Inside the Radically Happy book -
Jan 18, 2019
In this video, Phakchok Rinpoche and I describe how our new book can positively impact your life. Transform you mind and change the world! Feel free to throw tomatoes, accolades or ask...
Read MoreCalm Abiding Meditation -
Sep 25, 2018
Calm abiding meditation forms the backbone of Buddhist meditation practice. Without developing a solid foundation in this core practice, we will not be able to settle our minds. Traditionally, we spend months or years learning, practicing, and experiencing the results...
Read MoreWhy Did We Write Radically Happy? -
Sep 4, 2018
A couple of months ago I blogged about how I met Rinpoche. We left off with my wife and I riding off into the sunset, disappearing into retreat. After leaving retreat, I...
Read MoreHow to Thrive in the Midst of a Hectic Day? The Magic of Many Practices -
Jul 21, 2018
It’s clear that to learn to cope, grow and thrive, we need a few different strategies, which means we need to combine a variety of practices that help us get used to being fully present in the face of whatever...
Read MoreLetter from my Guru -
May 24, 2018
Dear friends Near and Far, I would like to share this message with you all for today’s Guru Rinpoche Day. My son, you need to understand the dharma that I taught you....
Read MoreBelieving Karma -
Dec 22, 2017
Believing karma, cause and effect, makes us authentic practitioners. Here, Phakchok Rinpoche speaks very directly to our cynicism and doubts. He says frankly that we need to believe in karma and in past and future...
Read MoreBuddhist Vision: Enlightenment! -
Nov 15, 2017
When we practice meditation, we should have a vision. And our vision should really be vast. We practice to awaken to become...
Read MoreMindfulness Means Reminding -
Oct 30, 2017
Mindfulness means reminding ourselves about how to behave and think. Phakchok Rinpoche gives instructions on how to understand mindfulness as a whole...
Read MoreVision and Mission: Buddhahood Part 2 -
Aug 7, 2017
Now, in Part Two, Rinpoche continues discussing the types of mind. Finally, he gives very detailed meditation instructions including tips on correct posture and eye...
Read MoreFairness and Compassionate Complaining -
Apr 25, 2017
When is complaining appropriate? Our sense of what is fair can often be mixed with self-righteousness or anger. We should use...
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About Samye
Samye Institute includes both online and live teachings, instruction, retreats, and events derived from authentic Buddhist wisdom traditions. On the online platform individuals seeking answers as to how to live a meaningful life can explore how to work with their minds.
