Dharma Programmes by Khenpo Phuntsok Namgyal
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"Khenpo Phuntsok Namgyal will be one of the most influential Rimey (nonsectarian) masters of our times!"
~Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche
PROGRAMMES BY KHENPO PHUNTSOK NAMGYAL(English & Chinese translation provided)
Admission is free. All are welcome.
Khenpo Phuntsok Namgyal
(1) Public Talk
14/11/2008(Friday)7.30-10.00pmSeeking one's Dharma path in the spirit of Non-sectarianism (Rimey)Khenpo will introduce the Buddhist idea of Rimey (nonsectarian approach) and will discuss how to apply the spirit of nonsectarianism while finding a suitable method of practice or spiritual lineage to rely on.15/11/2008(Saturday)7.30-10.00pmGuru, Gurus & Root Gurus: Drawing Inspiration from Khyentse MastersThe concepts of "guru" and "root guru" will be explored, as well as discussion on how one should view and relate to one's guru(s), drawing on the life examples of famous masters, e.g. Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo and Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö. These exceptional masters, widely regarded as the pioneers of the Rimey (nonsectarian) movement, studied with 80-150 teachers and were responsible for the continued transmission of all the spiritual lineages in Tibet and revived lineages that were almost extinct.28/11/2008(Friday)7.30-10.00pmCity Retreatants: How to practice in a busy and stressful society?29/11/2008(Saturday)7.30-10.00pmConquering the waves of turbulent emotionsIn the highly stressful society today, many people are tormented by all kinds of disturbing moods and mental problems. When struck by intense emotions and defilements, how can we use them to enhance our Dharma practice?Venue:Holistic Lifestyle Centre - Kampung Senang AljuniedBlk 106, Aljunied Crescent, #01-205, Singapore 380106How to get there:MRT : 5 mins walk from AljuniedBus : 62, 63, 100, 155, 158Contact Info : 9735 0287
(2) Special Programs (Registration required)
Instructions for practitioners of Samadhi by Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo (from the Khyentse terma cycle)
v 21/11/2008 - (Friday) 7.30-10.00pm
v 22/11/2008 - (Saturday) 2.00-5.00pm (afternoon session)
6.30-9.30pm (evening session)
One-day meditation retreatv 23/11/2008 - (Sunday) 8.00am-8.00pm(3) Dharma Teachings (Small-group)
There may be small-group Dharma teachings on various topics, including Chöd practice, Bardo teachings and how to help the dying etc.Contact Details：For registration matters and enquiries, please email [email protected] or call 9026 5732 / 9735 0287. Thank you.About Khenpo Phuntsok Namgyal
Khenpo Phuntsok Namgyal is the Abbot of Dzongsar Khamje Buddhist Institute and the Vice Director of the Dzongsar Monastery Management Committee in Sze Chuan. He was ordained at age 14 and studied with Khenpo Pema Damchok. He studied all the teachings and traditions of sutra and tantra, and qualified as a Khenpo (equivalent to a doctoral degree) at age 23 and completed the traditional three-year retreat soon after. In recent years Khenpo has been invited to teach at five other monasteries/Buddhist academies, including the class for reincarnated lamas at the Highest Buddhist Academy in Beijing. In 2005, he was invited to be the examiner and supervising professor for the Doctoral Class on Buddhist Studies for all China. Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche foresees Khenpo Phuntsok as one of the most influential rimey masters of our times.
The Khyentse Lineage of Rimey Masters
From the time of the historical Buddha to the present day, an unbroken succession of great beings have achieved enlightenment and have dedicated themselves to teaching others the path that leads to awakening. Buddhism was brought from India to Tibet over several generations, starting with King Songtsen Gampo in the 6th century AD, and was finally established as the state religion under King Trisong Detsen in the 8th century AD. In Tibetan Buddhism there is a widespread tradition of recognizing the reincarnations of highly realized teachers. Such incarnations are known as tulkus. They take rebirth out of compassion, and to carry on the responsibilities of their previous incarnations. The Khyentses are such a lineage of reincarnate tulkus.
Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo (1820-1892)
Great chariot of the entire Buddhist teaching,
Spiritual friend caring for students without distinction,
Free from doctrinal bias, crown jewel of all teachings,
I supplicate you!- Jamgön Kongtrul Lodrötaye
Jamyang Khyentse the Great, born in 1820, was regarded as an exceptional master - a scholar, mystic, author, and meditator par excellence. In his youth he travelled all over Tibet, receiving innumerable spiritual teachings, including lineages that were almost extinct. He is known to have studied with over 150 of the greatest Buddhist masters of his day. In his late thirties he retired to a small room in the Sakya monastery of Dzongsar, near Derge in eastern Tibet, where for the remainder of his life he practised and mastered the teachings he had received. In many cases he revived the lineage, writing commentaries and passing on the instructions to individuals capable of holding them. He was regarded as the last of the Five Tertön Kings who were prophesised by Guru Padmasambhava in the 9th century, and he held the Seven Transmissions of treasure teachings. His collected works consist of 35 volumes, covering all aspects of mysticism and scholarship, and he also worked closely with his student and colleague, Jamgön Kongtrul Lodrötaye, on that master's famous Five Treasuries.
