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2,600 Years Later in Bodhgaya…

December 10th, 2012

About 2,600 years ago, Prince Siddhartha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree in what is now Bodhgaya, India. On October 25, 2012, Rinpoche opened the eleventh annual meeting of the board of directors of Khyentse Foundation…

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Perspectives on the Theravadin Tradition

December 5th, 2010

Perspectives from Venerable Aggacitta Bhikkhu, Peter Gyallay-Pap, Venerable Dr. Khammai Dhammasami, and Peter Skilling on the Theravadin Tradition.

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Audio: Losar Podcast (Iron Tiger Year)

February 14th, 2010

Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche recently completed a year-long retreat. He recorded this address to friends of Khyentse Foundation, whose support enables so many practitioners to engage in the practice and study of Buddhism.

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The Practice Of Giving

February 12th, 2010

Dana (Sanskrit and Pali) means “generosity” or “giving.” In Buddhism, it also refers to the practice of cultivating generosity.

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Letter From An Anonymous Donor

December 3rd, 2009

An anonymous donor makes a substantial donation to Khyentse Foundation earmarked for the Buddhist Literary Heritage Project and sends an encouraging letter to the board of directors. The letter was read during the board meeting. The donor talked about the practice of ultimate generosity and the responsible use of donation dollars, and urged Khyentse Foundation…

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