A teaching on the tashi prayer lama kathy wesley homepage. In a july 14 detailed letter to tibetan teacher sogyal rinpoche, eight of the famed lama s longtime students accused their teacher of a decadeslong pattern of sexual, physical, and psychological abuse. Sakyong mipham rinpoche, left, the leader of shambhala international, presents the living peace award to the dalai lama at the shambhala mountain center in red feather lakes in 2006. Embodying the essence of tantric practice, this text has been a central. This a very rare practice performed by a great master. Kunkyen mipham rinpoches the luminous path to liberation khenchen prachhimba dorjee rinpoche this text is based on the teaching of khenchen prachhimba dorjee rinpoche given at dharmakirti college in tucson, ri. The sakyong, jamgon mipham rinpoche, author of turning the mind into an. In this short but extremely rich work, mipham rinpoche presents the many layers of meaning, from its outer, literal. Vajrayogini, mother of all victors, yangchenma, keeper of an ocean of melodies, jetsunma, compassionate liberator of beings, dakini of great kindness in tibet, consort who pleases the enlightened mind of the lotusborn vidyadhara. New allegations of sexual abuse raise old questions. Jamgon mipham rinpoches pema karpo is a beautiful and essential text describing the outer, inner, and secret ways that the wisdom in vajrayana manifests as padmasambhava.
Vajrayogini, mother of all victors, yangchenma, keeper of an ocean of melodies, jetsunma, compassionate liberator of beings, dakini of great kindness in tibet, consort who pleases the. Rinpoche will bestow king gesar lung from his own padling lineage king gesar terma and king gesar lung from mipham rinpoches terma the swift infusion of blessings. Ju mipham rinpoche 18461912 was a great master of the nyingma. Practicing this guru puja, which is an integration of the three deities, makes it much easier to achieve enlightenment in a brief life of this degenerated time. Luminous essence presents mipham s 19th century commentary to the ancient and important guhyagarbha tantra. Khenchen lama rinpoche will give a live fb oral transmission on the manjushri nama samgiti short and long tantra tomorrow on guru rinpoche.
Lama sex abuse claims call buddhist taboos into question. He always took to heart je tsongkhapa s famous advice that the teachings should be regarded first and foremost as practical guidance for life rather. Jamgon ju mipham gyatso, or mipham jamyang namgyal gyamtso 18461912 was a very. Aug 24, 2010 in september 2006 his holiness the dalai lama visited the great stupa of dharmakaya at shambhala mountain center to bless it and receive the first living peace award, presented by sakyong mipham. Lama zopa rinpoche advises students to recite the dedication prayer by mipham rinpoche, available below, after reciting or reading the vajra cutter sutra. About sakyong mipham rinpoche spiritual leader of shambhala. The current allegations against sakyong mipham rinpoche are detailed extensively in part two of andrea winns project sunshine report, an exhaustively researched document detailing a culture of abuse and silence that has been part of shambhala since its early days. The sakyong is the eldest son of chogyam trungpa rinpoche and the incarnation of mipham the great, a renowned nyingma scholar and meditation master. This event is offered free of charge, however if you would like to make a donation, you may do so in the event page above and 100% of donations will go to lama wangdu rinpoche to support the projects of his choice. He wrote over 32 volumes on topics such as painting, poetics, sculpture, alchemy, medicine, logic, philosophy and tantra.
Although the precise date is unclear, it seems likely that this was in or around 1886. Sherdrel ketaka the commentary of 9 chapter of bodhisattavacharya by mipham rinpoche rtogs ldan rgan po rnams kyi lugs sems ngo mdzub tshugs kyi gdams pa mun sel sgron me a lamp to dispel darkness an instruction that points directly to the very essence of mind in the tradition of the old realized ones. Turning the mind into an ally kindle edition by mipham rinpoche, sakyong, pema chodron. This pdf edition of the lama chopa without the jorcho practices contains the essential additional prayers recommended by lama zopa rinpoche. Mipham rinpoches eloquent and profound treatise is a general commentary on the meaning of the famed tantra of the secret essence, the guhyagarbhatantra, which reveals mind and wisdom to be selfdisplay. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading turning the mind into an ally.
As part of the mukpo clan of eastern tibet, sakyong mipham rinpoche descends from the tibetan warriorking. A bestselling author, runner, husband, and father, the sakyong is the global leader of shambhala, guiding thousands of students worldwide on the path of meditation. Some of our sources have come from oral accounts handed down by various lamas who knew mipham personally. The sole panacea by thinley norbu shambhala, 2014 and white lotus, an explanation of the sevenline prayer to guru padmasambhava by jamgon mipham, translated by the padmakara. The king of shambhala buddhism is undone by abuse report. There will also be a short teaching on manjushri buddha. Sakyong mipham rinpoche in may 1995, with the organization in its twentyfifth year, shambhala centres expanding throughout the world, and a wellestablished nova scotian community, the sawang was formally installed as sakyong leader of both the. Media in category sakyong mipham rinpoche the following 9 files are in this category, out of 9 total. Miphams works are still central to the scholastic curriculum in nyingma. This is the website of his eminence jamgon mipham rinpoche, a teacher of the nyingma tradition of tibetan buddhism, author of many important dharma texts, including. A brief prayer to be reborn on the copper coloured mountain of glory, or zangdok palri, in the presence of guru padmasambhava, and to complete the path to enlightenment in. The padmakara translation group, based in france, has a.
