This is a FREE event and available both In-person and Online.
Experience the profound spiritual journey of grand Sur Puja, a sacred practice of immense significance. Khentrul Rinpoche will practice two powerful Sur Pujas: one written by Patrul Rinpoche, known as Patrul Sur Ginma, and another written by Bamda Gelek Gyatso and Lama Luthak. So, both Nyingmapa’s and Jonangpa ‘s Sur will be practiced.
Sur Puja is a universal practice that is open to all and without restrictions. It offers immense benefits to all sentient beings, with a special focus on those who have passed away and those in the bardo. This practice allows us to make offerings to a multitude of beings, enlightened or otherwise, to benefit them.
The Sur Puja involves the burning of offerings in fire, symbolizing one of the female Buddhas, Gökarmo (Pāṇḍarāvasinī), the consort of Amitabha. This nurturing mother nature bestows her blessings on these beings through the fire.
The Sur Puja is particularly beneficial for those who have passed away, be they relatives, pets, or any being with whom you share a special connection. It is also an effective practice for repaying karmic debts accumulated over countless lifetimes. For those who want to be connected to this, we can write the name of a special person, animal, or pet on the 6-realm mantra wheel and offer it for you.
Through the Sur Puja, we provide physical offerings and impart the Dharma, guiding these beings towards liberation. This practice can help beings in lower realms attain higher rebirths, ultimately leading them towards enlightenment. Join us in this significant practice and contribute to the well-being of all sentient beings.
Ullambana
The Ullambana Festival, or the Filial Piety Festival, is a significant event in Chinese Buddhism. It provides a unique opportunity for individuals to express their appreciation toward their parents.
- Understanding the Ullambana Festival: “Ullambana” is derived from Sanskrit, signifying “rescue from being inverted.” The phrase “inverted” symbolizes the torment in hell. Individuals with negative karma may be reincarnated in hell and undergo severe punishment after death. Consequently, the Ullambana Festival embodies the concept of liberating those who are enduring agony in hell. It also allows everyone to honor their filial responsibilities towards their parents and forefathers.
- The Genesis of the Ullambana Festival The Ullambana tradition traces its roots back to the tale of Maudgalyayana (also known as Moggalana in Pali), one of Buddha’s esteemed disciples, who rescued his mother from the realm of famished spirits. Upon achieving Arahantship, Moggallana immediately remembered his late mother. Using his divine vision to explore all domains, he discovered that his mother had been reborn in the realm of famished spirits, suffering from extreme hunger and thirst due to her disproportionately large abdomen and minuscule neck.
Moved by his mother’s plight, Moggallana collected food in his alms bowl and attempted to feed his mother using his supernatural abilities. However, her selfishness and greed caused the food to transform into flaming coals before she could consume it. Distressed by his inability to alleviate his mother’s suffering despite his extraordinary powers, Moggallana sought Buddha’s guidance.
Buddha advised him to wait until the seventh lunar month and make substantial offerings to the monks on Pavarana day, marking the conclusion of the 3-month Rain Retreat. This would result in enormous blessings due to the monks’ rigorous spiritual practices during these three months. Transferring these blessings to his mother would liberate her from the realm of famished spirits and facilitate her rebirth in a divine realm.
Following Buddha’s counsel, Moggallana saved his mother and numerous famished spirits, enabling their reincarnation in heavenly realms. This inspiring narrative led to the annual celebration of the Ullambana Festival in the seventh lunar month, now referred to as the Ullambana month. This festival allows people to express gratitude towards their parents, grandparents, and ancestors.
Known as the month of absolution for the deceased, individuals respectfully present offerings to the Three Jewels during this time, transferring their merits to their ancestors. This act may liberate their ancestors from the realms of famished spirits and hell.
Khentrul Rinpoche will practice Sur and recite the prayer for rebirth in Shambhala to dedicate all living beings to the second golden age. Meanwhile, dedications will be arranged during pujas in monasteries in Tibetan areas.
