Dzigar Kongtrul

Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche is a Tibetan Buddhist teacher, author, and abstract expressionist painter. Books: Diligence, Peaceful Heart, Intelligent Heart & others

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Meditation is not about being peaceful. It is about being awake — with all kinds of experiences.

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Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel and Dungse Jampal Norbu teaching Mastery of Being at Pema Osel Do Nags Choling this weekend. #buddhism #lojong

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The dharma that is passed down to us, the wisdom of Buddha Shakyamuni— if were not examined by every teacher and meditator, it would not be passed down in the way it is. Self-reflection is what keeps it interactive, dynamic, alive. - Dungse Jampal Norbu, Mastery of Being program.

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On bodhisattva path, there is joy in bearing the burden of the commitment to liberate all beings. - Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyal from Mastery of Being program.

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Don’t lose compassion to cynicism.

Falling into cynicism or victim-mentality is very hard to crawl out of.

Not falling into cynicism, life becomes much more playful naturally.

--Dungse Jampal Norbu from Mastery of Being this weekend.

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The Mahayana path is way to disrupt holding on to views. - Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel from Mastery of Being this weekend.

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Dungse Jampal Norbu and Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel-mother and son-collaborate again to discuss #lojong practice. June 6-7. Streaming and in person in Vermont. https://t.co/k0FpJ55mVO #buddhism

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Be Wise Selfish - His Holiness the Dalai Lama shares a simple but powerful idea: true self-interest lies in caring for others. Combining intelligence with warm-heartedness is what makes a human being — and ultimately the world — truly happy. A reminder that the path to a happier humanity runs through knowledge and education, one person at a time. Video originally recorded on August 18, 2020.

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There is plenty of opportunity because there is plenty of self-clinging."

~ Dzigar Kongtrul, Light Comes Through

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"We may be established practitioners. We may be comfortable with our practice and working with our minds; everything could be going smoothly. As my teacher Kyabje Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche used to say, 'Practice is easy when the sun is on your back and your belly is full.' But when

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bubble to pop, for a dear one to die, or to find out we have a fatal disease. There is plenty of opportunity to practice nyensa chodpa (cutting through the haunted dominion of the mind) right here in our own minds.

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#buddhanature is present and untainted in all beings in #samsara

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Be thankful when we suffer if it causes our renunciation to increase in the end. This will mean more than all the illusory bliss of Samsara.

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The Compassionate Mind - In this short clip His Holiness the Dalai Lama explains why developing a compassionate mind is essential for inner peace and human happiness. When our thoughts are dominated by self-centered attitudes, fear, anger, jealousy, and distrust naturally arise. But when we cultivate genuine concern for the well-being of others, our hearts open and our minds become more transparent, honest, and peaceful. Video was originally recorded on November 19, 2010.

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Join Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche and the Mangala Shri Bhuti Sangha for Losar, Year of the Fire Horse, on February 18, 2026. Rinpoche will give a Losar Address from the Sangdo Palri Temple of Wisdom and Compassion at 10:00 am MT. https://t.co/KISohlH1VK

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Tomorrow, Sunday 8 February, we have the good fortune of listening to Ven Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche’s second talk from MSB Europe’s 2024 Compassion Without Limit program.

Listen Live, 10am MT / 12pm ET / 5pm GMT https://t.co/tlXhDVPndv

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You are welcome to connect & share in the merit of the Tsa Sum Drupcho feast offering with Ven Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, until Sunday 8 February.
Submit prayers on your own behalf or for those in need here : https://t.co/GGlLh5BGBk

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Today, Sunday 1 February, we have the good fortune of listening to Ven Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche’s second talk from MSB Europe’s 2024 Compassion Without Limit program.
Listen Live, 10am MT / 12pm ET / 5pm GMT https://t.co/tlXhDVPndv
Listen back / Subscribe: https://t.co/hkKVQycJrl