Recent Posts by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche and the MDC Volunteers
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Excellent Path of Freedom
Tashi Delek. We have finally completed our teachings on the 'Excellent Path of Freedom, The Jewel Ornament of Liberation in Brief' after 23 weeks. I am extremely delighted about this and it also brings me
Become Your Own Protector
Buddhism is not a spiritual system that is to be followed with blind faith. These days, even many scientists are saying that Buddhism is not so much a religion as a science of the mind.
Dharma Here and Now
For a real practitioner of Dharma, the biggest obstacles to practice of the profound, holy Dharma are mental distractions, clinging to permanence, and laziness; these three. It is a mistake to think, I’ll practice Dharma
Guru Yoga
Last night we practiced guru yoga and remembrance of my root guru, Sangye Tenzin Rinpoche, who passed away on March 27, nineteen years ago. In my lineage, the guru is very important. The guru is
Reflections on the Heart Sutra Retreat
To my sanghas everywhere: On the weekend of March 22nd--March 24 I led a silent retreat on the Heart Sutra at a nearby Korean retreat center, Carmel Sambosa. I must say that when I teach
An Amazing Dream Of My Root Guru
It was Monday, January 21, 2019, we concluded our Dechen Shingdrup practice. Before going to bed, I usually do my practice and that night too, I lit all the lamps and prayed in the quiet,
60th Tibetan Uprising Day
What a wonderful sign to commemorate the 60th Tibetan Uprising Day under a double rainbow!!! I believe this is a very good sign. Tibet will be free soon! Thank you so much to Everyone for
Board Nominations Requested
Board of Director members serve a vital function in leading and guiding the Manjushri Dharma Center in support of Rinpoche's Dharma activities. Each person serves in a voluntary capacity for a term of 2 years,