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Support the current and future activities of Samye Institute by becoming a member. Members receive access to our full library of practice supports, courses and materials along with exclusive events and teachings. Full and partial scholarships are available.
Latest Teachings Added:
- Mahayoga Practices, Vajrayana
The Three Roots: Dignity, Blessings, and Showing Us Freedom
- The Foundation, Vajrayana
Receiving the Four Empowerments
- Ground, Path, and Fruition, Vajrayana
The Wish-Fulfilling Tree
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.
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.
- Enhancing and Dispelling Obstacles, Vajrayana
Riwo Sangchö Explanation and Practice
- Nine Yanas
Attachment to This Life
- Q&A with Phakchok Rinpoche, Vajrayana
Blessings of Guru Rinpoche: The Four Obscurations
- Ground, Path, and Fruition, Vajrayana
Samaya and How to Keep Pure Perception, Session One
- Vajrayana
Chants for the Meditation Session
- Enhancing and Dispelling Obstacles, Vajrayana
Be Inclusive! Advice on Practicing Riwo Sangchö
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
Explore Our Student Pathways
Samye Healing
Holistic Living
Path of Meditation
The Nine Yanas
Traditional Vajrayana
Dharma Foundations
A selection of recommended teachings and articles that cover the essentials of Dharma practice.
- Holistic Living, Nine Yanas, The Foundation, Vajrayana
Qualities of Good Human Beings
- Meditation, The Foundation, Vajrayana
Three Key Steps for a Meditation Session
- Meditation, The Foundation, Vajrayana
Meditating Without Judgment
- The Foundation, Vajrayana
Precious Human Life
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Browse our foundational topics—a solid basis for all Dharma practice.
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.
Lamrim Yeshe Nyingpo
The material in this course is available only to Lamrim Yeshe Nyingpo students of Phakchok Rinpoche.
Sukhavati Teachings
The material in this course is available only to attendees of Phakchok Rinpoche’s Sukhavati Retreats at Samye Hermitage New York…
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.
The Seed of Supreme Awakening
Teachings on the Seed of Supreme Awakening, the extensive Ngöndro of the Lamé Tukdrup Barché Künsel.
The 37 Bodhisattva Practices
In this teaching series, Tulku Migmar Tsering provides detailed teaching and commentary on Gyalse Tokme Zangpo’s 37 Bodhisattva Practices.
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…
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
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Noble Living, Noble Caring, Noble Dying
Commit to Sit
On certain auspicious days, Samye Institute invites you to join us as we meditate collectively. You can find visualization aids to support your practice in our chant library and record the minutes you spend in meditation. Please refer to the instructions in the featured post to the right.
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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