A book …
Rinpoche wishes to share with you a book he is reading now. Guess which book Rinpoche is reading.
Newsroom
Daidō Moriyama
“I’ve always wanted to frame my movies based on Daidō Moriyama’s photos. But it’s difficult. It’s really, really difficult because it’s almost like we have a set of ideas about what is a beautiful frame.”
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Dharma Teacher Training for the Modern Era
This year, the first cycle of the Milinda program moved into Year 8, which will see the conclusion of the study of sutrayana and the start of the teachings on tantrayana.
Events
The Future of the Buddhadharma
On December 2, 2023, Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche addressed Khyentse Foundation’s Board of Directors regarding the future of the buddhadharma. In particular, he stressed the importance of paying attention to the large numbers of people born in traditionally Buddhist places, including those who have migrated elsewhere. For want of a better word (and with no negative implications), Rinpoche termed such people “hillbilly Buddhists.” Here are some excerpts from Rinpoche’s address.
Story Series
- Bodhi Seeds Series
- Faces of the Foundation
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- Great Patron Series
- It's Fantastic Series
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Goodman Lecture Series
The Goodman Lectures are organized in honor of long-time Khyentse Foundation friend and advisor, Professor Steven D. Goodman.
Prof. Georgios T. Halkias
The University of Hong KongNotes on the Earliest Tibetan Buddhist Canons
This talk will draw from the contents of the last imperial catalogue of Buddhist works in Tibetan translation, the dkar chag ’phang thang ma, to shed light on the formation and contents of the earliest Tibetan canons.
Dr. Sangseraima Ujeed
University of MichiganLand of the Jowos: Buddhist Temples in Mongolia as the Embodiment of Statehood
This talk takes a tour through these monasteries and temples to shed light on the interplay between Buddhism and the state, which led to the proliferation of institutionalized Buddhism in Mongolian lands, and on the impact these processes had on the disintegration of a unified Mongol state.
Albert Welter
University of ArizonaIn Search of Zen Studies: The Central Role of Chan/Zen Syncretism
Zen enthralled the world throughout much of the twentieth century, and Zen studies became a major academic discipline in its wake.
Professor Yao Zhihua
China University of Hong KongEmptiness and Nothing in Buddhist Philosophy
In this talk I will classify the different conceptions of emptiness in various Buddhist philosophical schools.
Erik Pema Kunsang
Key Points of Timeless Value
"Anyone, anytime, anywhere can improve, liberate, and transcend the present state of mind. I will speak on the four timeless principles taught in the Samadhiraja-sutra (‘The King of Samadhis Sutra’)."
Words of Wisdom Series
Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche speaking on pressing topics for the modern practitioner.
The Future of the Buddhadharma
Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche addressed Khyentse Foundation’s Board of Directors regarding the future of the buddhadharma. In particular, he stressed the importance of paying attention to the large numbers of people born in traditionally Buddhist places, including those who have migrated elsewhere.
Lying Flat Buddha
The title refers to the recent phenomenon in mainland China of “lying flat” (Mandarin: “tang ping”), a type of passive resistance to the high pressure and competitiveness of contemporary life.
Invocation
A beautiful invocation written by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche on the last day of the tumultuous year of 2022.
Rinpoche on Gliding with the Changes
At the annual Khyentse Foundation board of directors meeting on December 3, 2022, Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche addressed the group and spoke about bravely stepping into an unknown future. Here are excerpts from that talk.
Rinpoche on Giving, Receiving, and Sustainability
A letter from our founder, Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche to our supporters, volunteers, grant recipients and the general KF community at these uncertain times.
Great Patron Series
In 2002, Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche began identifying some of the great patrons of Buddhism.
Empress Wu Zetian
The only woman ever to rule as emperor of China, Wu Zhao (Wu ZeTian) was born in 624 C.E. At age 14 she became a concubine of Emperor TaiZong of the Tang Dynasty and was given the title of CaiRren (Guardian Immortal) and a new name, Wu Mei.
Thangtong Gyalpo
Born in Ölpa Lhartse in upper Tsang, Tibet, the historical figure Thangtong was a unique mahasiddha both because of his tremendous realization and his engineering accomplishments.
Her Majesty Ashi Phuntsho Choden Wangchuck
Gerard Godet, A Modern Patron of the Buddhadharma
Not only did Gerard invite great Tibetan masters to come and teach in France, he also helped create the conditions that allowed their teachings to flourish there.
Emperor Wu of Liang
Core Activity News
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Academia
Supporting Buddhist scholarship at academic institutions around the world. Read more about our academic impact.
Dr. Sangseraima Ujeed
University of MichiganLand of the Jowos: Buddhist Temples in Mongolia as the Embodiment of Statehood
This talk takes a tour through these monasteries and temples to shed light on the interplay between Buddhism and the state, which led to the proliferation of institutionalized Buddhism in Mongolian lands, and on the impact these processes had on the disintegration of a unified Mongol state.
Progress in Tibetan and Buddhological Studies at Eötvös Loránd University, Hungary
The primary objective of the three BCBS projects is to advance the fields of Buddhology and Tibetology at ELTE.
Education for Children
Bringing Buddhist education to the youngest generation.
Read more about our supported education projects.
Children’s Book Less Meat More Love! Released
The Less Meat More Love project and book were inspired by the teachings of Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche.
Awakening Seeds of Wisdom
With mind training at the core, along with a deep connection to sustainability and nature, the children at Blue Lion Preschool are developing an experiential and embodied understanding of the principles central to the Buddhist view.
Text Preservation
Protecting the Buddhist literary heritage. Visit our text preservation page for more information about programs we support.
2,000–year–old Gandhari Buddhist Manuscripts Find Permanent Home in Pakistan
A major collection of ancient Gandhari birch bark Buddhist manuscripts was donated to the Islamabad Museum, Pakistan, on December 20, 2022.
Sarnath International Nyingma Institute Compiles First-ever Encyclopedic Kangyur Catalogue
Launched by Tarthang Tulku in 2019, the Kangyur Karchag project has been guided and blessed by many eminent lamas.
Collections
KF Voices
Never Stop Asking
Lynn Hoberg shares what it's like to volunteer behind the scenes of a historic event when emotions are running high and so much is at stake.
Words from Rinpoche
Losar Message from Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche
For those of us who have the privilege and good fortune to have time even to think about Losar, I offer my prayers and aspirations that this Dragon Year will not completely throw us off balance.
Tributes
A Tribute to Suresh Jindal (1942–2022) by Rinpoche
There is so much about our friend Suresh that we will long remember and rejoice in.
Donor Story
Letter From An Anonymous Donor
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.