The Art of Meditation

The Art of Meditation

‘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...
Why meditate?

Why meditate?

 “Do not let your mind get too tense or too inwardly concentrated.Let your senses be naturally at ease, balanced between tension and relaxation.”DZA PATRUL RINPOCHE  Troubled by emotions, suffering and anxietywe look for an escape, an exit, a liberation from that.What...
Studying the basics? Too easy for me?

Studying the basics? Too easy for me?

 So…  what’s the point of the new shedra cycle? Many of us have known Rinpoche for a long time, attended many advanced courses and have a feeling of being with the Dharma pretty long. So is it worth going back to study the basics now? Rinpoche opened the shedra study...
This is a Fortunate Time

This is a Fortunate Time

Wisdom Quotes to Inspire Your Day  ________________________________________________________ This is a fortunate time. We have obtained a human life, which is the basis. We have met a spiritual guide, which is the condition. And we have received his instructions, which...