Namo Buddha, one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sides in Nepal, was blessed by the Buddha out of his limitless compassion and generosity for
Read MoreSindhupalchowk ‘’Mero gau maa jaane ho?’’ The only question I have been asked more times than this is whether my hair is real or not. ‘’Will you visit
Read MoreThe feeling is indescribable; I have never studied in a Shedra before. The atmosphere is so welcoming at the Shedra , it feels like home. This is my
Read MoreChökyi Nyima Rinpoche urges us to become scholar-practitioners. At the same time, Rinpoche and other lamas, khenpos, lopöns and the texts themselves often warn us
Read MoreI had been studying and living in Bodhanath (Kathmandu) for the last 5 years, benefiting from a unique environment to study and practice Buddhism. A couple of months ago,
Read MoreA classmate recently approached me asking about ways to improve her Tibetan. This is something I reflect on a lot (as I’m sure we all
Read MoreI try to keep in mind that when the Buddha attained realization he sat in the forest, unwinking and alone, hesitant to explain what he
Read MoreWondrous! Wondrous! Wondrous! Homage to the Lord. Tathagata, who knows all, Tathagata, in an eagle’s flight…. Boudha. A place like Mewlana‘s slaughterhouse, graced with
Read MoreBeing a natural born introvert I find it somewhat difficult to talk about myself, but I gladly take this as an opportunity to exercise some
Read MorePharping Azura Cave Monastery Every year Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche leads several seminars and retreats in Asura Cave monastery in Pharping. Many of us have heard
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