Ontul rinpoche taught extensively on the ngondro during his first visit in 2001, and has given the transmission for the practices during each of his subsequent visits. This is the close path that actualizes buddhahood in one lifetime for fortunate, ordinary beings. You dont do ngondro to get to dzogchen, you are already in the dzogchen teaching when you do ngondro. Jul 15, 2015 drikung kagyu dzogchen terma teachings. These teachings were given in san francisco, california, u. The buddha gave many different teachings, but ngondro practice is the most condensed embodiment teaching. Chetsang rinpoche is considered an emanation of chenrezig. Drupon rinchen dorje rinpoche drikung namgyal ling. Drikung kagyu or drigung kagyu is one of the eight minor lineages of the kagyu school of. Complete ngondro the incomparable practice of the drikung.
Lamchen gyalpo rinpoche in tibetan culture family connections are of such great importance, that even tibetans with little or no education can name their relatives for generations back. To date, the following drikung dzogchen teachings have been offered at the florida ddc. All books on are public domain texts and free to download as pdf. The biography of drikung chetsang rinpoche, the holder of the drikung kagyu lineage. The center in kyiv was the first officially registered garchen rinpoches center in eastern europe. The ngondro, preliminary practices, consist of outer preliminaries and inner. The perfect buddhas arise from the altruistic mind.
While some may think that ngondro doesnt fit into the western lifestyle. Dam cho gonpa yangzab holy dharma of profound vision page 3 contents 1. Since its founding a decade ago, the drikung mahayana center has sponsored events every year lead by h. In tibetan culture family connections are of such great importance, that even tibetans with little or no education can name their relatives for. Tsari and lapchi two important sacred sites for all tibetan buddhists.
I think with ngondro, people really like this practice, dread it, or think its old fashioned. Brief guide to the stages of visualization for the ngondro practice. Each part of the text finish with the instruction to dissolve the visualization and rest in the natural state. Full text of tibetan drikung dzogchen ngondro see other formats dam cho gonpa yangzab holy dharma of profound vision dam cho gonpa yangzab holy dharma of profound vision a dharma teaching transmitted by guru padmasambhava to king mutik tsenpo, concealed as dharma treasure terma in the 8 th century by yeshe tsogyal and revealed again by the very same incarnation of king mutik tsenpo named. Yangzab ngondro the preliminary practices from the yangzab dzogchen terma. A most unusual paradox the spiritual teachings that have arisen within the primordial great wisdom tradition of.
Full text of tibetan drikung dzogchen ngondro internet archive. Drikung kagyu ngondro preliminary practices drikung. While helping with the reconstruction of the monastery, he received teachings on the fivefold path of mahamudra and kunsang lamas words of profound instruction, dzogchens great completion parting from samsara and nirvana, pointing out the nature. However, for practitioners with receptive minds, the great perfection dzogchen perspective can evolve from the ngondro practice itself.
In the context of instructions on dzogchen, the great perfection, when you cling to the substantiality of reality, there is samsara, cyclic existence. Another excellent resource is, which contains information on many of the teachers and events in the drikung kagyu tradition, including the 800th parinirvana anniversary celebration of jigten sumgon, which will be held in october 2017 in dehra dun, india, and will be presided over by his holiness chetsang rinpoche. Complete ngondro the incomparable practice of the drikung kagyu. Dzogchen view of tantric ngondro a teaching by his holiness dudjom rinpoche. Ngondro as a lifetime practice a clear and empty mind. Over the centuries the drikung kagyu have established monasteries throughout it begins with instructions on ngondro followed by a special set of preliminary. As a dzogchen practice, it is unique within the drikung lineage, as it was revealed by the drikung terto n hidden.
Apr 17, 2016 this particular tradition of vajravarahi practice is very special as it can be practiced from the views of the three outer tantras the mahayoga, anugyoa, and atiyoga or dzogchen. The center is located above idaho springs on hwy 103 near echo lake. This wordbyword explanation of the longchen nyingtik preliminaries draws upon and summarizes earlier commentaries, especially the most celebrated of them all, patrul rinpoches words of my perfect teacher kun bzang bla mai zhal lung. When you do not cling to either the existence or nonexistence of reality there is nirvana, the state beyond sorrow. Just wanted to clarify that ganor rinpoche is nyingma and not part of the drikung kagyu lineage. This biography traces his holinesss journey from his recognition as a tulku and early training to an oppressed life under the chinese to his escape to india and then to the.
Tulku thondup rinpoche, author of peaceful death, joyful rebirth the great secret of mind is the condensed meaning of buddhadharma and. An exploration of the ngondro practices padmasambhava. Traditionally it has been the main seat of the drikung kagyu tradition of tibetan buddhism. Vajravarahi is a form of vajrayogini central to the nyingma and kagyu schools of tibetan buddhism. Ngondro commentary instructions for the concise preliminary. Drikung kagyu or drigung kagyu is one of the eight minor lineages of the kagyu school of tibetan buddhism. Having completed thirty years as a monk, fourteen years of teaching experience, and nine years of study at the buddhist university of namdroling monastery in south india, khenpo gawang holds a khenpo degree, the buddhist equivalent of a phd.
Brief guide to the ngondro visualization lotsawa house. From the bhagavan great vajradhara up until the present, the precious instruction of experience and realization is unbroken. Two poems by dzogchen ponlop rinpoche 253 a reminder to myself 253 heaven 254 appendix iv. He also draws on the works of later masters of the tradition, placing dzogchen in context both in relation to other schools of buddhism and in relation to the ninevehicle outline of the. He also assisted his holiness the drikung kyabgon rinpoche to compile and record the history of the drikung kagyu tradition. In the practice of dzogchen, tulku thondup translates essential passages from longchen rabjams voluminous writings to illuminate and clarify this teaching.
Lamchen gyalpo rinpoche drikung dzogchen community vermont. Gyalshen institute is a united states 501c3 taxexempt nonprofit organization. Information about the teachings of tibetan buddhism and the dzogchen tradition and drikung kagyu lineage. Major here refers to those kagyu lineages founded by the immediate disciples of gampopa 10791153 while minor refers to all the lineages founded by disciples of gampopas main disciple, phagmo drupa 11101170. Drikung kagyu dzogchen terma teachings garchen buddhist. Dzogchen is a system of gradual practice and one of its requirements is that one has to start from the preliminary practices ngondro. Complimentary text downloads dudjom tersar ngondro program. By accomplishing ngondro, one can realize the nature of mind an important and necessary foundation for higher dzogchen practice. Milarepa retreat zentrum drikung lamchen gyalpo rinpoche. The preliminary practices of the incomparable drikung kagyu. Hui neng the nature of mind is buddha from the beginning.
When tibet was shrouded in the darkness of the five degenerations, with the chariot of your great and immeasurable bodhicitta, you brought the sunlight of the teachings of secret mantraorgyen, king of dharma, i keep you forever in my mind. As a dzogchen practice, it is unique within the drikung lineage, as it was revealed by the drikung terto n hidden treasure revealer, rinchen phuntsog and he is also the 17 throne holder of the glorious drikung kagyu order. Guru yoga and the special ngondro the meditation of love, compassion and bodhicitta. A dzogchen togal prayer by dzogchen pema rigdzin this short prayer invokes the figures of the dzogchen lineage from buddha samantabhadra onwards, including the peaceful and wrathful deities, calling upon them all to grant their inspiration and blessing, so that the practitioner might perfect the four visions and attain the rainbow body. Kriyayoga charyayoga yogatantra anuttarayogatantra drikng division. The purpose of ngondro 255 the vajrayana roller coaster 256 purpose of ngondro 257 the four tantra ngondro practices 259 an important point 261 appendix v. Such a mind knows directly the phenomenal reality arising from the primordial ground pratitya samutpada, tendrel nyingpo is simply the prior unity of the two truthsrelative appearance and absolute emptinessthe. Therefore, to provide a strong foundation for your practices and an understanding of just how important ngondro is, this is a good time to refer to the ati zabdon commentary on ngondro. However ngondro, is the condensed teaching which we can apply without neglecting any of buddhas teachings. The center is a part of global community of the garchen rinpoches centers. Originally founded in 1992 by khenchen konchog gyaltsen rinpoche, we are a meditation center that provides opportunity to study and practice tibetan vajrayana buddhism and directly represent the venerable.
