About Anyen Rinpoche

Anyen Rinpoche is the founder and spiritual director of the Orgyen Khamdroling Dharma Center in Denver, where he leads a shedra for Westerners and offers traditional teachings in the Longchen Nyingthig lineage. He is the author of Dying with Confidence and Momentary Buddhahood (Wisdom).

The 4 Noble Truths of Emotional Suffering

by Anyen Rinpoche| April 12, 2021

The Buddha laid out a four-step path to freedom from difficult emotions. Anyen Rinpoche says the secret is understanding why our emotions cause suffering.

How Am I Doing?

by Anyen Rinpoche| August 25, 2017

From time to time, says Anyen Rinpoche, it’s important to take an honest look at yourself and ask, how am I doing on the Buddhist path?

The Practical Practitioner

by Anyen Rinpoche| June 15, 2016

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If you want to get anywhere with your practice, says Anyen Rinpoche, it must be built on intellectual and experiential certainty.

Developing Pure Perception Through Visualization

by Anyen Rinpoche and Allison Choying Zangmo| May 20, 2016

We visualize deities to connect with their enlightened energy. Anyen Rinpoche and Allison Choying Zangmo teach us how to visualize Avalokiteshvara.

Visualization: Developing Pure Perception

by Allison Choying Zangmo and Anyen Rinpoche| June 30, 2014

Anyen Rinpoche and Allison Choying Zangmo teach us how to visualize Avalokiteshvara, the embodiment of perfect compassion.