Week Four: Renouncing Suffering
Discussion: In the Footsteps of Bodhisattvas: Chapter 3 Read for next class: In the Footsteps of Bodhisattvas: Chapter 4 The Blissful Path to the Ocean…
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Phase 3: Looking at the Looker
In these recordings, Rinpoche introduces us to the most important facet of practice for this entire course, looking inwardly at the looker. He says that…
Month 1: Pure and Impure Physical Support
Calm Abiding Using Pure or Impure Physical Support First, Phakchok Rinpoche explains that we begin our meditation session with the right attitude. We remember to…
Patrul Rinpoche’s Essential Instructions on Bodhicitta
Patrul Rinpoche first taught the details of refuge in essential instructions. After you have familiarized yourself with the profound meaning of refuge, the next step…
Rituals at Tibetan Buddhist Dharma Centers
Rituals at Tibetan Buddhist Dharma Centers can delight, intrigue, and/or confuse newcomers. Here we offer some brief guidelines for the curious onlook…
Unit 4: The Essence
Training the mind, as we have learned, involves understanding all its aspects. In this fourth, segment, Phakchok Rinpoche repeats these four aspects of mind. We…
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…
Repaying Those Who Have Previously Shown Kindness
In this article, Hilary Herdman continues her exploration of the Sixteen Principles of Societal Human Values.
Reading Namtars
Hilary Herdman discusses the reading of the life-stories of great masters (Tib. Namtar) as spiritual practice.
Taking Hold of Bodhicitta
In order for one to be inspired with bodhicitta, it is essential to train oneself in the attitude of the four immeasurables: loving kindness, compassi…
What is Ritual?
Hilary Herdman shows how ritual practice tames our minds as we perform particular physical and verbal actions.
What Devotion Really Is, Part 3 – Infallibly Inseparable
There seems to be a lot of talk in Buddhist blogs, magazines and in real-time lectures about what it means for a guru to be infallible, if, in fact, i…
