Passing of His Holiness Dudjom Sangye Pema Shepa Rinpoche Announced
This article tells us about Dudjom Rinpoche' sudden and unexpected passing. We remember his community with respect and love.
Executive Order 9066: Resulting in the Relocation of Japanese – 80th anniversary
Saturday, Feb 19th, is the 80th anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066, creating a sudden situation of distress and tragedy for our neighbors, friends and family. of Japanese…
the ruined house of opinion
From the place where we are rightFlowers will never growIn the spring. The place where we are rightIs hard and trampledLike a yard. But doubts and lovesDig up the worldLike…
Protected: Instructions for Jetsun Rito Loma Gyonma Practice
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Twenty Practices to Increase Generosity
1. Practice gratitude. Today notice all the things in your experience that you can be grateful for. There are so many things we are not grateful for until we don’t have them.…
Let No Blessing Go Unnoticed
Right now there are Tibetan Buddhist monks in a temple in the Himalayas endlessly reciting mantras for the cessation of your suffering and for the flourishing of your happiness. Someone…
One-on-one Meetings with a Teacher at Dekeling
Margaret had a question: “Why do you meet one-on-one with students?” First of all, it’s totally optional; to participate in these meetings is a matter of personal choice and preference.…
How to Have the Best Retreat
Peter had the question, “What should I do to get the most benefit from retreat?” It depends on the retreat, and why you are there. If you sign up for…
Little Prayer to Recite When you are Working with People
For teachers, customer service people, counselors, chaplains, barbers—all those of you who work with a stream of people each day. Something to recite between to keep your mind on dharma.…
The Tibetan Book of Proportions
Have you ever wondered how they make those beautiful thangkas (Tibetan Buddhist scroll paintings)? They start with a drawing. Each drawing is done to very precise proportions on a predetermined…