Mangala Shri Bhuti - The Link

Having studied the namthars, Andrew describes how important stories and role models are to inspire spiritual practice in the modern age.

Erin shared her experiences in seeing hardship as something to open up to and accept change as necessary for growth.

Scott explores what it means to have a clear spiritual perspective, which acts as an antidote to the eight worldly concerns.

Dungse-la explores the principle of uncertainty and how to live with a non-dual view of all phenomena.

Debra describes how blind faith has been a critical component in connecting with the three jewels early in her path.

Michael shares his twenty years' experience as a dharma practitioner and the inspiration he has from studying the teachings.

Polly shares what set her on the path of the dharma, what keeps her on the path and what inspires her.

Dungse-la discusses the benefits and opportunities that exist in remaining in a state of vulnerability.

Jim uses this quote from Patrul Rinpoche as inspiration for his experiences of practice in every day life.

Rebecca describes her experiences in retreat, cutting through the mind' s activity, resting in the openness where one' s natural qualities arise.

Laura describes how attending a sangha brother through his process of death helped her cultivate qualities patience and renunciation.

Rinpoche emphasizes the practicality of faith and devotion if we wish to transcend the suffering and concerns of the small self.

Dai describes how we constantly try to fix the problems that arise in our lives causing ourselves even more pain and difficulty. He presents an alternative to this approach.

Stephanie shares her experiences helping people through the process of dying and offers contemplations that are helpful to prepare for one' s own death.

Nick describes impermanence as an invisible thread of the universe that weaves all thing together. When we see it being woven or unwoven it can connect us to the nature of reality.

Jennie shares personal accounts of loss and death in her life and the practices she employs that have helped her and many others through the process of death.

Rinpoche delivers his first Losar Address from the Sangdo Palri Temple in Crestone, Colorado.

Elizabeth uses the analogy of building a temple to look at magic and scredness in our lives as the most important and practical aspect to human well-being.

Jill talks about her experience in developing a consistent practice and shares her contemplations on the three wisdoms of hearing, contemplating and meditating.

Joey discusses the early development of his own faith, various tests of faith and the gradual turning of his mind toward the Dharma.