Schedule by Timezone
East Coast USA, Toronto – SUNDAY August 18, 2024 / 2:00 PM
Melbourne, Australia – MONDAY August 19, 2024 / 4:00 AM
Hong Kong, Shanghai, Mongolia, Singapore and Taiwan – MONDAY August 19, 2024 / 2:00 AM
Central Europe and South Africa – SUNDAY August 18, 2024 / 8:00 PM
São Paulo, Brazil – SUNDAY August 18, 2024 / 3:00 PM
West Coast USA – SUNDAY August 18, 2024 / 11:00 AM
Zoom Information
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84900820961?pwd=9zbXn90ugKYqM3iAislm79moMvEqTg.A9ShOdj1lhMiOABp
Webinar ID: 849 0082 0961 Passcode: 108108
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Dies ist eine kostenpflichtige Veranstaltung. Die Teilnahme ist sowohl online als auch persönlich vor Ort möglich.
Amitabha ist der bekannteste Buddha nach Buddha Shakyamuni selbst. Einige chinesische Traditionen konzentrieren sich ausschließlich auf Amitabha, und viele Tibeter fokussieren sich auch auf ihn, weil es im Amitabha-Sutra heißt, dass er viele Gelübde abgelegt hat, um den fühlenden Wesen dabei zu helfen, ohne große Anstrengungen in seinem reinen Land Sukhavati, dem Land der Glückseligkeit, wiedergeboren zu werden.
Das Amitabha-Reine-Land ist bekanntlich eines der am leichtesten zu erreichenden Reinen Länder, wenngleich es möglicherweise schwerer zu erreichen ist als das Bodhisattva-Reich von Shambhala. Durch die Ermächtigung kann man sich mit Amitabha verbinden und daran arbeiten, seinen unerschütterlichen Glauben und seine Hingabe an ihn zu kultivieren. Wird man in seinem reinen Land wiedergeboren, ist der Weg zur Buddhaschaft ganz nah.
Zwei von Khentrul Rinpoches Lamas, darunter sein Wurzel-Lehrer Lama Lobsang Trinlé, empfahlen Amitabha sehr, besonders für nicht-monastische Laien-Praktizierende. Obwohl Lama Lobsang Trinlé ein Kalachakra-Meister war, verbrachte er sein ganzes Leben damit, Amitabha zu praktizieren und alle anderen ausgiebig darin zu belehren. Schließlich überreichte er Khentrul Rinpoche nicht nur seinen Hut, sondern auch seinen kostbaren Amitabha-Praxistext. Dieser war schon sehr abgenutzt, weil er ihn so viele Jahre lang benutzt hatte. Lama Lutrin wies Khentrul Rinpoche an, diese Praxis des Amitabha in Zukunft vielen Menschen zu lehren.
Bis jetzt hat sich Khentrul Rinpoche darauf konzentriert, seine Leidenschaft für Shambhala und das Goldene Zeitalter zu teilen, so dass er keine Gelegenheit hatte, Amitaha ausreichend zu betonen. Aber jetzt sieht er, dass es an der Zeit ist, diese Lehren hervorzuheben und weiterzugeben, um seine Verantwortung gegenüber seinem kostbaren Lehrer zu erfüllen.
Viele derjenigen mit großem Glauben und großer Hingabe fühlen sich angesichts des nahenden Todes in einem Zustand des Friedens. Sie sehen oftmals Amitabha, bevor sie sterben, und fühlen sich in Frieden und Sicherheit, nachdem sie sich dieser Praxis gewidmet haben. Ein Jonang Lama und eine Khandro berichteten, dass Khentrul Rinpoches eigene Mutter nach Sukhavati ging, die Praxis ist also sehr kraftvollt. Khentrul Rinpoche erhielt diese Ermächtigung und Praxis viele Male von Nyingma Lama Zhigli Khenpo Tenzin Zangpo und von Lama Lobsang Trinlé.
Rinpoche wird die Ermächtigung geben und eine dazugehörige Praxis.
Zeitplan nach Zeitzone:
Ostküste USA, Toronto – SAMSTAG, 14. September 2024 / 10:00 – 13:00
Melbourne, Australien – SONNTAG, 15.September 2024 / 12:00 – 15:00
Hong Kong, Shanghai, Mongolei, Singapur und Taiwan – SAMSTAG, 14. September 2024 / 22:00 – 01:00 (SONNTAG, 15. September 2024)
Mitteleuropa and Südafrika – SAMSTAG, 14. September 2024 / 16:00 – 19:00
Sao Paulo, Brasilien – SAMSTAG, 14. September 2024 / 11:00 – 14:00
Westküste USA – SAMSTAG, 14. September 2024 / 07:00 – 10:00
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Das ist ein FREIES Event und ist Online und In-Person verfügbar.
