Mahayana
Understanding the Three Yanas
On the anniversary of Guru Dorjé Drolö, Phakchok Rinpoche shares with us some insights on the meaning and purpose of the three yanas (Theravada, Mahayana,...
3 minutes
Path of Realization» Path of Transformation» Meditation
Avoiding Spiritual Loneliness
Phakchok Rinpoche encourages us to meditate correctly every morning. Don’t meditate like a dead tree! That means that we are approaching the session alone....
3 minutes
Path of Realization» Path of Transformation
The Secret of the Mind
On the auspicious Treldha Tsechu, Phakchok Rinpoche shares with us four profound verses from the 5th chapter of introspection of Shantideva's Bodhisattvacharyavattara to recall the...
Phakchok Rinpoche: Teaching on the Noble Wisdom of the Time of Death Sūtra
Samye Institute joyously announces that Phakchok Rinpoche will teach on the Noble Wisdom of the Time of Death Sūtra on December 18th, 2021 at 6:45PM…
...Dharma Teaching With Khenpo Gyaltsen: The Six Pāramitās
Dear Dharma Friends Near and Far, On this upcoming Dakini Day, Khenpo Gyaltsen will generously share his teachings with us. Don’t miss this precious opportunity…
...Path of Transformation» Meditation
Maintaining Meditation Discipline
In this excerpt from "In the Footsteps of Bodhisattvas", Phakchok Rinpoche discusses discipline, and how it is essential to a strong meditation practice....
Path of Transformation» Radically Happy
Relying on the Four Immeasurable Qualities During a Pandemic (Part 2): Immeasurable Loving-Kindness
Loving-Kindness or Metta is a deep, heart-felt wish that all beings have happiness, and have all the causes of happiness....
Path of Realization» Path of Transformation» Meditation
Buddha Nature: Where Is It?
When we hear that our innate nature is Buddha -nature, are we confident that it is so? How do we develop dignity--a sense of certainty...
Path of Transformation» Meditation
Motivation: The Real Meaning of Bodhicitta
In this teaching, Phakchok Rinpoche challenges us to come to understand the correct motivation. “Motivation is a reflection of yourself”, he teaches. This shows how...
Path of Realization» Path of Transformation
Mahāyāna Practice Supports
As Vajrayāna and Mahāyāna practitioners we can regularly engage in self-reflection to check our progress. We gradually train in understanding these crucial points to give...
Path of Realization» Path of Transformation
Aspirations Reflect Our Motivation
This article discusses the importance of our aspirations and motivations to truly benefit other sentient beings....
Path of Transformation» Meditation
Exchanging Self and Others: Building Bodhicitta Part Two
Exchanging self and others is the supreme method for building our bodhicitta. We develop this through a process called tonglen, or "sending and receiving"....