Four mind changings Archives

Student Reflections on the Four Mind Changings -

May 25, 2018

The Four Mind Changings The four mind changings form the foundation of the Vajrayāna path. When we commit to this path, we start by practicing the preliminary practices: the ngöndro. And we begin...

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Precious Human Life -

Feb 6, 2018

Part Two of Khenpo Gyaltsen's teachings on the Four Mind Changings. First, Khenpo requests that we learn about the meaning of a precious human life. Then, he asks us to make an effort to share these teachings with children, family,...

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Change: Why Do We Need to Practice the Four Mind Changings -

Jan 27, 2018

Khenpo Gyaltsen recently taught the four mind changings in Sao Paolo, Brasil. In this excerpt from his talk, Khenpo-la explains that first we have to appreciate the need for...

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Four mind changings | judgment | meditation | practice advice | Vajrayana

Meditating Without Judgment -

Aug 14, 2017

Meditating without judgment means that we stop the inner, "How am I doing?" commentary. Don't we do this in most of our...

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Qualities of Good Human Beings -

Jun 13, 2017

As we practice the Dharma teachings, we should always reflect on the qualities of good human beings. In this video teaching, Kyabgon Phakchok Rinpoche begins by reminding us that we all have pure...

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Four mind changings | Mahayana | motivation | practice session | Self-reflection

Three Key Steps for a Meditation Session -

Oct 18, 2016

Three key steps can improve your meditation sessions and ensure that your practice is meaningful. In this audio clip from a retreat in Hong Kong, Phakchok Rinpoche reminds students to always...

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Four mind changings | Impermanence | meditation | Self-reflection | Vajrayana

The Four Mind Changings -

Jan 25, 2016

How to Really Contemplate: A Daily Practice First, Rinpoche explains that it is very important that we feel lucky and blessed. We need to cherish what we have and appreciate the fortune...

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Are You on the True Path? -

Feb 20, 2013

Dear Friends Near and Far: I hope you've all been happy and healthy. I'm well and at the moment in Kathmandu performing the annual Tsekar or White Amitayus (Buddha of Longevity) Drupchen, a nine day puja based on a collection of...