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"Buddhism is a way of life through which we develop the qualities of our mind.
This way of life is very unusual, as it is a means to attain happiness without harming others.
THE 17th GYALWA KARMAPA
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He was at the same time a demanding father who sometimes instilled fear and a mother, always supportive in times of difficulty; entering into a relationship with him could not be done on the basis of attachment since he always established his contact through the Dharma. (...)
"The reason why I describe this is because our topic is about the refuge, in Tibetan known as kyap dro. Most of us are familiar with it, and even though we are familiar with it, we do need a little bit of a reminder of exactly why we are practicing the refuge."
What sets Buddhism apart from other religions and spiritual paths? (...) This is what Lama Jampa Thaye explains during two days of teachings: interdependence, also called dependent origination or, more technically conditioned co-arising.
Read more: Two in One - When One Person Embodies Buddhism and the West
He's back! The same as before: when he arrives in the Institute at his rhythmic and peaceful step, hands joined and smiling at each of us, there is no detail in excess and nothing missing either. Lama Nyigyam expresses and allows us to experience equanimity.
The 25th summer course is finished: the state of enlightenment, the Buddha, studied as three bodies and five wisdoms was explained in detail. Through his various explanations, Khenpo Chodrak Rinpoche has a gift to question our beliefs, those that we take as certainties.
Read more: The Summer Course : an immersion in the universal knowledge of Buddha
“Can we still encounter miracles today?” Khandro Rinpoche was asked this very question many years ago while she was teaching at Dhagpo. She responded, “I know of a contemporary miracle [she pointed to lama Purtse]: this man practices the Dharma with perseverance every day of his life without missing even one day.”
I am pleased to inform you that there have been many progresses and developments at Sharminub over the last year and the activities there continue to grow.
When I discuss precise points of the Buddha's doctrine with Jigme Rinpoche or with passing scholars and we have to go into detail, there often comes a moment when this sentence—almost definitive—is pronounced: “In order to be sure, we have to ask Khenpo Chodrak Rinpoche.”
When I discuss precise points of the Buddha's doctrine with Jigme Rinpoche or with passing scholars and we have to go into detail, there often comes a moment when this sentence—almost definitive—is pronounced: “In order to be sure, we have to ask Khenpo Chodrak Rinpoche.”
Read more: The Summer Course : Twenty-Five Years and Buddhahood
