Recent Posts by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche and the MDC Volunteers
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A Message From Rinpoche
Tashi Delek Dear Sangha, I hope all of you are doing well. I returned from retreat November 30th. I am so very happy to have had such a beautiful place to go for meditation and
Tibetan Calligraphy Paintings
MDC sangha member Pema Tsultrim (Aaron Joseph) is happy to make custom Tibetan calligraphy paintings available to MDC members and all students of Khenpo Karten Rinpoche, at special discounted rates. 20% of every sale will
What is the Purpose of Retreat?
Usually, when I am not very busy and have time, I have gone on retreats for two to three months in a year, but when I am busy I make it a point to go
A Big Thank You!
A note from Khenpo Karten Rinpoche..."I would like to sincerely thank all volunteers who came to help put up the fencing last Saturday and also today. It is very heartwarming to see so many of
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
Selecting a Meditation Support
The benefits of meditation are limitless and immeasurable. An important component of this practice is to have a good, unforced posture, with proper body alignment. It makes it easier to focus the mind when you
A Message to East Coast Sanghas and German Sangha
Tashi Delek! This is a special message for my East Coast sanghas in New York, Boston, and New Jersey, and to my sangha in Germany as well. First I wish you happiness and health in
Fruit Mandala Offering to the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
I am sharing a photo of my fruit mandala. Absolutely anything can be used as a mandala offering to the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. This act of pure intention and motivation alone can be a cause