His Holiness Jigdal Dagchen Sakya is a direct descendant of Sachen Kunga Nyingpo, founder of the Sakya School of Tibetan Buddhism. Learn about the origins of this distinguished family lineage, known …
Khenpo Jampa Rinpoche gives an introduction to the Sakya view, which is the inseparability of Samsara and Nirvana. This will be done through helping us understand how to practice the path with its fr…
His Holiness Jigdal Dagchen Sakya is a direct descendant of Sachen Kunga Nyingpo, founder of the Sakya School of Tibetan Buddhism. Learn about the origins of this distinguished family lineage, known …
Ven. Tulku Yeshi Rinpoche discusses the many male deities in Tantric Buddhism. In Tibetan Buddhism some popular male deities include Chenrezig, Manjushri, Vajrapani, Buddha Amitabha, Vajrasattva, Yam…
Note: Recording begins a couple minutes into the lecture. Belief and correct motivation are two tremendously important things to cultivate. Belief, faith and absolute conviction in the Lama and in th…
In Mahayana Buddhism, the Bodhisattva practices the six perfections. The perfection of meditation is one of these six. Within the perfection of meditation, the practitioner practices calm abiding and…
The practice of Vajrasattva (Dorje Sempa) is for the purification of one’s karma created through the body, speech and mind. The practice purifies and mends broken commitments, especially the Vajrayan…
Ven. Tulku Yeshi Rinpoche teaches Tibetan Wind Yoga (Tsalung Trulkor)--a spiritual healing practice for the body and mind. It can make your body healthy and your mind peaceful and happy. Some of the …
For Mahayana Practitioners, there are so many teachings and meditations. But in our short lives, we don’t have as much time to devote to study and practice as we’d like. Fortunately, there is a short…
As one of the pillars of the Theravadan tradition as well as the Mahayana path, the Four Applications of Mindfulness comprise the foundation of the Buddha's teachings. Also known as the Four Essentia…
Mahasiddha Nalong Sangye Zangpo lived in the late 18th and early 19th century in Jyekundo area of Kham, Tibet. He was an ordinary monk who went on pilgrimage to Lhasa, Sakya, and Ngor on foot when he…
For Mahayana Practitioners, there are so many teachings and meditations. But in our short lives, we don’t have as much time to devote to study and practice as we’d like. Fortunately, there is a short…
Compassion and the view of emptiness are at the heart of all the Buddha’s teachings. Without the view of emptiness and practice of compassion one cannot liberate oneself and others. It is important t…
The purpose of mind training (lojong) is to develop bodhicitta, the mind intent on attaining Buddhahood for the benefit of others. Without bodhicitta, Buddhahood is not possible and, for those intent…
There are five special levels of meditation that are practiced in both Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism. Venerable Khenpo Jampa explains each level and leads students in meditation on each of them. Tr…
In Buddhism, it is essential and very beneficial to give daily offerings to the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. H.E. Dagmo Kusho Sakya covers the eight kinds of offerings and explain how the many differe…
On the path to happiness, it is not what we do that matters but the way that we do it. In this talk, Lama Choedak explains the practical benefits of meditation in developing the Good Heart. “Come and…
Each year, members of Tibetan Buddhist traditions participate in prayer festivals known as 'Mon-lam Chenmo' and recite Samantabhadra's King of Prayers for ten days . Many participants know this praye…
This class gives an introduction and explanation of the profound and fundamental teaching of the Lamdre (The path and its result), of the Sakya Tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. The Lamdre is a precious…
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