Sustain the Treasure of Samadhi
Oct 26, 2020
Phakchok Rinpoche shares a little bit of his new book, "In the Footsteps of Bodhisattvas", in which he teaches how the essence of meditation naturally arises when we properly line-up the right conditions within our...
Read MoreThe Importance of Dignity
Jul 29, 2020
On the auspicious day of the birthday of Maha Guru Padmasambhava, Phakchok Rinpoche reminds his students about the importance of developing...
Read MoreWhat is Ullambana: The Hungry Ghost Month?
Aug 22, 2019
In Chinese culture, commonly known as the Hungry Ghost Festival, the practice of burning extensive offerings made of joss papers to appease hungry ghosts still exists today. Growing up in Chinese communities,...
Read MoreWhat Devotion Really Is: Part 3 Infallibly Inseparable
Jul 23, 2019
By Erric Solomon Infallibility of the Guru 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...
Read MoreA Garland Of Protection – A Reflection By Chou Chuen
Jun 20, 2019
By Chou Chuen Perfectly Enlightened Mother, please protect us beginners on the Path! Sipping coffee and museum hopping in London with a monk that I barely knew. That was how my journey...
Read MoreNew Ebook: A Glimpse of Buddhadharma, 2nd Edition by Phakchok Rinpoche
Jun 11, 2019
We rejoice in sharing the news that Lhasey Lotsawa has released a newly revised edition of A Glimpse of Buddhadharma. In this volume, Phakchok Rinpoche offers a broad introduction to the key...
Read MoreAnnouncing Samye Institute’s Noble Living, Noble Caring, Noble Dying Support Program
Mar 1, 2019
Dear Friends, We are excited to announce the debut of our new support program, Noble Living, Noble Caring, Noble Dying. Most of us will receive care and give care to others...
Read MoreExperience Opens Understanding
Dec 11, 2018
How do we begin Buddhist practice? We can first listen to explanations from a qualified teacher, and take time to reflect on what we have heard--trying to understand a little more. Then, after a lot of studies we then gradually...
Read MoreLearning Buddhadharma: The Essence
Oct 30, 2018
Learning Buddhadharma can be done in a number of ways. Especially in these modern times. We can go to retreats, listen to teachings, take courses, and of course read lots of books. Phakchok Rinpoche reminds us here, however, that learning...
Read MoreRenunciation: Wake-up Call
Oct 23, 2018
If we are serious about the Buddhist path, then we can and should reflect on the fundamentals. Here, Phakchok Rinpoche reminds us to reflect on impermanence and on...
Read MoreNew Book Launch
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