Recent Posts by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche and the MDC Volunteers
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Verses of Advice for Meditating on Impermanence by Könchok Tenpe Drönme
Within the sky-sphere of marvellous, great bliss, Your cloud-like forms gather to train sentient beings, Showering down rains of teachings, profound and vast— To you, the holy gurus, I bow and prostrate. This fortunate birth,
A Brief Explanation of the Four Dharmas of Gampopa
Please bless the minds of all beings to turn towards Dharma. Please bless us that Dharma may become the actual path. Please bless us that our path may be cleared of delusion. Please bless us
Brief Dharma Words in Common Language On the Four Attitude Reversers and the Three Holy Instructions
Kye ho! In space of gathering white clouds drifting in blue sky, Sole accomplished, benevolent father, named ‘Buddha,’(1) Since you are now watching from the sphere of timeless wisdom, Please turn this one’s mind towards
Short Commentary on Medicine Buddha Practice & Mantra
Medicine Buddha Practice The Medicine Buddha (Sangye Menla in Tibetan) is the manifestation of the healing energy of all enlightened beings. Performing this prayer practice is very powerful for healing the mental and physical ills
A Simple Guide to Shamatha (Calm-Abiding) Meditation
Shamatha means "calm-abiding." Its purpose is to calm the mind and develop stable attention. Simple Steps 1. Sit Comfortably Sit with your back straight but relaxed Rest your hands comfortably Gently close your eyes or
More photos from the 19th Annual Amitabha Dechen Shingdrup Portland
Rinpoche sent photos of the second weekend of the 19th Annual Amitabha Dechen Shingdrup, held at the Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association. We rejoice in all the merit!
Practice Dharma First
When I first came to America, I noticed that everyone was so busy with worldly activities without any true purpose in life and time is just gone in an instant. This precious human life should
Photos from a day of action in Portland
This past Sunday, August 16th, 2026, a group of peaceful people in Portland, Oregon gathered to raise awareness about the human rights situation in Tibet. Rinpoche wrote about the background (Read full post here): In