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Retrieving the Elemental Essences from Nature
In this video, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche teaches us how to open ourselves to the beneficial qualities of the natural elements - which the ancient Bön teachings place much emphasis on. The longer you spend in relationship with the elements of nature, the more you feel their essence coming alive in you and nourishing your soul.
Meditation Is Easier Than You Think
In this video, Mingyur Rinpoche explains the essence of meditation and describes some common misunderstandings about practicing meditation. He also shares some tips for bringing meditation into our day-to-day lives. What is your reaction to Mingyur Rinpoche’s statement that you don’t have to be calm and peaceful in order to meditate?
Have 10 minutes to spare? Learn The Three Pill Meditation Technique
Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche offers a succinct description of a meditation technique he calls the "Three Precious Pills” as well as instruction on how to practice it. He adds, with delightful humour, that these are three pills you can take everyday at any time and as much as you want, with no side effects!
Meditation and Going Beyond Mindfulness: A Secular Perspective
A profound yet lighthearted talk by Mingyur Rinpoche held at the London School of Economics Old Theatre in the UK. Rinpoche talks about his own path of learning meditation as well as going beyond mindfulness as we take our meditation practice off the cushion and into our world.
From Here to There Lies a Path - Is it Practice?
What is a path? A path is a trajectory from here to somewhere else—a desire to leave one destination or state of being, or reality and arrive into the next. There are two frames of mind that lead to voluntary movement, but only one can be called a Practice.
The True Source of Healing - A Free 12-Part Online Course
Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche offers a free self-paced course that includes videos, MP3 audio recordings, and supplementary materials! Videos are available as part of a self-paced course. They can also be viewed separately, as stand alone teachings. View syllabus and links here.
The Causes of Anxiety and Suffering
What are the causes of anxiety and suffering?
In this short 10 minute video, Mingyur Rinpoche talks about the panic attacks that he experienced as a child and how he used compassion and calm-abiding meditation to free himself from anxiety.
Staying Healthy in Rural India
A collection of information and advice on staying healthy in rural India, for the benefit of visitors and residents alike. It was written with visitors to Bir in mind, but most of it applies to all of India and to other places where food and water contamination create health issues.
Making Space & The Art of Subtraction
One of the first things we learn in math class is the art of addition. Fast-forward and we’ve all graduated with a Masters degree in Addition. We buy, we collect, we consume, we swap, we take, we build, and we produce. Let's take it a notch up - how much can you subtract?
Organic Food: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?
Organic food is completely natural, without any harmful chemicals. Growing food organically is much better than chemical-based agriculture for many reasons, including health, taste, cost, ecology, and more.
Defining Yoga, Defining Ourselves
Definitions give us context. Putting an identity to what we do is an essential piece of our parcel. It helps us to formulate and understand concepts on a gross level and from where we currently stand. On the flip side, an overkill of identity leads to rigidity, impedes a vast spectrum of possibilities and puts a restriction on an otherwise seamless stream of energy…
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