Zum Ende des Jahres wird uns Khentrul Rinpoche durch einen Gedankenprozess führen, um zu verstehen, welche Art von Dharma wir praktizieren, aus welchem Grund und wie sich das in unseren Lebensprioritäten widerspiegelt. Wenn Sie die meisten Menschen fragen, werden sie sagen, dass sie Dharma praktizieren, um allen fühlenden Wesen zu nützen oder um aus Samsara herauszukommen. Vielleicht sagen sie, dass sie Achtsamkeit und Meditation praktizieren, um ihr Leben besser zu meistern und ihre Ängste zu reduzieren. Es gibt viele Gründe, warum sich Menschen für die Dharma-Praxis entscheiden. Diese Gründe können auf Weisheit und Mitgefühl beruhen oder auf samsarischen Motivationen. Rinpoche wird uns in einer Selbstreflexion zum Jahresende anleiten, damit wir tiefer in unseren eigenen Geist eindringen und unsere blinden Flecken in unseren Absichten aufdecken können. Indem wir unsere wahren Absichten in Bezug auf unsere Praxis entdecken, können wir im neuen Jahr die Möglichkeit schaffen, wirklich in eine tiefere Ebene der Praxis überzugehen und den Pfad achtsam und mit unterscheidendem Gewahrsein zu beschreiten.
Zeitplan nach Zeitzone
Melbourne, Australien – FREITAG, 27. Dezember 2024 / 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Hongkong, Shanghai, Mongolei, Singapur und Taiwan – FREITAG, 27. Dezember 2024 / 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Hanoi, Vietnam – FREITAG, 27. Dezember 2024 / 15:30 Uhr – 17:00 Uhr
Mitteleuropa und Südafrika – FREITAG, 27. Dezember 2024 / 9:30 – 11:00 Uhr
Sao Paulo, Brasilien – FREITAG, 27. Dezember 2024 / 5:30 – 7:00 Uhr
Ostküste USA, Toronto – FREITAG, 27. Dezember 2024 / 3:30 – 5:00 Uhr
Westküste USA – FREITAG, 27. Dezember 2024 / 12:30 Uhr – 2:00 Uhr
Zoom Information
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86764827300?pwd=L21FRTl4dld2R1lCbHVaWmNIRHRQZz09
Webinar ID: 867 6482 7300 Passcode: 108108
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Welcome to the Vajrapani Empowerment and Retreat
VAJRAPANI: Tame Your Demons
Tap into the power of all the Buddhas to tame your internal and external obstacles to realization. Vajrapani, the embodiment of the power of all the Buddhas of the ten directions and the three times, is a fearless Bodhisattva of the tenth level and the guardian of the Buddhist tantras.
Khentrul Rinpoche will bestow an extraordinary empowerment of Vajrapani known as the Demon Destroyer, and the practice that Lama Lutrin may have used in the retreat where he cured himself of Leprosy. This empowerment and retreat will help practitioners embrace their fierce power within to tame the obstacles on their path.
KHENTRUL RINPOCHE PERSONAL CONNECTION WITH VAJRAPANI
“For me Vajrapani is personally special because my root lama, Lama Lobsang Trinley, was considered as the actual Vajrapani. When he practiced it, he could completely heal his leprosy during a long solitary retreat. At the end of his retreat, he achieved the same realization of the great Indian mahasiddhas.
My root Lama’s teachings on Vajrapani were incredibly special. As many high Lamas came to our monastery in order to receive the Vajrapani empowerment from him, I could receive it many times. All these Lamas who came had no doubt about his realization. They said that he himself was the actual Vaprapani, as they were witnessing my Lama taming incredibly powerful demons who wish to bring harm to our regions.”