Jamgon ju mipham gyatso, or mipham jamyang namgyal gyamtso 18461912 also known as mipham the great was a very influential philosopher and polymath of the nyingma school of tibetan buddhism. The official website of his holiness khenchen lama rinpoche. The report, which was based on an investigation conducted by the law firm wickwire holm, also received. Beacon of certainty and gateway to knowledge, in his first incarnation and father of the 17th gyalwa karmapa thaye dorje.
According to a july 21 press release issued by his community in response to the charges, sogyal rinpoche, the 70yearold author of the bestselling tibetan book of living and dying and. Sakyong mipham is the leader of shambhala, a global community of meditation practitioners committed to realizing the inherent goodness in humanity. Rinpoche received these oral transmissions directly in tibet from his precious guru, the late khenchen jigme namgyal rinpoche. A conversation with sakyong mipham from the spring 2006 issue of elephant journal. By mipham rinpoche translation by thinley norbu rinpoche e ma ho. Bestselling author, runner, husband, and father, the sakyong is the global leader of shambhala. Fundamental mind, which also includes a sixteenpage biography of mipham rinpoche by khetsun sangpo rinpoche, consists of the first volume of his trilogy called the three cycles of fundamental mind, a nyingma text on ultimate reality that emphasizes the introduction of fundamental mind through a lama s instructions. This small collection of commentaries and verse by dilgo khyentse rinpoche, one of the greatest spiritual leaders of the twentieth century, contains exposition on different stages of the buddhist path from the perspective of meditative experience and actually putting the teachings into practice. Jamgon mipham rinpoche relaxed at ease like a fearless lion.
The latest version of the report includes disturbing firstperson accounts. Jun 30, 2018 the current allegations against sakyong mipham rinpoche are detailed extensively in part two of andrea winns project sunshine report, an exhaustively researched document detailing a culture of abuse and silence that has been part of shambhala since its early days. Sakyong mipham rinpoche is the head of the shambhala lineage and the global network of more than 200 shambhala meditation centers. This small collection of commentaries and verse by dilgo khyentse rinpoche, one of the greatest spiritual leaders of the twentieth century, contains exposition on different stages of the buddhist path from the perspective of meditative experience and. In this short but extremely rich work, mipham rinpoche presents the many layers of meaning, from its outer, literal meaning to the. Pith instructions by dilgo khyentse rinpoche, jamgon. A photo of sakyong mipham rinpoche, the leader of shambhala international, sits on a throne reserved for him inside the groups. In this brief text, mipham rinpoche offers concise, practical instructions on the theory and practice of the great perfection, which is regarded by many as the pinnacle of. Mipham rinpoche on the occasion of the annual meeting of the swiss buddhist union. A conversation with sakyong mipham from the spring 2006 issue of elephant journal sakyong mipham is sometimes referred to.
Four close applications of mindfulness by shantideva. This tantra as part of the group of 18 magical net tantras is the most fundamental in the nyingma ancient one canon, and was a point of conflict with the new sarma schools when they refused to believe it was of indian origin later a sanskrit version was found to validate the. Index of vajrayana buddhist ebooks scriptoq library. When i was young, i was present when many accomplished, learned lamas gave dharma teachings, but i only seriously studied dza patrul. Jamgon ju mipham gyatsho tib jam mgon ju mi pham rgya mtsho. In the present age there is no one on earth with greater genius than lama mipham namgyal. In this brief text, mipham rinpoche offers concise, practical instructions on the theory and practice of the great perfection, which is regarded by many as the pinnacle of the buddhist contemplative science of the mind.
