“The Brightly Shining Sun” is Patrul Rinpoche’s (1808-1887) commentary on the 11th century classic “The Way of the Bodhisattva” (Bodhicaryavatara) by the great Indian master Shantideva. Patrul Rinpoche, himself an emanation of Shantideva, offers a[...]

By Lama Jigmé Namgyal (with translation from Tibetan into English by Dr. Dylan Esler) If we wish to lead a life that is fulfilling and successful, and even more so if we seek to go[...]

What is real meditation Real meditation has nothing to do with feeling good. Feelings always change. In real meditation one is not disturbed by emotions or feelings, but one can abide in a stable and[...]

“The Brightly Shining Sun” is Patrul Rinpoche’s (1808-1887) commentary on the 11th century classic “The Way of the Bodhisattva” (Bodhicaryavatara) by the great Indian master Shantideva. Patrul Rinpoche, himself an emanation of Shantideva, offers a[...]

By Lama Jigmé Namgyal (with translation from Tibetan into English by Dr. Dylan Esler) If we wish to lead a life that is fulfilling and successful, and even more so if we seek to go[...]