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January 20 His Holiness Dalai Lama teachings in Australia 2008His Holiness Dalai Lama teachings in Australia 2008
Stages of Meditation by Kamalashila
15 – 19 June 2008 The Dome, Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park
The Teachings
Described by His Holiness as “a key that opens the door to all other major Buddhist scriptures”, Kamalashila’s classic text Stages of Meditation has been revered by Buddhists of all traditions since its creation. Presenting the essence of the entire Buddhist Path to Enlightenment in 10 short chapters, Kamalashila’s text places particular emphasis on calm abiding meditation and special insight. It demonstrates how carefully structured and conceptually informed meditation sessions serve as the bridge between the philosophical tenets of Buddhism and insight in the mind of practitioners. Over the course of five inspiring days by reference to Kamalashila’s text, His Holiness the Dalai Lama will demonstrate how the nature of awareness, developed through meditative practices can be transformed into the direct perceptual wisdom necessary to achieve enlightenment itself.
Programme
His Holiness will deliver teachings in both morning and afternoon sessions throughout the course. Meditation and discussion sessions will be conducted around the teachings from early morning till evening each day, so for those wishing to, these five days can be like a retreat. On the final day of the teachings, His Holiness will give the Chenrezig (Avalokitesvara) Initiation.
Tickets
Tickets for the full five days are available on the official website. To learn more about the teachings and the program, and to book your tickets, visit www.dalailamainaustralia.org
There are also a limited number of scholarships available for non-Sangha members unable to purchase a ticket. Please register for a scholarship by visiting the website. You can also assist a member of the Sangha to attend these teachings through sponsorship. All details are available on the website. Sangha members should register by visiting the website and completing the Sangha Registration Form or calling the 2008 Teachings office. 15 – 19 June 2008 The Dome, Sydney ShowgroundSydney Olympic Park
Accommodation & Travel
There are a number of hotels and accommodation options available, ideally located within 150 meters of The Dome at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park. Special packages can be found through the website. Information and contact details for travel, from around Australia and South East Asia, is also available on the website. volunteers Volunteers will play an integral role in the success of the 2008 Stages of Meditation Teachings. If you would like to participate as a volunteer, register you interest at the website. other languages The text and translation via FM transmission at the venue, will be available in other languages including Chinese and Vietnamese. Further information is available on the website.
Phone (02) 9575 4888 PO Box 43 Ashfield NSW 1800
二零零八年六月十五日至十九日 第十四世達賴喇嘛將重臨澳洲, 在悉尼的圓頂體育館(DOME) 講授為期五天的襌修課程, 地點在悉尼的奧林匹克園, 日期是從二零零八年六月十五日至六月十九日。 第十四世達賴喇嘛形容蓮花戒大師的著作《修習次第》為一部打開所有主要佛教經典入門的鑰匙,這本 《修習次第》面世以來,也備受各宗派佛教徒的尊崇。 蓮花戒大師在短短的十章內, 介紹了整個悟道成佛的精髓, 尤其對止觀雙修的強調。 他的文章顯示這些有條理與基於概念而形成的襌修課程能作為一個溝通佛教哲學理論和修行者內觀之間的橋樑。 在這富有啟示性的五個日子裡, 藉由蓮花戒大師的《修習次第》內容, 達賴喇嘛尊者展示由襌坐伸引的觀照,可以啟發智慧並達到開悟。 達賴喇嘛尊者將在早上和下午教導有關課程, 在最後一天(第五天 )的早上, 將有一個特別的觀音菩薩灌頂儀式。 每天從早上到傍晚, 襌坐和討論會將隨著課程進行, 所以, 對那些喜歡修襌的人士來說, 可把這五天當作(五日襌) 的襌修活動。任何來參加的人士都會受益, 這個課程對那些想襌修的人士可說是一個殊勝的機會。 這是一個難得的機會, 俾使我們了解為什麼襌坐對佛教, 特別是精神生活方面, 是如此的重要。 尤其殊勝的是能從具有權威性的達賴喇嘛尊者本人學習到襌修的實踐。 達賴喇嘛尊者希望他的教學能被推廣到澳洲和東南亞地區的佛教基層。當局將會提供藏語、中文和越南語的翻譯。 除了與達賴喇嘛尊者在教學上的交流, 參加人士也將有機會融合經過討論會, 专题輔導組以及襌坐時段所得到的教義。 Photos of cremation ritual of our beloved Venerable Druwang Konchok Norbu Rinpoche
Our beloved, Venerable Druwang Konchok Norbu Rinpoche has departed us on 25 Dec 2007 in Singapore.
