Earth Protector: An Interview with Sakyong Mipham (complete interview)

What struck me first about Sakyong Mipham was his quiet, stealthful presence. Mipham serves as temporal and spiritual director of … More

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