Recent Posts by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche and the MDC Volunteers
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There is nothing which is not interdependent
As Nagarjuna said, "There is nothing which is not interdependent, Therefore there is nothing which is not emptiness." If you understand this secret point, that all things are interdependent, you will naturally understand emptiness; the
Rinpoche Needs Rest–no Saturday or Monday Practice
Saturday, April 12th and Monday April 14th are Canceled Rinpoche still has a slight illness and needs to rest in the coming weeks. This past trip has been particularly taxing and Rinpoche is still feeling
Regarding the Benefits and Fruits of Generosity, Read Aloud
https://youtu.be/1ZCMXJJ0qHw?feature=shared
The Seagull and the Fish
Today's teaching from Rinpoche requires some background. Years ago, Rinpoche and his student Foster where walking on the beach, meditating and reading the Eight Verses of Training the Mind, when Rinpoche noticed a seagull that
My Mind is With You Always
I would like to take this moment to address my many students across the world. I have mentioned many students in different countries. Spain and Columbia are included among those. It has been a long
The Movement of Thoughts
When we are beginners many thoughts arise very quickly in our minds, like mountain streams running down a mountain very fast; there is movement of thoughts arising and becoming. The first thoughts come like a
Photos from 2025 Taiwan Trip
Here are some additional photos from the Taiwan trip Rinpoche took in March 2025. Some show the release of wild animals from the local markets to spare their lives--they are released back to the river.