In today’s culture of social comparison, it's common to become excessively self-critical, which undermines self-confidence and causes feelings of confusion and discouragement. Listening to and believing in the inner critic wreaks untold havoc: it damages relationships, impairs the ability to make spiritual progress, and prevents the realization of your full human potential. Buddha taught practical (more…)
The emphasis for Summer Festival 2022 is on in-person attendance, but it will be possible to participate online if you are not able to attend in-person. The International Summer Festival 2022 will be held at Manjushri KMC in the UK, July 29- August 13. In Week 1, Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab, retired General Spiritual Director of (more…)
The oral instructions of Mahamudra are an ancient series of meditations, motivated by compassion for others, that lead us to experience more subtle and peaceful states of mind. Practised by thousands of people over many generations, they guide us on a journey home, into our heart, where we can realize our very subtle mind, called (more…)
Patience is an inner strength that enables us to accept and grow from whatever life throws at us. Without cultivating patience we remain vulnerable to anxiety and frustration, and it is difficult for us to maintain peaceful relationships with others. But if we understand the incredible value of authentic patience, and learn how to cultivate (more…)