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Recite the "Tashi Prayer" by Mipham Rinpoche to begin the New Year!
One of the best ways to begin a New Year is to read the "Tashi Prayer" by Mipham Rinpoche in order to gather auspicious conditions for everything to support wisdom and compassion. If you chant this once before beginning an activity, it will be easily accomplished exactly as you wish. Be sure to keep this in mind. The Tashi Prayer: The Verses of the Eight Auspicious Ones by Mipham Rinpoche “OM I prostrate to the entire assembly of the Buddha, Dharma, and Noble Sangha Who abide
6 days ago2 min read


Happy 2026 New Year from Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche!
Om Svasti In the world where the music of benefit and happiness plays, You are the mighty one who, with a garland of blazing beams from the wish-fulfilling jewel of wisdom and compassion, Is able to pacify unfavorable circumstances in the world. Oh King Sengchen, supreme being, please bring forth auspiciousness." -Mipham Rinpoche www.youtube.com/watch?v=huqQi3_l4e0&list=PLFhTzZsWmnllSq9tb3z6XpHSoxFawan-Y&index=1 Happy Holidays! Padma and the Three Jewels, May their power End
6 days ago1 min read


Happy Holidays! May Everything Be Auspicious for the Awakening of All Beings!
Om Svasti "In the world where the music of benefit and happiness plays, You are the mighty one who, with a garland of blazing beams from the wish-fulfilling jewel of wisdom and compassion, Is able to pacify unfavorable circumstances in the world. Oh King Sengchen, supreme being, please bring forth auspiciousness." -Mipham Rinpoche Happy Holidays! Padma and the Three Jewels, May their power End plagues, war, and famine, disasters and harms. -Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoch
7 days ago1 min read


The Meaning of the "Seven Line Prayer of Guru Rinpoche"
Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche teaching on the meaning of the Seven Line Prayer of Guru Padmasambhava at the Palm Beach Dharma Center. Lha Bab Duchen November 4, 2023 www.pbdc.net www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yEQxUGVbUM
Dec 30, 20251 min read


Happy Holidays from Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche and Yangsi Rinpoche!
May all beings have happiness and the cause of happiness! May all beings be free of suffering and the cause of suffering! Photos of Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Rinpoche in Dec 2025, and Yangsi Rinpoche celebrating his 12th birthday at PBC Sarnath monastery on December 17, 2025.
Dec 25, 20251 min read


Happy Solstice!
It's a wonderful day to recite the Prayer of Kuntuzangpo for the happiness and enlightenment of all beings! The Prayer of the All-Good Buddha from the Dzogpa Chenpo Tantra of the All-Pervading Mind of Küntuzangpo "HO All appearing phenomena and the possibilities All appearing phenomena and the possibilities of samsara and nirvana Have one source, but there are two paths and two results, A miracle of knowing and unknowing. Through this prayer of Küntuzangpo May all beings rea
Dec 21, 20255 min read


Part 2: "Insight Meditation: Developing Your Own Spiritual Path"with Question and Answers, live and in-person at the Palm Beach Dharma Center
Live Webcast Teaching and Meditation with Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Rinpoche Sunday, December 21 10:00 AM - 12:00PM EST Part 2 : "Insight Meditation: Developing Your Own Spiritual Path" with Question and Answers Live and in-person at the Palm Beach Dharma Center Webcast only available at PBC Centers (to encourage Sangha in person study and practice) During this second, special in-person practice and teaching at PBDC, Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Rinpoche will lead the weekly Calm Abiding P
Dec 20, 20251 min read


Get Your Copy of the 2026 PBC Fire Horse Calendar!
Pre-Order the 2026 PBC Fire Horse Calendar! www.padmasambhava.org/product-page/2026-fire-horse-calendar Annually produced, these handmade lunar practice calendars mark the months and days for the complete Tibetan Wood Snake Year 2152 (February 18, 2026 - February 7, 2027) with highlights on important practice days, festivals, and anniversaries of many great Buddhist lineage masters. This year’s calendar features 19 color photographs of the Venerable Khenpo Rinpoches and the P
Dec 19, 20251 min read


Enjoy a Special Glimpse of the Padmasambhava Buddhist Center and the Dharma activities of the Venerable Khenpo Rinpoches!
Enjoy a Special Glimpse of the Padmasambhava Buddhist Center and the Dharma activities of the Venerable Khenpo Rinpoches! www.youtube.com/shorts/WhM6o6NhfNE Created by Vanda Nyingje Fournier December 13, 2025
Dec 19, 20251 min read


The Pervasive Nature of Rigpa
"The pervasive nature of rigpa is, was, and will always be the same: pervasive, infinite, open, and free. The entire universe— everything that you see, hear, smell, taste, touch, and think—are in this same state." Venerable Khenpo Rinpoches The Seven Nails: The Final Testament of the Great Dzogchen Master Shri Singha www.padmasambhava.org/product-page/seven-nails-the-final-testament-of-the-great-dzogchen-master-shri-singha Photo of Ven. Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche in the
Dec 16, 20251 min read


