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Translator Sarah Harding on the spiritual teacher-student relationship
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Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche on the Heart Sutra
"At the end of the Heart Sutra, I remember my teacher would always say: 'What is seen is seen, but never pursued. What is heard is heard, but never pursued. What is smelled is smelled, but never pursued. What is tasted is tasted, but never pursued. What is thought is thought, but never pursued...' I will end by urging you to understand how profoundly fortunate you are to be born a human being, with so much goodness and potential. Even if you are not able to do extraordinary things in this life-attaining enlightenment, liberating all sentient beings, and so on-what you can do is to live a sane life. This is accessible to you. It is something you deserve, and those related to you deserve it even more. This potential is inherent within you, so you are never far from this reminder. The whole point of the dharma is to hone and strengthen the potential you have as a human being. You have the potential to have a good life and to make that good life the basis of goodness for others. If you accidentally bump into something called enlightenment in the bargain, that's also good. Keep this in mind." – Her Eminence Mindrolling Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche
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Hope for Cynics author interview
In a recent interview on WBUR's "Here and Now," Dr. Jamil Zaki, a Stanford psychologist and author of "Hope for Cynics," discussed the pervasive issue of cynicism in modern society and its detrimental effects on both individuals and communities.
www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2024/09/18/hope-for-cynics…
Dr. Zaki explained that cynicism, while often perceived as a sign of intelligence or realism, can actually lead to poorer health outcomes, lower earnings, and shorter lifespans. He emphasized that cynics tend to miss out on opportunities for connection and growth, as their negative worldview becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.
As an alternative to cynicism, Dr. Zaki proposed the concept of "hopeful skepticism." This approach encourages individuals to remain critical and discerning while maintaining an open mind to the potential for positive outcomes and human goodness. Dr. Zaki argued that adopting this mindset can lead to better personal and professional relationships, improved mental health, and a more fulfilling life overall. He also discussed practical strategies for cultivating hopeful skepticism, such as actively seeking out positive news stories and practicing gratitude.
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B. Alan Wallace: Shamatha Trilogy lectures available
From the Santa Barbara Insitute website:
During the 2022, The Vajra Essence - Part 3, 8-week retreat, Lama Alan offered three teachings, and meditations, on these essential, integrated shamatha meditations:
- Mindfulness of breathing,
- Taking the mind as the path and
- Shamatha without a sign.
We are delighted to offer these three core teachings and meditations for free.
media.sbinstitute.com/courses/the-shamatha-trilogy…
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The Union of Mahamudra and Dzogchen with Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche
2024 ASIA RETREAT (and via Zoom) May 3 - 6
Seen as the culmination of all practice and study by the New Translation (Kagyu) Schools of Tibetan Buddhism, the experience of Mahamudra, or “great symbol,” is an overwhelming sense of extraordinary clarity, totally open and non-dualistic. Dzogchen, or “great perfection,” is the ultimate teaching according to the Nyingma tradition and also represents the pinnacle of spiritual development.
Both lineages of meditation practice emphasize the ultimate state of awareness within, and the clear and luminous nature of, the mind. By applying ourselves to these practices, we can all experience our world more directly.
In this retreat, Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, holder of the wisdom lineages of both Dzogchen and Mahamudra, together with Acharya Lama Tenpa Gyaltsen, will present the view and practices of these two traditions in a pragmatic, informal style.
This retreat is open to the general public. Residents of Asian countries are invited to attend onsite in Taiwan. For those living outside Asia, the retreat is available on Zoom.
Teachings will be translated simultaneously into English and Chinese. You are welcome to attend live on Zoom, or watch the recordings later. Recordings of the teachings will be available for 14 days after the retreat ends.
bit.ly/4cU0QIr
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Three Life Skills with Mingyur Rinpoche - March 30, 2024
In this half-day meditation workshop with renowned meditation expert Mingyur Rinpoche, learn how meditation can develop three life skills for greater peace: being present, being kind, and being curious. Whether at home, school, or work, these skills can be applied anytime and anywhere to bring more joy, well-being, and resilience in the face of life’s ups and downs. Registration is now open at: events.tergar.org/events/detail/three-life-skills-…
In this program, you will learn:
: the essence of meditation from Mingyur Rinpoche
: how to be present without worrying about the past or future
: to accept yourself and others with kindness
: to develop wisdom by being curious as to how things truly are
This program is open to everyone.
