Talks

These are a series of talks you can enjoy for free. They are separated into three different themes.

Introduction to Buddhism

This series of talks provides a soft entrance into the arena of Buddhist thought by introducing the basic Buddhist tenets and practices. These clips are extracted from various teachings by Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche. We are continuously working to excerpt more materials – more is on its way!

Heart-to-Heart Advice

This section contains advice that Buddhist masters offer their disciples, to be directly applied in daily life. Most of these inspirational teachings are pulled from Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche’s famous Saturday Talks, which he has delivered for over 25 years. These teachings offer us the opportunity to delve into Buddhist practice, refresh our current understanding, and deepen our experience.

Buddhist Classics & Philosophy

This section provides contemporary commentary on classic Buddhist treatises of Indian and Tibetan masters. One series of talks, for example, is on the view of the Middle Way (Madhyamaka). Based on Nagarjuna’s Root of the Middle Way, the concept of  ‘arising’ is examined in depth. We will release similar content very soon.

Advice that Buddhist masters offer their disciples, to be directly applied in daily life. These teachings offer us the opportunity to delve into Buddhist practice, refresh our current understanding, and deepen our experience.
May 1, 2023
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January 6, 2021
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This talk covers essential key points pertaining to all levels of the path, and includes Rinpoche's heart advice as well as pith instructions given by Gampopa, Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, and many other masters. The teaching defines buddha nature as our basic condition, describes the advantages of our precious human life, the importance of meeting a realized master and receiving his or her pith instructions, and finally emphasizes the need to apply these pith instructions with uttermost diligence.
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In this comprehensive introduction to Buddhism, Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche teaches that while science is largely concerned with the study of objects, Buddhism is primarily concerned with the consciousness that perceives those objects. In this expansive teaching, given in Bodh Gaya, Rinpoche introduces us to essential Buddhist investigations pertaining to the way things appear versus the way things actually are, encouraging us to explore the question: What is freedom? Translated by Catherine Dalton
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Building off the explanation of selflessness offered in Part 1, Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche moves into a discussion of our intrinsic nature, defining it as the innate capacity to know and the innate capacity to love. Rinpoche encourages us to look inside and determine whether those qualities really are innately present within us. Rinpoche then moves into a clear description of the path to liberation, beginning with avoiding the ten non-virtues, proceeding to the cultivation of great love and compassion, engaging in the Vajrayana view and methods, and arriving at the genuine realization of emptiness. Translated by Catherine Dalton
June 15, 2019
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In this teaching Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche emphasizes that the heart of Buddhist practice is to sustain the motivation to gain realization in order to liberate all beings and establish them in a state free from suffering. This altruistic mind of bodhicitta is the nature of the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. It is with this motivation that we study, contemplate and meditate on the teachings, as well as prepare for the main part of Vajrayana practice. Rinpoche clearly states that our ultimate refuge is the nature of mind – rigpa. If we have prepared correctly and possess the necessary qualities of devotion and pure perception, and if we have met a qualified guide who embodies the Three Jewels, then when we go to practice, this realization of rigpa will dawn by itself. Translated by Catherine Dalton
August 15, 2018
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We tightly hold many mistaken beliefs, such as thinking that everything is permanent, solid, and existent, or that everything is pleasant and clean, or that there is a truly existent “Self.” In this talk given at Gomde UK, Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche teaches that we are stuck at the superficial level of appearances and do not investigate how things really are. Contemplating impermanence and understanding how everything changes continuously is a powerful step to manifesting the qualities of peace, compassion, and wisdom that are present within our very nature. Rinpoche urges us to contemplate, understand, realize, and take to heart the impermanent nature of everything. In this way, our minds become soft, easy, open, and kind. When we have understood impermanence, our journeys become smooth, clear, and joyful. Translated by Heidi Köppl  
November 1, 2015
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This talk encapsulates the Buddhist path through a powerful stream of heartfelt advice. Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche touches upon the continuity of delusion through the bardos of our lives, and offers essential instruction on how to disrupt this continuity through knowing impermanence and letting go of attachment. Rinpoche gives pith instructions on how to give rise to the mind of awakening, how to dispel our fear, and how to engage in the extraordinary methods of the Vajrayana. This talk is both vast and profound, inspiring us to take up the practices of a true bodhisattva. Translated by Heidi Köppl
November 22, 2019
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During the 2019 Fall Seminar at Ka-Nying Monastery in Kathamandu, Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche explained the profundity of the Four Mind Changings, the essential contemplations that turn one’s mind toward the Dharma. When we contemplate the preciousness of our human life, the impermanent nature of phenomena, the reality of karmic cause and effect, and the suffering that pervades conditioned existence, we become soft and compassionate. From that state, our Buddhist practice will become easier and more effective. By truly applying these crucial teachings, experience will increase and liberation will dawn – easily and with joy! Translated by Heidi Köppl  
