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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
Discovering Karmapa’s Activity, Following Jigme Rinpoche’s Footsteps
Whether he is speaking in Tibetan or in English, in Asia or in Europe, to monks or to lay practitioners, Jigme Rinpoche’s instructions are the same for those who wish to progress toward enlightenment; they are quite simply the Buddha’s teaching.
During the Kagyu Moenlam, which will take place in December 2017 in Bodhgaya under the leadership of H.H. 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, there will maybe also a Puja for the Deceased.
Read more: Puja dedicated to the wellbeing of all deceased beings
“He's so tall!” This is the obvious observation when looking at Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche. An imposing, nearly two-meter-tall (six-foot, four-inch) monk with a steady stride and awareness of his twenty-two years of age, he is the emanation of the great Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye's mind. He arrives at Dhagpo at the surprising crossroad of several anniversaries and celebrations
Read more: Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche: Wishes for Enlightenment
The teaching of Jigme Rinpoche has come to a close. He taught the placement of attention on the four objects, as he knows how, by going straight to the substance, through concrete instructions and clarifying metaphors taken from daily life. The depth of what he gave us can only be measured by putting it into practice. Thinley Rinpoche also participated (...)
"The path to go beyond worry and confusion as well as their causes is, to say it as such, “inner wealth.” This is how Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa explains the power of our potential. (...)
Read more: When Generations Meet: Listening to Better Understand
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