He was an authority on all the different teachings of Buddhism in Tibet, as well as the pre-Buddhist Bön teachings. Shunning sectarian bias, he encouraged his students to appreciate the profundity of all the existing traditions. This approach became known as Rimey, or the nonsectarian approach. He passed away in 1892, predicting that he would reincarnate in several forms.Dzongsar Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö (1894-1959)
Born in 1894, Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche was recognized as one of the incarnations of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo, and acquired his name as he took responsibility for Dzongsar monastery. Like his predecessor, he received teachings from a wide variety of teachers, and held and propagated many lineages of meditation practice. He greatly expanded Khamje College, and under his guidance Dzongsar monastery became a great centre of learning. Almost all of the great lamas of the Nyingma, Kagyü and Sakya traditions of that generation received teachings from this outstanding master.In the 1950s, Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche settled in Sikkim, where he became the guru of the royal family, residing at the palace monastery until he passed away in 1959.
Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Tashi Paljor (1910-1991)
Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche was born in 1910 and was recognized by the great lamas Loter Wangpo and Mipham Rinpoche as an incarnation of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo. His principal teacher was Shechen Gyaltsap Rinpoche, and he was also the heart-son of Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö. In his teens and early twenties, he stayed in retreat in the mountains of Kham, after which he was encouraged to teach.In the years that followed the exodus from Tibet, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche became a pillar of the Buddhist educational system and a seemingly inexhaustible source of teachings. In addition to possessing in abundance the qualities of an authentic spiritual master, he was the epitome of selflessness and generosity, travelling wherever he was invited to teach. He would offer teachings endlessly, from early morning to late at night, and would rise at 2-3 every morning to practice until 9. Although he undoubtedly was always immersed in the expanse of unconditional wisdom, to set an example for his students by showing how to practice, and spent in all over 20 years in retreat. He became the chaplain of the Royal Family of Bhutan, as well as a tutor of H.H. the Dalai Lama. Through his teaching and the printing of many rare books, he was responsible for the continuation of many teachings that would have been lost during the cultural changes of the past century. He built stupas and established several retreat centres and monasteries, including the great Shechen Monastery in Nepal. His collected writings are published in 25 volumes. He passed away in 1991.Dzongsar Khyentse Thubten Chökyi Gyamtso (b. 1961)
The present Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche, Thubten Chökyi Gyamtso, was born in 1961. He was recognized by H.H. Sakya Trizin, and received empowerments and teachings from many of the greatest lamas of Tibetan Buddhism, including H.H. the Dalai Lama, H.H. the 16th Karmapa, and his own grandfather, H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche. His main guru was Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche and further studied with more than 25 great lamas from all four schools of Tibetan Buddhism. While still a teenager, he was responsible for publishing many rare texts that were in danger of being lost entirely, and in the 1980s, began the restoration of Dzongsar Monastery in Tibet. He has established several colleges and retreat centres in India and Bhutan. In accordance with the wishes of his teachers, he has travelled and taught throughout the world, establishing dharma centres in Australia, Europe, North America, and Asia.In this time when the traditional structures of Tibetan Buddhism are facing challenges, and when Buddhism is reaching new audiences, Rinpoche is known for the freedom with which he moves between cultures and people, and his uncompromising dedication to bringing the philosophy and the path of enlightenment to anyone with an open heart.(Information extracted from: http://khyentsefoundation.org/lineage.html & www.siddharthasintent.org. )~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"Because as long as we are looking for Enlightenment, as long as the situation provides the opportunity, then what happens between now and Enlightenment is not really an issue." - Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche -
<Teachings on Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo's advice for practitioners of Samadhi>
Speaker: Khenpo Phuntsok Namgyal (brief introduction below)
Date/Time:
21 Nov (Fri) 7.30pm-9.30pm
22 Nov (Sat) 2pm-5pm & 6.30pm-9.30pm
Venue:
Holistic Lifestyle Centre - Kampung Senang Aljunied
Blk 106, Aljunied Crescent, #01-205, Singapore 380106
How to get there:
MRT: 5 min walk from Aljunied station
Bus: 62, 63, 100, 155, 158
Contact info: 9735 0287*No pre-requisites required.
*English and Chinese translations available.
For enquiries, please email: [email protected]
or call: 9026 5732 /9735 0287. Thank you.
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Dear all,
Just a gentle reminder on the last two days of Dharma program by Khenpo Phuntsok Namgyal.
Tonight (Friday) he'll be teaching on the topic of "How to practice in a busy and stressful society?"
Tomorrow night (Saturday) he'll be teaching on the topic of "Overcoming the turbulent waves of emotions".
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Kampong Senang Holistic Lifestyle Centre
Blk 106 Aljunied Crescent (1st floor)
5 min walk from Aljunied MRT
Enquiries/Direction: Pls call 9735 0287.
All are welcome. Thank you.