The Profundity of Refuge in the Ngondro
Phakchok Rinpoche
December 10, 2022
Phakchok Rinpoche reminds us about the profound blessings of taking refuge.
Ngöndro
Why so Many Practices if Ngöndro Contains All?
Samye Institute Team
November 12, 2022
Why, if Ngöndro practice is the key, is there a need for anything beyond this?
The History of the Tukdrup Barché Kunsel
Samye Institute Team
November 12, 2022
Drupla Sherab Dorje explains the background and history of the Tukdrup Barché Kunsel Ngöndro.
Three Pillars of Tibetan Vajrayana Practice
Phakchok Rinpoche
November 4, 2022
Phakchok Rinpoche advises listeners on the best way to enter the Tibetan Vajrayana path by relying on three pillars to build a strong foundation.
The Importance of the Four Mind Changings to Develop Pure Renunciation
Samye Institute Team
October 18, 2022
In this teaching, Khenpo Gyaltsen discusses how the outer preliminary practices are essential for developing a true renunciation for the sufferings of Samsara.
Preliminary Practices from the Lamé Tukdrup Barché Künsel: Going for Refuge
Drupla Sonam Tsering
January 17, 2022
In this teaching, generously sponsored by Samye’s Indonesian Sangha, Drupla Sonam Tsering provides instruction and commentary to the Ngöndro practices of the Tukdrup Barché Künsel.
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
Prostration: Why and How?
Tulku Migmar Tsering
December 15, 2015
Tulku Migmar Tsering discusses the purpose of prostration.