Tibetan Buddhist Ritual

Tukdrup Barché Kunsel Shrine Diagram

Many students ask questions about how to set up a proper Tukdrup Barché Kunsel shrine for group practice or at home. Phakchok Rinpoche has kindly

Accumulating Causes for Enlightenment

In this video teaching, Phakchok Rinpoche reminds us that the essence of our mind is already enlightened. Yet, even though our nature is pure, that

What is Ritual?

What is Ritual?

Hilary Herdman shows how ritual practice tames our minds as we perform particular physical and verbal actions.

Bell and Dorje: Understanding Ritual Objects

In the Vajrayana context, practitioners utilize the bell and dorje as important symbolic ritual items. At the outer level, these two implements represent the indivisibility

Feast Offerings: Skillful Means in the Vajrayāna

Feast offerings are very important in the Vajrayāna tradition. Here, Phakchok Rinpoche describes the meaning and significance of this ritual practice. Additionally, he gives some

Malas

Malas: Buddhist Prayer Beads

Malas : What are malas? Why and how do Buddhists use them?

Malas are found throughout Indian traditions. The Sanskrit word mālā means garland–flowers were

Ritual Dance

Ritual Dance: Tibetan Buddhist ‘cham

Ritual dance performances occur on special days in the Tibetan calendar, particularly around the new year, and are an important way of transmitting the Dharma.

Mani Wheels

Maṇi Wheels Spreading the Dharma

When we spin maṇi wheels in a clockwise direction, rolls of paper (or film) printed with mantras spin. In this way, we are turning the wheel

Making Peace and Purifying Our World

For today’s message, Phakchok Rinpoche offers insight into Kyepar Pakpey, the seventh manifestation of Guru Rinpoche. At the heart of this practice is making peace