Introduction to Abhidharma

Abhidharma is the teaching that explains the existence of various phenomena from physical particles to the spiritual realisation of omniscience. It is of two types with respect to the higher and lower vehicles. Here, we are going to explain in brief the Abhidharma of the lower vehicle, compiled and commented on by Vasubandhu, referring to a further commentary by Mipham…

Spiritual Advice by His Holiness Penor Rinpoche

Today, we have come to the end of our three-day picnic. It seems that the morning rainfall has made the day a little uncomfortable but all is well. Usually by this time, I have been going abroad, but due to an inconvenience in my authorization letter from New Delhi, I had to postpone it for some days. Nonetheless, everything is…

The Shastra on Governance called “Adornments of the Leaders”

From the collection work of Mipham Rinpoche In Sanskrit: Rajniti shastra bhumi palasya alankara namaIn Tibetan: gyalpoi lugkyi tenchö sazhi kyong wai gyenHomage to exalted Manjushri, the supreme master and protector! Homage with respect to the Three JewelsWho are the adornments of the world:The supreme Buddha, who is an authentic teacher,The Dharma, which is the path to liberation;And the Sangha,…