Princess Mandarava’s Prayer to Guru Rinpoche -
Nov 24, 2020
Phakchok Rinpoche shares a supplication from Princess Mandarava to Guru Rinpoche in order to inspire us in our devotional...
Read MoreBirth of Guru Rinpoche -
Jul 29, 2020
On the 10th day of the fifth and sixth months of the Tibetan Buddhist calendar, we celebrate the birth of Guru Rinpoche, the “Precious Master” and Buddha of our time. In Sanskrit...
Read MoreMeditation: Correct Preparation in Three Steps -
Mar 30, 2019
Learning meditation requires both study and actual practice. Correct preparation before starting a meditation session allows us to experience authentic...
Read MoreSupplication -
Jan 18, 2019
Supplication: The Real Meaning Supplication is a key element of Tibetan Buddhist Vajrayana practice. We’ve heard this over and over again, but what does it really mean? Phakchok Rinpoche frequently explains that...
Read MoreStudent Reflections on Supplication -
Apr 16, 2018
Eleven of our sangha members share their thoughts, experience and reflections on the practice of...
Read MoreGaining the Blessings of the Guru -
Oct 30, 2017
Today’s video features Kalden Drendze, and is a continuation of the Twelve Manifestations of Guru Rinpoche series. Here, Phakchok Rinpoche shares a very concise method for gaining accomplishment in the practice through a simple...
Read MoreRemembering Kindness -
Jun 20, 2017
Remembering the kindness of others is an important practice for all of us. We should not forget those many individuals who have been kind to us....
Read MoreLet the Dharma Resonate: Be Decisive! -
Jan 17, 2017
Let the Dharma resonate fully by accumulating merit. This is the best method, Rinpoche advises. But we do this without lots of expectations and thoughts that there is some sort of magical Pandora's box that will transform us. That is...
Read MoreThe Principle of Trust -
Jan 7, 2017
Dear Friends Near and Far, Hello everyone again! Happy Guru Rinpoche Day. This is the third message in my Guru Rinpoche Twelve Manifestations series. In the Tukdrub Barché Künsel, Guru Rinpoche’s first...
Read MoreBuilding Dignity through Supplication -
Sep 20, 2016
Building dignity through supplication may sound contradictory. In the Vajrayana path, however, supplication is continually emphasized. Why is this...
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