Question 6: What is the mind-continuum? How is it related to the eighth consciousness, and how is it formed?

Rigzin Chenpo Rinpoche’s Answer: The “mind-continuum” is a fundamental Buddhist concept that encompasses several interconnected dimensions, including…

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Question 5: What is the relationship between the body, the mind, and the bardo?

Rigzin Chenpo Rinpoche’s Answer: All appearances during the bardo are closely tied to the habitual tendencies of our past lives. Therefore, they are directly related to our karma…

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Question 4: How does the mindstream dislodge from the body?

Rigzin Chenpo Rinpoche’s Answer: This separation occurs due to an imbalance of the four elements (earth, water, fire and wind). When the four major functions of these elements fail, the body can no…

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Question 3: How do the body and mind connect?

Rigzin Chenpo Rinpoche’s Answer: As a sentient being navigates the transitional bardo state, its consciousness converges with the union of the father’s sperm and mother’s egg within the womb. This crucial…

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Question 2: How do we recognise cyclic existence (samsara)? Does it truly exist?

Rigzin Chenpo Rinpoche’s Answer: In Buddhism, cyclic existence can be viewed from two different perspectives: the macro and the micro (the large and the small). At its very core,…

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Question 1: It is the aspiration of many Buddhists to be reborn in a Pure Land after they pass away. Guru, could you explain the differences between the various Pure Lands? Is it advisable for us to set a specific aspiration to go to a particular…

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There is no meditating right. There is only practising being present.

Mindfulness was never about emptying your mind. It is about slowing down and being present. A wandering mind is not proof of failure. It is another chance to practise returning.

When distraction arises, we notice it. We do not push it away, or berate…

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Question 10: The mission of a Buddhist begins with the great aspiration to liberate all sentient beings from suffering. Before reaching this ultimate goal, how can we ensure that we remain aligned with this mission at every stage of our…

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Question 9: After taking refuge in the Triple Gem, can we still pray to worldly gods and our ancestors?

Rigzin Chenpo Rinpoche’s Answer: Praying to ancestors and worldly gods is a deeply rooted practice in Chinese culture. However, there is a proper…

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– Master Hsuan Hua

With the great and small destroyed; with no inside and no outside; every mote of dust contains the entire dharma realm – complete, whole and perfectly fused; interpenetrating without obstruction.…

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Remaining in the recognition of the absolute view, you should leave this life like an eagle soaring up into the blue sky. Never forget how swiftly this life will be over, like…

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~ Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche

~ Chatral Rinpoche

~ Kyabje Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

Concentration without meditation is mere intellectual understanding.

~ Chatral Rinpoche

Question 8: We know that certain individuals can recall their past lives. Since Vajrayana tulkus are recognised reincarnations, can they all remember their previous lifetimes?

Rigzin Chenpo Rinpoche’s Answer: I cannot say for certain if every single one…

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Question 7: Are the standard four or five preliminary practices considered non-tantric?

Rigzin Chenpo Rinpoche’s Answer: The practice of generating renunciation and others, which are the practices for the Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind (also known as…

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Question 6: I have been thinking about this for a while but was hesitant to ask: I have heard that one must first build a multi-year foundation in non-esoteric Buddhism before embarking on the esoteric path. May I ask for Guru’s thoughts on this?

Rigzin…

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Question 5: Most people view Tibetan Buddhism as deep and mysterious. What can we do to help them develop a correct understanding and acceptance of it?

Rigzin Chenpo Rinpoche’s Answer: To begin with, it is essential to understand the history of…

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Question 4: What are the characteristics and the essence of Tibetan Buddhism?

Rigzin Chenpo Rinpoche’s Answer: Tibetan Buddhism possesses an exceptionally complete and fully integrated framework for study, spiritual practice, and even holistic medicine.…

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Question 3: What is the essence of Tibetan Buddhism?

Rigzin Chenpo Rinpoche’s Answer: The essence of Tibetan Buddhism is the comprehensive, simultaneous cultivation of both non-esoteric (Sutra) and esoteric (Tantra) traditions. It is completely…

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Question 2: If a turban-wearing Indian is interested in studying the Buddhadharma, or is curious about it, may we share the teachings with them? Can they convert to Buddhism?

Rigzin Chenpo Rinpoche’s Answer: First and foremost, we do not actively try to…

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Question 1: What are the differences between Buddhism and other paths?

Rigzin Chenpo Rinpoche’s Answer: The primary distinction lies in taking refuge, whether in Han Mahayana, Tibetan, Non-Esoteric, or Esoteric Buddhism. However, defining what truly…

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Question 10: Nobody appreciates my efforts, and some people have even developed a strong dislike for me, making me feel unwelcome. What could be the reasons for this?

Rigzin Chenpo Rinpoche’s Answer: What could be the reasons? These experiences are the…

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Question 9: How do we transform suffering into happiness in today’s world, which is so often burdened by hardship, so that there is a better life for all of us?

