Siddhartha's Intent

Siddhartha's Intent and Khyentse Foundation jointly announce that a preview of Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche's advice, What to do at India's Buddhist Holy Sites, is available as a free PDF download upon formal request. Please note: the book has been revised on January 13, 2010--please download the updated version.

"The aim of all Buddhist practice is to catch a glimpse of the awakened state. Going on pilgrimage, soaking up the sacred atmosphere of holy places and mingling with other pilgrims are simply different ways of trying to achieve that glimpse." Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche

One way or another, the majority of students and practitioners from all the different lineages of Tibetan Buddhism will have a connection with Kyabjé Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. Some of us are fortunate enough to consider ourselves as his students. The present Yangsi Rinpoche, without a single doubt, embodies the previous Khyentse Rinpoche's presence, wisdom and compassion. Now, for the first time, Yangsi Rinpoche is traveling to the west. This journey is a rare gift from His Eminence Rabjam Rinpoche and establishes our continuous, uninterrupted connection with Kyabjé Khyentse Rinpoche and the Khyentse lineage. I hope those who have time and space will make a point to participate in this program.

For more information, visit dilgokhyentsevancouver.ca and khyentsevisit2010.org.

Following the success of the first European Dharma Gar, Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche will guide the first North American Dharma Gar, or Dharma camp, starting Losar, February 14, 2010. This 3-year-retreat practice program is designed for practitioners who want to commit themselves to dharma practice and still have a work, family, and social life.

Application deadline is now January 31, 2010.

A volunteer teacher is required to teach adult monks in Dzongsar Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö Institute in Chauntra (HP), India.
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Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche will guide another 3-years-3 months practice curriculum, from 2010 to 2013, near Berlin. It will be a Dharma Gar, a Dharma Camp, where people can commit themselves to the practice without totally giving up their work and their normal social life.

Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche and Lama Choedak Rinpoche gave a teaching on Parting from the Four Attachments at the International Buddhist Academy in Kathmandu, Nepal, from 2-11 June, 2009. MP3 downloads (including Lama Choedak Rinpoche's revision and meditation sessions, and Chinese/Mandarin and Spanish translations of Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche teachings) are available here.

Last month yet another great master, Kyabjé Penor Rinpoche, passed into paranirvana. What a loss for the world! And what a loss for those of us who have a connection with him! » read more...

Please join Rinpoche as he takes us on an exploration of the noble three jewels--the Buddha, the dharma, and the sangha. Using selected passages of a teaching Rinpoche gave at the inauguration of Deerpark Institute in India, we will deepen our understanding and appreciation of the three jewels.

In 1984 a young Tibetan Buddhist master, Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, arrived in Australia unexpectedly and unannounced.  It was his first trip outside India. At the request of a handful of new Buddhist students, he gave his first teachings in Australia.

This year we celebrate the Silver Jubilee of that first historic visit.

We've just launched the new Siddhartha's Intent website. The look is brand new and much of the content has been updated. The redesigned site is the combined effort of more than 25 active contributors over a period of many months. Please explore the site and let us know what you think.