Feast Offerings: Skillful Means in the Vajrayāna -
Jan 22, 2018
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 very practical instruction on how we prepare for a feast...
Read MoreMalas: Buddhist Prayer Beads -
Dec 11, 2017
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 traditionally strung together on a continuous loop or thread. When we speak about Buddhist malas we...
Read MoreRitual Dance: Tibetan Buddhist ‘cham -
Aug 27, 2017
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....
Read MoreMaṇi Wheels Spreading the Dharma -
Aug 20, 2017
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 of the Dharma for the benefit of sentient beings and accumulating...
Read MoreOffering Water Bowls as Material Offerings -
Jul 7, 2017
Offering water bowls is an easy and pleasurable meritorious activity widely practiced in Tibetan Buddhism. Water's purity gives it great...
Read MoreSharing our Practice with Family and Friends -
May 23, 2017
How do we skillfully share our understanding and our practice? Phakchok Rinpoche here shares some suggestions after years of working with students from many...
Read MoreSādhana Practice: The Importance of Ritual -
Feb 2, 2017
Sādhana practice is the essence practice of the Vajrayāna tantras. Many great masters brought us important tantras, but in order to practice them, we use practice manual texts. In Tibetan, we use...
Read MoreWhy Light Offerings? -
May 3, 2016
Why lights? Isn’t that just a cultural tradition? What is the benefit of making light offerings? I’m a modern meditator! Why should I make butter lamp offerings? Because we are not accustomed...
Read MoreNgakso Drubchen -
Mar 24, 2016
Ngakso Drubchen This is an important annual event on the monastery calendar. Please enjoy these photos from the 2016 Drubchen–and rejoice in this auspicious activity! You are very welcome to join at...
Read MoreTsekar Drubchen -
Feb 17, 2016
Tsekar Drubchen Dates for Tsekar Drubchen: March 2-March 10, 2020 The Tsekar (White Amitāyus ) Drubchen is an extensive group practice from the Chokling Tersar tradition. Drub chen means “great accomplishment”. Participants...
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