‘Searching for self-liberation’

Dzogchen Ranyak Patrul Rinpoche

Upcoming Events


Public talk in Schoten

Public talk in Schoten

General Introduction on Buddhism & Long Life Initiation Patrul Rinpoche was asked to give  general introduction on Buddhism and the long-life initiation of Rigdzin Dupa. This is the invitation letter from Geshe Tseten Puntsok. It will be on Tuesday, 03/03/2026, from 11:00 to 14:30. Lunch will...

The Bodhicaryāvatāra Offering Practice

The Bodhicaryāvatāra Offering Practice

The Bodhicaryāvatāra Offering Practice “This year we have a special offering day. It's called the offering of the Bodhicaryāvatāra. And this special celebration to practice offering was created by Dza Patrul Rinpoche. When Dza Patrul Rinpoche was in Shri Singha and taught the Bodhicaryāvatāra (or...

New Adventures


The Words of My Perfect Teacher

A Complete Translation of a Classic Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism. Patrul Rinpoche makes the technicalities of his subject accessible through a wealth of stories, quotations, and references to everyday life.

HOW TO FOLLOW A SPIRITUAL FRIEND
Part 1 – Chapter 6
ACTIONS: CAUSE AND EFFECT
Part 1 – Chapter 4
Taking Refuge
Part 2 – Chapter 1
AROUSING BODHICITTA
Part 2 – Chapter 2
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The Offering of the Bodhicaryāvatāra

The Offering of the Bodhicaryāvatāra

Why Do We Celebrate the Offering of the Bodhicaryāvatāra — and Who Was Śāntideva? This year, a new event has been introduced by Ranyak Patrul Rinpoche: the Offering of the Bodhicaryāvatāra, a special day of practice established by the great Dza Patrul Rinpoche. So who was Śāntideva, and why does his work inspire such a celebration? Śāntideva...

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“We can free ourselves from any kind of suffering if we understand the true nature of mind.”

Dzogchen Ranyak Patrul Rinpoche - Science of True Nature, Wisdom Treasury

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Truthful Speech

Truthful Speech

Message from Patrul Rinpoche 
Written by Patrul Rinpoche, 28 October 2012 – Letter About the Winter Retreat 2012

If you ask me what I am currently concerned about, I would say that I am deeply concerned about the teachings of the Buddha. The Buddha’s teachings are very, very important for everybody. They are useful not only for us, but beneficial and very important for all sentient beings.

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The Black Guru Rinpoche Statues Project

The Black Guru Rinpoche Statues Project

The black diamond-carved Guru Rinpoche statues, which contain iron beads, relics and scriptures, can last for hundreds of years in outdoor environment. According to Guru Rinpoche’s prediction, they can be placed on mountains, rivers or caves, in lakes or in the ocean around the world to suppress and resolve various disasters and wars, liberating all sentient beings in the six realms into Buddhahood.

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