An Offering of the Dharma and Introduction of Student Pathways From Phakchok Rinpoche and Samye Institute -
Jan 1, 2021
Phakchok Rinpoche will offer a series of Dharma teachings over the course of the next month. As the teachers regularly remind us, the gift of the precious Dharma is the supreme offering as it alone unfolds the path to...
Read MoreSeeing the Buddha, Becoming the Buddha: Formal Meditation Instruction from Phakchok Rinpoche -
Nov 12, 2020
Within In the Footsteps of Bodhisattvas, Phakchok Rinpoche clearly shows how genuine meditation is contingent upon bringing together many supportive conditions. However, Rinpoche also articulates methods for contained formal sessions that are effective, profound, and transformative....
Read MoreOn Forgetting -
Oct 27, 2020
Phakchok Rinpoche teaches that if we are holding any anger, we are not free. When you’re even mildly annoyed at someone, the mind is disturbed and there is some pain. When you are holding on to a twenty-year grudge, you...
Read MoreOpening the Door to Authentic Meditation -
Oct 16, 2020
By Jack deTar “The profound equality of all beings is only known in the moment in which ‘I’ no longer exists. Only through the recognition of emptiness is there stainless compassion. This...
Read MoreAnnouncing Path Of Meditation Level II -
Mar 15, 2019
Samye Institute is delighted to announce the roll-out of our home-study program for the Path of Meditation Level II. This online course continues on from our popular Path of Meditation Level I....
Read MoreInside the Radically Happy book -
Jan 18, 2019
By Erric Solomon 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...
Read MoreThree Pillars of Tibetan Vajrayāna Practice -
Dec 5, 2017
Phakchok Rinpoche advises listeners on the best way to enter the Tibetan Vajrayāna Buddhist path by relying on three pillars to build a strong...
Read MoreTaming Our Minds: Advice for Modern Buddhists -
Nov 28, 2017
Taming our minds remains the most important lesson taught by the Buddha. We really need to understand that the Buddha taught everything so we can understand and tame our...
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 MoreReceiving Tibetan Buddhist Empowerment -
Jul 24, 2017
Tibetan Buddhist empowerment may seem very mysterious and like a grand performance. And there is a lot of misunderstanding about what it means to receive an empowerment....
Read MoreNew Book Launch
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Samye is a place where students from all corners of the globe explore how to work with their minds in order to lead meaningful lives. Drawing from authentic Buddhist wisdom traditions, our online platform offers live teachings, structured courses, interactive forums, and community for the digital Dharma sangha. Samye Institute aims to be to the digital world what Nalanda was to India and what Samye was to Tibet.