Publicly available online resources to support your study and contemplation. This page is under construction!

Four thoughts that turn the mind to dharma

A good outline: https://www.namchak.org/community/blog/the-four-thoughts-of-buddhism

Audio and video teachings from Chagdud Gonpa: 

• Lama Tsering on precious human life:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrbrvlR5YlI
• Lama Tsering on impermanence:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pBIv7_MlFU
• Lama Tsering on impermanence training: https:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnB-zM2RYk8
• Lama Tsering on samsara:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkmxW08NlKM
• Audio from Lama Padma:  https://soundcloud.com/listen-contemplate-meditate/diminishing-hopes-and-fears-through-the-four-thoughts-lama-padma-gyatso
• Lama Padma on karma:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuRwcF5OvSE
• Audio from Lama Padma on karma: https://soundcloud.com/listen-contemplate-meditate/having-an-understanding-of-karma

From Phachok Rinpoche's website:

• Student comments on practice of 4 thoughts:   https://samyeinstitute.org/student-reflections/four-mind-changings/
• Teaching by Khenpo Gyaltsen:   https://samyeinstitute.org/teachings/change-why-we-need-to-practice-the-four-mind-changings/'
• Excerpt of a teaching on the topic (includes brazilian translation)  : https://samyeinstitute.org/teachings/change-why-we-need-to-practice-the-four-mind-changings/
• Phakchok Rinpoche teaching on cleansing breath without a word! (he does 3 breaths on each side before switching sides) cleansing breath: introduction at 12:50 min and demonstration starting at ~ 13:50.   https://samyeinstitute.org/teachings/cleansing-the-body/

​Classic resources such as Gates of Buddhist Practice and Words of my Perfect Teacher may be available to borrow from our library. Email contact[at]vajranorth.org to check for availability.