Persistence in Practice
Dec 27, 2016
Persistence in practice is something we often don't talk much about. But being persistent can make a big difference in our progress on the path. Phakchok Rinpoche, in this video clip from a teaching in Taiwan, has some advice for...
Read MoreLearning How to Improve
Dec 20, 2016
Learning how to improve helps us to ripen our Dharma practice. Phakchok Rinpoche reminds us of some simple reflections that can benefit practice in this video excerpt from a teaching given in...
Read MoreThe Importance of Longevity
Nov 9, 2016
Dear friends near and far Hello! Happy Guru Rinpoche Day. This particular year is the year of Guru Rinpoche as well as the Monkey Year. Because of this, I’ve been thinking about...
Read MoreReturning to the Root: The Words of the Buddha
Sep 27, 2016
Returning to the root of our practice is something we should all do from time to time as practitioners. This means repeatedly studying the core...
Read MoreAvoiding Spiritual Loneliness
Aug 23, 2016
Phakchok Rinpoche encourages us to meditate correctly every morning. Don’t meditate like a dead tree! That means that we are approaching the session...
Read MoreOpen, Truthful, and Sincere: Three Fundamental Qualities
Aug 17, 2016
Three fundamental qualities -- in order to learn how to be open, truthful, and sincere in order to develop spiritually daily...
Read MoreManaging Sādhana Practice Skillfully
Aug 2, 2016
Managing sādhana practice is a big issue for many students. We may have received a number of empowerments and practices. We then may become...
Read MoreA Habit of Meditation Practice!
Jul 26, 2016
How can we make meditation practice a habit? We need to encourage ourselves. Many of us have good intentions, but our lives are very busy....
Read MoreBuddhism: Philosophy or Religion?
Jul 19, 2016
Philosophy or religion? Which is Buddhism? It is a common question. You can find many people who offer very different opinions. What is Buddhism all...
Read MoreNew Book Launch
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