Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche

Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche

Sakyong Mipham is the leader of Shambhala, a global community of meditation practitioners committed to realizing the inherent goodness in humanity. He is author of several books, including The Shambhala Principle. His website is sakyong.com.

Recent Articles

Mahayana, Way of the Bodhisattva, Vajrayana / Tibetan Buddhism, Sakyong Mipham, Shambhala Sun, Lion's Roar, Buddhism

The Bodhisattva Path of Mahayana Buddhism

Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche on the bodhisattva path of Mahayana Buddhism.

Sakyong Mipham, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Shambhala Sun, Basic Goodness, Lungta, Lion's Roar, Buddhism

The Power of Self-Reflection

Transforming society, says Sakyong Mipham, begins with the simple act of contemplating our basic goodness and reflecting on how we really feel about ourselves.

The Wish-Fulfilling Jewel

Virtue, says Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, is like the legendary jewel that fulfills all our wishes. By meditating on and practicing the virtues of wisdom and compassion, we make our lives meaningful, happy, and successful.

Compassion, Happiness, Decisions, Sakyong Mipham, Vajrayana / Tibetan Buddhism, Shambhala Sun, Lion's Roar, Buddhism

Make Your Decisions for Others

The reason it's so hard to make decisions, says Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, is that we're confused about what we really want. If we're motivated by the happiness and welfare of others, we'll have no trouble making clear and wise decisions.

Personal Practice

There is a trio of activities that lead to enlightenment.