If you have a proper refuge taking practice, there is no doubt you are Buddhist. In society, whether they call or recognize you as Buddhist or not, that’s a social thing. But based on your spiritual practice, yes, you are. So therefore, the practice of taking refuge should be a perfect way to take refuge….
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Very often when people approach Buddhism they wonder: am I a Buddhist now or not? I don’t think it matters whether you are officially Buddhist or not. Some people are born in a Buddhist family and feel, “I am Buddhist”. Yet they do not have a single Buddhist practice in their life. Also, some think,…
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A Lam Rim for Our Times Here is the lamp that lights all Buddha’s teachings. A steadfast beacon for those lost in samsara’s ocean. A guide on the spiritual journey to freedom that many great practitioners have traveled. A treasure that provides meaningful benefit for all sentient beings. Stages of the Path to Enlightenment In…
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What is a tsoh? Why is it done? How do you set it up and do it? Demo Rinpoche will provide detailed responses to these questions in this workshop. All are welcome regardless of any prior experience. About Demo Rinpoche Join / Donate
DUE TO THE WEATHER IN ANN ARBOR, THE TSOH WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE ONLINE. PLEASE USE CAUTION IN TRAVELING. STAY SAFE. Gelek Rimpoche (1939-2017) is considered to be one of the greatest Tibetan Buddhist masters and scholars of the 20th and 21st Centuries who came to the West and taught in English. In the late 1970’s Rimpoche…
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Practical Buddhism: The Tibetan Approach by Gelek Rimpoche is a review of the recordings of Sunday Talks by Gelek Rimpoche held in 2012 – 2014. 2022 Videos June 14 – The Purpose of Buddhism June 21 – Tibetan Buddhism is Pure Buddhism June 28 – The Purpose of Spiritual Practice July 5 – Dharma is…
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The 2025 Winter Retreat will be a Yamantaka mantra retreat with supporting teachings by Demo Rinpoche. There will be practice sessions to accumulate mantras and collect blessings, concluding with a fire puja. VAJRAYANA REQUIREMENTYou must have received a Yamantaka highest yoga initiation to register for this retreat. If you are not logged in, please log…
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Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Ethics
Vajrayana and Emptiness