Rigzin Chenpo Rinpoche’s Answer: Fundamentally, the sufferings we experience in our daily…

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Question 8: Generally, the meat I buy does not come from an animal killed specifically for me. In addition, I did not see it being slaughtered, nor did I hear it crying out in suffering when it was killed. Is this deemed as “Threefold Pure Meat”…

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Question 7: What are your views about keeping pets, and how can one be liberated from the attachment to them?

Rigzin Chenpo Rinpoche’s Answer: This is a common question. According to the Bodhisattva Precepts, keeping pets might lead one to being in a love…

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Question 6: What if a woman has thoughts of aborting?

Rigzin Chenpo Rinpoche’s Answer: Abortion should be completely avoided. Today, there are many accessible ways to prevent an unwanted pregnancy, and this is a responsibility that anyone can, and…

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Question 5: Homage to the Guru. I have been a vegetarian for many years now. However, when I visit my parents, I eat meat at their home. Does this mean I have broken my precepts? Or should I simply accord with those around me?

Rigzin Chenpo Rinpoche’s…

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Question 4: Guru, what can I do to help my mother live a longer life?

Rigzin Chenpo Rinpoche’s Answer: First, be exceptionally attentive to your mother’s daily needs, especially her nutrition and meals.

In terms of Buddhist practice, you can recite the…

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Question 3: Homage to the Guru. How can we easily accumulate merits and blessings without spending too much time or money?

Rigzin Chenpo Rinpoche’s Answer: While eating your three daily meals, practise visualization: offer the food before you, along with…

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Question 2: Homage to the Guru. What practical, daily habits can working people adopt to keep their spiritual practice alive amid a busy schedule?

Rigzin Chenpo Rinpoche’s Answer: For those with busy working lives, maintaining mindful awareness…

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Question 1: Homage to the Guru! What are your views on the amount of time people spend on their mobile phones today? Do you believe this weakens their power of concentration and negatively impacts their spiritual practice?

Rigzin Chenpo Rinpoche’s Answer:…

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Question 10: Is it necessary to memorise the sutras we study, or is it sufficient to simply be familiar with them? Is realising their meaning in our minds enough?

Rigzin Chenpo Rinpoche’s Answer: It is highly meritorious to memorise the sutras. However, if you are unable…

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Question 9: Guru, I enjoy listening to sutras; is this enough? Also, can one transform one’s seventh consciousness simply by listening to sutras?

Rigzin Chenpo Rinpoche’s Answer: While it is wonderful to listen to Buddhist sutras, please note that listening,…

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Question 8: Can one attain liberation solely by reciting Guru Rinpoche’s Seven-Line Prayer and mantra?

Rigzin Chenpo Rinpoche’s answer: Generally speaking, focusing diligently on just one or two practices in a single lifetime is sufficient, provided they are rooted in…

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Question 7: Is it necessary to first understand the right view before commencing any dharma practice?

Rigzin Chenpo Rinpoche’s answer: It is not easy to fully comprehend the right view with perfect clarity, but you do need to have a rough understanding of it. Tantric…

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Question 6: Having received teachings from several gurus, we perform the different practices from them all. But you have said that we should immerse ourselves in only one practice. If this is the case, can we practise the dharma you taught us, while continuing to listen…

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Question 5: How should we practise after receiving so many dharma teachings?

Rigzin Chenpo Rinpoche’s answer: I have mentioned this to everyone before giving empowerments: empowerment has many layers of meaning, which include repentance, removing obstacles, planting…

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Question 4: Guru, how should a disciple who has embarked on the path of dharma practice study to progress diligently? Is there a fixed set of practices?

Rigzin Chenpo Rinpoche’s Answer: In my view, Buddhism possesses the most comprehensive system of study among all…

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Question 3: How do we awaken to the ultimate reality?

Rigzin Chenpo Rinpoche’s Answer: The further away something is, the harder it is for us to see. Yet, because the Tathagata-nature has never actually left us, we fail to find it. Ultimate liberation in a single lifetime…

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Question 2: Guru, what can we do to attain Buddhahood?

Rigzin Chenpo Rinpoche’s Answer: The root cause and fundamental condition for attaining Buddhahood is to first set the aspiration of “attaining Buddhahood.” It is akin to how, before we eat, we first need to have the…

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Question 1: What is the meaning of dharma practice?

Rigzin Chenpo Rinpoche’s Answer: Explanations vary according to individual karmic conditions and spiritual faculties.

1. A Brief Explanation: Practice means understanding the core meaning of the Buddhadharma and…

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His incarnation, Rigzin Chenpo-Padma Wangchen Rinpoche, has pledged to transmit this teaching extensively, so as…

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I started my study and practice journey in Buddhism at the age of 7. Although my primary practice is from the Nyingmpa, with emphasis on Guru Padmasambhava’s lineage, I have also studied and…

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