Alan Wallace on Dzogchen

Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo – How to Get Inspired and Keep Going

Twenty Tibetan Buddhist nuns have just made history, becoming the first Tibetan women to successfully pass all the exams for the Geshema degree, equivalent to a Doctorate in Buddhist philosophy. Exam results were announced by the Department of Religion and Culture of the Central Tibetan Administration. All 20 candidates for the degree passed. A Geshema…

We are thrilled to once again host the monks of Gaden Shartse Monastery. This is the monastery that our spiritual director, John (Chophel) Bruna, received his ordination from. They are here through the weekend. For details, click here. Here are some photos from last night’s teaching [cycloneslider id=”bodhicitta-teaching-gaden-2017″]  

This Friday, October 13th, at 6:30 pm, we will be showing the Unmistaken Child. The Unmistaken Child is a true story documenting the search and confirmation of a reincarnated lama within the Tibetan tradition. The film follows a Tibetan Buddhist monk’s search for the reincarnation of his beloved teacher, the world-renowned Geshe Lama Konchog. It…

Four Establishments of Mindfulness from Buddhism: One Teacher, Many Traditions by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Venerable Thubten Chodron (The four establishments of mindfulness focus on the body, feelings, mind, and phenomena (dhamma, dharma). To “establish mindfulness” means to place our mindfulness on an object comprehended by wisdom. ) Mindfulness of Feelings Through mindfulness of…