Motivation: The Real Meaning of Bodhicitta -
Feb 21, 2019
Motivation is a Reflection of Yourself In this teaching, Kyabgön Phakchok Rinpoche challenges us to come to understand of correct motivation. “Motivation is a reflection of yourself”, he teaches. This shows how...
Read MoreMotivation or Intention -
Jan 28, 2019
Motivation or intention comes before any activity, even if we don’t realize or acknowledge it. According to traditional Buddhist teachings, the initial motivation really determines whether action is virtuous or non-virtuous. Giving...
Read MoreAspirations Reflect Our Motivation -
Jan 3, 2019
We all have aspirations in life. But what are our aspirations? We should reflect and check this in ourselves. Only we can know our own aspirations –they relate only to us. And...
Read MoreGenuine Sincere Motivation -
Dec 4, 2018
Genuine sincere motivation builds a steady foundation for practicing the Buddhadharma. Phakchok Rinpoche, here in a teaching given at beautiful Gomde Austria, reminds us that when we come to learn some meditation...
Read MoreDeveloping a Daily Meditation Practice – The Progression from Inspiration to Motivation and Commitment -
Oct 3, 2017
Developing a Daily Meditation Practice The Progression from Inspiration to Motivation and Commitment Thursday, October 12, 2017, 7 -9 pm Suggested Donation: $30* Location: Eileen Fisher Headquarters, 2 Bridge Street, Irvington, NY 10591 (directions) The path begins when we have a glimpse...
Read MoreMeditation and Motivation Training: Be Ready for Anything -
Apr 26, 2017
Part I* — Sat, April 29, 7-9pm Room 2A/2B, 8/F, “The Wave”, 4 Hing Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong Part II* — Sun, April 30, 3-5pm Room 3, 8/F, “The Wave”, 4 Hing Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong...
Read MoreMotivation and Excitement -
Apr 18, 2017
Motivation and Excitement: Learning to Distinguish We need to check our motivation carefully. This is a teaching we often receive, but do we hear or practice it? That’s why Phakchok Rinpoche asks us to...
Read MoreReflection: Importance of Motivation -
Nov 3, 2016
Asking Why Whatever it is we do, it’s very important to know why we are doing it. In this audio clip, from September 2016, Phakchok Rinpoche talks about the importance of motivation for...
Read MoreGood Karma: Motivation to Practice Dharma -
Oct 4, 2016
Good karma is a popular phrase these days. Here in a video from a teaching given in Brazil, Phakchok Rinpoche explains it in a specific...
Read MoreFive Finger Motivation -
Aug 21, 2015
Five Finger Motivation Five finger motivation is a method Phakchok Rinpoche learned from his own meditation teacher, Nyoshül Khenpo Rinpoche. These instructions are therefore very precious. Such personal advice can really make...
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