The Profound Wisdom of the Heart Sutra: An Introductory ExplorationConcise, profound, and somewhat enigmatic, the Heart Sutra contains the essence of all Buddha’s teachings and offers insight into life, suffering, and liberation.Known in full as the “Prajnaparamita...
Well-Acquainted with Wisdom: Sarah Plazas’ Spiritual Transformation and Path to a Translation CareerTake a look behind the scenes at Namchak, Tibetan Buddhism, and the people entrusted with the teachings of the Namchak lineage in this new series, “Well-Acquainted with...
The Four Schools of Tibetan Buddhism Understanding the Four Major Schools that Comprise the Paths of Tibetan Buddhism Today Nyingma: Early Translations School Kagyu: Oral Transmission (or “Whispered Transmission”) School Sakya: “Pale Earth” (or “Grey Earth”) School...
Take a look behind the scenes at Namchak, Tibetan Buddhism, and the people entrusted with the teachings of the Namchak lineage in this series, “Well-Acquainted with Wisdom.” This third installment features a discussion between Tibetan Buddhist nun Jetsünma (Venerable)...
Enlightenment sure seems like a lofty goal sometimes, doesn’t it? Amidst life’s many tasks, we’re also trying to reach enlightenment?
As many of our students are moving deeper into the Dharma, we thought it pertinent to share some context and history about the Namchak lineage.
Wisdom, or sublime intelligence, is to know reality as it really is and is what makes the other five become Perfections
The practice of Meditative Concentration is particularly important because it lays the foundation for the development of Wisdom and Insight, which are the ultimate goals of the Buddhist path.
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.
Wrathful Compassion in Tibetan BuddhismWrathful compassion may seem like an oxymoron and the opposite of Buddhism's peaceful compassion. However, in Tibetan Buddhism, wrathful compassion is a thing! Sure, whenever someone is open to the skillful application of...
Celebrating Namchak’s Compassion in Action Summer Immersion RetreatWith grateful hearts, we are happy to share that our fifth Compassion in Action Fellows cohort embarked on their one-year program this May (2024). The program's core goal is to support next-generation...
Well-Acquainted with Wisdom: Sarah Plazas’ Spiritual Transformation and Path to a Translation CareerTake a look behind the scenes at Namchak, Tibetan Buddhism, and the people entrusted with the teachings of the Namchak lineage in this new series, “Well-Acquainted with...