Extracts

Who is Je Tsongkhapa?
Je Rinpoche is the emanation of Manjushri, Avalokiteshvara and Vajrapani and also an emanation of Maitreya Buddha, altogether in one being…

What Would You Do to Your Enemy?
The great Atisha who was such an enlightened Being, had one monk in Nalanda who hated him. He was an [...]

Must Buddhists Be Soft-Spoken?
Some people, their words are very rough. However, because their words are true, they are kind and will benefit others. [...]

Self-Cherishing Mind – People Can Feel It
When the self-cherishing mind has decreased, everyone can feel it. Why? Because people with a self-cherishing mind are common…

What is the Sign of Someone Motivated by Bodhicitta?
When we transform our minds motivated by bodhicitta, what will happen is our motivation is always spontaneous, to benefit others…

Liberating Animals Part 2 – What’s the Difference Between Shakyamuni Eating Meat Versus Me Eating Meat
People say Shakyamuni ate meat, so if Shakyamuni eats meat, it means we can eat meat. But Shakyamuni did a [...]

Liberating Animals Part 1 – First Step to Developing Compassion
I am very, very fond of all types of animals. I don’t like them to be hurt or abused, or [...]

Do Something So You Don’t Regret Later
You know what? Sitting around and not doing anything is FAILURE. If you try, you have a chance to make [...]

Part 3 – Importance to Go for Dharma Teachings
We can cut away laziness. We can gain enthusiasm that grows and grows and grows, and this enthusiasm infects everybody [...]

Part 2 – Importance to Go for Dharma Teachings
When Lati Rinpoche gave teachings, Sharpa Choje still attended his talks. Lati Rinpoche is Sharpa Choje’s guru but lower in [...]