What struck me first about Sakyong Mipham was his quiet, stealthful presence. Mipham serves as temporal and spiritual director of … More
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Sakyong Mipham on Your Practice and Life
Ray: Your first book, Turning the Mind Into an Ally, serves as a guide for training the mind with meditation … More
Sakyong Mipham on the Shambhala Buddhism community
Ray: Rinpoche, what is your intention for the Shambhala community? Mipham: Right now the main theme is how Shambhala can … More
Sakyong Mipham on mixing Shambhala Buddhism with other traditions
Ray: Many people outside the Shambhala community will read your book Ruling Your World. Also, you mention in the book that … More
Sakyong Mipham on Buddhist Dabblers
Ray: Is dabbling in Buddhism a good thing or a concern? Here’s what I mean: Practitioners of some spiritualities, especially … More
Sakyong Mipham on Leadership
Ray: You write about people being leaders in their lives and communities. What are the most important qualities of a … More
Saykong Mipham on Attitude and Exertion
Ray: “Upon rising, have a positive and open attitude” is what you write in describing the most helpful instruction in … More
Sakyong Mipham on Windhorse
Ray: Please describe Shambhala’s character. What distinguishes Shambhala from other Buddhist traditions? Mipham: The Shambhala teachings are coming from the … More
