On July 19, 2015, at the invitation of UC Berkeley Center for Buddhist Studies in partnership with Khyentse Foundation and Siddhartha’s Intent Western Door, Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche gave a talk entitled, “Is There Buddhism Without Rebirth?” on the UC Berkeley campus.

These days, many westerners view reincarnation as irrelevant to their engagement in Buddhism. Yet, for centuries, Buddhist texts have been filled with warnings about those who deny the existence of rebirth and the ethical ramifications of such views. How are we to understand such warnings? And if we discard what many consider to be “cultural trappings” to what is essential about Buddhism, what is left of a religion that teaches the lack of any independent existence?

In this talk, Rinpoche specifically addresses those Buddhists with materialistic, Abrahamic, or Brahmanic tendencies. Using the framework of relative truth and ultimate truth, Rinpoche expounds on how reincarnation fits the definition of valid relative truth, being usable on the relative level. Rinpoche also goes into detail about how, through Buddhist study, objects can be validated.  Also covered in this talk are: the main purpose of Buddhist teachings, concepts of direct teaching vs. expositional teaching, and union of relative truth and ultimate truth.

2015 年7月 19 日，宗薩蔣揚欽哲仁波切應邀至美國加州大學柏克萊分校，針對轉世這個西方人較為難以接受的佛教概念進行開示。仁波切的講話對象是針對那些帶有唯物主義、亞伯拉罕宗教或婆羅門教之殘餘影響的佛教徒，以世俗諦與勝義諦為框架，闡明了轉世符合正世俗的定義，在世俗諦上有其功用，然而在勝義層面上不能主張有轉世的存在。開示內容並且包含了佛教驗證事物的方式、教法的目的、了義與不了義的概念、世俗諦與勝義諦之雙運等等研習佛法的重要課題。

Is there Buddhism without Rebirth / 沒有來生的佛教存在嗎？

Calling The Guru from Afar, 30 June - 1 July 2010, Menz, Germany

In his commentary on this important mindfulness teaching by the great nineteenth-century rimé (non-sectarian) master, Jamgön Kongtrül Lodrö Thaye, Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche explains that guru devotion, or “calling to the guru” is a technique to attack our habit of self-cherishing. The text can be depressing as it clearly details all our negative habits, yet the most profound teachings are those that disturb rather than inspire us. We repeatedly call on the guru to recognize us because we do not see that the guru is always with us. We ask for the blessings of the guru to cut through our pride, ego-clinging and dualistic vision. Through supplicating the guru, our intellectual understanding of the dharma can develop into the confidence that ultimately the guru is none other than buddhanature: the fundamental nature of our mind.

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[English only] Calling The Guru from Afar, 30 June - 1July 2010, Menz, Germany - Part 3

[English only] Calling The Guru from Afar, 30 June - 1July 2010, Menz, Germany - Part 4

The Buddha is a revolutionary whose Four Noble Truths remain applicable today. Buddhists believe that nothing is perfect nor certain, that everything is illusory, and that all sentient beings are Buddha. The Buddhist view can liberate us from false assumptions in this age of identity politics and obsession with self-improvement. Ethical conduct in Buddhism has three categories: avoiding unwholesome actions, developing wholesome activities and benefitting others, but ultimately includes anything that takes us closer to the truth. Always remember that wisdom or truth is the driver of the car, compassion is in the passenger seat and ethics is at the back.

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Buddhist View and Conduct for Today’s Challenges, 8 November 2024, Santiago, Chile

Enseignements sur le soutra: de l'or pur, 22 mai 2024, Bir, Inde

Dhāraṇī Mix by Richard Page

The Wisdom Dharani by Ma Lan - Version 1

[English only] Compassion, Avalokiteshvara and the Thousand Hands Sutra - Part 4

[English only] Nepal & Buddha Dharma, August 26 - 28 2022,  Kathmandu, Nepal - Part 2

[English only] Prajnaparamita Sutra Nepal 2017 - Part 3 / 《般若波羅密多心經》 第三集 (宗薩欽哲仁波切)

Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche explores the intersection of contemplative wisdom, mental health, and technological change in this public talk, moderated by Dr. Rory Lindsay, Assistant Professor in the Department of the Study of Religion at the University of Toronto and editor of 84000: Translating the Words of the Buddha.

