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The Three Roots: Dignity, Blessings, and Showing Us Freedom

Phakchok Rinpoche
Phakchok Rinpoche emphasizes the Three Roots in Vajrayana: The Guru, the root of blessings, the Yidam, the root of dignity, and the Dakini for the...
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6 minutes
79 minutes

Receiving the Four Empowerments

Phakchok Rinpoche
In this video teaching, Phakchok Rinpoche explains the profound meaning of the four empowerments, the heart of the Vajrayana path....
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79 minutes
212 minutes

The Wish-Fulfilling Tree

Phakchok Rinpoche
In this teaching, held at Dharma House NYC in Queens, Phakchok Rinpoche talks about the miraculous life story of Mahaguru Padmasambhava....
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212 minutes

About Phakchok Rinpoche & Samye Institute

Phakchok Rinpoche was born in 1981 and is a lineage holder of the Profound Treasures of Chokgyur Lingpa from the Nyingma School of Early Translations and one of the throne-holders of the Riwoche Taklung Kagyu Lineage. Phakchok Rinpoche’s primary root gurus are his grandfather, Kyapjé Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, Kyapjé Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche, and Kyapchok Soktse Rinpoche.  

Samye, under the direction of Phakchok Rinpoche, is a place where students from all corners of the globe explore how to work with their minds in order to lead meaningful lives. Drawing from authentic Buddhist wisdom traditions, our online platform offers live teachings, structured courses, interactive forums, and community for the modern age.​

Guru Rinpoche Day Messages from Phakchok Rinpoche

In Tibetan Buddhism, we celebrate the 10th day of each lunar month as Guru Rinpoche day. Guru Rinpoche or Padmasambhava is the Buddha who established Vajrayana Buddhism in Tibet. On the outer level, the Mahaguru is the essence of all buddhas and lineage masters. The late master Dudjom Rinpoche wrote a beautiful commentary on The Concise Benefits of the Festival of the Tenth Day.

Latest Audio/Video Teachings

Samye Institute publishes regular audio and video teachings from Phakchok Rinpoche and other senior instructors. Most teachings are free to access but some will require a Vajrayana Membership account.

98 minutes

Riwo Sangchö Explanation and Practice

Khenpo Gyaltsen
In this video, Khenpo Gyaltsen leads the Indonesian sangha and Zoom attendees through an explanation of the practice of Riwo Sangchö (sang offering). At the...
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98 minutes
5 minutes

Attachment to This Life

Phakchok Rinpoche
In this video, Phakchok Rinpoche comments on the first statement from the famous teaching known as Parting From the Four Attachments....
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5 minutes
8 minutes

Blessings of Guru Rinpoche: The Four Obscurations

Phakchok Rinpoche
In this video, Phakchok Rinpoche points out how each of the four obscurations unfolds gradually....
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8 minutes
77 minutes

Samaya and How to Keep Pure Perception, Session One

Khenpo Gyaltsen
In this video, Khenpo Gyaltsen offers teachings on pure perception and the Vajrayana samayas....
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77 minutes
14 minutes

Chants for the Meditation Session

Phakchok Rinpoche
In this video, Phakchok Rinpoche recites and briefly introduces the Chants for the Meditation session, a selection of verses arranged by Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche....
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14 minutes
8 minutes

Be Inclusive! Advice on Practicing Riwo Sangchö

Phakchok Rinpoche
In this video, Phakchok Rinpoche stresses the importance of practicing Riwo Sangchö to improve emotional imbalances and gather auspicious conditions....
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8 minutes

Awakening Dignity by Phakchok Rinpoche

“I wholeheartedly recommend this book for all who wish to find happiness and fulfillment in their lives.”

— Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche

“Awakening Dignity is a beautiful and compelling practical guide to living a more fulfilling life—meaning a life filled with inner dignity.”

— Richard J. Davidson, author of New York Times bestseller The Emotional Life of Your Brain

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Dharma Foundations

A selection of recommended teachings and articles that cover the essentials of Dharma practice.

Integrating Dharma
10 minutes

Qualities of Good Human Beings

Phakchok Rinpoche
As we begin to develop an appreciation for the teachings of the Buddha we benefit from reflecting on the qualities of good human beings. In...
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10 minutes
7 minutes

Three Key Steps for a Meditation Session

Phakchok Rinpoche
In this audio clip from a retreat in Hong Kong, Phakchok Rinpoche reminds students to always remember three points when sitting down to meditate....
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7 minutes
Meditating without judgment
7 minutes

Meditating Without Judgment

Phakchok Rinpoche
Meditating without judgment means that we stop the inner, "How am I doing?" commentary. In this audio excerpt, Phakchok Rinpoche reminds us to check our...
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7 minutes
Precious Human Life
16 minutes

Precious Human Life

Khenpo Gyaltsen
In this audio teaching, Khenpo Gyaltsen explains what is meant by "precious human life."...
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16 minutes

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Featured Courses

Browse Samye Institute’s constantly-growing catalogue of courses and support programs.​ Full and partial scholarships are available. All courses are also included as part of the Vajrayana Membership.

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1 Lesson

Lamrim Yeshe Nyingpo

The material in this course is available only to Lamrim Yeshe Nyingpo students of Phakchok Rinpoche.

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2 Lessons

Sukhavati Teachings

The material in this course is available only to attendees of Phakchok Rinpoche’s Sukhavati Retreats at Samye Hermitage New York…

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Recorded Teachings
Seven Points of Mind Training
14 Lessons

The Seven Points of Mind Training

In this course, Matthew Zalichin, resident teacher at Samye Hermitage New York, will lead students through the seminal text, The Seven Points of Mind Training, brought to Tibet by the great Atisha Dipamkara and committed to writing by Chekawa Yeshe Dorje.

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Available in 6 languages
37 Lessons

The Seed of Supreme Awakening

Teachings on the Seed of Supreme Awakening, the extensive Ngöndro of the Lamé Tukdrup Barché Künsel.

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Available in 4 languages
29 Lessons

The 37 Bodhisattva Practices

In this teaching series, Tulku Migmar Tsering provides detailed teaching and commentary on Gyalse Tokme Zangpo’s 37 Bodhisattva Practices.

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$108
14 Lessons

In the Footsteps of Bodhisattvas (Winter 2020)

About This Course This 14-week course will guide participants through the concepts and practices given in Phakchok Rinpoche’s In the Footsteps…

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Local Dharma-stream Groups

Dharma-stream is a series of regular video teachings directly from Phakchok Rinpoche, designed to be viewed in a group setting.

Rinpoche has produced several video series’. These teachings are presented in a step-by-step manner, becoming more and more profound over time.

There are many groups in location around the world. If there is no group near you, we can provide support and guidance to help you start one.

For Experienced Students

We've curated posts for you, based on topics of ritual, devotion, buddha nature, and more.

Commit to Sit

50 hours of Collective Meditation

To date, our global sangha has accumulated over 50 hours of collective meditation! We rejoice in the merit!

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