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Featured Current Event
Event ID: 1610
Event type: Webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: His Holiness the Dalai Lama gives a concise teaching on ‘The Heart Sutra’, one of the most cited and widely known Buddhist texts. The teaching is given in Tibetan with English and Chinese translation.
Event details: The central topic of ‘The Heart Sutra’ is the Buddhist understanding of the ultimate nature of mind and phenomena. The sutra, written in the form of a dialogue between the monk Shariputra (one of the two principal disciples of the Buddha Shakyamuni) and the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, explains how a bodhisattva should meditate in order to realize the ultimate nature of reality, often referred to as ‘emptiness’.
The teaching was recorded at H.H. the Dalai Lama’s residence in Dharamsala, HP, India, as part of a two-day prayer ceremony organized by the Taiwanese Tibetan Buddhist Prayer Committee. (Please select the ‘News and Updates’ link on the Gompa homepage to know more about His Holiness’s webcasts on Gompa.)
Gompa member-supporters are cordially invited to register for this special event. Donations made related to this event are strictly voluntary and any donations that are made will go to the Tibetan International Digital Library, a project supported by His Holiness.
Monks and nuns at the partner monasteries and nunneries are also cordially invited to view the webcast using the free member login of your partner monastery or nunnery.
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Featured Current Event
Event ID: 1592
Event type: Webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: This teaching offers a powerful means for effecting deep purification and transformation, at every level of one’s being, in preparation for entering the profound path of Vajrayana and beginning a journey toward full enlightenment.
Event details: ‘The Torch of Certainty’ by the great master and scholar Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye gives clear and concise instructions on the preliminary and main practices of Mahamudra meditation. Venerable Choje Lama Wangchuk Topden will primarily teach on Ngondro, the preliminary or foundational practices of Vajrayana Buddhism.
The first two sessions of the teaching will be available to view on Saturday and Sunday, April 10th and 11th, 2021, respectively, and consequent sessions on each following Saturday and Sunday until May 8th, 2021. Teachings recorded at Thrangu Tashi Choling Monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, and organized by Thrangu Dharma Society, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.
Lama Wangchuk Topden was born in 1983. In 1987, he began his education at Shree Mangal Dvip School for Himalayan Children (SMD) in Boudha, Kathmandu. In the 6th grade, Lama Wangchuk Topden became a monk and studied basic Buddhist education from Khenpo Ngedhon. Later, he was appointed as the Venerable Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche’s secretary and attendant. He completed his retreat in 2011, and in 2015, he was appointed as the chairman of Namo Buddha Buddhist Meditation and Educational Center, which oversees all of the Venerable Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche’s projects in Nepal. On June 26th, 2018, H.H. the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa bestowed on Lama Wangchuk Topden the title of “Choje Lama”.
Gompa member-supporters are cordially invited to register for this special event. Monks and nuns at the partner monasteries and nunneries are also cordially invited to view the webcast using the free member login of your partner monastery or nunnery.
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Event ID: 1625
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: These prayers are dedicated to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, to the wellbeing of all sentient beings, the pacification of malevolent forces, the removal of illnesses and obstacles, the fulfilment of all positive wishes, and especially to the quick pacification of the Covid-19 pandemic. You are cordially invited to participate. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times.
Event details: The ‘Wrathful Amitayus Ritual’ and ‘Extensive Propitiation of Mahakala’ takes place on May 20th, 21st, and 22nd, 2021; and ‘Thousand Offerings to Ushnishavijaya’ (Namgyalma) takes place on May 26th, 2021.
This event is held during the auspicious month of Saka Dawa, commemorating the anniversary of Shakyamuni Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until May 26th, 2021.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 1617
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: This Drupchod is said to carry a powerful blessing that can purify many aeons of negative karma, remove all obstacles, and endow profound confidence, wisdom, and merit. You are cordially invited to participate. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times.
Event details: The Guhyasamaja Drupchod is an extensive group practice (Drupchod), which involves the preparation of the sand mandala of Guhyasamaja, the inner and outer generation of the deity, and an empowerment.
This event is performed during the auspicious month of Saka Dawa, commemorating the anniversary of Shakyamuni Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are cordially invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until May 26th, 2021.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 1624
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Nyungney is said to be especially effective in the healing of illness, the nurturing of compassion, and the purification of negative karma. You are cordially invited to participate. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times.
