Schedule of Events
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Current Event
Event ID: 201
Event type: Webcast Event
Brief description: The Venerable Khenpo Konchok Rangdol, former Principal of Kagyu College, teaching three sessions in English.
Event details:
The revised schedule is as follows:
May 21st: The importance and role of a root lama in Tibetan Buddhism and how to find and choose a root lama.
May 22nd: How to deal with negative emotions and find fulfilment in life.
May 23rd: The four thoughts that turn the mind to the Dharma, namely contemplation on: the precious opportunity of human rebirth; death and impermanence; the law of cause and effect (karma); the nature and causes of suffering.
Khenpo Konchok Rangdol is President of Tserkarmo monastery and the former Principal of Kagyu College, at the main seat of His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang at Dehradun. Khenpo Konchok Rangdol now teaches widely in India and abroad, where his teachings are much appreciated for their clarity and openness.
Event type: Webcast Event
Brief description: The Venerable Khenpo Konchok Rangdol, former Principal of Kagyu College, teaching three sessions in English.
Event details:
The revised schedule is as follows:
May 21st: The importance and role of a root lama in Tibetan Buddhism and how to find and choose a root lama.
May 22nd: How to deal with negative emotions and find fulfilment in life.
May 23rd: The four thoughts that turn the mind to the Dharma, namely contemplation on: the precious opportunity of human rebirth; death and impermanence; the law of cause and effect (karma); the nature and causes of suffering.
Khenpo Konchok Rangdol is President of Tserkarmo monastery and the former Principal of Kagyu College, at the main seat of His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang at Dehradun. Khenpo Konchok Rangdol now teaches widely in India and abroad, where his teachings are much appreciated for their clarity and openness.
Upcoming Event
Event ID: 208
Event type: Free Webcast
Brief description: Rato Dratsang performing the ‘Four Mandala Ritual of Cittamani Tara’, on the first day of the sacred month of Saka Dawa, dedicated to the removal of predicted astrological hindrances to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during this year. The merit of any good deeds performed during the month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times.
Event details: The ‘Four Mandala Ritual of Cittamani Tara’ is a special practice of the meditational deity Green Tara (the female embodiment of the enlightened activity of all the Buddhas) which accumulates extensive merit, increases positive conditions and is regarded as exceptionally effective in removing hindrances and bringing success to all positive activities.
Event type: Free Webcast
Brief description: Rato Dratsang performing the ‘Four Mandala Ritual of Cittamani Tara’, on the first day of the sacred month of Saka Dawa, dedicated to the removal of predicted astrological hindrances to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during this year. The merit of any good deeds performed during the month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times.
Event details: The ‘Four Mandala Ritual of Cittamani Tara’ is a special practice of the meditational deity Green Tara (the female embodiment of the enlightened activity of all the Buddhas) which accumulates extensive merit, increases positive conditions and is regarded as exceptionally effective in removing hindrances and bringing success to all positive activities.
All Events
Event ID: 212
Event type: Free Webcast
Brief description: Gaden Shartse monastery performing the ‘Extensive Medicine Buddha Ritual’ on the eighth day of the sacred month of Saka Dawa. The merit of any good deeds performed during the month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times.
Event details: The ‘Extensive Medicine Buddha Ritual’ is a powerful method for healing and increasing healing powers both for oneself and others and for overcoming the inner illnesses of attachment, aversion and the misapprehension of the nature of reality. The ‘Extensive Medicine Buddha Ritual’ is said to be eminently beneficial for both the living and the deceased.
Event type: Free Webcast
Brief description: Gaden Shartse monastery performing the ‘Extensive Medicine Buddha Ritual’ on the eighth day of the sacred month of Saka Dawa. The merit of any good deeds performed during the month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times.
Event details: The ‘Extensive Medicine Buddha Ritual’ is a powerful method for healing and increasing healing powers both for oneself and others and for overcoming the inner illnesses of attachment, aversion and the misapprehension of the nature of reality. The ‘Extensive Medicine Buddha Ritual’ is said to be eminently beneficial for both the living and the deceased.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 211
Event type: Free Webcast
Brief description: The Gyuto monks performing the ‘Extensive Satisfying and Restoring Protector Ritual’, dedicated to the longevity of spiritual masters, the removal of illness, starvation, and conflict throughout the world and the fulfilment of the positive wishes of all. The merit of any good deeds performed during the sacred month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times.
