‘Five of our senses are externally focused. We can see other people and observe their behaviour quite easily. Dharma practice, however, is like a mirror. We can use it to view our […]

‘Having a lot of knowledge about Buddhism isn’t enough. Realisation is needed to transform oneself.’

The Venerable Panchen Ötrul Rinpoche.

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Jampa Ling Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Centre will be hosting Meditation for Beginners sessions live […]

‘Disturbing emotions in the mind are similar to wearing coloured snow goggles. Yellow googles makes reality look yellow, and green makes it green. If we look through the lens of hatred we […]

‘When you’re very angry or disturbed, you’re not very nice to yourself or to others. Similarly with others who are angry or disturbed. Some texts say the person is not to blame, […]

‘As some Tibetan Lamas have said, in cold weather if you simply sit outside your warm house and pray for help to get warm, nothing is going to happen. You have to […]

‘Of the Triple Gem (Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha), the Dharma is the most important to take refuge in. It is like the medicine prescribed by the doctor. If we utilise it properly […]

‘Throughout all his lives the Buddha dedicated all his good actions for the benefit of all sentient beings. Today we are still reaping his merit by being able to practise the teachings […]

‘If you rejoice in the good actions you have done, your merit, or positive energy, increases. If you rejoice in the positive actions of others, you gain the same merit as they […]