Many of us may have experienced genuine harm from others in the past or we may be experiencing this now. Phakchok Rinpoche agrees that such circumstances can put us in a very tough place that can make it hard for us to practice kindness. Yet, if we really make the effort to be kind regardless of the situation, it can help. As we remind ourselves repeatedly to be kind, we gradually build the strength of our kindness.
Buddhism offers us so many types of training tools. In this video clip, Phakchok Rinpoche discusses the vast array of training tools that we can use to change our lives.
Distilling the Dharma into three core principles is an important teaching for us as we begin to learn about Buddhism. Likewise, it can be a timely reminder for all practitioners already on the path.
Phakchok Rinpoche continues his discussion of the 12 manifestation of Guru Rinpoche by talking about Mawey Senge, the “Lion’s Roar.”
Transforming anger is a skill we can all work to achieve. We often feel that we have the right or to be angry, but anger does not solve our problems.
Without skillful means, we are unable to easily gain wisdom. In the past, all the great masters have practiced this way. Because this is the case, Rinpoche requests new students who want to join the Vajrayāna path to engage in the preliminary practices and development stage practices.
In this third part of the “Rhythm of Happiness” talk, Phakchok Rinpoche suggests additional mental training to support positive feelings toward others.
Rhythm can develop into a deeper practice with more complexity. In the second part of this talk, Phakchok Rinpoche explains how we may continue to develop.
Phakchok Rinpoche introduces us to the rhythm of happiness. He teaches several exercises to help us bring that rhythm with us into our daily life.
This whole year, I will be sharing a series of teachings based on the twelve Manifestations of Guru Padmasambhava. The first manifestation is called Gyalwey Dungdzin who is the manifestation of Guru Rinpoche in magnetizing form.
Many of us want to be helpful and do charity or volunteer work since it is needed in so many places, but it can also result in burnout.
Balancing Dharma and life can be difficult to do well. Phakchok Rinpoche understands that many of us have a spiritual practice and life responsibilities.
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