How do we know when Buddhist teachings become part of our lives? What are the signs? In a candid interview, Mitra Tyler Dewar shares some thoughts about the process of applying the teachings and how helping others is part of the shift that naturally occurs. Ultimately, of course, it’s only possible to find out how the Buddhist teachings become a lifestyle by giving it a try!

About Mitra Dean Tyler Dewar

Tyler is a senior teacher at Nalandabodhi, a longtime student of Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche and a Tibetan language translator. He regularly teaches around the world and serves as a translator at many teachings given by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche and His Holiness the 17th Karmapa.

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Picture of a event at Karmapa Center 16 will hold a consecration ceremony for a life-sized bronze statue of Guru Rinpoche. Where Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche will lead the ceremony and teaching.

Guru Rinpoche Statue Consecration and Teaching with DPR

Our friends at Karmapa Center 16 will hold a consecration ceremony for a life-sized bronze statue of Guru Rinpoche. Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche will lead the ceremony on Friday, July 24, and offer a public teaching on “The Life and Teachings of Guru Rinpoche” on Saturday, July 25.

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Buddhist celebration for the summer sultice

Summer Solstice hosted by NB Seattle

“The Aspiration Prayer of Samantabhadra, one of the most famous and often-recited Dzogchen texts. Please join Nalandabodhi Seattle in observing the Summer Solstice, including the recitation of this is a uniquely profound prayer, reflecting the vast aspiration for awakening for the benefit of all beings.”

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