Are We Really So Different?

The world is enriched by so many beautiful cultures and people, each possessing unique skills and capacities. Unfortunately, there are times when some may view humanity’s diversity negatively, leading to…

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How Do I Stay Motivated?

Often, when beginning a meditation practice, we are inspired and motivated to connect with our inherent awareness, wisdom, and compassion. However, after a while, we may find ourselves feeling bored…

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Compassion for Planet Earth

Do you feel overwhelmed by our planet’s environmental challenges? What can one single person do to make meaningful change? In this monthly teaching, Mingyur Rinpoche explains how the path toward…

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Does Meditation Make You More Emotional?

When we begin a meditation practice — particularly if we are new to meditation — we can feel that we are having more thoughts and emotions than before. As Mingyur…

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How to Find Mr. or Ms. Perfect

How do you find the perfect partner? Is that even possible? Mingyur Rinpoche shares his wisdom on why expectations can lead to obstacles when developing relationships. Although we have basic…

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Energetic Breathing for Waking Up

In this monthly teaching, Mingyur Rinpoche discusses energizing the body and calming the mind through a simple breathing exercise called the “thirty-breath exercise.” This straightforward practice aims to balance the…

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Heal the World with Compassionate Leadership

Amid so many global challenges, Mingyur Rinpoche calls on each one of us to do what we can to support one another. He offers several practical tips on how we…

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Driving the Car of Suffering

In this monthly teaching, Mingyur Rinpoche compares suffering with a car that we drive and shows us how to work with craving and aversion, not by fighting them in any…

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How Do I Do Body Scan Meditation?

Mingyur Rinpoche leads us through different techniques to bring the mind and body together and explains that this practice can eventually help us to connect with our innate well-being.

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Why Is Gratitude Important?

Mingyur Rinpoche explains how practicing gratitude and appreciation opens us to a wealth of good qualities within ourselves that we normally overlook. He also gives us a simple practice to…

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