The Power of Vajrasattva Practice

The Power of Vajrasattva Practice

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Moving Beyond Negativity  Across all schools of Tibetan Buddhism, a core practice exists for cleansing negativity: Vajrasattva, or Dorje Sempa in Tibetan, literally translating to “Diamond Being.” This practice is considered exceptionally powerful, endowed...
Welcome to the Nangchö Mönlam 2024

Welcome to the Nangchö Mönlam 2024

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Attending this festival will bring great benefit to everyone. I invite whoever can to join this mönlam, or peace prayer. There’s a general benefit for the whole world, especially in these difficult times with so much turmoil. War, pandemic, and many natural...
The Art of Meditation

The Art of Meditation

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‘Calm abiding’ means the mind resting peacefully. In order to pacify the mind, we start from different skillful means that enable us to diminish our thoughts. Having gradually reduced the flood of our thoughts, if we habituate ourselves to maintaining the mind in its...
To honour the great masters

To honour the great masters

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Practice together Recently, Patrul Rinpoche suggested practicing together on days dedicated to   the four great masters who were extremely dedicated and important to our lineage. We are going to meet for tsok or other group practice in honour of:    ...