Motivation or Intention
Khenpo Gyaltsen
January 28, 2019
Motivation or intention precedes any activity, even if we don’t realize or acknowledge it. According to traditional Buddhist teachings, the initial motivation really determines whether
Khenpo Gyaltsen
Buddhist Science of Mind
Khenpo Gyaltsen
January 10, 2019
Science of mind occupies a great deal of attention in Buddhist philosophy. This is not some new development; ancient Buddhist texts include major treatises
Impermanence and Freedom
Khenpo Gyaltsen
March 7, 2018
Khenpo Gyaltsen knows that discussions of impermanence can cause strange reactions. Our nature is impermanent. There is no reason to feel unhappy about it. We
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
Precious Human Life
Khenpo Gyaltsen
February 6, 2018
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
Check Yourself! Advice for Buddhist Practitioners
Khenpo Gyaltsen
February 1, 2018
How do we become authentic Buddhist practitioners? In this short audio clip from a teaching in Sao Paolo, Brasil, Khenpo Gyaltsen says each one of
Change: Why Do We Need to Practice the Four Mind Changings?
Khenpo Gyaltsen
January 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
Dharma Wheel and Pair of Deer
Hilary Herdman
September 12, 2017
We may notice certain representations such as a Dharma wheel with two deer gazing steadily at it appear frequently. Why do we see this image
Life-Release
Khenpo Gyaltsen
July 27, 2017
Life-release, or the saving of animals destined for slaughter, is practiced throughout the Buddhist world. All schools of Buddhism encourage followers to not only refrain
Prayer Flags
Hilary Herdman
July 20, 2017
Prayer flags have now become very popular throughout the world. What is their history and significance?