©2025 The Ringu Tulku Archive
In this thought-provoking video, Ringu Tulku Rinpoche addresses a common concern: How can we stay motivated to follow the Eightfold Path when it appears to demand perfection in our minds and lives?
Rinpoche provides a valuable perspective by highlighting that every teaching, including the Eightfold Path, consists of two aspects: the ideal and our current reality. The ideal represents the aspirational goal, guiding our path. However, it’s essential to recognize that none of us are expected to be perfect from the outset.
Watch this video to gain a deeper understanding of how imperfection is an essential part of the Eightfold Path. Learn how accepting where we are and embracing the path’s gradual progress can keep us motivated and dedicated to our spiritual growth.
More videos from this series can be found here.
Visit the main archive here for more teachings on The Four Noble Truths.
‘Answers for Students of Buddhism’ was recorded by Ringu Tulku Rinpoche in Sikkim in 2022/2023, and produced by Ela Crain – instagram.com/elacrain.
©2025 The Ringu Tulku Archive