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- Yoga Asanas for Sitting Meditation
- Mahamudra Level One
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- The Noble Wisdom of the Time of Death Sutra
- Training the Mind
- The Seven Points of Mind Training
- The 37 Bodhisattva Practices
- The Nine Yanas: Shravakayana
- The Concise Sang Offering
- The Seed of Supreme Awakening
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Path of Transformation
Practice Resources
All-access Courses
- Mobility for Meditators
- Training in Compassion
- Yoga Asanas for Sitting Meditation
- Path of Meditation Level One
- Path of Meditation Level Two
- The Noble Wisdom of the Time of Death Sutra
- Training the Mind
- The Seven Points of Mind Training
- The 37 Bodhisattva Practices
- The Nine Yanas: Shravakayana
- The Concise Sang Offering
- The Seed of Supreme Awakening
- Tibetan for Practitioners
- Tukdrub Barché Kunsel Ngöndro
Interact
- Discussion Forums
- Ask a Practice Question
- Volunteer for Us
More
- Phakchok Rinpoche Biography
- Request Prayers
- Visit the Samye Wiki
- Learn More About Samye
- Submit Feedback
- Contact Us
Path of Realization
Practice Resources
All-access Courses
- Mobility for Meditators
- Training in Compassion
- Yoga Asanas for Sitting Meditation
- Path of Meditation Level One
- Path of Meditation Level Two
- The Noble Wisdom of the Time of Death Sutra
- Training the Mind
- The Seven Points of Mind Training
- The 37 Bodhisattva Practices
- The Nine Yanas: Shravakayana
- The Concise Sang Offering
- The Seed of Supreme Awakening
- Tibetan for Practitioners
- Tukdrub Barché Kunsel Ngöndro
Interact
- Discussion Forums
- Ask a Practice Question
- Volunteer for Us
More
- Phakchok Rinpoche Biography
- Request Prayers
- Visit the Samye Wiki
- Learn More About Samye
- Submit Feedback
- Contact Us
About
The ground of Vajrayana is rooted in the view—complete and perfect Buddhahood. This page collects Samye Institute’s teachings on the ground, path, and maturation of Vajrayana practice.
Video Teachings
104 minutes
Path of Realization» Ground, Path, and Fruition
Samaya and How to Keep Pure Perception, Session Two
Khenpo Gyaltsen
In this video, Khenpo Gyaltsen continues his teachings on Samaya and reminds us that guarding the Vajrayana samayas ensures that the benefits of empowerment can...
video
104 minutes
77 minutes
Path of Realization» Ground, Path, and Fruition
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
5 minutes
Path of Realization» Ground, Path, and Fruition
The Veil of Subtle Habit: The Four Obscurations, Part Four
Phakchok Rinpoche
Phakchok Rinpoche continues his teaching on the four veils or four obscurations with the fourth veil. In Buddhist terminology, this is called the obscuration of...
video
5 minutes
1 minutes
Path of Realization» Ground, Path, and Fruition
The Mental Veil: The Four Obscurations, Part Three
Phakchok Rinpoche
In this video, Phakchok Rinpoche explains the third obscuration. This is usually called the "cognitive obscuration" but many of us don't understand what that means....
video
1 minutes
3 minutes
Path of Realization» Ground, Path, and Fruition
The Veil of Negative Emotions: The Four Obscurations, Part Two
Phakchok Rinpoche
In this video, Phakchok Rinpoche explains the second veil in his teaching on the four obscurations....
video
3 minutes
9 minutes
Path of Realization» Ground, Path, and Fruition
The Four Obscurations or Four Veils, Part One
Phakchok Rinpoche
video
9 minutes
Audio Teachings
4 minutes
Path of Realization» Ground, Path, and Fruition» Q&A with Phakchok Rinpoche
Finding a Teacher and Keeping the Relationship Juicy
Phakchok Rinpoche
In this short audio recording, Phakchok Rinpoche answers two student questions about how to find a Vajrayana teacher and how we can keep that relationship...
audio
4 minutes
3 minutes
Path of Realization» Ground, Path, and Fruition
How Do We Balance Practice With Our Other Responsibilities?
Phakchok Rinpoche
Phakchok Rinpoche answers a question about balancing our Vajrayana practice with our everyday responsibilities....
audio
3 minutes
5 minutes
Path of Realization» Ground, Path, and Fruition» The Foundation
Receiving Tibetan Buddhist Empowerment
Phakchok Rinpoche
In this audio excerpt, taken from a teaching given in Japan in 2017, Phakchok Rinpoche explains the core principles of Tibetan Buddhist empowerment. Additionally, he...
audio
5 minutes
66 minutes
Path of Realization» Ground, Path, and Fruition» The Foundation
The Importance of Gurus
Phakchok Rinpoche
In this audio teaching, Phakchok Rinpoche teaches on the relationship between Guru and disciple. As the guru-disciple relationship is at the heart of the Vajrayana...
audio
66 minutes
7 minutes
Path of Realization» Ground, Path, and Fruition
The Four Correct Perceptions
Phakchok Rinpoche
In this audio teaching, Phakchok Rinpoche reminds us of the importance of Guru Rinpoche and the benefits of performing feast offerings. He also reminds all...
audio
7 minutes
105 minutes
Path of Realization» Ground, Path, and Fruition» The Foundation
The Three Kayas and Meditation Practice
Phakchok Rinpoche
Phakchok Rinpoche discusses the three kayas of a Buddha and how they relate to our Vajrayana practice....
audio
105 minutes