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During our 3rd Nalandabodhi Tara Drupchen (Oct 19 - 21), any prayer requests made — whether for those who are ill, recently passed away,
for any challenge you or others face, or aspiration you have for the world — will be held by Nalandabodhi teachers and members participating in Tara practice at Nalanda West and our Centers around the world.

"Arya Tara clears away obstacles for all who are connected to us, so that they can be free of illness, negativities, and other obstacles." - Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche

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Being kind isn't just good for others, it's good for ourself too. The power of kindness can make us happier, healthier, and even live longer!

Being Nice to Others Actually Boosts Your Personal Happiness Seriously.

Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche's book is now available in Portuguese!

Physical book available for pre-order on https://www.lucidaletra.com.br/pages/resgate-emocional

And the ebook is available now at the following link: https://www.amazon.com.br/dp/B07G1BL7BH…

Resgate emocional: Como trabalhar com suas emoções e transformar o sofrimento e a confusão em energia que te fortalece Neste livro transformador, o aclamado professor budista Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche mostra como você pode se libertar da posição de vítima de suas emoções ao se tornar íntimo delas. Elas tanto podem nos colocar em uma verdadeira montanha-russa – levando-nos ...

Brand new free ebook from the 17th Karmapa!

Based on teachings he gave in Canada in 2017, the Karmapa gives clear and wise teachings on key issues of our times — the environment, social responsibility, and working with our emotional afflictions. He brings a fresh perspective on how to meditate and encourages us to take the path of compassion, engaging in actions that benefit others.

Freedom through Meditation Uniquely attuned to our present world, the Karmapa gives clear and wise teachings on key issues of our times—the environment, social responsibility, and working with our emotional afflictions. He brings a fresh perspective on how…

These students in Austin, TX are learning that combining and kindness together is more beneficial than practicing each on its own.

“My basic definition of mindfulness is being aware of the present moment and being kind to yourself. You’re going to have thoughts and sometimes those thoughts are going to be unkind to you. Those are thoughts. That’s not who you are.”

Learning Mindfulness Centered on Kindness to Oneself and Others Students in the Austin Independent School District demonstrate how they practice mindfulness as part of a daily routine and in times of stress.

Humility is commonly seen as a positive quality, but sometimes it's misunderstood. What is it exactly?

"“the ability to see oneself in true perspective and be at peace with it.” Three components support this definition: a healthy relationship to oneself, a healthy relationship to others and a healthy relationship to reality."

The Center for Healthy Minds gives 3 simple things we can do to make humility natural.

Is Humility the Soil for Happiness to Grow? - Center for Healthy Minds Research shows that humility is linked to mental and physical well-being. But what is humility and how can we cultivate it?

How do we get sucked into drama? And how can we get out of it in a positive way?
This article from The Greater Good Science Center gives clear steps on how to avoid and transform dramatic relationships.

How to Ditch the Drama in Your Relationships Christine Carter offers tips to avoid getting sucked into unnecessary conflict.

That first experience of love is simple and beautiful. But over time things can get complicated. Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche gives heart advice on how to reconnect with that love in any relationship. ❤️

How to Stay in Love admin | July 14, 2018 How to Stay in LoveThe original experience of love is very simple, isn’t it? It’s straightforward, it’s the heart just feeling. It’s a feeling of gentleness, softness in our heart. In the beginning we’re connecting directly with the moment when we first felt or sensed...

An inspiring short story from one of the past lives of the Buddha, shows how even one being with compassion can make a big difference.

The Brave Parrot: Being Small in a Big, Troubled World What a tale about Buddha’s past life as a bird can teach us about waking up through compassion.

Here are 11 great methods for working with . Which one is your favorite?
(Going outside to try Number 7 😊 🌤️)

Remedies for Your Anxious Mind - Mindful Elisha and Stefanie Goldstein offer 11 ways to slow down and stay steady when anxiety trips you up.

