Sustain the Treasure of Samadhi
Phakchok Rinpoche
October 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
Buddhist Practice
The Importance of Dignity
Phakchok Rinpoche
July 29, 2020
On the auspicious day of the birthday of Maha Guru Padmasambhava, Phakchok Rinpoche reminds his students about the importance of developing dignity.
Ullambana: The Hungry Ghost Month
Celia Chew
August 22, 2019
What is Ullambana, or the Hungry Ghost Month? In Chinese culture, commonly known as the Hungry Ghost Festival, the practice of burning extensive offerings made
A Garland of Protection
Chou Chuen
June 20, 2019
Chou Chen shares their experience with mantra practice.
Experience Opens Understanding
Phakchok Rinpoche
December 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
Buddha Nature: Our Ground
Phakchok Rinpoche
September 11, 2018
Buddha-nature refers to the ground, the basic nature that we all share. It is our “starting point”, so to speak. We refer to the ground
Celebrate Chökhor Düchen!
Samye Institute Team
July 16, 2018
Celebrate Chökhor Düchen by recollecting the Buddha’s first teaching after his awakening. Tibetan Buddhists commemorate this auspicious event on the fourth day of the sixth
Improving Ourselves on the Buddhist Path
Phakchok Rinpoche
July 2, 2018
Improving ourselves, or making progress, while practicing the Buddhadharma should be a natural outcome. Phakchok Rinpoche observes that we practice correctly when our behavior and
Ethical Behavior in Buddhism: The Virtues
Khenpo Gyaltsen
February 27, 2018
Ethical behavior occupies a central role on the Buddhist path to awakening. Yet often, modern presentations of Buddhist teaching skip over these fundamental principles. In
Protection Chakras and Prayers
Phakchok Rinpoche
November 28, 2017
Happy Guru Rinpoche Day! In today’s video, Phakchok Rinpoche introduces Raksha Tötreng, the manifestation of Guru Rinpoche who is known to protect against uncertain time