Guru Rinpoche Day Messages

Phakchok Rinpoche offers teachings on the lunar 10th day with the aspiration of inspiring students. He chooses topics that remind us to bring our minds home in the midst of our busy lives.

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July 5, 2025 - On the Importance of Reflection and Observation

On this Guru Rinpoche day, Phakchok Rinpoche talks about the importance of continuously applying reflection and observation as a means to find balance in our lives. This is crucial to…

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About Guru Rinpoche Day

The Sacred Tenth Lunar Day

Guru Rinpoche journeyed throughout India and the Himalayan regions taming countless beings and introducing Vajrayāna teachings. As he taught, he also displayed innumerable miraculous deeds to benefit beings. And on the 10th lunar day of each month of the year, he displayed twelve great deeds. Therefore, Vajrayāna practitioners commemorate this occasion on the 10th of each month by doing intensive practice and supplication.

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