Vairocana Empowerment
Emaho!
Buddha Vairocana, known in Tibetan as Sangay Namparnanzad ("perfect knowledge of all things as they manifest"), is white in color, symbolizing all colors of light and all Buddhas. Often called the Supreme Buddha, he embodies the wisdom of Shunyata (emptiness) and represents the Dharmakaya – the unmanifested, free from characteristics and distinctions.
Vairocana's hands are in the "enlightenment" or "turning the wheel of dharma" mudra, symbolizing the teaching of the dharma to remove ignorance and defilements. This mudra forms a wheel with the thumbs and index fingers touching at the tips, representing the Buddha's teachings on what to abandon and adopt on the path to enlightenment.
Khenpo Tsultrim Tenzin will bestow the Kunrig (Tibetan), Sarvavid Vairocana (Sanskrit), empowerment and provide sadhana teachings during our Summer 2024 Retreat! Kunrig (Sarvavid Vairocana) is a Yoga Tantra Deity known as the "King of Deities" for purifying the lower realms. Even if someone has already been born in the lower realms, performing Kunrig practice or puja on their behalf will liberate them from the lower realms.
Sadhana Instruction & Teachings
The story behind the genesis of this practice connects to Indra, King of the Devas. One of his subjects, a deva, died and was reborn in a hell realm. King Indra was lost on what to do to help her, so he turned to Lord Buddha for assistance. Lord Buddha manifested as the deity Kunrig and conferred the practice of the Kunrig Jangwa to liberate the deva from the lower realms.
Khenpo will lead us through Uprooting Samsara, The Regular Practice of Kunrig (Sarvavid Vairocana), the short sadhana by Ngulchu Dharmabhadra supplemented by Jhado Rinpoche. Khenpo also will teach on how to perform mudras associated with the sadhana. You can download the sadhana here.
The myriad and seemingly unending challenges inundating the globe right now can overwhelm and reduce us to despair. On the final day of the retreat, Khenpo will give teachings on the transformation of suffering. These teachings will offer practical guidance on how we can transform not only our own suffering but the suffering of all sentient beings. This is the work of all Buddhist practitioners right now, and especially those who have taken the Bodhisattva vow.
Emaho!
Buddha Vairocana, known in Tibetan as Sangay Namparnanzad ("perfect knowledge of all things as they manifest"), is white in color, symbolizing all colors of light and all Buddhas. Often called the Supreme Buddha, he embodies the wisdom of Shunyata (emptiness) and represents the Dharmakaya – the unmanifested, free from characteristics and distinctions.
Vairocana's hands are in the "enlightenment" or "turning the wheel of dharma" mudra, symbolizing the teaching of the dharma to remove ignorance and defilements. This mudra forms a wheel with the thumbs and index fingers touching at the tips, representing the Buddha's teachings on what to abandon and adopt on the path to enlightenment.
Khenpo Tsultrim Tenzin will bestow the Kunrig (Tibetan), Sarvavid Vairocana (Sanskrit), empowerment and provide sadhana teachings during our Summer 2024 Retreat! Kunrig (Sarvavid Vairocana) is a Yoga Tantra Deity known as the "King of Deities" for purifying the lower realms. Even if someone has already been born in the lower realms, performing Kunrig practice or puja on their behalf will liberate them from the lower realms.
Sadhana Instruction & Teachings
The story behind the genesis of this practice connects to Indra, King of the Devas. One of his subjects, a deva, died and was reborn in a hell realm. King Indra was lost on what to do to help her, so he turned to Lord Buddha for assistance. Lord Buddha manifested as the deity Kunrig and conferred the practice of the Kunrig Jangwa to liberate the deva from the lower realms.
Khenpo will lead us through Uprooting Samsara, The Regular Practice of Kunrig (Sarvavid Vairocana), the short sadhana by Ngulchu Dharmabhadra supplemented by Jhado Rinpoche. Khenpo also will teach on how to perform mudras associated with the sadhana. You can download the sadhana here.
The myriad and seemingly unending challenges inundating the globe right now can overwhelm and reduce us to despair. On the final day of the retreat, Khenpo will give teachings on the transformation of suffering. These teachings will offer practical guidance on how we can transform not only our own suffering but the suffering of all sentient beings. This is the work of all Buddhist practitioners right now, and especially those who have taken the Bodhisattva vow.
About Khenpo
Khenpo Tsultrim Tenzin is the spiritual director of the Tibetan Meditation Center in Frederick, Maryland, and an accomplished scholar and teacher of Buddhist philosophy, rituals, practices, and history. He is an engaging teacher known for his humor as well as great insight.
CLICK HERE to read his full biography.
