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True Listening

by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche| October 14, 2016

True Listening
Photo by Ky Olsen.

The receptive state of listening is a kind of auditory meditation, says Sakyong Mipham. It’s an important way to gain wisdom and insight. But it’s not easy.

Deep Seeing

by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche| September 2, 2016

Deep Seeing
Vipassana, Sakyong Mipham, Vajrayana / Tibetan Buddhism, Shambhala Sun, Lion's Roar, Buddhism

Vipashyana meditation can eventually show us the basic nature of everything, says Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. It has the power to cut samsara at the root—to liberate us from ignorance.

Running Into Meditation

by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche| August 23, 2016

Running Into Meditation

Meditating and running go hand in hand, says Sakyong Mipham. Exercise can be a support for meditation, and meditation can be a support for exercise.

A Simple Sense of Delight

by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche| June 3, 2016

A Simple Sense of Delight
Shambhala Sun, Cheerfulness, Happiness, Sakyong Mipham, Vajrayana / Tibetan Buddhism, Lion's Roar, Buddhism

Most of us think of cheerfulness as something that shows up in our life for random reasons—a nice day or a birthday party. But genuine cheerfulness, says Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, is even better than that.

Let It Shine!

by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche| May 25, 2016

Let It Shine!
Basic Goodness, Confidence, Sakyong Mipham, Shambhala Sun, Lion's Roar, Buddhism, VajrayanaPhoto illustration by Jessica von Handorf (source photos © zsolt suto and istockphoto.com/malerapaso)

When we have confidence in our inherent basic goodness, says Sakyong Mipham, we sparkle with brightness and vitality.

Obstacles on the Path

by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche| July 13, 2014

Obstacles on the Path

If there’s a rock in your path, you have to move it, go around it, or climb over it. The same is true in meditation, says Sakyong Mipham.

Let Your Confidence Shine

by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche| June 30, 2014

Let Your Confidence Shine

Through the practice of meditation, we discover an unconditional confidence that transforms our lives and benefits others.

Who Are We, Really?

by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche| May 1, 2014

Who Are We, Really?

Although the world gives us plenty of evidence to the contrary, human nature is basically good, says Sakyong Mipham.

The Great Vow

by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche| September 1, 2013

The Great Vow
Vajrayana / Tibetan Buddhism, Motivation, Sakyong Mipham, Meditation, Shambhala Sun, Lion's Roar, BuddhismPhoto by Ik T.

Our motivation determines our success on the spiritual path, says Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. And the greatest of all is the vow to save all sentient beings.

The Great Reversal

by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche| July 1, 2013

The Great Reversal
Bodhisattva, Bodhichitta, Sakyong Mipham, Shambhala Sun, Lion's Roar, Buddhism, VajrayanaPhoto by A Gude.

Putting others first—it’s the great switch that changes everything. It cuts samsara at the root and plants the seed of enlightenment. Sakyong Mipham on how to be a bodhisattva.

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