Vajrayana
Students who have prior familiarity with Buddhist principles, prior meditation experience, or a strong connection to Vajrayana Buddhism may decide to enter this path. One begins by taking the refuge and bodhisattva vows. This path was most commonly followed by the practitioners and great masters of the past in Tibet. As Phakchok Rinpoche is a primary lineage holder of the New Treasures of Chokgyur Lingpa or Chokling Tersar, this path centers around these profound teachings and practices.
Video Teachings
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
Holistic Living · Nine Yanas · Vajrayana
In this video, Phakchok Rinpoche explains how a belief in karma helps us maintain an ethical buffer zone.
5 minutes
Ground, Path, and Fruition · Vajrayana
In this teaching, Phakchok Rinpoche stresses the importance of acknowledging our knots in order for the Dharma to be able to transform us.
73 minutes
Ground, Path, and Fruition · Vajrayana
In this video teaching, Phakchok Rinpoche emphasizes two key points for correctly understanding Vajrayana teachings.
11 minutes
Ground, Path, and Fruition · Vajrayana
In this video teaching, Phakchok Rinpoche makes the point that it is not helpful to jump around from one practice to another when engaging in Vajrayana practice. Taking it slowly with Vajrayana means following the pathway as laid out by Guru Rinpoche.
38 minutes
Audio Teachings
Vajrayana
In this audio recording, Phakchok Rinpoche leads a group in the Narak Kong Shak lamenting apology and gives a brief explanation of each section of the practice .
25 minutes
Nine Yanas · The Foundation · Vajrayana
In this brief presentation, Phakchok Rinpoche leads students step-by-step through the Four Mind Changings.
9 minutes
Nine Yanas · Vajrayana
In this short pith instruction, Phakchok Rinpoche recalls the specific benefits of accumulating merit and reminds us how vital it is to our success on the path.
1 minutes
Nine Yanas · Q&A with Phakchok Rinpoche · Vajrayana
In this teaching, Phakchok Rinpoche answers a question from an intellectual student about how to generate joy in our practice.
6 minutes
Ground, Path, and Fruition · Q&A with Phakchok Rinpoche · Vajrayana
In this short audio recording, Phakchok Rinpoche answers two student questions about how to find a Vajrayana teacher and how we can keep that relationship fresh and vibrant.
4 minutes
Ground, Path, and Fruition · Vajrayana
Phakchok Rinpoche answers a question about balancing our Vajrayana practice with our everyday responsibilities.
3 minutes
Articles
Mahayoga Practices · Vajrayana
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 requested his artist to prepare detailed diagrams that we may follow.
Ground, Path, and Fruition · Vajrayana
An interactive guide to the famous prayer to the Chokling Tersar lineage masters.
Vajrayana
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 does not imply that we then can sit back and do nothing. We need to accumulate merit!
9 minutes
Meditation · Nine Yanas · Vajrayana
Phakchok Rinpoche explains the purpose of our meditation practice. Here he stresses that we can familiarize ourselves through direct experience with the four qualities of our true mind nature.
8 minutes
Practice Companions
Phowa and Amitabha Practices · Vajrayana
Phakchok Rinpoche’s teachings on the Liberation Upon Hearing, a text used to guide the deceased through the bardo-states before their subsequent rebirth, or ultimate liberation.
