Seasonal Influences on Health: Recommendations for the Freeze of Winter -
Dec 12, 2019
Seasonal influences contribute to our overall physical health. In our previous blog we introduced the seasonal approach to diet and behavior in Tibetan medicine by discussing the Fourfold Cooling Method for excess...
Read MoreCare-taking rLüng During Long Practice Hours -
Apr 29, 2019
By Dr. Tawni Tidwell It is important to recognize that extended practice can proliferate and aggravate rlüng (lōōng). As we remember from our introductory blog post, rlüng are the coarse and subtle winds in...
Read MoreAyurveda: The Five Elements and Interconnection -
Feb 5, 2019
Ayurveda: Introduction to the Five Elements and Interconnection Ayurveda is an ancient healing system with its roots in India. Samye Institute’s guest author, Diana Carey developed an interest in Yoga, meditation and Ayurveda...
Read MoreTibetan Medicine: An Introduction -
Feb 4, 2019
Some Thoughts on the Relationship of Buddhism & Tibetan Medicine by Anasuya Weil, Menpa, M.S., L.M.T. Tibetan Medicine: Dharma and Medicine in Tandem Tibetan medicine as a healing modality is unique in...
Read MoreHealing Practices from Tibetan Buddhism -
Dec 18, 2018
Healing practices perform an important function for practitioners. Physical health situations can make our lives more stressful and difficult to manage. And we often ask the Rinpoches and lamas what spiritual practices...
Read MorePracticing Meditation: Three Main Points -
Aug 21, 2018
Practicing meditation is a key point of applying the Buddhist Dharma. And here, Phakchok Rinpoche explains, we need to approach Dharma practice gradually because most of us have a number of bad habits. First of all, we tend to get...
Read MoreMeditation Posture: Sharpness -
Mar 7, 2016
In this video clip from Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, Rinpoche answers a student’s question about why meditation posture...
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