Every time a semester ends at RYI, I feel especially joyous. One reason is that I have a sense of strength in my abilities to survive
Read MoreFriends celebrating completion of semester In one of my classes, I heard of a mental and emotional ability, which a Bodhisattva needs to develop on
Read MoreDuring summer of 2011 when Tenga Rinpoche concluded his summer course in Allmuthen/ Belgium, he gave a final speech which might be summarized in the following
Read MoreYesterday a few friends from “Shedra” got together to celebrate a joyful event: Paul and Anita’s wedding. We got together in a nice garden-cafe beautifully
Read MoreDear Friends, The practice of releasing life is said to dispel obstacles that shorten our life, purify negative karma accumulated by taking life, as well
Read MoreMany of us these days study the Uttaratantra with Khenpo Urgyen Tenpel. As everyone probably knows, this text explains Buddha-nature. It seems very important to
Read MoreI have known the story of Namo Buddha (in Tibetan stag mo lus byin) since I was a child. When we had finished our nomadic
Read MoreLast Fall in September 2011, I joined Rangjung Yeshe Institute for BA degree. In Spring, I went up to Pullahari Rigpe Dorje Institute to continue
Read MoreThe Yolmo Valley After a busy week of mid-term exams, it was great breathing the air of the mountains in Yolmo. Yolmo is about six
Read MoreYummy, ‘Khabsey’ – the Famous Tibetan Losar Food! Let me give you an idea of what it means to celebrate Tibetan New Year – ‘Losar’.
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