What is ?
Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche explains the importance of a healthy , and how our search for happiness can miss the target.🎯

When Happiness Goes Bad admin | July 7, 2018 When Happiness Goes BadWhat is happiness? When you really think about it, it’s clear that happiness depends on the mind of the individual. What is happiness for me is not necessarily happiness for you and vice versa. We all think we are looking for the same thing––this thi...

To all our friends in the United States...Happy Interdependence Day! 🎆

Happy Interdependence Day :)

Settle into calming sound and vision in this beautiful video, and see how the nuns of Karma Drubgyu Thargay Ling Nunnery turn into action.

With thanks to KHORYUG​ and Spiritual Ecology: Emergence Magazine​

Compasssion Is Action A video from our friends at the Spiritual Ecology Fellowship featuring the work of the nuns at Karma Drubgyu Thargay Ling Nunnery in Tilokpur, Himachal Prade...

Great news! Our sister organization, Nitartha Institute, will be offering an open house day on July 14 during their annual Summer Institute in Bellingham, WA.
You can attend teachings with Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, and mix and match any other classes on Buddhist Studies, Meditation, Thangka Painting, Mudra Space Awareness and Tibetan from the excellent Nitartha faculty. Check it out!

Nitartha Summer Institute Open House on July 14, 2018 Check out the Nitartha Summer Institute with all its programs for one day! Spend a day with faculty and students and explore Nitartha.

What is real ?
Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche explains the qualities of genuine love. ❤️

Attachment-Free Love admin | June 16, 2018 Attachment-Free LoveThere’s no problem with feelings of love and compassion––as long as we don’t have attachment. When we can have attachment-free love toward each other, that is the real love, so to speak. What we usually call love can be kind of tricky. I think we som...

"I sometimes use the phrase “burning with love in a world we can’t fix” to remind myself of what being a actually means..... What if I want to burn with but my heart feels like a dry seed? What do I do when I feel overwhelmed by the suffering I see in the world? How can I make a difference in a world that doesn’t lend itself to being fixed in a determinate way?" - Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel

From Tricycle: The Buddhist Review

Nurturing the Intelligent Heart From aspiration to insight, the practice of bodhicitta leads to a natural embodiment of wisdom and compassion.

"It's not about how much you give. It's about how much you can let go of." - Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche

Just Breathe
When you get worked up does it feel like your mind is swirling glitter in a jar?
In this beautiful video, young students talk about the experience of powerful and how the simple act of mindful breathing brings relief.

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"Just Breathe" by Julie Bayer Salzman & Josh Salzman (Wavecrest Films) The inspiration for “Just Breathe” first came about a little over a year ago when I overheard my then 5-year-old son talking with his friend about how emotio...

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"Come together and think in terms of one world." - Dalai Lama

How to
Everyone deserves to be forgiven, to some degree. And at the same time, the quality and extent of forgiveness really depends on the person who is doing the forgiving. In this article, Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche shares compassionate advice on how we can approach forgiveness in a way that is beneficial for both ourselves and others.

How To Forgive admin | June 9, 2018 How To ForgiveEveryone deserves to be forgiven, to some degree. And at the same time, the quality and extent of forgiveness really depends on the person who is doing the forgiving. So more often, as a person trying to practice compassion, our question becomes, “Are there some ...

Excellent methods to let go of self-criticism and practice self-kindness.
to yourself.

Why You Should Stop Being So Hard on Yourself Self-criticism can take a toll on our minds and bodies. It’s time to ease up.

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Happy LGBT ! 🏳️‍🌈
Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche shares his thoughts on the Buddhist view of LGBTQ.

What Do Buddhist LGBTQ, Vegetarians, and Monks Have in Common? admin | March 10, 2017 What Do Buddhist LGBTQ, Vegetarians, and Monks Have in Common?In December 2017, Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche gave this interview in a Taipei coffee shop. Here Rinpoche answers several questions from his point of view as a Buddhist teacher, on some of today’s hot button topics. Q...