Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche

Our whole world and everything in it can be viewed, simply, as an addiction. We were born as a sentient being, addicted to this samsaric world and to its wide range of colorful emotions, dazzling scenery, and tumultuous experiences. As one of my students so aptly put it: “We are all samsara junkies.“ So how

The fourth magnetism is practicing what you preach. You have to follow your own advice so that people can trust you. Don’t make a show of your progress. For your outer manifestation, look to the Hinayana tradition, which is rooted in clean, precise conduct. Try to be as flawless as possible with your conduct, and

The second tool for working skillfully with others is soothing speech. This means speaking in a way that eases the mind of someone who is troubled, doubtful, confused, or experiencing conflicting emotions. If you comment on a difficult situation with a harsh, cutting tone, or if aggression is mixed in with your speech, then although

Centuries ago in the noble land of India, adepts would meditate for a long time in the forest. Then once they felt peaceful, they would take a field trip into the village to see if their mind had really been tamed. In the midst of the village activity, with its many distractions, they could clearly