Applying a Teacher’s Practice Advice -
May 16, 2017
Applying a teacher's practice advice may seem to be something we all wish to do. We ask questions and we may get some very profound answers. But sometimes, we don't really know how to actually follow the advice we're given....
Read MoreInspiration to practice – Advice on Dealing with Success and Positive Circumstances -
Dec 8, 2015
Inspiration to Practice Dharma Inspiration manifests in many ways. In this teaching to a Dharma Stream group in NYC in April 2015, Phakchok Rinpoche gives some personal examples. He explains how he...
Read MorePractice Challenges Advice -
Sep 16, 2015
Practice Challenges and Difficulties Practice challenges arise for all of us. And we all face difficulties in managing our lives and practice. Phakchok Rinpoche regularly encourages his students from all around the...
Read MoreMarriage and Partnership advice from Kyabgön Phakchok Rinpoche -
Nov 12, 2019
Marriage and Partnership as Dharma Practice Marriage and partnership can be a particularly fertile ground for practice. Here sangha members Diana Carey and Jesper Skovlund generously share the marriage advice offered by...
Read MoreCare-taking rLüng During Long Practice Hours -
Apr 29, 2019
By Dr. Tawni Tidwell It is important to recognize that extended practice can proliferate and aggravate rlüng (lōōng). As we remember from our introductory blog post, rlüng are the coarse and subtle winds...
Read MoreHealing Practices from Tibetan Buddhism -
Dec 18, 2018
Healing practices perform an important function for practitioners. Physical health situations can make our lives more stressful and difficult to manage. And we often ask the Rinpoches and lamas what spiritual practices...
Read MoreAdvice for Buddhist Parents -
Aug 7, 2018
Buddhist parents sometimes ask how best to apply the teachings when relating in their family life. In this short audio teaching, Phakchok Rinpoche shares some practical advice for Buddhist...
Read MoreCheck Yourself! Advice for Buddhist Practitioners -
Feb 1, 2018
How do we become authentic Buddhist practitioners? In this short audio clip from a teaching in Sao Paolo, Brasil, Khenpo Gyaltsen says each one of us needs to remember to "check...
Read MoreChange: Why Do We Need to Practice the Four Mind Changings – by Khenpo Gyaltsen -
Jan 27, 2018
Khenpo Gyaltsen recently taught the four mind changings in Sao Paolo, Brasil. In this excerpt from his talk, Khenpo-la explains that first we have to appreciate the need for...
Read MoreThree Pillars of Tibetan Vajrayāna Practice -
Dec 5, 2017
Phakchok Rinpoche advises listeners on the best way to enter the Tibetan Vajrayāna Buddhist path by relying on three pillars to build a strong...
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