Recent Posts by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche and the MDC Volunteers
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An Update on Rinpoche’s Move
Hello Dear Sangha, Rinpoche has let the us know that he will not move this year! He intends to move to Portland (or the surrounding area) by next year, sometime in the early summer. How
Maintaining Stability
13 )Whether we are jumping for joy Or crying in pain, during all highs and lows, Whatever illusions of happiness or sadness arise, Use them for your spiritual path! That is my heart advice. The
Contentment is the Supreme Wealth
12) No matter how much glory, wealth, Fame or knowledge we may have, Pride never raises us higher; Always keep a humble position. That is my heart advice. This verse instructs us to be humble
Recording of Guru Practice: Rain of Blessings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6zdo6f9a7I At the request of some of my students, who asked me about my daily main practice of Guru Yoga and who were greatly touched by this practice, I decided to record a short
Three Excellences
11) Prepare with Bodhicitta, be undistracted in main practice, And dedicate at the end. Full attention to these three excellences Is cherished by those on the path to Liberation, it is taught. Don’t forget; keep
Thank you Garden Volunteers! April 2026
Thank you to all those who helped out on Saturday, April 4th in the garden! As per usual, Susan outworked us all! Rinpoche was a close second! Foster took command of the backyard with the
When Among Many, Watch Your Speech
10) When among many, watch your speech, When staying alone, watch your mind, it is taught. In all actions, again and again Check your body, speech, and mind. That is my heart advice. This verse
On Altruistic Bodhicitta
9) The tracks left by all Buddhas, past, present and future Quintessence of the 84,000 Teachings Are the instructions on altruistic Bodhicitta; Don’t forget them, practice them! That is my heart advice. This verse teaches