Lama Tharchin Rinpoche teaches on the concise Daily Practice of Vajrasattva (Dorsem Gyun Khyer) by Kyabje Dudjom Rinpoche. Hosted by Bodhi House, Olympia, Washington. March 14, 2013.

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Vajrasattva Daily Practice

Vajrasattva Daily Practice Teaching 2013

According to Pema Chodrön, spiritual practice has nothing to do with “self-improvement” since, as the title of this audiobook explains, you are already perfect just as you are. Deep down, our ultimate nature consists of the four limitless qualities—loving-kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity—and these qualities cannot be improved upon.

Even if you’re not feeling particularly kind, compassionate, joyful, or equanimous at the moment, take heart: the Four Limitless Ones are there like seeds, waiting to be cultivated through practice—and, being limitless, they’re rich enough to be worked with for a lifetime. This intensive program of study and practice provides the tools you need to access these radiant states and to nurture their growth for sake of all beings, including yourself. Here’s some of what you’ll learn:

How cultivating the Four Limitless Ones is the antidote to depression, irritation, and isolation

Basic meditation instructions to get you started in the foundational practice

A wealth of guided meditations for generating these radiant qualities to yourself, others, and the world

Writing and reflection exercises to bring the Four Limitless Ones powerfully into real life

A simple chant you can use to create love and good will around yourself

Powerful on-the-spot practices you can use throughout the day, even when there’s “no time to practice”

This audiobook program can be done at your own pace. It fits perfectly with any other kind of meditation you’re doing. And since no previous knowledge of Buddhism is required, it’s also ideal for those new to spiritual practice. After you’ve completed the material in Perfect Just as You Are, you’ll want to listen to it again periodically—any time you need a refresher course in compassion, loving-kindness, equanimity, and joy.

Running Time: 8 hours, 21 minutes

Perfect Just As You Are Audiobook

Lama Tharchin Rinpoche introduces Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche to the retreatants at Trekchod Retreat, Pema Osel Ling, March 2007.

Please note that the Trekchod Retreat teachings are not available.

© 2007 Lama Tharchin Rinpoche, 2024 Lama Tharchin Rinpoche Heritage Foundation

Photo of Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche from Pristine Mind Foundation

Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche introduced by Lama Tharchin Rinpoche

This episode is the first of five in a series on the 8th century classic work of Buddhism, Shantideva's Bodhicharyavatara, or the Way of the Bodhisattva. This episode is an overview of the text, its importance, and its history

Way of the Bodhisattva

The Way Of The Bodhisattva Podcast Part 1/5: Introduction & History

This episode is the second of five in a series on the 8th centry classic work of Buddhism, Shantideva's Bodhicharyavatara, or the Way of the Bodhisattva.  This episode covers more of the text's history as well as the first three chapters.

The Way of the Bodhisattva Podcast Part 2/5: Generating Bodhicitta

The talk focuses on the translation of the text itself and how a master translator approaches such a daunting and challenging masterpiece. With a rich background of language expertise, deep knowledge of both Buddhist traditions and Western religion, and, most importantly, extensive involvement in Buddhist practice, Wulstan weaves his own experiences as a translator in with his interaction with the Bodhicharyavatara, specifically. He and Holly also discuss issues related to translating classical Sanskrit texts into Tibetan, by detailing the challenges of style, word choice, and considerations of audience—all while referencing different translations (Wallace, Crosby/Skilton, Batchelor, Eliot) to demonstrate how certain choices were made. Wulstan will share how the Padmakara Translation Group used Khenpo Kunpel’s commentary to inform their translation and discusses the complexities of presenting the text in English in a way that elevates the text rather than diminishes it.

The Way of the Bodhisattva

Translating the Way of the Bodhisattva

The focus here are the chapters "Diligence" (or Heroic Perseverance), "Meditative Concentration," and the "Wisdom" chapter where he presents emptiness as understood in the Madhyamaka tradition.

The Way of the Bodhisattva Part 4/5:  Intensifying Bodhicitta

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During this intimate evening of inspirational stories shared at Open Secret Bookstore in San Rafael, California, in the Spring of 2010, Lama Tharchin Rinpoche relates the history of the Repkong yogi tradition founded by his ancestor, Palchen Namkha Jigme, a former hunter who discovered the true nature of samsara and sought a way out of its endless cycle, as well as stories of his own special upbringing in a ngakpa yogi family in Tibet. The Repkong ngakpas were famous and revered for both their not-so-ordinary ordinary accomplishments, as well as for their realization of supreme siddhis. Rinpoche, the tenth family lineage holder of the Repkong yogis, relates awe-inspiring stories of these powerful householder ngakpa practitioners, as well as his father’s influence on Rinpoche’s own spiritual development and maturation. 
Open Secret Bookstore, San Rafael, California, April 13, 2010.
© 2010 Lama Tharchin Rinpoche, 2019 Lama Tharchin Rinpoche Heritage Foundation
Photo: Zhitro Pujas at Repkong, Amdo, Tibet, August 2011

Repkong Ngakpas OS 2010-04-13

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