Phakchok Rinpoche's 2023 Activities

Samye Institute is pleased to announce the overview of Phakchok Rinpoche's global activities for 2023!

Start: March 16, 2023
End: March 16, 2023
Location: Presbyterian Church of Jackson Hole
Start: March 20, 2023
End: March 20, 2023

Upcoming Events

Annual White Umbrella Puja

Do-Ngak Ling Monastery Bajrabarahi Road, Chapagaon, Nepal

Annual White Umbrella (Sitatapatra or Dukkarmo) Puja at Do-Ngak Ling Monastery in Nepal. Over the course of three days our monks will practice the puja of White Umbrella and make daily torma offerings which is a method for removing and pacifying all negative spirits and evil forces.

Event Series Monthly Vajra Claw Dakini Puja

Monthly Vajra Claw Dakini Puja

Do-Ngak Ling Monastery Bajrabarahi Road, Chapagaon, Nepal

Every month on New Moon (30th day of the lunar month), the Druplas and monks of Do-Ngak Ling Monastery perform the practice of the Vajra Claw Dakini to protect the domestic space, family, friends, and allies of practitioners and avert any obstacles that might threaten them.

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Selected updates from Samye Institute’s Vajrayana Membership. New content is regularly added. If you are not currently a member, please sign up here!

The Foundation · Vajrayana
In this video teaching, Phakchok Rinpoche explains the profound meaning of the four empowerments, the heart of the Vajrayana path.
79 minutes
Mahayoga Practices · Vajrayana
Phakchok Rinpoche emphasizes the Three Roots in Vajrayana: The Guru, the root of blessings, the Yidam, the root of dignity, and the Dakini for the experience of total freedom.
6 minutes
Ground, Path, and Fruition · Mahayoga Practices · Vajrayana
Phakchok Rinpoche explains how Guru Rinpoche came to manifest in this world to perpetuate the Vajrayana teachings.
26 minutes

Guru Rinpoche Day Messages

Phakchok Rinpoche sends pithy teachings to students via email every Guru Rinpoche Day. View our library of these teachings.

In Tibetan Buddhism, we celebrate the 10th day of each lunar month as Guru Rinpoche day. Guru Rinpoche or Padmasambhava is the Buddha who established Vajrayana Buddhism in Tibet. On the outer level, the Mahaguru is the essence of all buddhas and lineage masters. The late master Dudjom Rinpoche wrote a beautiful commentary on The Concise Benefits of the Festival of the Tenth Day.

Guru Rinpoche Day Teachings
Phakchok Rinpoche shares with us a quote from the Perfection of Wisdom in 8,000 verses that teaches the vital importance of rejoicing.
Guru Rinpoche Day Teachings
On the occasion of the consecration of the Guru Sampa Lhündrup statue at Samye Hermitage Bali, Phakchok Rinpoche shares with us a clarification of the framework of the entire Buddhist path as it is expressed in the Lamrim Yeshé Nyingpo text, revealed by the Great Tertön Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa.
Guru Rinpoche Day Teachings
Phakchok Rinpoche asks his students to check on the essential qualities of a good student according to Maha Guru Padmasambhava’s teaching.
Guru Rinpoche Day Teachings
Phakchok Rinpoche shares with us his understanding of the well-known Four Dharmas of Gampopa.

Awakening Dignity by Phakchok Rinpoche

“I wholeheartedly recommend this book for all who wish to find happiness and fulfillment in their lives.”

— Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche

“Awakening Dignity is a beautiful and compelling practical guide to living a more fulfilling life—meaning a life filled with inner dignity.”

— Richard J. Davidson, author of New York Times bestseller The Emotional Life of Your Brain

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Samye, under the direction of Phakchok Rinpoche, 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 modern age.

Latest Teachings and Articles

Nine Yanas
In this teaching, Tulku MIgmar explains the benefits of recalling the kindness of our mothers as an example of compassion.
16 minutes
Meditation
in this video teaching, Tulku Migmar Tsering explains why we need to understand ignorance.
10 minutes
Ground, Path, and Fruition · Meditation · Nine Yanas · Vajrayana
In this video, Tulku Migmar Tsering introduces the concept of Buddha-nature using a series of traditional examples.
17 minutes
Ground, Path, and Fruition · Vajrayana
In this teaching, Phakchok Rinpoche discusses the 8 points of advice from the great Khenpo Shantarakshita.
111 minutes

Dharma Foundations

A selection of recommended teachings and articles that cover the essentials of Dharma practice. 

The Foundation · Vajrayana
Khenpo Gyaltsen taught on the four mind changings in São Paulo, Brazil. In this excerpt from his talk, Khenpo-la explains that first, we have to appreciate the need for change.
32 minutes
Meditation · The Foundation · Vajrayana
In this audio clip from a retreat in Hong Kong, Phakchok Rinpoche reminds students to always remember three points when sitting down to meditate.
7 minutes
Nine Yanas · The Foundation · Vajrayana
In this brief presentation, Phakchok Rinpoche leads students step-by-step through the Four Mind Changings.
9 minutes
Meditation · The Foundation · Vajrayana
Meditating without judgment means that we stop the inner, “How am I doing?” commentary. In this audio excerpt, Phakchok Rinpoche reminds us to check our judging minds.
7 minutes

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37 Lessons

The Seed of Supreme Awakening

Teachings on the Seed of Supreme Awakening, the extensive Ngöndro of the Lamé Tukdrup Barché Künsel.

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The 37 Bodhisattva Practices

In this teaching series, Tulku Migmar Tsering provides detailed teaching and commentary on Gyalse Tokme Zangpo’s 37 Bodhisattva Practices.

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The Nine Yanas: Shravakayana

Approach the Buddha’s teachings gradually, learning how to integrate study, reflection, and meditation.

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Tibetan for Practitioners

Guided by translator Oriane Lavole, this course helps students connect with the Tibetan language and its rich dharmic context.

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Tukdrub Barché Kunsel Ngöndro

The Four Foundations practices form the gateway for the Traditional Vajrayana path. Each element purifies the body, speech, and mind.

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Path of Meditation Level Two

Phakchok Rinpoche guides students to recognize the essence of thought and to distinguish mind from awareness.

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Yoga Asanas for Sitting Meditation

Somānanda Yogi presents exercises designed to improve body pliancy from the Indian, Himalayan and South East Asian yogic traditions.

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Mobility for Meditators

Trainer Neil Roberts presents a series of gentle stretches designed specifically to improve our mobility.

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80 Lessons

The Noble Wisdom of the Time of Death Sutra

Using a classic Mahayana Sutra, Phakchok Rinpoche gives pithy practice advice covering five core topics on the Buddhist path.

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49 Lessons

Path of Meditation Level One

Phakchok Rinpoche guides students through a year-long experiential meditation practice program.

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44 Lessons

The Concise Sang Offering

This support program offers video and audio teachings on the Vajrayana practice of fragrant smoke offerings.

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9 Lessons

Training in Compassion

Dr. David Shlim gently guides us to make the connection between relaxed open mind and natural compassion.

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32 Lessons

Training the Mind

Phakchok Rinpoche introduces a step-by-step approach to understanding how our minds function.

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Dharma-stream - Local MEditation Groups

Dhamma Steam

Dharma-stream is a series of regular video teachings directly from Phakchok Rinpoche, designed to be viewed in a group setting. 

Rinpoche has produced several video series’. These teachings are presented in a step-by-step manner, becoming more and more profound over time.

There are many groups in location around the world. If there is no group near you, we can provide support and guidance to help you start one. 

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50 hours of Collective Meditation

To date, our global sangha has accumulated over 50 hours of collective meditation! We rejoice in the merit!

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About Phakchok Rinpoche

Kyabgön Phakchok Rinpoche was born in 1981 and is a lineage holder of the Profound Treasures of Chokgyur Lingpa from the Nyingma School of Early Translations and one of the throne-holders of the Riwoche Taklung Kagyu Lineage. Phakchok Rinpoche’s primary root gurus are his grandfather, the late Kyabje Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, and late Kyabje Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche.