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Permaculture in Montana: A Student’s Story of Growth
A Tibetan Buddhist ranch in Hot Springs, Montana, is undoubtedly obscure. Not surprisingly, each employee has a unique story of finding their way to Namchak. Charlie's journey from the University of Massachusetts to the Namchak Retreat Ranch is auspiciously...
The Importance of Lineage
in Tibetan Buddhism
Practicing the Perfection of
Diligence or Joyful Effort
Practicing the Perfection
of Patience
The Importance of Lineage in Tibetan Buddhism
Let’s begin by discussing lineage and why it’s beneficial to know if a spiritual teacher has one. In the Buddhist tradition, there are two kinds of teachings or Dharma: 1. The Dharma of Scripture: What most people usually think of first when they hear the word dharma:
What are the Six Perfections or Six Paramitas?
The Mahayana Path of Buddhism, where we at Namchak find our roots, focuses upon the Six Perfections also known as the Six Paramitas. Paramita is the Sanskrit word for perfection. Perfection can be an intimidating word, as it’s often linked to an unattainable standard…
The Noble Eightfold Path
An Introduction to the Noble Eightfold Path of Buddhism The Theravada tradition focuses on the Noble Eightfold Path. At Namchak, we follow the Vajrayana path while still valuing Theravadan teachings. According to the Buddha, the Noble Eightfold Path consists of…
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The Importance of Lineage
in Tibetan Buddhism
Practicing the Perfection of
Diligence or Joyful Effort
