Philosophy
Torma
Torma are sculptures made traditionally of edible dough. In Vajrayana Buddhism they can be used in a variety of contexts, most commonly serving as offerings...
16 minutes
Path of Transformation» Compassion Training
Recognizing Our Mothers as Examples of Compassion
Tulku Migmar Tsering
In this teaching, Tulku MIgmar explains the benefits of recalling the kindness of our mothers as an example of compassion....
video
16 minutes
10 minutes
Path of Transformation» Meditation
Understand Ignorance to Reveal Buddha-Nature
Tulku Migmar Tsering
in this video teaching, Tulku Migmar Tsering explains why we need to understand ignorance....
video
10 minutes
17 minutes
Path of Realization» Path of Transformation» Ground, Path, and Fruition» Meditation
Buddha-Nature: Hidden Treasure, Buried Diamond
Tulku Migmar Tsering
In this video, Tulku Migmar Tsering introduces the concept of Buddha-nature using a series of traditional examples....
video
17 minutes
111 minutes
Path of Realization» Ground, Path, and Fruition
Eight Points of Advice from Shantarakshita
Phakchok Rinpoche
In this teaching, Phakchok Rinpoche discusses the 8 points of advice from the great Khenpo Shantarakshita....
video
111 minutes
5 minutes
Path of Realization» Path of Transformation
Why Should We Believe in Karma?
Phakchok Rinpoche
In this video, Phakchok Rinpoche explains how a belief in karma helps us maintain an ethical buffer zone....
video
5 minutes
1 minutes
Path of Transformation» Meditation
What is Mindfulness?
Phakchok Rinpoche
In this very short video teaching, Rinpoche explains how mindfulness is understood in the Vajrayana tradition....
video
1 minutes
Path of Realization» Mahayoga Practices
Tukdrup Barché Kunsel Shrine Diagram
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...
Khasarpani
Kharsapani is a form of Avalokiteshvara that is usually depicted as having one face and two hands....
9 minutes
Path of Realization
Accumulating Causes for Enlightenment
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...
9 minutes
Manjushri
Mañjuśrī /Manjushri is classified as one of the “eight close sons of the Buddha” and is the bodhisattva who embodies wisdom....
8 minutes
Path of Realization» Path of Transformation
Four Qualities of Mind: Mind Nature
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...
8 minutes