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...
Read MorePrecious 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,...
Read MoreChange: Why Do We Need to Practice the Four Mind Changings – by Khenpo Gyaltsen -
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...
Read MoreMeditating 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...
Read MoreQualities 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...
Read MoreThree 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...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreAre 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...
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About Samye
Welcome to the Samye Institute, where students from all corners of the globe explore how to work with their minds in order to lead meaningful lives. Drawing from authentic Buddhist wisdom traditions, our online platform offers live teachings, structured courses, interactive forums, and community for the digital Dharma sangha. The Samye Institute aims to be to the digital world what Nalanda was to India and what Samye was to Tibet.