Event details: Translated as ‘abiding in the fast’, Nyungney is a powerful practice which involves fasting on every alternate day. The practice centres on the recitation of prayers and mantras, as well as on guided visualizations of Chenrezig (Avalokitesvara), the embodiment of all the buddhas’ loving-kindness and compassion.
This event is held during the auspicious month of Saka Dawa, commemorating the anniversary of Shakyamuni Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until May 26th, 2021.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 1626
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: The ‘Medicine Buddha Drupchod’ is said to be eminently beneficial for both the living and the deceased. This ritual is dedicated to the well-being of all and, in particular, dedicated to those who are sick; those who have passed away; those who are affected in any way by COVID-19; and also dedicated to bringing the pandemic to an end as quickly as possible. You are cordially invited to participate. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times.
Event details: The ‘Medicine Buddha Drupchod’ is a powerful method for healing and for 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.
This event is held during the auspicious month of Saka Dawa, commemorating the anniversary of Shakyamuni Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until May 30th, 2021.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 1616
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Nyungney is said to be especially effective in the healing of illness, the nurturing of compassion, and the purification of negative karma. You are cordially invited to participate. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times.
Event details: Translated as ‘abiding in the fast’, Nyungney is a powerful practice which involves fasting on every alternate day. The practice centres on the recitation of prayers and mantras, as well as guided visualizations of Chenrezig (Avalokitesvara), the embodiment of all the buddhas’ loving-kindness and compassion.
This event is performed on the seventh day of the sacred month of Saka Dawa.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for this event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until May 19th, 2021.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 1613
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: It is said that this practice brings special blessings for long life, the removal of obstacles, and the quick generation of merit, which can increase spiritual development. You are cordially invited to participate. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times.
Event details: The Abhisamayalamkara is one of the greatest commentarial discourses on the collection of sutras known as Prajnaparamita, the Perfection of Wisdom Sutras.
This event is performed on the auspicious occasion of Tampei Duchen (the anniversary of Shakyamuni Buddha’s birthday), which falls on the seventh day of the sacred month of Saka Dawa.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until May 19th, 2021.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 1612
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Tara is the female embodiment of the enlightened activity of all buddhas; this ritual is said to pacify and bring protection from the myriad causes of danger and suffering for oneself and others, and to bring about the fulfillment of all positive wishes. You are cordially invited to participate. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times.
Event details: This event is performed on the fourth day of the sacred month of Saka Dawa.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until May 15th, 2021.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 1623
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: These prayers are dedicated to the stable health and long life of H.H. the Dalai Lama, to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, the wellbeing of all sentient beings, the pacification of malevolent forces, the removal of illnesses and obstacles, the fulfilment of all positive wishes, and especially to the quick pacification of the Covid-19 pandemic. You are cordially invited to participate. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times.
Event details: The ‘Complete Reading of the Kangyur (Collection of Buddha’s Teachings)’ takes place from May 14th to 18th, 2021, and the ‘Long Life Prayer for His Holiness the Dalai Lama’ takes place on May 24th, 25th, and 26th, 2021.
This event is held during the auspicious month of Saka Dawa, commemorating the anniversary of Shakyamuni Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until May 26th, 2021.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 1611
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: These prayers are dedicated to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, to the wellbeing of all sentient beings, the pacification of malevolent forces, the removal of illnesses and obstacles, the fulfilment of all positive wishes, and especially to the quick pacification of the Covid-19 pandemic. You are cordially invited to participate. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times.
Event details: ‘The Nine-Deity Kalachakra Drupchod’ is held on May 24th, 25th, and 26th, 2021, with the ‘Recitations of Avalokitesvara’s Mantra’ and ‘Aspiration Prayers’ being performed from May 12th to 26th, 2021.
This event takes place during the auspicious month of Saka Dawa, commemorating Shakyamuni Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until May 26th, 2021.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 1620
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: These prayers are dedicated to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, the wellbeing of all sentient beings, the pacification of malevolent forces, the removal of illnesses and obstacles, the fulfilment of all positive wishes, and especially to the quick pacification of the Covid-19 pandemic. You are cordially invited to participate. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times.
