Self-reflection on the Spiritual Path -
Dec 26, 2018
Self-reflection is crucial for humans to flourish–both on the mundane and on the spiritual path. Phakchok Rinpoche teaches here in an excerpt from a recent visit to Gomde Austria, making the point...
Read MoreSelf-Confidence -
Jul 31, 2018
Self-confidence can be a trait that we wish we had, but many of us may feel unsure of ourselves. At first glance, it might seem rather paradoxical to worry about self-confidence as we often hear about emptiness of self in...
Read MoreSense of Balance -
May 30, 2017
When we interact with our partners, our parents, our children, and our extended family, we should always switch our perspective back and forth between ourselves and others. This helps us maintain a balance. This sense of balance reduces the likelihood...
Read MoreRenunciation: Wake-up Call -
Oct 23, 2018
Renunciation: Advice for Serious Buddhist Practitioners Renunciation is fundamental to the Buddhist path, and all schools of Buddhism in the three vehicles (Śrāvakayāna , Mahāyāna, and Vajrayāna) emphasize this teaching. If we are serious...
Read MoreFinding An Authentic Teacher: Importance of Aspiration -
Oct 13, 2015
What defines an authentic spiritual teacher? How can one connect with a genuine teacher? Learn how not to waste time! In the first portion of this audio, recording Phakchok Rinpoche responds to...
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 MoreStudent Reflections on the Four Mind Changings -
May 25, 2018
The Four Mind Changings The four mind changings form the foundation of the Vajrayāna path. When we commit to this path, we start by practicing the preliminary practices: the ngöndro. And we begin...
Read MoreCheck Yourself! The Tool of Reflection -
Jul 5, 2019
Image by Daniel Mingook Kim on Unsplash By Nina Eder When I first heard Phakchok Rinpoche talking about reflecting on our mind, I didn’t think that “checking myself” would be of any use....
Read MoreHow and Why to Develop Certainty -
Jun 22, 2015
Phakchok Rinpoche shares advice on how to develop certainty in our practice and reminds us how advises on how to practice in a truly authentic...
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