Event details: The ‘Extensive Satisfying and Restoring Protector Ritual’, which commences with the self-generation of Yamantaka and then proceeds with the offerings to the Dharma protectors Mahakala and Kalarupa, is performed annually at Gyuto monastery. The Gyuto monks are known for their tradition of overtone singing (chordal chanting) and for the sophistication and power of their meditative and ritual practices.
Event type: Free Webcast
Brief description: The Gyuto monks performing the ‘Extensive Satisfying and Restoring Protector Ritual’, dedicated to the longevity of spiritual masters, the removal of illness, starvation, and conflict throughout the world and the fulfilment of the positive wishes of all. The merit of any good deeds performed during the sacred month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times.
Event details: The ‘Extensive Satisfying and Restoring Protector Ritual’, which commences with the self-generation of Yamantaka and then proceeds with the offerings to the Dharma protectors Mahakala and Kalarupa, is performed annually at Gyuto monastery. The Gyuto monks are known for their tradition of overtone singing (chordal chanting) and for the sophistication and power of their meditative and ritual practices.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 208
Event type: Free Webcast
Brief description: Rato Dratsang performing the ‘Four Mandala Ritual of Cittamani Tara’, on the first day of the sacred month of Saka Dawa, dedicated to the removal of predicted astrological hindrances to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during this year. The merit of any good deeds performed during the month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times.
Event details: The ‘Four Mandala Ritual of Cittamani Tara’ is a special practice of the meditational deity Green Tara (the female embodiment of the enlightened activity of all the Buddhas) which accumulates extensive merit, increases positive conditions and is regarded as exceptionally effective in removing hindrances and bringing success to all positive activities.
Event type: Free Webcast
Brief description: Rato Dratsang performing the ‘Four Mandala Ritual of Cittamani Tara’, on the first day of the sacred month of Saka Dawa, dedicated to the removal of predicted astrological hindrances to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during this year. The merit of any good deeds performed during the month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times.
Event details: The ‘Four Mandala Ritual of Cittamani Tara’ is a special practice of the meditational deity Green Tara (the female embodiment of the enlightened activity of all the Buddhas) which accumulates extensive merit, increases positive conditions and is regarded as exceptionally effective in removing hindrances and bringing success to all positive activities.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 209
Event type: Webcast Event
Brief description: The Venerable Kunsang Choephel teaches on the thought transformation (lojong) text ‘Parting from the Four Attachments’, which beautifully and succinctly highlights the changes in our perspective that give us the opportunity to dissolve the attachments which obstruct our spiritual development.
Event details:
The highly influential lojong text ‘Parting from the Four Attachments’ is a teaching spoken by Manjushri to the great Sakya patriarch Sachen Kunga Nyingpo.
The Venerable Kunsang Choephel is becoming widely appreciated for the clarity and approachability of his introductory teachings on key topics.
Event type: Webcast Event
Brief description: The Venerable Kunsang Choephel teaches on the thought transformation (lojong) text ‘Parting from the Four Attachments’, which beautifully and succinctly highlights the changes in our perspective that give us the opportunity to dissolve the attachments which obstruct our spiritual development.
Event details:
The highly influential lojong text ‘Parting from the Four Attachments’ is a teaching spoken by Manjushri to the great Sakya patriarch Sachen Kunga Nyingpo.
The Venerable Kunsang Choephel is becoming widely appreciated for the clarity and approachability of his introductory teachings on key topics.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 201
Event type: Webcast Event
Brief description: The Venerable Khenpo Konchok Rangdol, former Principal of Kagyu College, teaching three sessions in English.
Event details:
The revised schedule is as follows:
May 21st: The importance and role of a root lama in Tibetan Buddhism and how to find and choose a root lama.
May 22nd: How to deal with negative emotions and find fulfilment in life.
May 23rd: The four thoughts that turn the mind to the Dharma, namely contemplation on: the precious opportunity of human rebirth; death and impermanence; the law of cause and effect (karma); the nature and causes of suffering.
Khenpo Konchok Rangdol is President of Tserkarmo monastery and the former Principal of Kagyu College, at the main seat of His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang at Dehradun. Khenpo Konchok Rangdol now teaches widely in India and abroad, where his teachings are much appreciated for their clarity and openness.
Event type: Webcast Event
Brief description: The Venerable Khenpo Konchok Rangdol, former Principal of Kagyu College, teaching three sessions in English.
Event details:
The revised schedule is as follows:
May 21st: The importance and role of a root lama in Tibetan Buddhism and how to find and choose a root lama.
May 22nd: How to deal with negative emotions and find fulfilment in life.
May 23rd: The four thoughts that turn the mind to the Dharma, namely contemplation on: the precious opportunity of human rebirth; death and impermanence; the law of cause and effect (karma); the nature and causes of suffering.
Khenpo Konchok Rangdol is President of Tserkarmo monastery and the former Principal of Kagyu College, at the main seat of His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang at Dehradun. Khenpo Konchok Rangdol now teaches widely in India and abroad, where his teachings are much appreciated for their clarity and openness.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 207
Event type: Webcast Event
Brief description: The Venerable Kunsang Choephel introduces Shamatha (calm abiding) meditation which, together with Vipashyana (penetrative insight), is one of the two methods of meditation that serve as the meditative foundations for attaining a profound realisation of the ultimate nature of mind and phenomena.
Event details:
The Sanskrit word Shamatha (calm abiding) refers to a state of mind which is characterised by the stabilisation of attention on an internal object of observation, conjoined with the calming of external distractions to the mind. Shamatha is an essential basis for training one’s mind in the generation of Vipashyana (penetrative insight), a true, analytical insight into the more profound aspects of the chosen object, such as its emptiness or its ultimate nature. These two methods of meditation, Shamatha (calm abiding) and Vipashyana (penetrative insight), are the meditative foundations for attaining a profound realisation of the ultimate nature of mind and phenomena.
The Venerable Kunsang Choephel is becoming widely appreciated for the clarity and approachability of his introductory teachings on key topics.
Event type: Webcast Event
Brief description: The Venerable Kunsang Choephel introduces Shamatha (calm abiding) meditation which, together with Vipashyana (penetrative insight), is one of the two methods of meditation that serve as the meditative foundations for attaining a profound realisation of the ultimate nature of mind and phenomena.
Event details:
The Sanskrit word Shamatha (calm abiding) refers to a state of mind which is characterised by the stabilisation of attention on an internal object of observation, conjoined with the calming of external distractions to the mind. Shamatha is an essential basis for training one’s mind in the generation of Vipashyana (penetrative insight), a true, analytical insight into the more profound aspects of the chosen object, such as its emptiness or its ultimate nature. These two methods of meditation, Shamatha (calm abiding) and Vipashyana (penetrative insight), are the meditative foundations for attaining a profound realisation of the ultimate nature of mind and phenomena.
The Venerable Kunsang Choephel is becoming widely appreciated for the clarity and approachability of his introductory teachings on key topics.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 206
Event type: Free Webcast
Brief description: The ‘Drolma Yuldok’ ritual is regarded as one of the most efficacious obstacle-dispelling and wish-fulfilling rituals of the meditational deity Tara. The webcast is of the final day of the ritual on May 18th. You are cordially invited to participate, rejoice, and send a dedication for this special event.
Event details: The webcast includes the preparation of a ‘cosmogram’ representing our world, including Mount Meru, people, animals and the elements; the performance of the ritual during which all negative forces are summoned and transformed; and the burning of the ‘cosmogram’ at the conclusion of the ritual. Tara is the female embodiment of the enlightened activity of all the Buddhas and the performance of this special ritual is said to be highly efficacious in pacifying and bringing protection from all the myriad causes of danger and suffering for ourselves and others and in the fulfilment of all positive good wishes.
Event type: Free Webcast
Brief description: The ‘Drolma Yuldok’ ritual is regarded as one of the most efficacious obstacle-dispelling and wish-fulfilling rituals of the meditational deity Tara. The webcast is of the final day of the ritual on May 18th. You are cordially invited to participate, rejoice, and send a dedication for this special event.
Event details: The webcast includes the preparation of a ‘cosmogram’ representing our world, including Mount Meru, people, animals and the elements; the performance of the ritual during which all negative forces are summoned and transformed; and the burning of the ‘cosmogram’ at the conclusion of the ritual. Tara is the female embodiment of the enlightened activity of all the Buddhas and the performance of this special ritual is said to be highly efficacious in pacifying and bringing protection from all the myriad causes of danger and suffering for ourselves and others and in the fulfilment of all positive good wishes.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 205
Event type: Webcast Event
Brief description: The Venerable Kunsang Choephel introduces ‘The Four Common Preliminaries’ for entering the Buddhist path. These four are regarded as key subjects of contemplation in a practitioner’s quest to overcome attachment to the attractions of worldly life.
Event details:
The Four Common Preliminaries are: 1/ The cultivation of an appreciation for the potentials and the opportunities of human existence; 2/ reflection on death and impermanence; 3/ reflection on karma (the law of cause and effect); and 4/ reflection on the unsatisfactory nature of life in the cycle of existence. When successfully undertaken, these four lay a firm foundation for spiritual growth.
The Venerable Kunsang Choephel is becoming widely appreciated for the clarity and approachability of his introductory teachings on key topics.
Event type: Webcast Event
Brief description: The Venerable Kunsang Choephel introduces ‘The Four Common Preliminaries’ for entering the Buddhist path. These four are regarded as key subjects of contemplation in a practitioner’s quest to overcome attachment to the attractions of worldly life.
Event details:
The Four Common Preliminaries are: 1/ The cultivation of an appreciation for the potentials and the opportunities of human existence; 2/ reflection on death and impermanence; 3/ reflection on karma (the law of cause and effect); and 4/ reflection on the unsatisfactory nature of life in the cycle of existence. When successfully undertaken, these four lay a firm foundation for spiritual growth.
The Venerable Kunsang Choephel is becoming widely appreciated for the clarity and approachability of his introductory teachings on key topics.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 202
Event type: Webcast Event
Brief description: The Venerable Kunsang Choephel introduces the perspectives and practices related to the cultivation of Bodhicitta. Bodhicitta is the altruistic aspiration to attain full enlightenment for the benefit of all beings.
Event details:
The cultivation of Bodhicitta, which includes the development of love and great compassion towards all beings equally, is regarded as a fundamental pre-requisite for the attainment of full enlightenment.
The Venerable Kunsang Choephel is becoming widely appreciated for the clarity and approachability of his introductory teachings on key topics.
Event type: Webcast Event
Brief description: The Venerable Kunsang Choephel introduces the perspectives and practices related to the cultivation of Bodhicitta. Bodhicitta is the altruistic aspiration to attain full enlightenment for the benefit of all beings.
Event details:
The cultivation of Bodhicitta, which includes the development of love and great compassion towards all beings equally, is regarded as a fundamental pre-requisite for the attainment of full enlightenment.
The Venerable Kunsang Choephel is becoming widely appreciated for the clarity and approachability of his introductory teachings on key topics.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 197
Event type: Webcast Event
Brief description: Tulku Damcho Rinpoche teaching each day on ‘The Seven Points of Mind Training’ (Lojong) by the great Kadampa master Chekawa Yeshe Dorje. This celebrated text expounds in a framework of seven points the essential practices for: training the mind in the generation of Bodhicitta; transforming adverse circumstances into favourable conditions on the path to enlightenment; and integrating the Bodhisattva ideals into daily life. Translation is available in English and Chinese.
Event details:
中文版線上直播註冊指南 (PDF, 1.6MB).
For this event webcast, Tulku Damcho Rinpoche is teaching each day for ten days on ‘The Seven Points of Mind Training’ (Lojong) by the great Kadampa master Chekawa Yeshe Dorje.
Tulku Damcho Rinpoche is a reincarnated lama of Thrangu Monastery in Tibet and is one of the Venerable Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche’s most devoted disciples. He completed a three-year retreat under Drupon Khenpo Lhabu Rinpoche. For many years he has been teaching and performing dharma activities for students and practitioners abroad and in Nepal.
Event type: Webcast Event
Brief description: Tulku Damcho Rinpoche teaching each day on ‘The Seven Points of Mind Training’ (Lojong) by the great Kadampa master Chekawa Yeshe Dorje. This celebrated text expounds in a framework of seven points the essential practices for: training the mind in the generation of Bodhicitta; transforming adverse circumstances into favourable conditions on the path to enlightenment; and integrating the Bodhisattva ideals into daily life. Translation is available in English and Chinese.
Event details:
中文版線上直播註冊指南 (PDF, 1.6MB).
For this event webcast, Tulku Damcho Rinpoche is teaching each day for ten days on ‘The Seven Points of Mind Training’ (Lojong) by the great Kadampa master Chekawa Yeshe Dorje.
Tulku Damcho Rinpoche is a reincarnated lama of Thrangu Monastery in Tibet and is one of the Venerable Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche’s most devoted disciples. He completed a three-year retreat under Drupon Khenpo Lhabu Rinpoche. For many years he has been teaching and performing dharma activities for students and practitioners abroad and in Nepal.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 200
Event type: Free Webcast
Brief description: Four talks by H.E. Professor Samdhong Rinpoche recorded on April 12th to 15th, 2019. In Tibetan only. (Webcast available to view starting April 21st, with all four talks available to view from April 24th.)
Event details: H.E. Professor Samdhong Rinpoche speaking on the following four topics:
Day 1: Spirituality and politics conjoined, in relation to the ordained community.
Day 2: How to make improvements in ancient and modern monastic education.
Day 3: The minimum prerequisites for becoming a qualified teacher.
Day 4: The assertions of the four ancient Buddhist tenets, their emergence and flourishing.
Event type: Free Webcast
Brief description: Four talks by H.E. Professor Samdhong Rinpoche recorded on April 12th to 15th, 2019. In Tibetan only. (Webcast available to view starting April 21st, with all four talks available to view from April 24th.)
Event details: H.E. Professor Samdhong Rinpoche speaking on the following four topics:
Day 1: Spirituality and politics conjoined, in relation to the ordained community.
Day 2: How to make improvements in ancient and modern monastic education.
Day 3: The minimum prerequisites for becoming a qualified teacher.
Day 4: The assertions of the four ancient Buddhist tenets, their emergence and flourishing.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 190
Event type: Free Webcast
Brief description: H.E. the Jangtse Choeje, Kyabje Gosok Rinpoche teaches in Tibetan on Je Tsongkhapa’s renowned verse text ‘The Foundation of All Good Qualities’ (Yön-ten-shir-gyur-ma) on February 22nd to 24th, followed by a Long Life ceremony and Longevity Empowerment on February 25th.
Event details: Tsongkhapa’s short prayer beautifully and succinctly sets out in verse the essential points of the path to the attainment of buddhahood for the sake of all beings.
Event type: Free Webcast
Brief description: H.E. the Jangtse Choeje, Kyabje Gosok Rinpoche teaches in Tibetan on Je Tsongkhapa’s renowned verse text ‘The Foundation of All Good Qualities’ (Yön-ten-shir-gyur-ma) on February 22nd to 24th, followed by a Long Life ceremony and Longevity Empowerment on February 25th.
Event details: Tsongkhapa’s short prayer beautifully and succinctly sets out in verse the essential points of the path to the attainment of buddhahood for the sake of all beings.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 210
Event type: Webcast Event
Brief description: This ten day study and meditation course is the second part of a five part program titled ‘A Curriculum for Progressing towards Liberation’ which comprises a preparation for and guide to key practices of the Vajrayana (tantric) path. There are two sessions of teachings daily, with English translation.
[This event was originally webcast in November 2018 as Event ID 179.]
Event details:
In this second ten day program, Drupon Khenpo Lodro Namgyal teaches on the perspectives and practices related to the cultivation of Bodhicitta. Bodhicitta is the altruistic aspiration to attain full enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. Literally, Bodhi means ‘enlightenment’, and citta, ‘mind’. Bodhicitta is cultivated on the basis of specific mental attitudes, principal among them being the development of love and great compassion towards all beings equally. Mahayana literature speaks of two types of Bodhicitta: conventional Bodhicitta and ultimate Bodhicitta. Conventional Bodhicitta relates to the altruistic aspiration to attain full enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. Ultimate Bodhicitta relates to the wisdom directly realising emptiness, which is induced by the altruistic intention of Bodhicitta. Fundamentally, the cultivation of Bodhicitta, in its relative form, overturns our self-cherishing and, in its ultimate form, overturns our habitual tendency to regard appearances as existing independently, i.e. as independently ‘real’.
For details of the five part program titled ‘A Curriculum for Progressing towards Liberation’, see: http://www.jamgonkongtrul.org/section.php?s1=3&s2=3.
Drupon Khenpo Lodro Namgyal is the Principal of Rigpe Dorje Monastic Institute for Higher Buddhist Studies at Kagyu Thekchen Ling Monastery, Lava, India. He was also the Drupon (retreat master) for the traditional 3-year Mahamudra retreat at Pullahari Monastery from 1998 to 2001. Drupon Khenpo-la completed his three-year retreat in 1997 at Pullahari under the guidance of the Very Ven. Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche. In 1991, prior to undertaking the retreat, he completed the nine year Acharya program at the Nalanda Institute, Rumtek Monastery, studying under the guidance of Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche and Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche. Drupon Khenpo-la is greatly admired for his skill in making even the most complex and subtle Dharma subjects inspiring and accessible to his students.
Event type: Webcast Event
Brief description: This ten day study and meditation course is the second part of a five part program titled ‘A Curriculum for Progressing towards Liberation’ which comprises a preparation for and guide to key practices of the Vajrayana (tantric) path. There are two sessions of teachings daily, with English translation.
[This event was originally webcast in November 2018 as Event ID 179.]
Event details:
In this second ten day program, Drupon Khenpo Lodro Namgyal teaches on the perspectives and practices related to the cultivation of Bodhicitta. Bodhicitta is the altruistic aspiration to attain full enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. Literally, Bodhi means ‘enlightenment’, and citta, ‘mind’. Bodhicitta is cultivated on the basis of specific mental attitudes, principal among them being the development of love and great compassion towards all beings equally. Mahayana literature speaks of two types of Bodhicitta: conventional Bodhicitta and ultimate Bodhicitta. Conventional Bodhicitta relates to the altruistic aspiration to attain full enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. Ultimate Bodhicitta relates to the wisdom directly realising emptiness, which is induced by the altruistic intention of Bodhicitta. Fundamentally, the cultivation of Bodhicitta, in its relative form, overturns our self-cherishing and, in its ultimate form, overturns our habitual tendency to regard appearances as existing independently, i.e. as independently ‘real’.
For details of the five part program titled ‘A Curriculum for Progressing towards Liberation’, see: http://www.jamgonkongtrul.org/section.php?s1=3&s2=3.
Drupon Khenpo Lodro Namgyal is the Principal of Rigpe Dorje Monastic Institute for Higher Buddhist Studies at Kagyu Thekchen Ling Monastery, Lava, India. He was also the Drupon (retreat master) for the traditional 3-year Mahamudra retreat at Pullahari Monastery from 1998 to 2001. Drupon Khenpo-la completed his three-year retreat in 1997 at Pullahari under the guidance of the Very Ven. Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche. In 1991, prior to undertaking the retreat, he completed the nine year Acharya program at the Nalanda Institute, Rumtek Monastery, studying under the guidance of Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche and Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche. Drupon Khenpo-la is greatly admired for his skill in making even the most complex and subtle Dharma subjects inspiring and accessible to his students.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 203
Event type: Webcast Event
Brief description: This is a rare opportunity to receive a comprehensive teaching from His Holiness on one of the most revered works in the Sakya tradition. This seminal text, by the great 16th century master Ngorchen Khönchog Lhundrup, is widely taught as a preparation for entering the Vajrayana path. Teaching in English with simultaneous Chinese translation.
[This event was originally webcast in September 2018 as Event ID 172.]
Event details:
中文版線上直播註冊指南 (PDF, 1.6MB).
‘The Beautiful Ornament of the Three Visions’ is a complete meditation manual for the path according to the Lamdré (Path Including Its Result) cycle of teachings. The teaching will cover all the graduated practices: taking refuge, the generation of bodhicitta, the cultivation of calm abiding and special insight and will culminate in an exposition of the qualities of enlightenment which manifest as a result of the perfection of these practices.
Event type: Webcast Event
Brief description: This is a rare opportunity to receive a comprehensive teaching from His Holiness on one of the most revered works in the Sakya tradition. This seminal text, by the great 16th century master Ngorchen Khönchog Lhundrup, is widely taught as a preparation for entering the Vajrayana path. Teaching in English with simultaneous Chinese translation.
[This event was originally webcast in September 2018 as Event ID 172.]
Event details:
中文版線上直播註冊指南 (PDF, 1.6MB).
‘The Beautiful Ornament of the Three Visions’ is a complete meditation manual for the path according to the Lamdré (Path Including Its Result) cycle of teachings. The teaching will cover all the graduated practices: taking refuge, the generation of bodhicitta, the cultivation of calm abiding and special insight and will culminate in an exposition of the qualities of enlightenment which manifest as a result of the perfection of these practices.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 193
Event type: Webcast Event
Brief description: The Abhidharma teachings are a detailed and systematic analysis of phenomena, comprising both the outer world of our surroundings and the inner world of our experience, and their relationship. These teachings examine the phenomenal world on the relative level of experience from the point of view of enlightened beings, thus establishing the foundation for authentic Buddhist practice.
[This event was originally webcast on 13-31 August 2018 as Event ID 169.]
Event details: Khenpo Dr Ngawang Jorden, Principal of IBA, teaching for one and a half hours in the mornings and again in the afternoons Monday to Friday (five days each week).
Khenpo Dr Ngawang Jorden’s teaching will be based on the celebrated Abhidharma text ‘Opening the Door to All Objects of Knowledge: A Presentation of the Skandhas, Dhātus and Āyatanas (Aggregates, Elements of Perception and Senses of Perception)’ which was composed by the revered Sakya master Gorampa Sönam Senge (1429-1489).
For more details, please refer to: http://internationalbuddhistacademy.org/2018-3/
註冊指南(pdf 1.6MB)
Event type: Webcast Event
Brief description: The Abhidharma teachings are a detailed and systematic analysis of phenomena, comprising both the outer world of our surroundings and the inner world of our experience, and their relationship. These teachings examine the phenomenal world on the relative level of experience from the point of view of enlightened beings, thus establishing the foundation for authentic Buddhist practice.
[This event was originally webcast on 13-31 August 2018 as Event ID 169.]
Event details: Khenpo Dr Ngawang Jorden, Principal of IBA, teaching for one and a half hours in the mornings and again in the afternoons Monday to Friday (five days each week).
Khenpo Dr Ngawang Jorden’s teaching will be based on the celebrated Abhidharma text ‘Opening the Door to All Objects of Knowledge: A Presentation of the Skandhas, Dhātus and Āyatanas (Aggregates, Elements of Perception and Senses of Perception)’ which was composed by the revered Sakya master Gorampa Sönam Senge (1429-1489).
For more details, please refer to: http://internationalbuddhistacademy.org/2018-3/
註冊指南(pdf 1.6MB)
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 173
Event type: Free Webcast
Brief description: H.E. Minling Khenchen Rinpoche teaching on the fundamental importance of the cultivation of Bodhicitta (the altruistic intention to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings) in our practice of Dharma (the process of spiritual transformation). English translation available.
[This event was originally webcast on 14 April 2018 as Event ID 152.]
Event type: Free Webcast
Brief description: H.E. Minling Khenchen Rinpoche teaching on the fundamental importance of the cultivation of Bodhicitta (the altruistic intention to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings) in our practice of Dharma (the process of spiritual transformation). English translation available.
[This event was originally webcast on 14 April 2018 as Event ID 152.]
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 199
Event type: Webcast Event
Brief description: Shartse Khensur Jangchup Choeden teaching in four sessions on the ‘Wheel of Sharp Weapons’ , a revered text in the Lojong (Thought Transformation) tradition, containing practical advice for everyday life.
[This event was originally webcast over four Saturdays in October 2017 as Event ID 118.]
Event type: Webcast Event
Brief description: Shartse Khensur Jangchup Choeden teaching in four sessions on the ‘Wheel of Sharp Weapons’ , a revered text in the Lojong (Thought Transformation) tradition, containing practical advice for everyday life.
[This event was originally webcast over four Saturdays in October 2017 as Event ID 118.]
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 198
Event type: Free Webcast
Brief description: The Venerable Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche teaching on ‘A Song from the Collection of Khenpo Gangshar’, specifically ‘Advice to his Disciple Wangchuk on the Nature of Mind’. English translation available.
[This event was originally webcast on 8-12 April 2017 as Event ID 101.]
Event type: Free Webcast
Brief description: The Venerable Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche teaching on ‘A Song from the Collection of Khenpo Gangshar’, specifically ‘Advice to his Disciple Wangchuk on the Nature of Mind’. English translation available.
[This event was originally webcast on 8-12 April 2017 as Event ID 101.]
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
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