He is now known as sakyong mipham rinpoche, and is the spiritual head of shambhala international. Mipham jamyang namgyal gyatso 18461912, also commonly known as ju mipham, was an important nyingma scholar, lama and practitioner and was also a central figure of the nonsectarian rime movement. Mipham rinpoche also received and mastered innumerable teachings and transmissions from jamyang khyentse wangpo and jamgon kongtrul, as well as from masters of all traditions throughout tibet. A photo of sakyong mipham rinpoche, the leader of shambhala international, sits on. Colophon this teaching was given by lama zopa rinpoche during the vajrasattva retreat, land of medicine buddha, soquel, california, usa, 1999, and revised in new. A guru yoga of the great embodiment of unchanging awareness wisdom. In september 2006 his holiness the dalai lama visited the great stupa of dharmakaya at shambhala mountain center to bless it and receive the first. Everyone witnessed his fluency and command of teaching, debate, and composition, and no one could deny his mastery. Shambhala report details sexual misconduct from buddhist. This new translation will be of great benefit to those traveling on the path of tantra. Pith instructions by dilgo khyentse rinpoche, jamgon mipham. Lama zopa rinpoche is a tibetan buddhist scholar and meditator who for 30 years has overseen the spiritual activities of the extensive worldwide network of centers, projects and services that form the foundation for the preservation of the mahayana tradition fpmt which he founded with lama thubten yeshe rinpoches vision is vast and includes the proliferation of many charitable and.
As part of the mukpo clan of eastern tibet, sakyong mipham rinpoche descends from the tibetan warriorking gesar of ling. But what we do know is covered in a great overview in jamgon mipam. Mipham rinpoche 18461912, was likewise known as ju mipham, his family name was ju, mipham jampal yang, or as mipham jamyang. He is author of several books, including the shambhala principle. I am very happy and delighted that we meet in this place in the mindset of mutual cordiality and joy and say good afternoon to all of you.
Sherdrel ketaka the commentary of 9 chapter of bodhisattavacharya by mipham rinpoche rtogs ldan rgan po rnams kyi lugs sems ngo mdzub tshugs kyi gdams pa mun sel sgron me a lamp to dispel darkness an instruction that points directly to the very essence of mind in. He has studied with hh dilgo khyentse rinpoche and hh penor rinpoche. Perhaps the most thorough explanation of the seven line prayer available in english is from the great jamgon mipham rinpoche entitled pema karpo, or white lotus. A thirdparty investigation into allegations of sexual abuse at shambhala international has found that it was more than likely that the organizations leader, sakyong mipham rinpoche, committed sexual misconduct in two cases, according to a report released by shambhala on february 3.
The venerable khyentse rinpoche is quoted as having said of mipham namgyal. This is a comprehensive look at mipham rinpoches life and the themes of his writing. Khenchen lama rinpoche will give a live fb oral transmission on the manjushri nama samgiti short and long tantra tomorrow on guru rinpoche day. Aug 20, 2008 shambhala buddhisms sakyong mipham rinpoche. A copy of the dzogchen kalachakra sadhana is available in. Luminous essence is a complete introduction to the world of tantric thought and practice. A brief prayer to be reborn on the copper coloured mountain of glory, or zangdok palri, in the presence of guru padmasambhava, and to complete the path to enlightenment in that pure realm, so as to work for others benefit. Obedient to his guru khyentse wangpo, mipham rinpoche embarked on a period of intensive writing, producing clear and authoritative documentation on the whole range of nyingmapa.
The presently leading nyingma presentation of hwashang. Sakyong jamgon mipham rinpoche, jampal trinley dradul born osel rangdrol mukpo on november 15, 1962 is an american and tibetan buddhist descendant of the shambhala lineage and shambhala, a worldwide network of urban buddhist meditation centers, retreat centers, monasteries, a university, and other enterprises, founded by his father, chogyam trungpa rinpoche. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Relative to his impact, and somewhat surprising given that he passed away only one hundred years ago, the details of mipham rinpoches life are not that well known. Since he composed this prayer, lama mipham himself, along with his disciples, as well as jamgon kongtrul lodro thaye also called jamgon kongtrul the great, the first jamgon kongtrul and his followers have all recited this prayer frequently throughout their lives. Rinpoche will bestow king gesar lung from his own padling lineage king gesar terma and king gesar lung from mipham rinpoche s terma the swift infusion of blessings.
Sakyong mipham rinpoche is unique in that he bridges two worldsasian and westernhaving been brought up in both cultures. He later joined his father in the west, where he continued his studies of buddhist philosophy and ritual. Turning the mind into an ally kindle edition by mipham. Sakyong mipham rinpoche was born in 1962 in bodhgaya and spent his early years receiving a buddhist education.
Online teachings at check out the new book the shambhala principle this page is managed by students of the sakyong. A prayer of aspiration for the mountain of glory by mipham rinpoche. In tibetan, yeshe means divine wisdom, and in this booklet, lama s divine wisdom, love and compassion radiate from every word of his precious teachings, blessing all who read them, alleviating. An explanation of the sevenline prayer to guru padmasambhava. Sakyong mipham rinpoche, on the true meaning of success. Moheyan and his teachings as formulated by jamgon ju mipham gyatso rinpoche jam mgon ju. Mipham rinpoche gave this text in thirtyseven verses to the third dodrupchen jigme tenpe nyima as a sealed scroll while they were both at dzongsar monastery. Teachings from lama tharchin rinpoches thanksgiving retreat, pema osel ling, november 2005 text.
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