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Latest Event at Gyuto Vajrayana CenterDhakpa Tulku Rinpoche has arrived safely from India and has kindly agreed to the following programs. As you can imagine the programs may change so we will keep you up to date with emails and we recommend that you watch our web site:www.gyutocenter.org. This email is in four parts: 1) Rinpoche’s core teachings 2) The July schedule 3) Notice of special events in October through December 4) Notes on the main teachings and special events Core teachings Rinpoche’s main sets of teachings will be the Lamrim and Shantideva’s ‘Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life’. The Guide is in 10 chapters. Rinpoche has said that although this teaching is often given in selected parts he will start at the beginning and if he cannot complete it during this stay either other lamas should continue it or he will complete it on his return. Books will available for purchase at the Center for these teachings. JULY *** Please note that Rinpoche will begin the Lamrim teachings this Thursday and the teachings on Shantideva this Sunday Thursday Lam Rim Teaching with Dhakpa Rinpoche July 21 7 pm - 9 pm Saturday Tibetan Language Class July 23 10 am - 12 pm Sunday Bodhisattva’s Way of Life with Dhakpa Rinpoche July 24 7 pm - 9 pm Monday Mahakala Puja July 25 9 am - 12 pm Saturday Guru Puja (Tsog Offering) July 30 10 am - 11 pm No Tibetan Class October through December 2005, special events Complete details will be available closer to the events OCTOBER Saturday 22nd Chitamani Tara Empowerment Please note that this is an Annutarayoga class tantra based on Green Tara Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th The Six Yogas of Naropa teaching NOVEMBER Saturday 12th Vajrapani Empowerment Saturday 19th Phowa Teaching DECEMBER Saturday 3rd Vajrasattva Empowerment Sunday 4th White Tara Empowerment Saturday 17th Chenrezig Empowerment Notes on the Program Lamrim means "the stages of the path to enlightenment". It is a special set of instructions that includes all the essential teachings of Buddha. The instructions of Lamrim are easy to understand and practice, and can readily be applied to solving the problems of daily life. Through this practice eventually we shall attain freedom from all suffering and peace and the happiness of enlightenment. All the teachings by Ven. Dhakpa Tulku Rinpoche will be translated into the Chinese language. Those wishing translation services should bring their own FM radio. Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life: A poetic work which continues to be an inspiration to Buddhists, as well as to people of other faiths. "For as long as space endures, for as long as living beings remain, until then may I too abide, to dispel the misery of the world." The teachings on the bodhisattva deeds are based on Shantideva's inspirational verses on Mahayana aspiration and practice. Composed over 1,000 years ago, they are still widely regarded as the most authentic and complete guide for the practitioner dedicated to the enlightenment of all beings. The Six Yogas of Naropa: As Naropa is a lineage holder, the six meditative practices are strongly associated with the Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. The Six Yogas of Naropa (Inner Heat or Tumo, Illusory Body, Dream Yoga, Consciousness Transference, Forceful Project, and Bardo Yoga) represent one of the most popular Tibetan Buddhist presentations of yogic technology. Lama Tsongkhapa's Six Yogas of Naropa is an essential component of any comprehensive Buddhist studies collection and it practiced in thousands of monasteries, nunneries and hermitages across Tibet and Central Asia. Every one is welcome. The teachings by Ven. Dhakpa Tulku Rinpoche will be translated into Chinese language. Those wishing translation services should bring their own FM radio receiver. Phowa: Phowa, “the transference of consciousness at the time of death,” is the Tibetan Buddhist method for ensuring that one attains enlightenment after the present life ends. Through a combination of breath, mantra, and visualization techniques applied at the time of death, the consciousness is ejected from the crest aperture or crown chakra, avoiding rebirth in the six realms of cyclic existence. From this gate one’s consciousness can be transferred directly to the pure land of Buddha Amitabha. Please note that this teaching will be covered in only one class Thank you Ven. Donyo, Director ********************************************************* May all sentient beings have happiness and its causes. May all sentient beings be free from suffering and its causes. May all sentient beings never be separated from sorrowless bliss. May all sentient beings abide in equanimity free of bias, attachment and anger. Gyuto Vajrayana Center 1439 Old Piedmont Rd. San Jose, CA 95132 Tel: (408) 926 9430 Fax: (408) 272 1275 Email: gyutovc@aol.com Website: http://www.gyutocenter.org For all past events, please Click Here to read them. ********************************************************* Note: All the above events are published are for information basis. It is not in any way related or affiliated with our website. If you are interested in attending or finding out more, please contact the above website or email to the above email address. |
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