Event details: The ‘Hundred Thousand Recitations of the Tara Prayer’ takes place from May 12th to 26th, 2021, and the ‘Nyungney Puja’ (Fasting Retreat) with the ‘Obstacle Dispelling Tara Ritual’ (Drolma Yuldok) takes place on May 25th and 26th, 2021.
This event commemorates the auspicious occasion of Saka Dawa and the anniversary of Shakyamuni Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until May 26th, 2021.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 1621
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: These recitations, prayers, and practices are dedicated to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, to the wellbeing of all sentient beings, the pacification of malevolent forces, the removal of illnesses and obstacles, the fulfilment of all positive wishes, and especially to the quick pacification of the Covid-19 pandemic. You are cordially invited to participate. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times.
Event details: The ‘Complete Reading of the 100,000 Verses of the Perfection of Wisdom Sutra, the Dharaṇi Section of the Kangyur, and the 8,000 Perfections of Wisdom Sutra’ takes place from May 12th to 19th, 2021, with the ‘Recitation of Tara’s Mantra’ taking place on May 20th, the ‘Vajrayogini and Mahakala Ritual’ on May 21st and 25th, and the ‘Sixteen Arhats Ritual’, ‘Aspiration Prayers’, and ‘Tara Prayers’ on May 26th, 2021.
On the auspicious occasion of Saka Dawa, this event commemorates the anniversary of Shakyamuni Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until May 26th, 2021.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 1622
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: These prayers and practices are dedicated to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, to the wellbeing of all sentient beings, the pacification of malevolent forces, the removal of illnesses and obstacles, the fulfilment of all positive wishes, and especially to the quick pacification of the Covid-19 pandemic. You are cordially invited to participate. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times.
Event details: The ‘Complete Reading of the Kangyur (Collection of Buddha’s Teachings)’ and the ‘Hundred Thousand Recitations of the Tara Prayer’ will be performed from May 12th to 21st, 2021, with the ‘Amitayus Retreat Practice’ taking place on May 24th, 25th, and 26th, 2021.
This event is held during the auspicious month of Saka Dawa, commemorating the anniversary of Shakyamuni Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until May 26th, 2021.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 1628
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: These special prayers and practices are dedicated to the stable health and long life of H.H. the Dalai Lama and the other great masters of all traditions, to all of the sangha members of the monasteries and nunneries, and to the wellbeing of all sentient beings. In addition, these prayers and practices are especially dedicated to subduing, protecting from, and alleviating the sufferings caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, the pacification of malevolent forces, the removal of illnesses and obstacles, and the fulfilment of all positive wishes. You are cordially invited to participate. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times.
Event details: The following prayers and practices are included in this special event: recitations of the ‘Avalokitesvara Mantra’; ‘Shakyamuni Buddha Mantra’; ‘Manjushri Mantra’; ‘Medicine Buddha Mantra’; ‘Tara Mantra’; and ‘Praise and Prayer to Tara’; and the ‘Sadhana of the Deity Sitatapatra’; together with recitations of the ‘Abhisamayalamkara (Ngon-tok Gyen)’; ‘Madhyamakavatara (Uma Juk-pa)’; ‘Mulamadhyamakakarika (Tsawa Sherab); ‘Essence of True Eloquence (Drang-nge Leg-shad Nyingpo)’; and recitations of the ‘Aspiration Prayer of Samantabhadra’ (Zangcho Monlam)’.
This event is held during the auspicious month of Saka Dawa, commemorating the anniversary of Shakyamuni Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana.
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, these practices are being performed by the assembly of monks in their own rooms strictly in accordance with social distancing regulations and safety precautions as set down by the government and the health ministry.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event, and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until May 26th, 2021.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 1629
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: These special prayers and practices are dedicated to the stable health and long life of H.H. the Dalai Lama and the other great masters of all traditions, to all of the sangha members of the monasteries and nunneries, and to the wellbeing of all sentient beings. In addition, these prayers and practices are especially dedicated to subduing, protecting from, and alleviating the sufferings caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, the pacification of malevolent forces, the removal of illnesses and obstacles, and to the fulfilment of all positive wishes. You are cordially invited to participate. The merit of any good deeds performed during the special month of Saka Dawa is considered to be multiplied many times.
Event details: The following prayers and practices are included in this special event: recitations of the ‘Avalokitesvara Mantra’; ‘Shakyamuni Buddha Mantra’; ‘Manjushri Mantra’; ‘Medicine Buddha Mantra’; ‘Tara Mantra’; and ‘Praise and Prayer to Tara’; and the ‘Sadhana of the Deity Sitatapatra’; together with recitations of the ‘Abhisamayalamkara (Ngon-tok Gyen)’; ‘Madhyamakavatara (Uma Juk-pa)’; ‘Mulamadhyamakakarika (Tsawa Sherab); ‘Essence of True Eloquence (Drang-nge Leg-shad Nyingpo)’; and recitations of the ‘Aspiration Prayer of Samantabhadra’ (Zangcho Monlam)’.
This event is held during the auspicious month of Saka Dawa, commemorating the anniversary of Shakyamuni Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana.
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, these practices are being performed by the assembly of monks in their own rooms strictly in accordance with the social distancing regulations and safety precautions as set down by the government and the health ministry.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until May 26th, 2021.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 1618
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: These prayers are dedicated to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, the wellbeing of all sentient beings, the pacification of malevolent forces, the removal of illnesses and obstacles, the fulfilment of all positive wishes, and especially to the quick pacification of the Covid-19 pandemic. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until May 11th, 2021.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 1610
Event type: Webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: His Holiness the Dalai Lama gives a concise teaching on ‘The Heart Sutra’, one of the most cited and widely known Buddhist texts. The teaching is given in Tibetan with English and Chinese translation.
Event details: The central topic of ‘The Heart Sutra’ is the Buddhist understanding of the ultimate nature of mind and phenomena. The sutra, written in the form of a dialogue between the monk Shariputra (one of the two principal disciples of the Buddha Shakyamuni) and the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, explains how a bodhisattva should meditate in order to realize the ultimate nature of reality, often referred to as ‘emptiness’.
The teaching was recorded at H.H. the Dalai Lama’s residence in Dharamsala, HP, India, as part of a two-day prayer ceremony organized by the Taiwanese Tibetan Buddhist Prayer Committee. (Please select the ‘News and Updates’ link on the Gompa homepage to know more about His Holiness’s webcasts on Gompa.)
Gompa member-supporters are cordially invited to register for this special event. Donations made related to this event are strictly voluntary and any donations that are made will go to the Tibetan International Digital Library, a project supported by His Holiness.
Monks and nuns at the partner monasteries and nunneries are also cordially invited to view the webcast using the free member login of your partner monastery or nunnery.
The Gompa webcast platform has been built specifically as an advertising-free environment for the webcasting of Dharma teachings and other Dharma activities and events. Gompa’s member-supporters enable us to keep the Gompa site free of advertising. The privacy of your personal data is fully respected on Gompa – we do not market or sell your personal data.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 1607
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: This ritual is dedicated to the continuing welfare and stability of the Yungdrung Bon tradition, to the long lives and success of the spiritual activities of H.H. the 34th Menri Trizin Rinpoche, H.E. Menri Yongzin Rinpoche, H.E. Menri Ponlop Rinpoche and all other lamas, to the wellbeing of all sentient beings, and especially to the quick pacification of the Covid-19 pandemic. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: The ‘Hundred Thousand Offerings to Sidpa Gyalmo (the Queen of the Universe)’ is a special ritual performed each year at Triten Norbutse Monastery.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until May 11th, 2021.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 1594
Event type: Webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Khenpo David Karma Choephel teaches on Chapter Seven of ‘The Way of the Bodhisattva’ (Bodhisattvacharyavatara)’ by Shantideva. Chapter Seven of ‘The Way of the Bodhisattva’ focuses on the topic of diligence, or what is sometimes called joyful enthusiasm or heroic perseverance.
Event details: ‘The Way of the Bodhisattva’ is one of the most celebrated expositions in classical Indian literature on the Bodhisattva doctrine of Mahayana Buddhism, written by the great 8th century Indian poet and revered master Shantideva. The text is written in verse and has ten chapters. It deals extensively with the stages of training one's mind in the generation of bodhicitta, with the essential practices of the Bodhisattva's conduct and way of life, and with the altruistic aspiration to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. It is considered one of the most authoritative texts on the study and practice of the Bodhisattva ideals within the Tibetan tradition.
