Kongtrül Rinpoche’s Pithy Words of Practice Advice
For November 2021 Guru Rinpoche Day message, Phakchok Rinpoche shares precious key points of instruction from the great Jamgön Kongtrül Rinpoche, fr…
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Heart Essence of Mahaguru Padmasambhava
In this teaching, Phakchok Rinpoche shares some key words of advice from the Zheldam Lamrim Yeshé Nyingpo.
Parenthood is Practice, Too
In this article, Alan Pope shows how parenthood provides an opportunity to take our meditation practice into the heart of our daily lives.
Awareness and Vigiling at the Bedside
In this article, Andrea Sherman discusses vigiling, or being present at the bedside during the final hours of a person's life.
Frequently Asked Questions
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…
The Paramita of Patience and Caring For People with Dementia
In this article, Andrea Sherman shows how commitment to the paramita (perfection) of patience can be an antidote to anger and frustration when we care…
Maintaining Meditation Discipline
In this excerpt from "In the Footsteps of Bodhisattvas", Phakchok Rinpoche discusses discipline, and how it is essential to a strong meditation practi…
Having Little Jealousy
Jealousy sneaks up on us in many ways and it can be a tricky mental state to isolate. The Tibetan term (phrag dog) is a translation from the Sanskrit …
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…
Prayer for Rebirth in the Copper-Colored Mountain of Glory
Phakchok Rinpoche shares with us a precious aspiration from Khandro Yeshe Tsogyal to be reborn in the Copper-Colored Mountain. It is a very practical …
An Offering of the Dharma and Introduction of Student Pathways from Phakchok Rinpoche and Samye Institute
Phakchok Rinpoche will offer a series of Dharma teachings over the course of the next month. As the teachers regularly remind us, the gift of the pre…
Practice Advice from the Third Phakchok Rinpoche, Chöying Lhündrup, Part Two
Today we continue with the “Ten Key Instructions on Following the Sublime Way” by my previous incarnation, the 17th throne-holder of Kham Riwoché…