The Paramita of Patience and Caring For People with Dementia
Andrea Sherman
April 10, 2021
In this article, Tsunma Jamyang Donma shows how commitment to the paramita (perfection) of patience can be an antidot to anger and frustration when we
Balance
Tibetan Medicine Tools for Trying Times
Samye Institute Team
December 3, 2020
During these stressful times, Tibetan Medicine may offer us some tools for bringing our body and mind into balance. Our sangha member and Dakini Doctor,
Seasonal Influences on Health: Recommendations for the Freeze of Winter
Tawni Tidwell
December 12, 2019
Seasonal influences contribute to our overall physical health. In our previous blog we introduced the seasonal approach to diet and behavior in Tibetan medicine by
Mental Maintenance Creates Stability
Tulku Migmar Tsering
October 3, 2019
“Mental Maintenance” means working with our own minds. Anxiety, depression, and stress can affect anybody. First, we need to take care of our actual physical
Jobs and the Dharma: Finding a Balance
Matthew Zalichin
September 30, 2019
Jobs and the Dharma can co-exist in our lives. We don’t all have the ability, karma, or intention to leave everything behind and immediately go
Fourfold Cooling Method
Tawni Tidwell
August 21, 2019
Tibetan medicine calls for specific seasonal behavior. The seasons can be divided either by equinox and solstice, the four seasons as we do in the
Tibetan Medicine: An Introduction
Anasuya Weil
February 4, 2019
Some Thoughts on the Relationship of Buddhism & Tibetan Medicine Tibetan Medicine: Dharma and Medicine in Tandem Tibetan medicine as a healing modality is unique
Knowing When To Rest
Jamie Gaddy
November 15, 2018
What does it mean to rest? As a working mother of two young children learns how to integrate practice into her daily life, she also
Advice for Buddhist Parents
Phakchok Rinpoche
August 7, 2018
Buddhist parents sometimes ask how best to apply the teachings when relating in their family life. In this short audio teaching, Phakchok Rinpoche shares some
Be Gentle with Yourself!
Phakchok Rinpoche
March 3, 2018
In this video instruction, Phakchok Rinpoche responds to a student’s question about thoughts arising during four foundations practice sessions. Rinpoche advises the student to look