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Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche

About 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.

The Mahayana Motivation

by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche| February 2, 2018

The Mahayana Motivation
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Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche on the bodhisattva path.

The Path Through Obstacles

by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche| November 6, 2017

The Path Through Obstacles

Obstacles aren’t to be avoided. When we apply the right antidotes, they are the path itself. Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche diagnoses the different types of obstacles we face and prescribes the proper remedies.

Slow Down, You Move Too Fast

by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche| August 20, 2017

Slow Down, You Move Too Fast

Speed creates its own power and momentum, says Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. When we speed around, are we mastering our life or hanging on for dear life?

How to Practice Mindfulness

by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche| July 28, 2017

How to Practice Mindfulness

“Mindfulness practice is simple and completely feasible, says Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. “Just by sitting and doing nothing, we are doing a tremendous amount.”

The Myth of Permanence

by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche| June 13, 2017

The Myth of Permanence

No matter how hard we try to solidify our lives, says Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, nothing stays the same or lasts forever. Our denial of that basic truth is the reason we suffer.

Just Leap!

by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche| June 10, 2017

Just Leap!

A key element of bravery, says Sakyong Mipham, is abruptness—the ability to break free from hesitation and suddenly leap from our habitual patterns to the awake mind.

It’s Not Us and Them

by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche| June 3, 2017

It’s Not Us and Them

The fear so many of us are feeling these days can stress us into freezing our world and getting caught up in dualism. But, says Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, we can get past that by practicing mindfulness and gentleness.

Shamatha Meditation: Training the Mind

by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche| April 17, 2017

Shamatha Meditation: Training the Mind

“The process of undoing bewilderment is based on stabilizing and strengthening our mind,” says Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. “Shamatha meditation is how we do that.”

Going at Our Own Pace on the Path of Meditation

by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche| March 29, 2017

Going at Our Own Pace on the Path of Meditation

Our mind is like hard ground, says Sakyong Mipham. As meditation practitioners, we begin to till that ground so that we can grow the mind of enlightenment.

Confined by Cowardice

by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche| March 29, 2017

Confined by Cowardice
Sakyong Mipham, Vajrayana / Tibetan Buddhism, habits, bravery, Shambhala Sun, Lion's Roar, BuddhismPainting by Miriam Davis.

The way to free ourselves, says Sakyong Mipham, is to face life head-on without the seductive companionship of habitual patterns.

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