Namchak Community Blog

Let’s begin by discussing lineage and why it’s beneficial to know if a spiritual teacher has one.

Our exploration of the Six Perfections or Six Paramitas brings us to the Perfection of Diligence or Joyful Effort.

We’ve all felt it, right? Usually, it calls us to act quickly and with force. Sometimes that can actually protect us from danger.

A person can take on a strict diet and force themselves to follow it every day without enjoyment, or they can learn and experience the benefits of eating foods that nourish their body and make them feel good.

Curious about Tibetan? Here are some commonly used words in our Namchak texts! Timeless Awareness Wylie: ye shes Tibetan: ཡེ་ཤེས་ Phonetics: yey-shey Also called Primordial Wisdom. The wisdom inherent in the Dharmakaya, which shines forth from all of its created...

We find it through the practice of generosity, one of the Six Perfections or Six Paramitas, which serve as guides to enlightenment.

As we move through 2023, we want to take a moment to reflect on some of our favorite teachings from the past year and express gratitude to those around us.

The Three Jewels of Buddhism are the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha. Buddha refers to the enlightened mind of the Buddha that is brought forth through meditation and practice.

On Election Day, people across the United States will start to have their votes counted in the 2022 midterm elections. While those votes are being counted, some of us will experience anxiety.

“Forgive and forget!” That’s all there is to it, right?! Not quite! In this excerpt from Deepening Wisdom, Deepening Connection