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General Questions I’m looking for ways to calm my mind and reduce my anger or other emotions. Where should I begin? We recommend that you…
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Not Being Influenced by Evil Companions
As social beings, we humans learn from those around us. And because we don’t have fixed, unchanging solidity as beings, we make choices. We can choo…
Repaying Debts on Time and Not Cheating With Weights and Measures
Although some readers might believe Buddhism and business have little to do with one another, history shows us a different story. The Buddha himself t…
Being Honest and Modest
In this article, Hilary Herdman continues her exploration of the Sixteen Principles of Societal Human Values.
Busy Laziness
These days we are all so busy that we often don’t take time to consider how constant doing affects our minds. And we might be surprised to know that…
Practicing Dharma: Continuous Journey
When we really want to practice Dharma we wish to carry on until we die. We don't want to stop! Dharma practice is a continuous journey. Of course, we…
Mahāyāna Practice Supports
As Vajrayāna and Mahāyāna practitioners we can regularly engage in self-reflection to check our progress.
We gradually train in understanding thes…
Explore Wisdom Blogs
Buddhist Philosophy Phakchok Rinpoche and senior instructors offer regular audio, video, or written wisdom teachings. Philosophy represents the “inner science” or study of the mind.…
Be Gentle with Yourself!
In this video instruction, Phakchok Rinpoche responds to a student's question about thoughts arising during four foundations practice sessions. Rinpoc…
Check Yourself! Advice for Buddhist Practitioners
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 …
Expanding the Heart Practice
Expanding the heart brings great benefit for both ourselves and others. In this video teaching, Phakchok Rinpoche advises each of us to develop big an…
Sense of Balance
When we interact with our partners, our parents, our children, and our extended family, we should always switch our perspective back and forth between…