"Insight Meditation: Developing Your Own Spiritual Path w/ Question & Answers by Ven. Khenpo Rinpoche"
Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche answered the following questions during a live in person meditation practice at the PBC Palm Beach Dharma Center on November 23, 2025: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJb1eE62Xyc&list=PLFhTzZsWmnllSq9tb3z6XpHSoxFawan-Y&index=1 1. "How does the source give rise to sentient mind? Why and how does sentient mind forget the 'soul'?" 2. "What is the Buddhist idea of heaven?" 3. "What does 'sentient parent beings' mean?" 4. "In daily life when intera
Dec 12, 20251 min read


Homage to Those Gone Beyond!
If you want to sync up with the wisdom mind of Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche while he offers the Prajnaparamita empowerment at PBC Puerto this morning on Sat, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am, you can practice Guru Yoga. This is a principal practice of Vajrayana and Dzogchen, and is always available to mingle your mind with the wisdom mind of the buddhas. We can also read about the Prajnaparamita Sutras to inspire our bodhichitta to care for the happiness and enlightenment
Dec 6, 20252 min read


Homage to the Great Wisdom Mother Prajnaparamita!
"Space is originally enlightened as Mother Prajnaparamita, or Buddha Samantabhadri. This great open mother has no territories, divisions, or restrictions. She is simply open—open to everything—and she immediately develops. From this openness she allows a natural lawfulness to spontaneously arise without any force. As a result, four additional mothers naturally appear. They are named earth, water, fire, and air. Why do we call these five elements “mothers?” Everything manifest
Dec 4, 20251 min read


2025 in Review and Looking Forward to Good Things Ahead! A message from Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche
Enjoy some inspiring photos of PBC projects we're accomplishing together this year! Long Retreat Cabins at Padma Samye Ling in upstate New York are nearing completion! Heartfelt rejoicing in the immeasurable future merit and wisdom that will arise from people practicing bodhichitta here! Construction of a new bathroom and shower facilities at Padma Gochen Ling, PBC Tennessee's rural retreat center in Monterey is almost finished! Enjoy the new Sangharama Community House at Pal
Dec 2, 20251 min read


Happy Guru Rinpoche Day, Nov 30, 2025!
"Emaho! Guru Rinpoche, you are the embodiment of the supreme compassion of all the buddhas, Our unfailing protector forever! Quickly turn your loving attention to your praying children. Please bestow your blessings, empowerments, and accomplishments right now. Although we know your qualities, kindness, and enlightened activities towards us Surpass all the other buddhas, We don’t remember you during comfortable times. Even when we pray, it becomes merely lip service. Now we’re
Nov 30, 20253 min read


Giving Thanks.
Offering to the Padma Samye Ling Mandala by Ishtakaba of Dakota and Seneca Wolf Clan www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cq0HB3x4Y2w
Nov 28, 20251 min read


Pre-Order Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Rinpoche's New Book on Being Reborn in Dewachen
" Rebirth in Amitabha’s Pure Land of Sukhavati: Riding the Marvelous, Magical Garuda of the Four Causes " by Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche Order on the PBC Chiso website : www.padmasambhava.org/product-page/rebirth-in-amitabha-s-pure-land-of-sukhavati-riding-the-marvelous-magical-garu In the Amitabha Sutra, Buddha taught on the four causes to take birth in Sukhavati. He said: “O Ananda, if a being clearly thinks of the Tathagata [Amitabha] and his pure land again and a
Nov 18, 20252 min read


Life Stories of Great Masters
"Take the time to read the life stories of the great masters. They stood firm, maintaining their practice with great courage and confidence. Blessings flowed freely because their hearts and minds were open." Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Rinpoche Advice from a Spiritual Friend: A Commentary on Nagarjuna’s Letter to a Friend www.padmasambhava.org/product-page/advice-from-a-spiritual-friend-a-commentary-on-nagarjuna-s-letter-to-a-friend Photo of Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Rinpoche with his dear
Nov 17, 20251 min read


Celebrating the Buddha on Lha Bab Duchen with Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Rinpoche! - Tuesday, Nov. 11 - 4:00-6:30pm EST
Lha Bab Duchen commemorates Buddha Shakyamuni’s return to the human world after teaching his Mother in the god realms, where he spent three months giving teachings and repaying her kindness. Join the free Webcast with Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche live from the Palm Beach Dharma Center! www.padmasambhava.org/live-teachings-and-meditations-with-ven-khenpo-tsewang-dongyal-rinpoche Practice texts: We will use the Extended Buddha Sadhana . (Which has the Buddha Sadhana we
Nov 11, 20251 min read


Glorifying PBC Centers with Enhanced Retreat Facilities!
Long Retreat Cabins at Padma Samye Ling in upstate New York are nearing completion! Construction has begun on the new bathroom and shower facilities at Padma Gochen Ling , PBC Tennessee's rural retreat center in Monterey! New Sangharama Community House at Palden Sherab Pema Ling in Jupiter, Florida ! See the beautiful new kitchen in the Sangharama House at Pema Ling! Heartfelt rejoicing in the immeasurable future merit and wisdom that will arise from people practicing bodhi
Nov 3, 20251 min read
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