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Khenpo Damcho Dawa Rinpoche

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Khenpo Damcho Dawa Rinpoche is a highly respected lama, teacher and publisher. Read more

Drupon Rinpoche - Khenpo Lhabu

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8th October 2016 - Public Talk Part One - Advice to Students of Akong Rinpoche8th October 2016 - Public Talk Part Two - Meditation Instructions Read more

Kenchen Thrangu Rinpoche

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Thrangu Rinpoche was born in 1933 in Kham, Tibet. Read more

The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path

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By Khenchen Thrangu RinpocheIntroductionOf the three yanas the first is the Theravada path which is often called the 'Hinayana.' 'Hinayana' literally means 'lesser vehicle' but this term should in no way be a reproach or be construed to in any way diminish the importance of these teachings. Read more

Sherab Palden Beru

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Sherab Palden Beru was a renowned Tibetan thangka artist who played a key role in preserving the art-form through the training of western students over a period of more than four decades. Read more

Vajrayana

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Vajrayana originated in India and was taught by the Buddha at different times and places. Read more

Holy Isle

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Located off the Ayrshire coastline in the Western Isles of Scotland, Holy Isle has an ancient spiritual heritage stretching back to the 6th century. Read more

His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje

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The 17th Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje (1985 - ) was born in 1985 to a Nomad family in Tibet.  There were many auspicious signs surrounding his birth.  During her pregnancy his mother dreamt of three white cranes offering her a bowl of yoghurt.  A brilliant gold letter sat atop the bowl and signified her forthcoming son. The cranes told her they were sent by Guru Rinpoche and the golden letter was the recognition letter for her son but that she should keep that information secret until the right time came.  The night before his birth his father saw rainbows over the tent and was surprised, as the sun had already disappeared behind the mountains.  The baby was born the next day without pain or difficulty.  At the same time a cuckoo landed on the Yak hair tent and sang.  Two days later, the celestial sound of a conch shell, prophesised by the 16th Karmapa, was heard by all members of the nomadic community.  Unknown flowers blossomed in the area and three suns were seen in the heavens, a rainbow arching over the middle one. Read more

The Buddhist principle is to be everybody's friend, not to have any enemy.
Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche
Meditation means simple acceptance.
Choje Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche
Only the impossible is worth doing.
Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche
Whenever we see something which could be done to bring benefit to others, no matter how small, we should do it.
Chamgon Khentin Tai Situ Rinpoche
Freedom is not something you look for outside of yourself. Freedom is within you.
Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche
Hasten slowly, you will soon arrive.
Jetsun Milarepa
It doesn’t matter whatever comes, stop judging and it won’t bother you.
Choje Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche
Whatever obstacles arise, if you deal with them through kindness without trying to escape then you have real freedom.
Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche
To tame ourselves is the only way we can change and improve the world.
Choje Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche
I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe.
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher.
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
Strive always to be as kind, gentle and caring as possible towards all forms of sentient life.
Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche
Every sentient being is equal to the Buddha.
Chamgon Kentin Tai Situ Rinpoche
Wherever and whenever we can, we should develop compassion at once.
Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche
Reminding ourselves of how others suffer and mentally putting ourselves in their place, will help awaken our compassion.
Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche