Recent Posts by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche and the MDC Volunteers
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Essence of the Heart Sutra in Brief
The profound view of the Middle Way Is settled by realization of interdependence, Who can keep from developing faith In the Teacher of shunyata and interdependence? The space of your eloquent teachings Cannot be measured
Benefits of Having Courageous Confidence and the Faults of Lacking It
Seeing the great importance of having confidence, whether in the realm of spiritual or worldly endeavors, today I am writing my blog on this subject. Generally speaking, in Mahayana Buddhism, we cherish others more than
Meditation Boxes
These days interest in spirituality and meditation seems to be growing. The reason may be because human being’s quest for development resulting in all the material advances are happening at such a pace that it
Happiness and Suffering Are Only Appearances, They Are Not Real
I bow with reverence to You, my root Guru whose kindness can never be repaid. From the sphere of primordial wisdom may you look after me with great compassion and bestow your blessings. Today in
Balpar Tulku Rinpoche
We have two higher lamas from our monastery in Tibet. One is my root guru Sangye Tenzin Rinpoche and the other is Balpar Tulku Rinpoche. Unfortunately I received some very sad news from my sister
Two Precious Statues
Sharing photos of the two precious large sized statues given to me by my student Ama Kipala from Portland. She told me of her intentions to donate the Buddha Amitayus and Buddha Shakyamuni Statues to
Happy New Year!
To all my MDC friends and Sangha. Here's wishing all of you happy holidays in advance. And as we draw this year to a close, please remember to always keep the precious dharma in your
Holiday Message From Rinpoche
In America we say "Happy Holidays!" and "Happy New Year!" But what is the difference between a happy year or sad year? As you say goodbye to 2018, look back: did you meditate, help the