Where to Start
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Checking Our Capacity
On the occassion of the birthday of our precious Mahaguru Padmasambhava, Phakchok Rinpoche shares with us Guru Rinpoche's profound teaching from the "Sang-Ngak Lamrim," as...
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The Importance of Daily Practice and Bodhisattva Action
We are happy to announce that Phakchok Rinpoche will visit Dharma Zen Center in downtown Los Angeles to teach on “The Importance of Daily Practice…
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Compassion and Meditation
Phakchok Rinpoche will teach on "Compassion and Meditation" to the Malaysian sangha....
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Parting from the Four Attachments
On Guru Rinpoche Day, Phakchok Rinpoche shares Venerable Chökyi Drakpa Gyaltsen's vision of Lord Manjushri with a condensation of the entire essence of the Causal...
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Key Words of Advice from Dza Patrül Rinpoche
Phakchok Rinpoche wishes everyone a happy 2022 and shares very useful advice from Dza Patrül Rinpoche for both mundane and spiritual activities....
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How to Meditate in Difficult Times
Samye Institute is pleased to announce that Tulku Migmar Tsering will generously share his teachings on the topic of “How to Meditate in Difficult Times”…
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Path of Transformation» Radically Happy
What Can We Do If We Really Start to Freak Out? (Part 2 – Creating Space with Phakchok Rinpoche)
Phakchok Rinpoche teaches how to create space to feel more calm and lose fear, as well as slow down the loop of negative thoughts....
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Path of Transformation
Cultivating New Habits for Busy Minds
When we hear the word "meditation" we may think that we can't keep still for an hour and be calm. But, as Tulku Migmar as...
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Path of Transformation
Self-Reflection on the Spiritual Path
We're busy people and have lots of responsibilities and activities, so often we may forget to engage in self-reflection. But, we may want to look...
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Experience Opens Understanding
How do we begin Buddhist practice? We can first listen to explanations from a qualified teacher, and take time to reflect on what we have...
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Path of Transformation
Learning Buddhadharma: The Essence
Learning Buddhadharma can be done in a number of ways. Especially in these modern times. We can go to retreats, listen to teachings, take courses,...
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Path of Transformation
Defining “Dharma”: Method and Wisdom
We have a lot of negative emotions, don't we? And traditionally, Buddhist teachers explain that the antidote for our negative emotions is the application of...