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May 2017

Cremation of His Holiness Taklung Tsetrul Rinpoche, 19 October 2017 by Tashi

16 May 2017

  Cremation of His Holiness Taklung Tsetrul Rinpoche, 19 October 2017 The Thupten Dorjedrak Nyingma Institute has recently announced the scheduled cremation date of their late and much beloved supreme chief; Taklung Tsetrul Rinpoche His passing in December 2015 in Bodh Gaya sent shockwaves across the globe, not only for his followers in the Nyingma tradition but for all those in the greater Buddhist community who were blessed enough to know him. His Holiness the Dalai Lama referred to him as “a great master” and urged all that attended the Lam Rim teachings in Bylakuppe that year to pray for a swift reincarnation. Born in 1926 near the famous Yamdrok Lake in central Tibet, Rinpoche was ordained at the Taklung Tse monastery when he was five years old and was recognized as an incarnation of the great master Ngok Chöku Dorje He fled Tibet in 1959 and came to Sikkim where he spent two years at the Rumtek moastery then later travelled to a Tibetan refugee settlement in Shimla. The following years were dedicated to working not only with its local community members, but also with state government officials for the betterment of the Tibetan plight. He was renowned for his role in starting the new Dorje Drak monastic seat in exile with the Office of the Tibetan Spiritual Leader the Dalai Lama. His aim in this endeavour was to “preserve, foster and expand the teachings of the Changter lineage” following the complete destruction of the original Dorje Drak Monastery in Tibet. Rinpoche received the highest Dzogchen teachings from Polu Khenpo Dorje, a direct disciple of Khenpo Ngakchung and in 2012 was appointed the head of the Nyingma tradition. At 89 years old, Rinpoche was just as devoted to the attainment of realization as he was at 20, and without fail, woke at 3am every day to perform his rituals. It is said that on the day of his passing he arose at 1am instead to complete his morning prayers before passing into the Thuk-dam state not long after. Rinpoche’s life was one filled with courage and determination. Among his greatest achievements in this incarnation was to touch the lives of so many with his compassion and wisdom. In line with the wishes of His Holiness the Dalai lama, it is the mutual hope of his followers, that a reincarnation be imminent and worthy; in order to continue the legacy […]

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His Holiness The Dalai Lama’s teaching at Annul Summer Buddhist Council in Nubra, Ladakh, India by Stéphanie

08 May 2017

The Deskit Yarchos Chenmo 5th Ladakh’s Annual Summer Buddhist Council with Dalai Lama In the heart of the Annual Summer Buddhist Council in Ladakh continues the old buddhist tradition of philosophical debate and discusssion of core buddhist tenants. This brings together  the different buddhist traditions of Ladakh and the relevance of spirituality in hopes of building a peaceful and harmonious society. This summer meeting will also be a platform for students from different schools to engage in discussions on spirituality, culture and moral values in a changing time. The discussion will cover a wide range of topics; from practising Dharma, and the Four Noble Truths to the Three bases of Vinaya. It will cover the social issue of the harmful effects of alcohol and tobacco, rising suicide cases as well as the importance of the local Tibetan language which is spoken both by Buddhists and Muslims of Ladakh. The aim of this rare summer gathering; presided over by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, is to bring about spiritual understanding, the importance of moral values and to promote inter-religious harmony in Ladakh. The Dalai Lama full schedule 2017 Ladakh, of the visit is as follows: The final  exact dates  will be  available soon at  www.DalaiLama.com July 10, Monday – Arrive Disket Monastery July 11, Tuesday – Deskit Monastery: Attend Closing Ceremony of Yarcho Chenmo at Disket Monastery July 12, Wednesday – Deskit Monastery: Teaching on Kamalashila’s. The Middle Stages of Meditation (gamrins barpo) and Gyalsey Thakme Sangpa’s Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva (laklen sodumna). His Holiness will engage in interaction with Students from various schools July 13, Thursday – Deskit Monastery: Teaching on Kamalashila’s. The Middle Stages of Meditation (gamrins barpo) and Gyalsey Thakme Sangpa’s Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva (laklen sodumna). Long Life Offering (tenshuk) July 14, Friday – Deskit Yul Phodrang: Long life Empowerment followed by Long life Prayer Offering July 15, Saturday – Visit to Turtuk July 16, Sunday – Visit to Samstantiing Monastery July 17, Monday – Visit to Samstaniing Monastory July 18, Tuesday – Depart Shewatsal Phodrang To Attend the Dalai lama’s teaching in Nubra ,ladakh ,India with Omalaya. The Deskit Yarchos Chenmo – Ladakh Summer Buddhist Council  His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama will visit Nubra. In this journey, you will attend the rare teaching given by His Holiness The Dalai Lama in Ladakh, India, with introduction into the heart of Tibetan traditions. You will also […]

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