Scent Offerings in Vajrayana Buddhism
Samye Institute Team
July 1, 2021
This article discusses the imporance of scent offerings such as the Sangchö (cleansing smoke offering) to Vajrayana Buddhism.
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Stories to Increase Devotion and Trust
Samye Institute Team
June 1, 2021
In this teaching, Phakchok Rinpoche recounts stories of Guru Rinpoche’s magnificent activities to increase the faith and devotion of disciples.
Making Dharma Practice Real: Vajrayana Ground, Path and Fruition
Phakchok Rinpoche
June 1, 2021
“Don’t rush Dharma practice”, Phakchok Rinpoche advised an audience at Gomde Austria. But, on the other hand, don’t be too lazy–instead, practice self-reflection and motivation
Offering Mudras in the Lamé Tukdrup Barche Künsel Tradition
Samye Institute Team
June 1, 2021
Learn the famous offering mudras used in Tibetan Buddhist ritual practices.
The Lake-Born Guru’s Heart Essence (Guru Tsokyé Nyingtik)
Samye Institute Team
June 1, 2021
It is mentioned in Lamrim Yeshe Nyingpo, The Gradual Path of the Wisdom Essence, by Guru Rinpoche, that there are four levels of heart-practice or
Tukdrup Sampa Lhündrup: The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Wishes, the Guru’s Heart Practice
Samye Institute Team
June 21, 2020
This article provides a brief introduction to the inner Guru practice, the Sampa Lhündrup
Five Negative Emotions
Phakchok Rinpoche
April 3, 2018
Five negative emotions cause us so many problems. In this audio clip, Phakchok Rinpoche explains how the Buddha taught about the mind and about actions. Rinpoche
Feast Offerings: Skillful Means in the Vajrayāna
Phakchok Rinpoche
January 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