Recent Posts by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche and the MDC Volunteers
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Essence of Buddhism As Related to the Four Noble Truths
On Tuesday, July 9th, 2024, the Venerable Khenpo Karten Rinpoche, Tibetan Buddhist monk and spiritual teacher at the Manjushri Dharma Center in Pacific Grove, gave a public talk on the Four Noble Truths to celebrate
The Heart Essence: My Heart’s Advice by Kyabje Khenchen Jigme Phuntsok
On Monday night, July 8th, 2024, as part of the Medicine Buddha practice, Rinpoche gave the oral transmission of this text in Tibetan, and had us read it in English as well. It's a very
Reflections on the Fourth of July
This country, the United States of America, is my first country of refuge and now my home. What makes this country special is its commitment to human rights, democracy, and freedom. From my experience, the
Essence of Mahayana Buddhism
..."the essence of Mahayana Buddhism is cherishing others. When you speak of cherishing others, many may think it means letting go of all profit and just accepting defeat, but it is not really like that.
Part II: A Brief Explanation of the Four Dharmas of Gampopa
https://youtu.be/v0t4-bf4uWw?feature=shared Header Image: Gampopa, painted and used with the permission of Ven. Dru-gu Choegyal Rinpoche.
Part I: A Brief Explanation of the Four Dharmas of Gampopa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ushmV06MqQQ Header Image: Gampopa, painted and used with the permission of Ven. Dru-gu Choegyal Rinpoche.
A Real Hero
Venerable Milarepa said," There is no point in creating extra harm to poor sentient beings. They are already drowning in the suffering of samsara. There is no need to kill them, so many die naturally