On 14 Jan 2008, the sacred fire puja of Akshobhya, Shitro Yangzab, Avalokitesvara and Chakrasamvara were performed by His Holiness Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche together with His Eminence Thritsab Gyabra Rinpoche, Venerable Khenchen Konchok Gyaltsen and Venerable Drubpon Sonam Jorphel Rinpoche at 12noon in Drikung Kagyu Rinchenling Monastry, Nayapati, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Below (link) photos are the event in memory of our beloved Venerable Druwang Konchok Norbu Rinpoche.
http://buddhistactivity.blogspot.com/2007/09/dharma-1.html
You will see a palaquin throne with yellow cloth in quite a few of the pictures; in it was Rinpoche's kordon (translated from Chinese as "fa sheng"). Many people offered flowers and incense as the kordon made its final journey to the stupa to be cremated.
His Eminence Drubwang Rinpoche has always recite the Om Mani Padme Hung mantra all his life. All of us should recite this mantra as much as we can.
Actually, Rinpoche is already fully enlightened but in order to fulfill all his wishes for all mother sentient beings, we must recite this Mani matra. That is my request to all of you -- By Khenpo Rangdol.
With the right attitude, any journey to a sacred place becomes a pilgrimage, commentary by HH Dalai Lama. H.E. Garchen Rinpoche’s AdvicesDear Dharma Friends,
I have just returned to Singapore from Kuala Lumpur tonight. I have gone there for a 5-day Mani Puja organised by Ratnashri Buddhist Centre Malaysia, which is of the Drikung Kagyud Lineage and closely connected to Teacher Venerable Drubwang Konchok Norbu Rinpoche. During the retreat, I managed to have a private audience with H.E. Garchen Rinpoche. Rinpoche confirmed that it is Teacher Venerable Drubwang Rinpoche’s greatest wish that the yearly 100 Million Mani Recitation Retreat be continued to benefit all mother sentient beings. Rinpoche advised that we could kindly request KMSPKS Monastery to continue the retreat as it will be of benefit to the Monastery as well. Rinpoche also mentioned that the Drikung Kagyud Spiritual Masters will always have great consideration for the Mani Retreat as it is very beneficial to all sentient beings. Rinpoche advised that everyday, we must try to recite the Mani mantra as many as possible with loving-kindness and compassion for all sentient beings, and try to practice the 37 Bodhisattva Vows by constantly being mindful of our every intention and actions so as to ensure that they are pure and conform to the conduct of the Bodhisattvas. In this way, the blessings of Teacher Venerable Drubwang Rinpoche will always be with us. Rinpoche said that having the altruistic thought and willingness to put others before ourselves is very necessary and it doesn’t really matter if we could actually help others as long as we are willing and have tried our best. Rinpoche advised that we must continue to recite Teacher Venerable Drubwang Konchok Norbu Rinpoche’s long-life prayer, although physically he is no longer with us. In doing so, we will be able to constantly request Teacher Venerable Drubwang Rinpoche to continue to stay to protect and guide us in our spiritual practice, so that our noble aspiration could be fulfilled sooner. If we have faith in him and diligently practised the dharma that he has taught us, we will be able to experience swift spiritual progress. Rinpoche advised us to give up self-cherishing, so that our practice of the 37 Bodhisattva Vows is possible and pure. Rinpoche taught that we should try to use the Mani Prayer Wheel as often as possible as it will be very beneficial for others and ourselves. Regarding the Mani Prayer Wheel, Rinpoche also taught that we should sleep with it under our pillow or beside it. He said that the result of doing so will be similar to the result obtained from the Powa practice upon our death. Rinpoche taught that upon waking up, the first thing to do is to think of the Triple Gem. At night, we need to recall and confess all our faults before sleeping. We must also constantly dedicate all our merits, no matter how small they are, to all mother sentient beings. Kind dharma friends at Ratnashri Buddhist Centre Malaysia have promised that they will try their best to conduct the Mani Retreat yearly and all are welcomed to join them in the retreat. They have been most kind in showing their hospitality and kindness when