Translation from English will be offered in Chinese, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.
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James Gritz book on lifelong dharma path
About his book, Mr. Grtiz says: It is in many ways a synthesis of the teachings I have received from my gurus beginning with Trungpa Rinpoche who for me opened “the gate to the treasury of oral instructions.” Since his death I have made a bond with a number of teachers including Jigme Khyentse Rinpoche, Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, Tsoknyi Rinpoche, Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, Mingyur Rinpoche and The 17th Karmapa. My stories of travels with them and their teachings are presented in the book.
This is the foreword written by Jigme Khyentse Rinpoche:
“I have known James for a number of years and admire his commitment to his spiritual path. Throughout the years he has made the effort to meet many great teachers of the past and present. Having the opportunity to meet with authentic teachers and receive their personal instructions is an extraordinary and precious thing in this world. I am happy that James has felt motivated to gather the instructions he has received from his teachers in this book. I hope it will not only inspire readers to seek out an authentic teacher and enter the guru-student relationship but will also help them to progress along the path towards freedom.” Pith Instructions from My Teachers is available on Amazon amzn.to/3T90VQI
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Mahamudra: Revealing Our True Nature with Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche | February 24, 2024
The path of Mahamudra offers us a unique way of freeing ourselves from our limited views and perceptions and connecting with the essence of who we truly are. By familiarizing ourselves with the view of Mahamudra, we can once and for all liberate our minds — becoming free from the dungeon of samsara’s suffering. During this event, Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche will share how the path of Mahamudra can be practiced in the modern world, helping us understand how to transcend suffering by connecting with the pure nature that embraces all of our experiences.
About H.E. Mindrolling Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche
Mindrolling Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche is the eldest daughter of Kyabje Mindrolling Trichen Rinpoche, the 11th throne holder of the Mindrolling lineage, which has throughout its unique history had many accomplished and inspirational female masters. Rinpoche was also recognized by H. H. the 16th Gyalwang Karmapa as the reincarnation of the Great Dakini of Tsurphu, Khandro Ugyen Tsomo, a respected and revered female master of her time widely understood to be an embodiment of the wisdom and compassion central to the Tibetan Buddhist path.
To register, go to this link: events.tergar.org/events/detail/mahamudra-revealin…
This program is open to everyone.
Translation from English will be offered in Chinese, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.
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Retracing 16th Karmapa's Escape Route -Thrangu Rinpoche
In the coming weeks, we will post excerpts from one of our interviews with Very Venerable Thrangu Rinpoche. In one video, Rinpoche examined a high resolution map of Tibet written in Tibetan and we followed along with the same map in English. The end result was Rinpoche recounting the escape route from Tibet of the 16th Karmapa and 100 monks from Tsurphu Monastery.
Rinpoche was the Senior Teacher of the Kagyu lineage. He also had been abbot of Rumtek Monastery, in Sikkim, India which was the seat of the Karmapas after the conquest of Tibet. Rinpoche passed away earlier this year.
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Ken McLeod program on Saturday, 9/30
Ken McLeod will teach from his new book, The Magic of Vajrayana in an online session on Saturday morning (Pacific time). In Mr. McLeod’s words, the program is for 3 audiences:
Those currently practicing Vajrayana, those interested in practicing Vajrayana, and those whose lives have cracked open. For the first, I offer my experience and understanding in the hope that it will clarify your own practice. For the second, I give you a taste of what practice in this tradition may involve. For the third, whether you experienced some kind of awakening, your life took an unexpected turn, or you are lost beyond words, another’s path may unveil something that speaks to yours.
Ken McLeod is a longtime translator of Tibetan Buddhism and the author of dharma books such as Wake Up to Your Life that convey their teaching with rare clarity. He did two three-year retreats under the guidance of the Kagyu master, Kalu Rinpoche. Dharma Time has several interview clips with Ken on the channel.
The 2 hour program will be hosted by the Berkeley Shambhala Center from 10am to noon Pacific. Registration information is at berkeley.shambhala.org/program-details/?id=660068
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