His Holiness the 42nd Sakya Trizin, Ratna Vajra Rinpoche, bestowed this teaching on August 26, 2022, in Prague, Czech Republic, at the request of Siddhártha Czech. The four limitless thoughts (also sometimes called the four “immeasurables”) are loving-kindness, compassion, empathetic joy, and equanimity. They reveal the essence of Mahāyāna Buddhism, and we can attend to […]
Year: 2022
How to Choose a Guru
His Holiness the 42nd Sakya Trizin, Ratna Vajra Rinpoche, bestowed this teaching on June 11, 2022, anniversary of the mahāparinirvāṇa of Ngawang Lodre Shenphen Nyingpo, at the request of Tsechen Kunchab Ling, U.S.A. All of us have had formal relationship with teachers in various settings—in school, at work, or maybe to learn a hobby. In […]
Beyond Happiness and Suffering: A Contemporary Introduction to the Non-differentiation of Saṃsāra and Nirvāṇa
His Holiness the 43rd Sakya Trizin, Gyana Vajra Rinpoche bestowed this teaching at the request of Tsechen Kunchab Ling, U.S.A. on July 22, 2022. The life story of Buddha Shakyamuni (Sanskrit, Śākyamuni), the founder of Buddhism, is not a fairy tale. In this teaching, His Holiness gives a brief account of the Buddha’s life, focusing […]
The Powerful Blessing of Tara
At the request of The Sakya Tradition, Inc, His Holiness the Sakya Trichen shared with us an inspiring story of the powerful blessing and connection of Mother Tara with the Sakya Khon lineage. His Holiness also urged everyone to do our best to pray to Mother Tara as much as possible. Source: This teaching was […]
An Advice to All Parents of Children With Special Needs
At the request of The Sakya Tradition, Inc., His Holiness shared some advice and instruction on how do we provide care and love to those with special needs. Source: This teaching was obtained from The Sakya Tradition, Inc.. […]