Khenpo Tsultrim Tenzin is the spiritual director of the Tibetan Meditation Center in Frederick, Maryland, and an accomplished scholar and teacher of Buddhist philosophy, rituals, practices, and history. He is an engaging teacher known for his humor as well as great insight.
CLICK HERE to read his full biography.
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Retreat Schedule
(All times are Mountain Standard Time) Thursday, August 1st: 6:30 to 8 PM Dharma Discussion Group with Khenpo Tsultrim Tenzin Friday, August 2nd: 6:30 to 8:30 PM Kunrig (Saravid Vairocana) Empowerment Saturday, August 3rd: 10 AM - 12 PM & 2 PM - 4:30 PM Kunrig (Saravid Vairocana) Sadhana Teachings Sunday, August 4th: 10 AM - 12 PM & 2 PM - 4:30 PM Transformation of Suffering Teachings Retreat Text Click Here to download the sadhana "Uprooting Samsara, The Regular Practice of Kunrig. Location In-person: RigDzin Dharma Center, 233 Washington St. SE, ABQ NM, 87108 Teachings also will be available on Zoom. |
Registration
For In-Person Teachings Suggested donations are:
Sliding scale available. No one is turned away for lack of funds. Pre-register or register at the door. To pre-register via PayPal, click the Donate button below. If you encounter any challenges with PayPal pre-registration, please call 505-401-7340 or email [email protected]. Please be patient in receiving a response. Alternatively, you can register at the door. |
ZOOM Attendance
Registration is NOT required to attend retreat sessions on Zoom.
We kindly ask that you practice the paramita of generosity and make an offering in gratitude for the supreme kindness of the Lama who blesses us with Dharma teachings, and the Center that makes it possible. We are able to offer dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity.
To make a donation on PayPal for attending the retreat via Zoom click the Donate button down below.
Zoom Link: CLICK HERE
Meeting ID: 899 9328 2775
Passcode: 108
Questions? Contact [email protected] or 505-401-7340.
Registration is NOT required to attend retreat sessions on Zoom.
We kindly ask that you practice the paramita of generosity and make an offering in gratitude for the supreme kindness of the Lama who blesses us with Dharma teachings, and the Center that makes it possible. We are able to offer dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity.
To make a donation on PayPal for attending the retreat via Zoom click the Donate button down below.
Zoom Link: CLICK HERE
Meeting ID: 899 9328 2775
Passcode: 108
Questions? Contact [email protected] or 505-401-7340.
To register online with PayPal, click the Donate button
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Please click the "Donate" button to pre-register through PayPal for in-person attendance. You may also register at the door prior to the event. Interview times must be reserved in advance.
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Additional Dharma Activities with Khenpo Tsultrim Tenzin
Airport Meet and Greet: Tuesday, July 3o, 4:30 pm
Join Sangha member in greeting Khenpo at Albuquerque Sunport. He arrives in Albuquerque via Southwest Airlines flight 1330 from Baltimore. Afterwards we will take Khenpo to dinner, location TBD.
Dharma Discussion Group:
Thursday, August 1, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
RigDzin Dharma will host a dharma discussion groups with Khenpo at our Center. Bring your burning dharma questions for Khenpo to address. We’ll provide the snacks!
Interviews Available:
Thursday, August 1, 10:00 am to Noon
Khenpo Tsultrim will be available for private, 20-minute interviews at RigDzin Dharma Center. Many of our sangha members have been without access to the direct advice and guidance of a spiritual master for quite some time, so this is a precious opportunity for direct guidance!
To reserve a 20-minute time slot, please call RigDzin Dharma Center at 505-401-7340.
It is customary to offer a khata and dana to the Lama in gratitude for their kindness. To learn more about khata offerings and dana, CLICK HERE.
Airport Meet and Greet: Tuesday, July 3o, 4:30 pm
Join Sangha member in greeting Khenpo at Albuquerque Sunport. He arrives in Albuquerque via Southwest Airlines flight 1330 from Baltimore. Afterwards we will take Khenpo to dinner, location TBD.
Dharma Discussion Group:
Thursday, August 1, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
RigDzin Dharma will host a dharma discussion groups with Khenpo at our Center. Bring your burning dharma questions for Khenpo to address. We’ll provide the snacks!
Interviews Available:
Thursday, August 1, 10:00 am to Noon
Khenpo Tsultrim will be available for private, 20-minute interviews at RigDzin Dharma Center. Many of our sangha members have been without access to the direct advice and guidance of a spiritual master for quite some time, so this is a precious opportunity for direct guidance!
To reserve a 20-minute time slot, please call RigDzin Dharma Center at 505-401-7340.
It is customary to offer a khata and dana to the Lama in gratitude for their kindness. To learn more about khata offerings and dana, CLICK HERE.
Emaho! A thousand "thank you's" for supporting our Dharma Center.