August 14, 2018
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In this teaching Rinpoche offers a moving talk on impermanence. Rinpoche offers teachings on the purifying power of performing prostrations sincerely, and emphasizes the importance of creating places where people can study and practice the Dharma in order to gain experience and realization. Rinpoche then explains impermanence in terms of the six bardos, and describes what it is like to take rebirth among the six classes of beings. Clearly identifying the absence of any lasting happiness to be found in samsara, we gain confidence that our only option is to seek liberation. Rinpoche describes the various obscurations that block our liberation and teaches that reflecting upon death can powerfully propel us forward to enter, practice, and perfect the dharma. Translated by Heidi Köppl
August 25, 2019
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Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche elaborates of the Four Seals of Dharma: All conditioned things are impermanent; all defiled things are painful; all phenomena are empty; nirvana is peace. Rinpoche reminds us that we are born deluded, are deluded during the day, and even more deluded in the dream state. Therefore, Rinpoche tells us: tame your mind! The best knowledge is to know there is no self.  The best quality is altruism. The best instruction is to always watch your mind. The best remedy is to know that nothing has real nature. The best sign of accomplishment is the reduction of negative emotions. Translated by Catherine Dalton into English
March 21, 2020
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March 21, 2020
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April 25, 2019
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Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche and the RYI community was delighted to welcome Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche. After a short tour of RYI, Rinpoche generously shared his insight on the place of academic studies in the transmission of Dharma teachings. Following his talk, Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche also gave brief advice on Buddhist study and practice.
October 14, 2018
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May 15, 2010
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August 23, 2012
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August 20, 2011
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December 20, 2014
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September 8, 2012
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September 13, 2014
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September 12, 2015
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February 7, 2015
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May 14, 2016
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This talk to a group of international students was given at Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling Monastery in 2016. You can find more heart to heart advice in the section Talks.
April 3, 2018
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This talk to a group of asian students was given next to the Mayadevi temple in Lumbini, the birth place of Lord Buddha.
September 8, 2018
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Here you can find a series of Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche's famous 'Saturday Talks', which he has delivered for over 25 years.
October 12, 2019
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October 5, 2019
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October 5, 2019
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September 28, 2019
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September 21, 2019
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September 14, 2019
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September 7, 2019
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September 7, 2019
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October 25, 2014
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July 19, 2014
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May 24, 2014
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February 22, 2014
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February 1, 2014
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January 25, 2014
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December 14, 2013
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November 2, 2013
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October 12, 2013
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October 5, 2013
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September 28, 2013
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September 21, 2013
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September 14, 2013
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March 2, 2013
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February 16, 2013
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November 3, 2012
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October 6, 2012
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September 29, 2012
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March 24, 2012
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September 15, 2012
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March 17, 2012
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October 15, 2011
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October 1, 2011
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September 24, 2011
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March 12, 2011
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January 22, 2011
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December 25, 2010
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December 18, 2010
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