“Reflections on Mindfulness”
This event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited. In the context of Tibetan Buddhism, the word mindfulness (drenpa) is explained as…
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Training the Mind: Small Steps in Mindfulness
What do we really mean when we speak of mind training? It can sound very complicated and too much for us to handle, but we have to understand how to b…
Motivation, Mindfulness, and Discipline
It is really important that we practice the buddhadharma, and to do this we need a certain motivation: our motivation should be to attain enlightenmen…
Mindfulness is the Mirror of the Mind
On this Guru Rinpoche Day, I would like to share with you a pith instruction which my master, Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche repeatedly uttered. It is my hope …
Inspiration for Practice
Download Video Transcript Phakchok Rinpoche shares some stories about the great accomplished masters of the past, the Mahasiddhas. He says that he personally finds these…
Adding the Practice of Mantra
Download Video Transcript Phakchok Rinpoche recommends adding mantra practice while on the Path of Transformation. The reason for chanting mantra is to help us transform.…
Full Guided Meditation Session
Download Video Transcript ***Please note that this meditation session can be used throughout the year. In the formal sitting meditation, please engage in whichever technique…
Four Reminders for Noble Living
In the Buddhist tradition, we speak frequently about Four Mind Changings. The Four reminders, or Four Mind Changings that turn the mind towards the dharma are…
Conversation with Phakchok Rinpoche on Noble Living, Noble Caring, and Noble Dying
The Noble Living, Noble Caring, Noble Dying team met with Phakchok Rinpoche on several occasions to discuss questions frequently posed by sangha members. In this recorded conversation,…
Samye Barcelona Gathers With a Holistic Approach to Practice
On February 18th, 2024, the Samye sangha in Barcelona got together for our first hybrid gathering (in-person and online). Following Phakchok Rinpoche’s advice, and with…
Cultivating Stillness: Weekly Meditation Practice
Join via Zoom! This online group practice is open to all and provides a wonderful opportunity to be part of a community of practitioners.
Understanding the Three Yanas
On the anniversary of Guru Dorjé Drolö, Phakchok Rinpoche shares with us some insights on the meaning and purpose of the three yanas (Theravada, Mah…