Interview with Phakchok Rinpoche in the Spanish Press
During his recent visit to Barcelona, Spain, Phakchok Rinpoche sat down with Lluís Amiguet of the Spanish daily newspaper La Vanguardia. The resultin…
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Bardo
Bardo is a Tibetan term that translates as “the period between two events”. The Tibetan syllable “bar” means “between” or “ intermediate…
Prostrations: Why and How?
Prostrations are a way of paying respect as well as a mindfulness practice. In this video filmed at Samye Hermitage New York in 2015, Tulku Migmar dis…
Six Classes of Beings
Buddhism teaches that sentient beings cycle repeatedly through saṃsāra, taking rebirth in six main classes or realms. Each of these realms features…
Transformation: Karma, Bad Habits, and the Ten Nonvirtues
Phakchok Rinpoche talks about how mindfulness of karma encourages us to take responsibility for our actions.
Noble Caring after Receiving a Diagnosis
Samye’s NLNCND team coordinator, Andrea Sherman, has written a poignant and very helpful article about her approach to a new diagnosis.
Vajrayana Ground, Path, and Fruition: Part 2
Phakchok Rinpoche discusses the ground, and the importance of reflection and mindfulness as we transform our minds.
Three Realms of Existence
The three realms, or spheres, of cyclic existence are the various states in which sentient beings take rebirth. According to the Buddha, these three r…
Announcing Phakchok Rinpoche’s North American Awakening Dignity Tour!
We are delighted to announce that Phakchok Rinpoche will visit North America this month to discuss the topics and themes raised in his new book,…
Five Paths
According to the Mahayana tradition, one aspiring to complete enlightenment progresses through practices according to five paths. These paths also map…
Patrul Rinpoche
Patrul Rinpoche was born in northern Kham, in 1808 into the Mukpo clan. He was recognized at an early age as the incarnation of the Pelge Lama, Samten…
Nyungné
Nyungné is a fasting ritual practice from the Kriya Tantra collection focused on the 1000-armed Avalokiteshvara. This practice helps to purify negati…