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Slow Infusion Dharma
When we are beginning a meditation practice it is good to do shorter sessions. That's because we need to be inspired to practice, and not...
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Meditation Posture: Sharpness
In this video clip from Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, Rinpoche answers a student’s question about why meditation posture matters....
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Gar Cham – Meditative Dance – “Lama Dance”
Meditative dance brings benefit for the spectator. Practitioners with faith and interest watch the dances and partake in their inner meaning....
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Inspire Yourself by Doing Home Retreat
Back in December 2015, Samye challenged our community to add some practice inspiration by doing a short “home retreat”. We would like to share a…
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The Root of Omniscience
Dear friends near and far A few days ago, I was reading this great Khadampa text, and in there are some questions and answers where…
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Mahamudra Level One – Question and Answers October 2015
Phakchok Rinpoche invited his students from all around the world to ask questions relating to Mahamudra – The Path of Meditation Level One. Questions From…
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Awakening
Rinpoche addresses the issue of the difficulty of achieving enlightenment--or “waking up”. His answer may be startling--he says that it is actually very easy. He...
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The Benefits of Sadhana Practice
In this audio clip from February 2015 in Nepal, a student asks Phakchok Rinpoche about the benefits of practicing according to this type of ritual text....
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Four Key Points to Improve Your Dharma Practice
Four Key Points to Improve Your Practice - Phakchok Rinpoche shares the classic example of how to approach practice, emphasizing four key points....
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How to Be Like a Lion, Not Like a Dog
What does it mean to be weak? What does it mean to be like a lion instead of a dog? How do we learn to...
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Parting from the Four Attachments
Phakchok Rinpoche comments on the 12th century teaching by the great Sakya master.
If you are attached to this life, you are not a true Dharma...
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Develop Certainty in Buddhist Practice
Phakchok Rinpoche shares advice on how to develop certainty in our practice and reminds us how advises on how to practice in a truly authentic...