Khenpo David Karma Choephel studied Buddhist philosophy at the Vajra Vidya Institute in Namo Buddha, Nepal, and Sarnath, India. He currently serves as Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche’s main English-language translator and he also translates for H.H. the Gyalwang Karmapa and the Kagyu Monlam. His published translations include ‘Ngondro for Our Current Day’ by H.H. the Gyalwang Karmapa, ‘Heart of the Dharma’ by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche, ‘Jewels from the Treasury, Vasubandhu’s Verses on the Treasury of Abhidharma, with commentary by the Ninth Karmapa Wangchuk Dorje’, and ‘Vivid Awareness: The Mind Instructions of Khenpo Gangshar’ by Thrangu Rinpoche.
Gompa member-supporters are cordially invited to register for this special event. Monks and nuns at the partner monasteries and nunneries are also cordially invited to view the webcast using the free member login of your partner monastery or nunnery.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 1592
Event type: Webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: This teaching offers a powerful means for effecting deep purification and transformation, at every level of one’s being, in preparation for entering the profound path of Vajrayana and beginning a journey toward full enlightenment.
Event details: ‘The Torch of Certainty’ by the great master and scholar Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye gives clear and concise instructions on the preliminary and main practices of Mahamudra meditation. Venerable Choje Lama Wangchuk Topden will primarily teach on Ngondro, the preliminary or foundational practices of Vajrayana Buddhism.
The first two sessions of the teaching will be available to view on Saturday and Sunday, April 10th and 11th, 2021, respectively, and consequent sessions on each following Saturday and Sunday until May 8th, 2021. Teachings recorded at Thrangu Tashi Choling Monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal, and organized by Thrangu Dharma Society, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.
Lama Wangchuk Topden was born in 1983. In 1987, he began his education at Shree Mangal Dvip School for Himalayan Children (SMD) in Boudha, Kathmandu. In the 6th grade, Lama Wangchuk Topden became a monk and studied basic Buddhist education from Khenpo Ngedhon. Later, he was appointed as the Venerable Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche’s secretary and attendant. He completed his retreat in 2011, and in 2015, he was appointed as the chairman of Namo Buddha Buddhist Meditation and Educational Center, which oversees all of the Venerable Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche’s projects in Nepal. On June 26th, 2018, H.H. the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa bestowed on Lama Wangchuk Topden the title of “Choje Lama”.
Gompa member-supporters are cordially invited to register for this special event. Monks and nuns at the partner monasteries and nunneries are also cordially invited to view the webcast using the free member login of your partner monastery or nunnery.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 1587
Event type: Webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Engaging in the Bodhisattva’s Deeds (Bodhisattvacaryavatara), composed by the great 8th century Indian master and poet Shantideva, is one of the most celebrated expositions in classical Indian literature of the bodhisattva path of Mahayana Buddhism. Teachings recorded by Sravasti Abbey, Newport, Washington, USA.
Event details: This acclaimed text is written in verse and has ten chapters. It deals extensively with the stages of training one’s mind in the generation of bodhicitta, the altruistic aspiration to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all beings, and with the essential practices of a bodhisattva’s conduct and way of life, pervaded by the qualities of love, compassion, generosity and patience.
The first two sessions of the teaching on Chapter 4 will be available to view on Friday and Saturday, April 2nd and 3rd, 2021, respectively, and consequent sessions on each following Friday and Saturday until May 1st, 2021. The concluding day of the webcast will also include a review of the teaching on Chapter 4 by the Venerable Sangye Khadro. The teaching on all ten chapters will then continue throughout 2021, with the dates for the webcast of the teaching on each chapter to be announced as they become available to view.
Venerable Thubten Chodron is an American Buddhist nun and the founder and abbess of Sravasti Abbey, a Buddhist monastery in Newport, Washington, USA. Ordained since 1977, she is a student of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Tsenzhap Serkong Rinpoche, and several other Tibetan lamas. She is currently assisting His Holiness the Dalai Lama with the writing and publication of The Library of Wisdom and Compassion, a multi-volume series on the Buddhist Path. Visit thubtenchodron.org for a media library of her teachings, and sravasti.org to learn more about the Abbey.
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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.]
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