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4 Syllables of Mahamudra
from Crestone 2018 retreat ~ “Having severed the basic root of mind, may we see the natural face of the view. By knowing the uncontrived
On Essence Love: Why We Need It, Even Though We Are It
(An exquisite offering by student Tim Hinkle while recently on retreat in Northern California with Rinpoche) To be human in these times is to have
Essence Love: How to Talk to Monsters
Tsoknyi Rinpoche is sharing this video with you containing great advice on how to deal with your monsters. Thank you to Pundarika Taiwan for providing
All About Lung: Tsoknyi Rinpoche
Based on an interview with Tsoknyi Rinpoche by Ayshen Delemen from Tibet & Buddhismus on March 28, 2012: In the 21st– century, the subject of
Experiencing Love While Your Heart is Breaking
A Teaching by Tsoknyi Rinpoche Last night was a powerful experience for me. Seeing these three pictures, especially the last one, really affected me. It
Drops of Nectar: Khenpo Kunpal’s Commentary on the Bodhicharyavatara
In Chapter One on page 83 of Shantideva’s Bodhisattva-charyavatara below, you will find a 13-page introduction written by Tsoknyi Rinpoche entitled, The Bodhisattva-caryāvatāra: A Perfect
How to Structure a Daily Practice Session
Advice from Tsoknyi Rinpoche on how to structure your daily practice sessions, excerpted from the following retreats: Distinguishing Awareness from Subtly Deluded States of Mind,
Pilgrimage 2011 Travelog and Interview with Tsoknyi Rinpoche
This interview with Tsoknyi Rinpoche took place on November 10, 2011, in Paro, Bhutan on the last evening of the pilgrimage. A message from Tsoknyi
The Bodhi Leaf
Tsoknyi Rinpoche gave the following teaching (minimally edited) recently in Bodhgaya, India, 2011, in which he tells the story of his own experience of working
Journey to Nubri
On November 28, 2010, accompanied by my entire family, I returned to my home village of Samagaun in Nubri, northern Nepal, for the first time
2010 Letter to Pundarika Sangha
March 2010 From the foothills of the Himalayas, I send my best wishes to you for a happy and prosperous 2010. As usual, I’ve been
2007 Letter to Pundarika Sangha
I called Esteban today (May 10th, 2007) from Buenos Aires, where over 300 people attended the teachings. I asked him to summarize some of my
The Tulku of Adeu Rinpoche
The Eighth Adeu Rinpoche was one of my (Tsoknyi Rinpoche) root gurus; he passed away at Tsechu, his monastery in Nangchen, Tibet, in July, 2007.
The Passing of Adeu Rinpoche
Tsechu Gonpa: August 18, 2007 I want to write to tell you a little bit about this time at Tsechu Monastery. My teacher, Adeu Rinpoche,
A Teaching on Compassion by Adeu Rinpoche
Translated by Tsoknyi Rinpoche (Requested by a few western students at Tsechu Gompa, October 2005) Question: How can one generate compassion? Answer by Adeu Rinpoche:
Tashi Jong Togdens
“I am very happy to share this picture of the Tashi Jong togdens who have come together to celebrate Guru Rinpoche once a year here
A Story About Togden Amtin
I would like to tell a story about Amtin, a remarkable yogi who lives in Tashi Jong, northern India. His spiritual tradition is the Drukpa
Loving-kindness and Compassion in the Dzogchen Tradition
Please listen to the teachings having generated the altruistic mind of bodhicitta: the wish to attain full enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings.