ENGLAND SCHEDULE 2008

For further information esepcially in the South (London area), please contact: Umzey-la on (mobile) 07799 583767 or Click here to Email

 

Rinpoche in DEVON: AUGUST 2008

Friday 8, Public teaching:
Subject: Introduction to Shambala teachings: Sutra, Tantra and Dzogchen as found in Yungdrung Bon-Buddhist tradition of Tibet originated from Shambala.

Venue:-To be confirmed; Time: 7.15 pm to 9.30; Suggested donation welcome towards expenses TBC

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 weekend teaching:
Subject: Dzogchen Ngondro (The first Foundation Teaching)
Venue: To be confirmed;Time: Each day from 9:30 am to 4:30
Fee: £95 if current TYBSC member. £110 for non-memers.

Monday11, Private one 2 one with the Lama (One hour)
Subject: Consultations on spiritual and holistic healing etc.
Venue: To be confirmed ; Fee: £55; All fees be made payable to TYBSC


For further information, please contact: Rosie Dawa Lhamo and Ian Sherab Paldhen

e-mail: healthandharmony@thepurplebus.org

 

 

UK TREASURER: Sarah German (TYBSC Treasurer), 40 Liddle Close, Lowry Hill, Carlisle, CA3 ODS, England. E.mail: yeshelhamo@tiscali.co.uk Tel: 01228-549834 or 07815 190476 (mob)

DZOG-CHEN
(The Great Completion)

THE SUPREME TEACHING, THE SUPREME VIEW, THE SUPREME MEDITATION AND THE SUPREME CHARACTERISTIC!!!

TEACHINGS ON THE PHENOMENA OF THE

NATURE OF THE MIND!!!



The founder of the Yungdrung Bon, Teacher Tonpa Shenrab Miwoche, has taught "Bon Theg-pa Rim-gu" (The Nine Gradual Views of Bon). Within the nine, the Ninth is The Supreme View, known as Dzogchen. Dzogchen is the direct and swift path. According to its view, unlike other paths and their respective views, Dzogchen practitioners (Dzogchenpa) could apply one single pointedness view (Thig-li Nyag-chik kyi Tawa) for total realization. This means that Dzogchenpa could attain "The Great Rainbow Light Body" (Jalu Wod-ku Chenpo) here within this life.

Such a View is not just a concept but, historically, many Dzogchenpas, including the 20th century Master, Sharza Tashi Gyaltsen (1855-1935), have attained this. Its teaching is all about discovering ones own "Nature of The Mind" (Sem-kyi Ne-luk) as the Core Meditation.

Lama Khemsar Rinpoche's A-Z Curriculum is designed and geared towards discovering one's own Nature of The Mind! A written curriculum is available to those who have received teachings from him.

Dzogchen teaching sounds exciting and easy to many but one must know the difference between the Dzogchen View and the Dzogchenpa. Dzogchen's view (The Nature of The Mind) does not need anything to add or subtract, but for Dzogchenpa proper practice, including purification of karma (bak-chak), is a MUST to discover that! In the past this teaching was never taught in public as we do today and in fact there were times where the teaching was taught from one master to only one disciple. It is not everybody's "cup of tea"; Dzogchenpas must take it very seriously and follow it through!

Receiving philosophical Dzogchen teaching alone is not enough - one has to TASTE the teaching as per the Master's levels of instructions, based on the complete curriculum of The Teaching!!!

In one sense it is very fortunate (good karma) and worthwhile for one to receive such teaching during this most Rare and Precious Human Birth. On the other hand, it is essential to understand the teaching, including its Tawa (view), Gompa (meditation) and Chod-pa (characteristic), properly and practice accordingly. Otherwise one may have the reverse effect of building additional ego!!!

There is always the possibility of misunderstanding or misinterpretation of the teaching. Going around and talking about teachings, including Dzogchen, is not at all the way. Practicing in an invisible way, regularly, diligently and persistently, is needed! To do this, one must have an authentic Master with whom regular contact must be maintained on various levels, including engaging in spiritual consultations with him or her.

Whilst covering various levels of Dzogchen, including aspects of Semdhe (mental), Longdhe (spatial) and Men-ngakdhe (esoteric) instruction classes, Lama Khemsar Rinpoche will give DIRECT TIPS on practical Dzogchen Meditation, cutting through philosophical layers!

From day one, when Lama Khemsar Rinpoche received "The Direct Tips" from his Master, he remarked that "he felt as if he was transferred from a slow moving passenger train to a super sonic Jet!"

The phenomena of The Nature of The Mind is sublime !

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WEEKLY MEDITATION IN LONDON

All existing students and members of the public are cordially invited by TYBSC and its Spiritual Director to join us for Wednesday Meditation. This is run at the recently located temporary replacement venue for Bushey Temple. The meditation is free and runs throughout the year!

The aim of of the meditation is to provide those who attend the Lama's teachings with the opportunity to engage in the practice of the teachings which they have received,in a friendly and supportive environment. A warm welcome is also extended to any member of the general public (regardless of faith, race or gender) who is interested in finding out more about the teachings of Yungdrung Bön. One does not require to have had any previous experience or knowledge of the tradition or to commit oneself in any way. All meditations and practice sessions are led by an Um-zey (Prayer Leader) or a group leader appointed by Khemsar Rinpoche. When in town, Rinpoche himself preside over the practices and gives teachings/commentaries on various levels.

Time: starts 7:25pm sharp until about 10pm ( Same with all our U.K and European groups.)

Free - donations welcome

Venue: Garth House Community Hall, Mortimer Close, Childs Hill NW2 Click here to see map

Contact Umzey Penny for more info, 01296 429956. Email: tybscuk [@] hotmail.com

Saturday Practice (Existing students only!)

Please check with your local organisers for other student group arrangements.

Please note that the Saturday practice is for students only, not open to the general public. Students who have received teachings including Bon Zog-chen Ngon-dro are invited to join in, regardless of whether they have / have not received Ma-Gyud Gong-chhod Nam-soom.

Rinpoche has chosen Ma-Gyud Gong-chhod Nam-soom ( One of the jin-pa Nam-zhi) as the main focus of the Students' Practice until His next instruction. As prescribed by Rinpoche, the practice will commence with the consolidated version of Zog-chen Ngon-dro followed then by the Ma-Gyud Gong-chhod Nam soom practice.

Time: 4:20pm - 6:30pm (Subject to change)

Venue:Contact Umzey-la 07799 583767, or: tashipenny@aol.com

MONTHLY GROUP DZOGCHEN NGON-DRO PRACTICE DAYS (Continuing as normal!)
The Bon Dzogchen Ngondro practice day will continue to go ahead on the last sunday of every month 9:30am start, ending about 5pm, bring your own lunch as usual and all folders and equipment. This day is open to all including public! This Group Practice day is free and donations are collected to cover the cost of the days venue etc.

 

PRIVATE ONE TO ONE

To book one to one with the Lama for Holistic Healings and spiritual consultations appointments, contact Umzey Penny Davies Tel: 01296 429956 (answer) or the local organiser in your region.