My Experience with Meditation: Concentration vs. Analyzing

Today, I will outline the times of day when I engage in meditation. Normally, meditation has two different types: one is called concentration meditation, and the other is called analyzing meditation. Concentration meditation involves sitting in one place and focusing your mind on a single object for an extended period. The length of time you meditate depends on your practice level. As a beginner, it鈥檚 challenging to meditate for long periods without distractions entering your mind....

April 23, 2024 路 2 min 路 Tenzin Gyatso

Sharing My Favourite Book: My Land and My People

Today, I will share some of my favorite books, quotes, and scriptures. Over the years, I have read numerous scriptures during my study times. However, these readings were not always based on personal preference but rather for exam purposes. During my free time, reading a book is quite rare in my life. However, a few years ago, I came across a book by our Guru, His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The title of the book was 鈥淢y Land and My People....

April 22, 2024 路 2 min 路 Tenzin Gyatso

A Monk's Reflections on Auspicious Fridays, Daily Rituals, and Simple Life

Today is Friday, and Fridays are considered to be an auspicious day in our tradition. This morning, I woke up at 6 am, brushed my teeth and freshened up as usual. After that, I offered water and incense to Lord Buddha and my root Guru, and prayed for all sentient beings who are alive in this beautiful world. Then, I sat on my bed with folded legs and assumed a vertical body position....

April 19, 2024 路 2 min 路 Tenzin Gyatso

My Monastery Journey: A Decade of Learning and Growth

My Monastery name is Sera Mey Monastic University, located in Karnataka state, South India. I joined Sera Mey Monastery in 1992. From 1992 to 2022, I dedicated all my time to studying various subjects and topics. When I first joined the monastery, I attended the school for studying modern knowledge education, including English, Mathematics, science, and Tibetan language. I studied these subjects for seven years. At that time, my life was very interesting and happy....

April 18, 2024 路 2 min 路 Tenzin Gyatso