma Stream or center meetings.
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Archive of Short Teachings and Advice
The Wisdom Blog section contains advice and instruction from Rinpoche and his senior instructors. Each of these short reminders contains essential guidance…
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Meditation without Reflection is Blind
When reflecting, it is important to do so with your practice, personality, responsibility, and so forth. Reflect on your actions and reflect on your self. When you don’t reflect, you are like a blind person, not knowing where you are heading….
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Video teachings directly from Phakchok Rinpoche
Dharma-stream is a series of regular video teachings directly from Phakchok Rinpoche, designed to be viewed in a group setting…
Read moreWhat does it mean to rest? As a working mother of two young children learns how to integrate practice into her daily life, she also discovers the importance of this simple act. – By Jamie Gaddy
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