2014 Fall

Year End 2014 Teaching
Rinpoche’s gave this final 2014 teaching on New Year’s Eve:
Year End 2014 Teaching

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Final Vajrasattva Practice for Emma Belle — Two-Part Teaching
Rinpoche gave the following teachings as we prepared for our final Vajrasattva practice for Emma Belle in December 2014:
On Vajrasattva Practice for Emma (Part 1)
On Vajrasattva Practice for Emma (Part 2)

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Thanksgiving 2014 — Two-Part Teaching
Rinpoche gave the following two-part teaching on Thanksgiving 2014 at Tashing Choling:
Thanksgiving 2014 Part 1
Thanksgiving 2014 Part 2

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Kilaya Retreat 2014 — Fifth and Final Teaching
Rinpoche’s final teaching of the 5-part series given during the 2014 Vajrakilaya Retreat:
Kilaya Retreat 2014–Final Teaching

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Kilaya Retreat 2014 — Fourth Teaching
Rinpoche’s fourth teaching on the occasion of the 2014 Vajrakilaya Retreat:
Kilaya Retreat 2014–Fourth Teaching

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Kilaya Retreat 2014 — Third Teaching
Rinpoche’s third teaching on the occasion of the 2014 Vajrakilaya Retreat:
Kilaya Retreat 2014–Third Teaching

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Kilaya Retreat 2014 — Second Teaching
Rinpoche’s second teaching on the occasion of the 2014 Vajrakilaya Retreat:
Kilaya Retreat 2014–Second Teaching

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Kilaya Retreat 2014 First Day Teaching
Rinpoche gave the following teaching on the first day of the Vajrakilaya Retreat at Tashi Chöling on October 30, 2014:
Kilaya 2014 First Day Teaching

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2014 Summer

Bardo Retreat 2014 Concluding Teaching
The Venerable Gyatrul Rinpoche gave this teaching on the concluding day of the Bardo Retreat at Tashi Chöling on June 23, 2014. In it, he discusses the meaning of “bardo” and gives practical advice in many areas such as study, practice, and discipline:
Bardo Retreat 2014 Concluding Teaching

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On Harmony in the Sangha
Rinpoche advises the ODD sangha — and all the rest of us as well — on the importance of keeping harmony in the sangha and rooting out our “MyWay” tendencies:
On Harmony in the Sangha

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On Dudjom Sangyum’s Parinirvana and Importance of Vajrasattva Practice
On the occasion of the Dudjom Sangyum’s Parinirvana, Rinpoche gave the following teaching and advice on the importance of Vajrasattva practice:
On Vajrasattva Practice

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On the Occasion of Ngondro Retreat at TC
Rinpoche gave the following two teachings on the occasion of the annual Ngondro Retreat at TC:
Ngondro Teaching Part 1
Ngondro Teaching Part 2

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On Doctrine Decline
Rinpoche discusses the decline of the doctrine and how to make best use of your present circumstances:
On Doctrine Decline

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In Your Own Best Interest
Rinpoche discusses how we can truly benefit ourselves:
In Your Own Best Interest

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On Outer, Inner, and Secret Blessings
Rinpoche explains outer, inner, and secret blessings and how to actualize them:
On Outer, Inner, and Secret Blessings

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2014 Spring

On Bardo
Rinpoche has another message for everyone about bardo practice:
On Bardo Practice II

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On Bardo Practice
On the eve of start of the Tashi Chöling Bardo Retreat, Rinpoche wanted everyone to consider the importance of studying and understanding the different bardos:
On Bardo Practice

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Vajrasattva Retreat Teaching On Buddhanature
Rinpoche’s teaching on Buddha Nature at the Vajrasattva Retreat:
Vajrasattva Retreat Teaching On Buddhanature

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Vajrasattva Retreat Pizza Party Teaching
Rinpoche’s teaching on the day of the Pizza Party at the Vajrasattva Retreat:
Vajrasattva Retreat Pizza Party Teaching

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Vajrasattva Retreat Third Day Teaching
Rinpoche’s teaching on the 3rd day of the Vajrasattva Retreat:
Vajrasattva Retreat Third Day Teaching

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On Tsok Accumulations
Rinpoche’s message of thanks and lovely teaching on the benefits of tsok accumulations:
On Tsok Accumulations

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Vajrasattva Retreat Second Day Teaching
Rinpoche expresses his gratitude to all who are attending the annual Tashi Chöling Vajrasattva Retreat — practicing together, doing tsok accumulations, doing confession, and so forth:
Vajrasattva Retreat Second Day Teaching

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On Performing Ritual
Rinpoche provides guidance on how to properly engage in ritual activity:
On Performing Ritual

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On Making Offerings
Rinpoche provides guidance on how to make offerings properly:
On Making Offerings

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Death and Honesty
Rinpoche advises us on being honest with ourselves about death:
Death and Honesty

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Pure Vision
In these teachings on pure vision, Rinpoche advises us how to develop and maintain pure vision in everything we do, starting right now. He says: “When should you start training in pure vision? Now. Starting this second, train in seeing your body and the universe, both inner and outer phenomena, as pure. Train in seeing the elements and your experiences as the five dakinis or the five families of buddhas, male and female. If you don’t train now, while you have the chance, when are you going to start? When is it going to happen?.”
Pure Vision: Part 1
Pure Vision: Part 2

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