Seven line prayer, praise to lama vajrasattva, offering prayers, calling the lama from afar nying u day pay, the concise recitation of the preliminary practice of the new treasures of dudjom, the melodious tamboura of the lotus, leymon tendrel and dudjom rinpoches tsok lu, concluding prayers. This particular tradition of vajravarahi practice is very special as it can be practiced from the views of the three outer tantras the mahayoga, anugyoa, and atiyoga or. Introduction to ngondro pdf the shrine as field of merit and support for practice pdf. The yang zab very profound vision is regarded as supreme among all the yanasit embodies the very essence of the tantric teachings. Drikung jamtse choling retreat center was founded in 2014 by he garchen rinpoche. Transcribed by ngakchang rinpoche from oral teachings given by his holiness jigdral yeshe dorje dudjom rinpoche, first supreme head of the nyingma school in exile from tibet. He is a terton that has revealed a number of practices including a vajrakilaya cycle. Dzogchen preliminary ngondro practice thubten lekshey ling. Driving time from denver is approximately one hour. Download this app from microsoft store for windows 10, windows 8. In 1984 drupon rinchen dorje rinpoche entered tana monastery, receiving his vows as a novice monk from tulku nyendrak gyaltsen rinpoche. Unifying the ground and result david paul boaz from the beginning all beings are buddha. Lotus born, yang dak, pemai ring luk, and dedication. The following text is an introduction to the study of the classic mahayana text, shantidevas bodhisattvacarya bca, and acts as a preface to an exhaustive series of teachings given by khenpo choga rinpoche that follow the bca chapterbychapter and linebyline.
First year drigung dzogchen study course preliminary ngondro training from the yangzab compilation of dzogchen texts introduction a. We have also enjoyed a shower of blessings from a host of eminent teachers. Even more careful documentation of family lineage takes place when the person is. Clinging occurs when we cling to the idea of a self and others. Practice of vajrasattva meditation and recitation for purification, 3. With all the masters of the dzogchen lineage above him. Please do not misinterpret the sequence of presentation as reflecting importance or level of devotion.
Garchen ratnashri center was officially registered in kyiv on january 17, 2006 in order to fulfill a joint aspiration of h. An introduction to ngondro many practitioners are now doing ngondro very dedicatedly or are inspired to begin the ngondro practices. During each of these sessions, we will be doing a practice from the set of the four inner preliminaries that forms the foundation for spiritual development on a fast track. Garchen rinpoche, its founder and spiritual director. One does something like prostrations or mantra recitations, at minimum, 100,000, plus 11% to account for mistakes. Tibetan vajrayana buddhist meditation center of the drikung dzogchen tradition, venerable ontul rinpoche. For anyone who is open to learning the sacred secret of the mind that we all treasure, this is an eyeopening book to read. Download the bible, the holy quran, the mahabharata, and thousands of free pdf ebooks on buddhism, meditation, etc. In its early years the monastery played an important role in both religion and politics, but it was destroyed in 1290 by mongol troops under the direction of a. Introduction to the study of shantidevas bodhisattvacaryavatara bca by dzogchen khenpo choga rinpoche. Drikung dzogchen translation project shared a post. In this respect, this is truly a remarkable set of teachings, stemming from the father of the drikung kagyu lineage. As such, one can approach the practice of the dakini from the perspectives of appearance and emptiness, bliss and emp tiness, and awareness and emptiness.
Palyul namcho ngondro palyul namcho ngondro is a profound practice, known as the four foundations. Khenpo gawang is the founder and spiritual director of pema karpo meditation center in memphis, tennessee. Drikung kagyu ngondro preliminary practices drikung dharma. Fivefold profound path of mahamudra drikung dharma surya.
Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. His holiness the drikung kyabgon chetsang his holiness the drikung kyabgon chetsang is one of two heads of the drikung kagyu order of tibetan buddhism. Our sangha is physically based in lincoln, vermont, and we have a farreaching international sangha community throughout vermont, the united states, canada, and beyond. Drikung dzogchen translation project home facebook. The story of his holiness chetsang rinpoche is at once amazing, heartbreaking, and inspiring. Introduction to phenomena yangzab teaching on common foundations 1.
While helping with the reconstruction of the monastery, he received teachings on the fivefold path of mahamudra and kunsang lamas words of profound instruction, dzogchens great completion parting from samsara and nirvana, pointing out the nature of mind. Queries regarding 5fold mahamudra ngondro of garchen rinpoche dharma wheel. The drigung dzogchen teachings are from the gtermas hidden dharma treasures revealed by the following great drigung masters. In a successful effort to reach out to drikung kaygu practitioners and monastics, gyalpo rinpoche toured every drikung monastery from eastern tibet to mt. Nov 25, 2018 download the bible, the holy quran, the mahabharata, and thousands of free pdf ebooks on buddhism, meditation, etc. Drikung kagyu ngondro preliminary practices of the fivefold path of mahamudra. Garchen ratnashri ukrainian buddhist center of drikung. Born in 1946 in lhasa, tibet, he was recognized at the age of four as the reincarnation of the previous drikung kyabgon and formally enthroned and educated at drikung thil, the main monastery of the drikung kagyu order in central tibet. Practice of the first fold assumes the prior completion of what is known as the foundational practices tib. Drigung thil monastery was founded in 1179 by jigten sumgon 11431217, the founder of the drikung kagyu tradition. Even more careful documentation of family lineage takes place when the person is a tulku. During each of these sessions, we will be doing a practice from the set of the four inner preliminaries that forms the. Ngondro practice is the embodyment teaching of the buddha.
Read jigme lingpas own commentary on the ngondro, it is quite clear. This is a practice session of dzogchen preliminaries ngondro according to the namchoe cycle called great perfection buddha in the palm of the hand. A guide to the words of my perfect teacher by khenpo ngawang pelzang, translated by padmakara translation group. All of the teachings from hinayana to dzogchen are yoga teachings. Our sangha is physically based in lincoln, vermont, and we have a farreaching international sangha community throughout vermont, the united states, canada, and. I do not know if he revealed an achi terma but he did have a vision of achi chokyi drolma that revealed to him that lho ontul rinpoches son. A word by word commentary to the longchen nyingtik ngondro by chokyi drakpa. In the extremely profound enlightened intention of the sublime dharma treasure yangzab it is the central dakini practice. The drikung kagyu also have a tradition of dzogchen teachings, the yangzab dzogchen. Use the search function above to find our free pdf ebooks or use the category list to browse books. Dzogchen in particular are elucidated in this book in the clearest possible way. Jul 15, 2015 the yang zab very profound vision is regarded as supreme among all the yanasit embodies the very essence of the tantric teachings. The order is one of the eight minor dagpo kagyu lineages derived from disciples of phagmo drupa dorje gyalpo 111070, who was in turn a disciple of gampopa. Originally founded in 1992 by khenchen konchog gyaltsen rinpoche, we are a meditation center that provides opportunity to study and practice tibetan vajrayana buddhism and directly represent the venerable ontul rinpoche and the yangzab lineage of the drikung dzogchen.