The First Foundations of Sadhana: Refuge and Bodhicitta ‒ Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche

From the talk Sadhana in Vajrayana - Part 3 | India | 21-23 May, 2024 How does sadhana begin in Vajrayana practice? In this teaching, Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche explains the first foundations of sadhana: refuge and bodhicitta. He presents refuge from the perspective of tantra, not only as taking refuge in the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha, but also as trusting the nature of mind — the inseparability of emptiness and luminosity. Rinpoche then turns to bodhicitta, showing how our motivation to benefit beings can deepen from a simple wish to help others into a profound recognition that all beings already possess Buddha nature. Through vivid and humorous examples, he points to a Vajrayana understanding of refuge and bodhicitta as essential foundations for the path. ----- English and Chinese subtitles have been added for those who may find them helpful. ----- For the original full video, please visit    • Sadhana in Vajrayana, Bir, India, 21-23 Ma...   #dzongsarkhyentserinpoche #vajrayanabuddhism #buddhistteachings #sadhana #refuge #bodhicitta