The Buddhist Science of Logic
In this article, Alan Pope begins a series examining the Buddhist science of logic.
The Four Dharmas of Gampopa
Phakchok Rinpoche shares the Four Dharmas of Gampopa and the meaning of these profound words of advice, so we can apply them in our daily practice.
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…
Supreme Mind Training
Phakchok Rinpoche shares with us some of Atisha's Root Verses on Training the mind. This supreme mindtraining offers clear, simple and straightforward…
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…
Kunkhyen Jamgön Mipham Rinpoché’s Advice for Beginners
In the first month of the Tibetan year of the Iron Ox, Phakchok Rinpoche shares with us on Guru Rinpoche Day some short advice for practitioners from …
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 …
Khandro Yeshé Tsogyel’s Prayer to Guru Rinpoche
For this Guru Rinpoche day, I would like to share with you Khandro Yeshé Tsogyel’s supplication to the Great Guru, or Mahā Guru, Padmasambhava. Ye…
Tibetan Medicine Tools for Trying Times
During these stressful times, Tibetan Medicine may offer us some tools for bringing our body and mind into balance. Our sangha member and Dakini Docto…
Princess Mandarava’s Prayer to Guru Rinpoche
Phakchok Rinpoche shares a supplication from Princess Mandarava to Guru Rinpoche in order to inspire us in our devotional practice.