Vajrayana
Vajrayana Pathway
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Students who have prior familiarity with Buddhist principles, prior meditation experience, or a strong connection to Vajrayana Buddhism may decide to enter this path. One begins by taking the refuge and bodhisattva vows. This path was most commonly followed by the practitioners and great masters of the past in Tibet. As Phakchok Rinpoche is a primary lineage holder of the New Treasures of Chokgyur Lingpa or Chokling Tersar, this path centers around these profound teachings and practices.
Video Teachings
98 minutes
- Enhancing and Dispelling Obstacles, Vajrayana
Riwo Sangchö Explanation and Practice
Khenpo Gyaltsen
In this video, Khenpo Gyaltsen leads the Indonesian sangha and Zoom attendees through an explanation of the practice of Riwo Sangchö (sang offering). At the...
video
98 minutes
8 minutes
- Q&A with Phakchok Rinpoche, Vajrayana
Blessings of Guru Rinpoche: The Four Obscurations
Phakchok Rinpoche
In this video, Phakchok Rinpoche points out how each of the four obscurations unfolds gradually....
video
8 minutes
77 minutes
- Ground, Path, and Fruition, Vajrayana
Samaya and How to Keep Pure Perception, Session One
Khenpo Gyaltsen
In this video, Khenpo Gyaltsen offers teachings on pure perception and the Vajrayana samayas....
video
77 minutes
14 minutes
- Vajrayana
Chants for the Meditation Session
Phakchok Rinpoche
In this video, Phakchok Rinpoche recites and briefly introduces the Chants for the Meditation session, a selection of verses arranged by Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche....
video
14 minutes
8 minutes
- Enhancing and Dispelling Obstacles, Vajrayana
Be Inclusive! Advice on Practicing Riwo Sangchö
Phakchok Rinpoche
In this video, Phakchok Rinpoche stresses the importance of practicing Riwo Sangchö to improve emotional imbalances and gather auspicious conditions....
video
8 minutes
2 minutes
- Q&A with Phakchok Rinpoche, Vajrayana
Guilt Is Not Helpful
Phakchok Rinpoche
In this video, Phakchok Rinpoche answers a student's question about transforming feelings of guilt and the fear of hurting others....
video
2 minutes
Audio Teachings
23 minutes
- Vajrayana
Guru Rinpoche: Stories to Increase Devotion and Trust
Phakchok Rinpoche
In this teaching, Phakchok Rinpoche recounts stories of Guru Rinpoche's magnificent activities to increase the faith and devotion of disciples....
audio
23 minutes
19 minutes
- Enhancing and Dispelling Obstacles, Vajrayana
Feast Offerings: Skillful Means in the Vajrayāna
Phakchok Rinpoche
Feast offerings are very important in the Vajrayāna tradition. Here, Phakchok Rinpoche describes the meaning and significance of this ritual practice....
audio
19 minutes
25 minutes
- Vajrayana
The Practice of Confession and Restoring Vows
Phakchok Rinpoche
In this audio recording, Phakchok Rinpoche leads a group in the Narak Kong Shak lamenting apology and gives a brief explanation of each section of...
audio
25 minutes
9 minutes
- Nine Yanas, The Foundation, Vajrayana
The Four Mind Changings
Phakchok Rinpoche
In this brief presentation, Phakchok Rinpoche leads students step-by-step through the Four Mind Changings....
audio
9 minutes
1 minutes
- Nine Yanas, Vajrayana
The Importance of Accumulating Merit
Phakchok Rinpoche
In this short pith instruction, Phakchok Rinpoche recalls the specific benefits of accumulating merit and reminds us how vital it is to our success on...
audio
1 minutes
6 minutes
- Nine Yanas, Q&A with Phakchok Rinpoche, Vajrayana
Developing Joy in Practice
Phakchok Rinpoche
In this teaching, Phakchok Rinpoche answers a question from an intellectual student about how to generate joy in our practice....
audio
6 minutes
Articles
- Mahayoga Practices, Vajrayana
Tukdrup Barché Kunsel Shrine Diagram
Many students ask questions about how to set up a proper Tukdrup Barché Kunsel shrine for group practice or at home. Phakchok Rinpoche has kindly...
- Ground, Path, and Fruition, Vajrayana
The Damdzin Namtrul
An interactive guide to the famous prayer to the Chokling Tersar lineage masters....
9 minutes
- Vajrayana
Accumulating Causes for Enlightenment
In this video teaching, Phakchok Rinpoche reminds us that the essence of our mind is already enlightened. Yet, even though our nature is pure, that...
9 minutes
8 minutes
- Meditation, Nine Yanas, Vajrayana
Four Qualities of Mind: Mind Nature
Phakchok Rinpoche explains the purpose of our meditation practice. Here he stresses that we can familiarize ourselves through direct experience with the four qualities of...
8 minutes
Practice Companions
Phowa and Amitabha Practices · Vajrayana
Phakchok Rinpoche’s teachings on the Liberation Upon Hearing, a text used to guide the deceased through the bardo-states before their subsequent rebirth, or ultimate liberation.