Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche & Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche
Upcoming Teachings and Empowerments
Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche
& Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche

Upcoming Teachings and Empowerments


Empowerment
Teachings on Vajrapani
Secret Holder of the
Blue Jacket

Sat.& Sun.
November 9th &10th

1-5PM — 222 Bowery, NYC
Vajrapani is the embodiment of power of all the Buddhas. This specific form of Vajrapani is the antidote for disease and trouble. Many practitioners in India and Tibet practiced on Vajrapani and reached enlightenment. Therefore this is a very popular practice. This is the union of kama and terma teachings given by Mipham Rinpoche.

Suggested Donation: $52 for PBC members,
$30/day; $65 non-members, $35/day


Transmission and Practice of the Prayer of Kuntuzangpo & The Radiance of Indestructible Awareness-Emptiness
Tuesday, December 3 at 6:30 PM — Location: TBA, NYC

Solar eclipses are one of the best moments for meditation and practice. According to the Vajrayana teachings, right time/right moment are very important factors to be mindful of. By harmonizing our practice with the natural rhythms of the universe we can increase the power of Awakening.

Ven. Rinpoches will give transmission and we will meditate with these two great prayers of the Dzogchen lineage. Please bring offerings for tsok.

Contact 212-683-4958 or jowozegyal@hotmail.com for location. Suggested Donation : $10 for PBC members; $15 non-members

Morning Vajrasattva Fire Puja and Afternoon Vajrakilaya Practice


Sat & Sun, December 28th & 29th
(Dakini Day) and Weds, January 1, 2003
9 AM-12 PM & 1-5 PM
222 Bowery, NYC

Jin Sik is considered a very powerful skilful means practice of the Vajrayana as fire is one of the five powerful elements. This Vajrasattva practice mainly focuses on pacifying negativities and obstacles while increasing prosperity, joy, longevity, peace, and realization.


Vajrakilaya is the embodiment of all the buddhas' activities and is one of the most famous practices of the Nyingma School. Practicing on Vajrakilaya removes our obstacles, eases the flow of Dharma activity, and reveals the Buddha nature. Daily practice of Vajrakilaya is suggested as it is very powerful. Practice on special occasions is also very beneficial. Transmission and instruction for both practices will be given.

Suggested Donation: $78 for PBC members, $38/day; $98 for non-members, $51/day.

Annual Winter Dzogchen Retreat
January 18-25, 2003
West Palm Beach, Florida

Empowerment of Buddha Akshobya--the Buddha that purifies all karmic obscurations and sufferings of beings. Dzogchen Teachings on the Clear Light Luminosity of Death and Life. Through the practice of Dzogchen we re-establish with our innate wisdom that death and birth are none other than nature's rhythms. Due to grasping at the Nature's displays we are lost in either happiness or sadness.

As fearless Dzogchen practitioners our view should remain unshakeable as a mountain and see all challenges as vehicles for learning- a growing ground for enlightenment. In this way we initiate and continue to move along the path of true joy.

A great master said, "Death is not suffering. Death is the great door to the Dharmakaya." Every practitioner has the opportunity to perceive reality as this great one did. Ven. Rinpoches will follow in the footsteps of the ancient ones by giving instructions on techniques perfected by these realized Dzogchen masters.

For more information contact: Palm Beach Dharma Center: pema@pbdc.net, 561-547-4711
*One Month Intensive
Dzogchen Retreat
With Heart Instruction of Longchenpa
March 22-April 22, 2003
Padma Samye Ling,
Upstate NY

The crown of all the lineage masters of the Ancient Schools Regent of Guru Padmasambhava Emanation of the great Dzogchen master Vimalamitra Is Omniscient Longchenpa. As Longchenpa realized Dzogchen Through his compassion he recorded these fresh powerful instructions Which hold the warm breath of hundreds of thousands of Wisdom Dakinis.

Known as Gyuma Ngalso (Resting in the Magical Display) these teachings specifically guide us to recognize and relax in phenomena as the dream state free from beginningless time . Here the Great Master Longchenpa examines and explains: How is mind deluded? What will be perceived while we are deluded? How are these perceptions false, unrealistic, and untrue? How are they magic?
With understanding of the simple meaning of the natural truth, dzogchen practitioners should practice the yoga of the day and the yoga of the night. Through dream yoga practice of recognizing, maintaining, purifying, emanating, changing structures, and expanding dreams as they arise finally both day and night perceptions are concluded within the great sphere of Awareness - Dzogchen.
These will be the teachings of Longchenpa. Following in the footsteps of the ancient lineage of Nyingmas we will put these teachings into practice with joy and devotion.

This retreat is arranged to provide a space to deepen personal dzogchen meditation with the guidance of our beloved Khenpos. Students are required to pre-register at the earliest convenience as space is limited and other preparations need to be made so that we all may enjoy a harmonious and restful retreat.

Suggested Donation : $965 for PBC members; $1005 for non-members.

Please send a 25% deposit with your pre-registration to Padma Samye Ling. A 10% discount is being offered for deposits received before December 15, 2002. Please be aware that deposits are non-refundable after February 15 ,2003. Dormitory accommodations and vegetarian meals are included in the suggested donation. Private retreat apartments are available for an additional fee of $450 single occupany and $750 double occupancy for the month. Pre-registration is required for all events at Padma Samye Ling. Space is limited: pre-register early!

For more information: 607-865-8068 (for PSL programs) 212-683-4958 (for NYC programs) http://www.padmasambhava.org/pbc/info/sched.asp

All students and visitors are required to give advanced notice before planning to go to Padma Samye Ling.
Brief Biographies: Venerable Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche is one of the most qualified scholars and teachers of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. He entered Gochen Monastery at the age of six, where he began intensive training in all facets of Tibetan Buddhism. At age 12 he entered Riwoche Monastery, training to become a Khenpo. In 1960 he had to flee to India.There, for over 15 years, he was in charge of the Nyingmapa
Department at the Central Institute of Higher Studies in Varanasi, as well as being a founding member of that Institute. Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche has received many honors for his scholarship from His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche and other Tibetan leaders. He is fully versed in many areas of Buddhist study and is the author of several learned works and Tibetan language books. He is also considered a master of Dzog-chen, the highest tradition of meditation practice in Tibetan Buddhism.

Venerable Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche has also studied extensively, and is a recognized expert in ancient tantric literature. An active teacher and scholar, he is also a published poet. Khenpo Tsewang Rinpoche often serves as translator for Khenchen Rinpoche during their lecture tours in Europe, Canada, and the United States. He is a holder of the complete transmissions and initiations of the kama and terma lineages of the Nyingma school. Khenpo was enthroned by H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche in 1978.