The fact that this church allows me to give a speech here where Christians go to pray and hear their sermons, and that I am willing to talk in front of a cross and the images of Jesus Christ and his disciples, demonstrate the understanding and tolerance extended to each other by people of different faiths. Harmony among religions can surely bring peace and happiness to all in the world. – At Stanford University.
~ Khenpo's blog published on 24 March 2015
There is quite a bit of interest in Buddhism in Boulder, Colorado, and mostly this is due to the influence of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Naropa University, founded by Trungpa Rinpoche, is also in Boulder. This school pays more attention to the psychological quality and mental health of its students.
~ Khenpo's blog published on 09 May 2015
The very first Starbucks in Seattle, small, but this is where it all began. To all my friends who love Starbucks, this one's for you. Cheers!
I met a few disciples of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche in Colorado. Most of them were hippies then, but now they are very devoted to their guru. They said, “We often get together to talk about the old days when we were by his side. Laughing and crying at the same time.”
~ Khenpo's blog published on 06 May 2015
This is the meditation room of a professor. Here, mind and the blue sky become one, neither ceasing nor arising. A thousand streams, with water flowing by, reflect a thousand clones of the moon on high; myriad miles of blue where no clouds fly, reveal myriad miles of the majestic sky.
~ Khenpo's blog published on 09 May 2015
The gave a speech and attended academic discussions at Columbia University. The magnificent architecture and the academic resources there are very impressive. The institute has produced many outstanding graduates and I hope it will continue to offer some of the best minds in the world, who are In the 21st century, humankind does not need only technology and knowledge, but more importantly, we need understanding, equality, solicitude and a different way of living.
~ Khenpo's blog published on 15 May 2015
I visited Shambhala Mountain Center established by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, who propagated Buddhism in the West with nontraditional methods. While much of it is not so easy to understand, most of the disciples continue to work on their practices amid various challenges today.
~ Khenpo's blog published on 08 May 2015
I was invited by Harvard University to give a talk and participate in academic discussions. Boston was as cold as Sertha! I think if the curricula of some of the best schools in the world could include teachings on compassion and altruism, the world would be made a little kinder and more peaceful.
~ Khenpo's blog published on 11 May 2015
Sometimes our mind is as calm and pure as the blue sky or clear water. Like the clouds passing by in the faraway sky, a thought or two comes up –– but only occasionally. This is the first stage of samadhi.
