“The vast majority of us perform two activities almost instinctively; we like to throw out rubbish and love collecting goodies. This universal habitual pattern can be usefully employed as a format on the spiritual path”
Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche
Founded in 1989 by Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche, Siddhartha’s Intent (SI) supports Rinpoche’s buddhadharma activities worldwide by organizing teachings and retreats, distributing and archiving recorded teachings, transcribing, editing and translating manuscripts and practice texts, and establishing a global community committed to continual study and practice.
The Guru Drinks Bourbon?
Rinpoche's new book is out now, exploring the powerful relationship between guru and student and giving practical advice...
The Best Offerings
A letter from Rinpoche, telling us the best offering we can make to the Buddhas and our teachers is to put the Dharma into practice.
Mugwort-born
Check out 'Mugwort-born', Rinpoche's memoir-in-progress. It features rare photos and very personal stories about his life.
17 May 2018
As we enter the lunar month of Saga Dawa, 84000 is taking a figurative page from its sūtras!
24 April 2018
15 April 2018
31 March 2018
SI & KF Founding member Amelia Chow reflects on her long history of service for Rinpoche’s sangha before a long retreat.
6 - 15 November 2018 at Bodhgaya, India
Programs at Sea to Sky Retreat Centre
Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
- Guided Ngondro Retreat April 13-16
- Buddhist Meditation Instruction April 20-22
- Work as Practice (Spring) May 18-20
- Ngondro Practice Intensive June 9-17
- Chime Phagme Nyingthik Practice Intensive July 28-Aug. 5
- Volunteer in Residence program 2018
Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche’s teachings on the Prajnaparamita Sutra (Nepal 2017) is now available on Siddhartha’s Intent.
Donations are greatly appreciated to continue to support Rinpoche’s teaching activities worldwide.
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