在這場訪談中，宗薩欽哲仁波切探討了在人工智慧時代，靜觀智慧、心理健康與技術變革的碰撞與交會。訪談主持人羅瑞‧林德希博士（Dr. Rory Lindsay）是多倫多大學宗教研究系助理教授，並任「八萬四千‧佛典傳譯」計畫的編輯。

Key moments: 
[10:55] Advice for young people growing up with smartphones and staying healthy and confident
[17:30] How to help people with depression
[26:27] Should we create AI Buddhist practitioners? Could they be helpful to the sangha or as spiritual friends?
[31:47] Work-life balance and ambition
[34:28] In what ways is AI good or bad for the future of Buddhism?
[39:30] Balancing the present with preparing for the future
[41:50] Making the Buddha’s teachings accessible to Gen Z
[46:46] Introducing Buddhist approaches to suffering within a medical setting
[51:16] Will I get merit if ChatGPT recites mantras for me? 
[52:07] Choosing between passion, talent, or stability in modern career decisions

Co-hosted by 84000 (https://84000.co), the Robert H.N. Ho Family Foundation Centre for Buddhist Studies (https://buddhiststudies.utoronto.ca), New College (https://www.newcollege.utoronto.ca), and the Buddhism, Psychology and Mental Health Program at U of T (   / @bpmh_uoft  )

Supporting Resilience and Mental Health in the Age of AI, 4 July 2025, Toronto, Canada

On July 19, 2015, at the invitation of UC Berkeley Center for Buddhist Studies in partnership with Khyentse Foundation and Siddhartha’s Intent Western Door, Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche gave a talk entitled, “Is There Buddhism Without Rebirth?” on the UC Berkeley campus.

These days, many westerners view reincarnation as irrelevant to their engagement in Buddhism. Yet, for centuries, Buddhist texts have been filled with warnings about those who deny the existence of rebirth and the ethical ramifications of such views. How are we to understand such warnings? And if we discard what many consider to be “cultural trappings” to what is essential about Buddhism, what is left of a religion that teaches the lack of any independent existence?

In this talk, Rinpoche specifically addresses those Buddhists with materialistic, Abrahamic, or Brahmanic tendencies. Using the framework of relative truth and ultimate truth, Rinpoche expounds on how reincarnation fits the definition of valid relative truth, being usable on the relative level. Rinpoche also goes into detail about how, through Buddhist study, objects can be validated.  Also covered in this talk are: the main purpose of Buddhist teachings, concepts of direct teaching vs. expedient teaching, and union of relative truth and ultimate truth.
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2015 年7月 19 日，宗薩蔣揚欽哲仁波切應邀至美國加州大學柏克萊分校，針對轉世這個西方人較為難以接受的佛教概念進行開示。仁波切的講話對象是針對那些帶有唯物主義、亞伯拉罕宗教或婆羅門教之殘餘影響的佛教徒，以世俗諦與勝義諦為框架，闡明了轉世符合正世俗的定義，在世俗諦上有其功用，然而在勝義層面上不能主張有轉世的存在。開示內容並且包含了佛教驗證事物的方式、教法的目的、了義與不了義的概念、世俗諦與勝義諦之雙運等等研習佛法的重要課題。

Is There Buddhism Without Rebirth 01  / 沒有來生的佛教存在嗎？第一集

Is There Buddhism Without Rebirth 02 / 沒有來生的佛教存在嗎？第二集

Is There Buddhism Without Rebirth 03 / 沒有來生的佛教存在嗎？第三集

On July 19, 2015, at the invitation of UC Berkeley Center for Buddhist Studies in partnership with Khyentse Foundation and Siddhartha’s Intent Western Door, Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche gave a talk entitled, “Is There Buddhism Without Rebirth?” on the UC Berkeley campus.

These days, many westerners view reincarnation as irrelevant to their engagement in Buddhism. Yet, for centuries, Buddhist texts have been filled with warnings about those who deny the existence of rebirth and the ethical ramifications of such views. How are we to understand such warnings? And if we discard what many consider to be “cultural trappings” to what is essential about Buddhism, what is left of a religion that teaches the lack of any independent existence?

In this talk, Rinpoche specifically addresses those Buddhists with materialistic, Abrahamic, or Brahmanic tendencies. Using the framework of relative truth and ultimate truth, Rinpoche expounds on how reincarnation fits the definition of valid relative truth, being usable on the relative level. Rinpoche also goes into detail about how, through Buddhist study, objects can be validated. Also covered in this talk are: the main purpose of Buddhist teachings, concepts of direct teaching vs. expedient teaching, and union of relative truth and ultimate truth.
For comments, please visit:  https://www.facebook.com/djkhyentse/
For more information, please visit our website:  http://www.siddharthasintent.org
2015 年7月 19 日，宗薩蔣揚欽哲仁波切應邀至美國加州大學柏克萊分校，針對轉世這個西方人較為難以接受的佛教概念進行開示。仁波切的講話對象是針對那些帶有唯物主義、亞伯拉罕宗教或婆羅門教之殘餘影響的佛教徒，以世俗諦與勝義諦為框架，闡明了轉世符合正世俗的定義，在世俗諦上有其功用，然而在勝義層面上不能主張有轉世的存在。開示內容並且包含了佛教驗證事物的方式、教法的目的、了義與不了義的概念、世俗諦與勝義諦之雙運等等研習佛法的重要課題。

Is There Buddhism Without Rebirth 04 / 沒有來生的佛教存在嗎？第四集

Buddhist organization under the direction of Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche.
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Is There Buddhism Without Rebirth 02 / 沒有來生的佛教存在嗎？第二集

Siddhartha's Intent

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