I was there. Currently, I have observed that they do not have enough full-time retreatants to complete the 100 Million Mani Recitation, hence, in my opinion, it would be great if we could join them yearly. Firstly, we will get to do the retreat out of our wish to gain Enlightenment swiftly in order to guide mother sentient beings out of Samsara and towards Enlightenment. Secondly, we could practise loving-kindness and compassion by having a sincere wish to help our kind dharma friends in Malaysia to hit the 100 Million Mani Recitation target, so that they too could be as fortunate as we used to be in accumulating vast merits through the power group practice in order to gain swift spiritual progress. The very kind Garchen Rinpoche has taught during this Mani Retreat that Altruistic Bodhicitta is the cause for Enlightenment, and Altruistic Bodhicitta could only be achieved by letting go of our attachment and aversion which arise due to our tendency to cherish ourselves more than we cherish others. He taught that this very belief that there is a ‘self’ for us to protect is the cause of our Samsaric bonds. The above are some of the teachings and advice that Garchen Rinpoche has given and I have written in the way that I have understood them. Please read through and analyse them yourself to see if they make any sense to you. By considering my limitations and sincerity in sharing the teachings and advice that I have received from Garchen Rinpoche, please kindly forgive me if I have made any mistakes. Kind Dharma Friend, Mee Kuen, has informed me of a 100 Million Mani Recitation Pledge Campaign. Please click on the links below for the details: http://www.thedailyenlightenment.com/temp/103.jpg January 06 Mani Puja in KL & PenangDate : 11 - 15 January 2008
MANI PUJA IN KL For World Peace & Prosperity Dont' Think... Just Recite H.E.Garchen Rinpoche & Minam Rinpoche Venue: Chinese Assembly Hall, Kuala Lumpur Organizer: Ratnashri Buddhist Centre Contact persons :Lau Choo Seng 012-22187938 Michael Lim 016-2028088 Mooi Leng 012-2151389 -------------------------------------------------------------------- MANI PUJA in PENANG 25-27 January, 2008 Contact Person : Bro Lau - 019-4474355 January 03 H.E. Drubwang Rinpoche's passing away and teachings
In the OM Retreat 2007 at KMSPKS in Singapore which ended on 2 Jan 2008, when answering a retreatant's question, the leading Lama H.E. Garchen Rinpoche has no doubt that H.E. Drubwang Rinpoche is an enlightened being.
Drubwang Rinpoche has chosen to pass into Nirvana in Singapore on the auspicious date that many other great masters have also done so in the past, the decision is purely by Himself and as to why He wished to do it here? Garchen Rinpoche answered with 3 main reasons:
1) Firstly, Drubwang Rinpoche wish to show Impermenance.
2) Secondly, He has expressed that He has samaya connections with followers in Singapore.
3) Thirdly, He wish that the OM Retreat in Singapore can be continued every year to as long as possible to benefit as many beings as possible.
Below is the extracts of teachings of His Eminence Drubwang Konchog Norbu Rinpoche given then at Karma Choying Kunkhyab Ling, Singapore, in 1998 / 99.
"Life or death, to me, is the same.
Light or darkness, to me, is the same.
Morning or night, to me, is the same.
My mind is not the same like you, sentient beings.
Although I may look like all of you externally,
Internally, I am not like ordinary beings at all !!"
"I have realised the Mahamudra -- the ultimate Nature of Reality.
And the first person whom i saw after i realised Mahamudra is His Holiness the Dalai Lama....."
"I have informed His Holiness that I wanted to show nirvana. But His Holiness wants me to stay on for the good of beings and Dharma. I cannot refuse His Holiness. His Holiness told me that my "time has come to benefit others". Therefore, i have agreed to stay in this world for about another 10 years or so. All these will depend on karma and merit...... Everything then has happened exactly like what His Holiness had told me. .... !!"
His Eminence Drubwang Konchog Norbu Rinpoche
( Extract of Teachings given then at Karma Choying Kunkhyab Ling, Singapore, 1998 / 99 )
To learn more about this Great Master's teachings, u can attend the discussions conducted by the adviser at Karma Choying Kunyab Ling tomorrow, details:
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