This practice has a very special connection to our lineage through both Lama Lutrin and the Shambhala Dharma King Suchandra. Suchandra who was an emanation of Vajrapani, requested the Buddha in the form of Deity of Kalachakra, transmit the Kalachakra Tantra Teachings. Suchandra went on to establish these Kalachakra teachings in Shambhala where they flourished and came to us.
TANTRA EMOTIONS AND VAJRAPANI
In this retreat, Rinpoche will also explore further working with Vajrapani in your life as you work to engage on an authentic tantric path, harnessing, directing, and transforming the power of anger and other emotions on the path.
Course Information
This first section will provide you with general information about the course that you will need to participate. This includes:
- Overview: If you ever get lost, you can use this page to remember where everything is and how to access what you need.
- Online Checklist:To join the live practice sessions for this course, you will need to make sure you have all of the necessary technologies installed and ready to use. For this reason, we have compiled a short guidebook for setting up Zoom and how to prepare for the various sessions.
- Live Session Schedule: This page provides all of the links for the live webinar sessions. You can find the schedule in a variety of timezones so that you can be sure not to miss anything. ORAL TRANSMISSIONS AND EMPOWERMENTS ARE NEVER RECORDED.
- Gratitude and Generosity: We take a moment to thank those who have made this event possible and provide details for how to offer Dana or give support so that we can all benefit from future activities.
Schedule by Timezone
Central Europe and South Africa
FRIDAY December 27, 2024
11:00 PM – 12:30 AM (SATURDAY December 28, 2024): Session 1: Online Empowerment Preparation
SATURDAY December 28, 2024
1:00 AM – 2:30 AM: Session 2: Vajrapani Empowerment & Oral Transmission
3:30 AM – 5:00 AM: Session 3: Vajrapani Practice
5:30 AM – 7:00 PM: Session 4: Vajrapani and the Kalachakra Lineage
11:00 PM – 12:30 AM (SUNDAY December 29, 2024): Session 5: Vajrapani Practice
SUNDAY December 29, 2024
1:00 AM – 2:30 AM: Session 6: Tantra and Working with Emotions and Anger
3:30 AM – 5:00 AM: Session 7: Vajrapani Practice
5:30 AM – 7:00 PM: Session 8: Final Session – Vajrapani Practice and Q&A with Rinpoche
Questions?
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This event is available both Online and In-person.
Join Kalachakra Master Khentrul Rinpoche at Tibet House US (or online) for an inspiring evening. During the evening, Khentrul Rinpoche, a Jonang Kalachakra master, who focuses on the teachings from the pure land of Shambhala, will plant blessings in our mindstream of White Manjushri and Chenrezig that we can activate through our own practice and reflection on the texts.
White Manjushri helps us cultivate wisdom, specifically through gentle methods that help us teach others through our speech. Chenrezig is the Tibetan name for Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion.
To overcome the darkness in our world and manifest the Golden Age on Earth, we must cultivate both wisdom and compassion with the altruistic mind set on enlightenment. Wisdom and compassion are like the two wings of a bird: in order to fly, we must exercise both wings in equal measure. We need to recognize that deep work must be done on ourselves, and we should do our best and work diligently to transform our own minds. The more our minds are rooted in deep wisdom and compassion with altruistic intention, the less we contribute to suffering in the world and the better-equipped we will be to help others. We can not get discouraged and overwhelmed by the temporary negative conditions in our world. We can start our path to manifest the golden age right here. We can become the peace we want to see in our world.
Schedule by Timezone:
East Coast USA, Toronto – WEDNESDAY September 04, 2024 / 6:30 PM: White Manjushri and Chenrezig Empowerment
Melbourne, Australia –THURSDAY September 05, 2024 / 8:30 AM: White Manjushri and Chenrezig Empowerment
Hong Kong, Shanghai, Mongolia, Singapore and Taiwan – THURSDAY September 05, 2024 / 6:30 AM: White Manjushri and Chenrezig Empowerment
Central Europe and South Africa – THURSDAY September 05, 2024 / 12:30 AM: White Manjushri and Chenrezig Empowerment
Sao Paulo, Brazil – WEDNESDAY September 04, 2024 / 7:30 PM: White Manjushri and Chenrezig Empowerment
West Coast USA – WEDNESDAY September 04, 2024 / 3:30 PM: White Manjushri and Chenrezig Empowerment
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