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Read all about the Ngöndro and the Tantric path in our latest blog, where we dive into the ins and outs of Vajrayana. 🔹 bit.ly/3sFzofj

"In this season of such apparent change, we wanted to share some Buddhist-inspired lessons to help us move with the season rather than against it. Use link to read the full article, Acceptance: A Buddhist Approach to Change. bit.ly/40ELbqH

Compassion can work as an antidote when we're gripped by afflictive emotions such as jealousy, anger, frustration, fear, or anxiety. Through the act of compassion, we can "lighten" our suffering towards ourselves and allow the emotions to come and go.

With Vipassana or Insight meditation, we can use this technique to see reality as it is, and, as Lama Tsomo says, pop the balloon of delusion.

Say hello to our IT Manager, Keegan (image 1) and our IT Assistant Manager, Aaron (image 2). They have the best jokes, great taste in music and recipes, and on top of that, they make the tech and "behind-the-scenes" systems work smoothly at Namchak. Thank you for being awesome!

The Four Foundations of Mindfulness are a systematic guide to practicing insight meditation in progressive stages, detailing the four areas of life to which mental awareness should be applied. Read the full blog to learn more! bit.ly/40v957Q

Lama Tsomo recently sat down with Thomas Hübl at the Collective Trauma Summit for a riveting conversation on the nature of the human predicament, cultivating greater compassion for ourselves and more. Here's a preview of the talk! 🎧 bit.ly/45VRlne

When you notice negativity, make a mindful effort to bring your awareness to the emotion or sensation within the body. By directing our awareness to the experience, we can see how it naturally rises and falls.

Some of our favorite moments from the three-year retreat site visit with H.H. Rabjam Rinpoche, Stephen Small Salmon, Tulku Sangak Rinpoche, and Lama Tsomo. #buddhism #dharma #retreat #montanaretreat #lineage #vajrayana #buddha #awakening

The moment we realize that the world is tinted by our own perceptions, we open ourselves to the possibility of truly seeing and experiencing the present. May we all have many of those moments in our lives, as the clearer we see, the less we will suffer. 🤓

Words can heal or wound, uplift or burden. Choose the path of non-violence by refraining from harsh, hurtful, or divisive language. Let your words be a soothing balm to the hearts of others.

Some of the faces of the Namchak team during H.H. Rabjam Rinpoche's visit. So many hands came together to make this event happen, and we are grateful for each of them. ❤️

Generosity is the mental state of offering something to which we are attached. When we develop the “mind of giving,” it serves as the antidote to our attachments. It’s easy to give away things that we don't want, right?

Words can heal or wound, uplift or burden. Choose the path of non-violence by refraining from harsh, hurtful, or divisive language. Let your words be a soothing balm to the hearts of others.

During H.H. Rabjam Rinpoche's visit, we spent a few days at the Garden of One Thousand Buddhas in Arlee, MT. It was a delight to be in that space with our community. ️

Along with consecrations, blessings, and teachings, our time with H.H. Rabjam Rinpoche was filled with vivid, stunning colors. We just couldn't keep these colors to ourselves. 😉 🌈

What a gift to receive Rabjam Rinpoche's teaching on Ambrosia for the Mind. We'd love for everyone to benefit from this teaching. You can watch it here: bit.ly/48NnPCJ

Yesterday we sent His Holiness Rabjam Rinpoche off for the rest of his U.S. tour. Our hearts are full and grateful after days of teachings, consecrations, and ceremonies with him and our community. We are excited to share all of the gems from our time together. ✨

The Namchak Foundation and Ewam are excited to share that Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche will be arriving THIS week! What an honor to be able to welcome him to Montana, meet with him in person. Our hearts are so full of gratitude & awe for our committed Sangha - bit.ly/3RFgY8d