Mingyur Rinpoche’s

Retreats, Empowerments - 2007
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Mingyur Rinpoche is the emanation of Vajrapani. His previous reincarnations were Tertons and had discovered many precious termas of both the Nyingma and Kagyu lineages, including the Karma Pakshi Guru Yoga. The present 7th Mingyur Rinpoche was born in Nepal in 1976, he is a rare combination of youth and wisdom. At age thirteen, with the blessing of his root guru His Eminence Tai Situ Rinpoche, he entered the traditional three-year retreat in Sherab Ling (near Dharamsala, India) under the guidance of Saljey Rinpoche. After he completed the retreat at age seventeen, H.E Tai Situ Rinpoche appointed him the retreat master and later on trusted him with the responsibility of helping establish a new monastic college at Sherab Ling. Rinpoche's training continued with intensive studies of Buddhist philosophy, seven years at Sherab Ling and one year at Dzongsar Monastic College. He has received empowerments and instructions from many renowned masters of Dzogchen and Mahamudra, including his father Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche and Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche.

Furthermore, the eminent Nyoshul Rinpoche transmitted to him the sacred lineage of Trekcho and Togal which by tradition is passed on only on a one master-one disciple basis in intensive retreat. Since 2001, Rinpoche has travelled several times to Asia, Europe, and North America to give dharma teachings and meditation retreats. He quickly became known for his unique style of teachings, where scholarship and insight mingle with remarkable ease, lucidity, and a great sense of humor.

His visits to Vancouver under the sponsorship of Palpung Phende Kunkyab in 2001 - 2005 have benefited many dharma students and generated great enthusiasm. Contact palpungvan@shaw.ca for information on coming retreats.

Retreats for 2007

July 27th - 30th, 2007

Level I: Mind, Offering and Devotion

These teachings focus on the calm abiding meditation (Shamata Meditation) and the first two of the four foundation practices (Ngondro) - namely Prostration and Vajrasattva. The teachings are open to all. Preregistration is mandatory.

Cost: C$200 - if registration after July 15th C$250

July 31st - Aug. 2nd, 2007

Level III: Karma Pakshi Practice and Buddha Nature

These teachings focus on Buddha Nature and provide detailed teachings on Karma Pakshi practice. The teachings are open to those students who have received the Level II teachings and completed the practice objectives of that teaching. Preregistration is mandatory.

Cost: C$200 - if registration after July 15th C$250

Aug.3rd - 6th, 2007

Heart Sutra and Chod

The Heart Sutra was expounded when Buddha Sakymuni first gave the teaching on emptiness. Chod is the practice of cutting through the grasping at a self ,”I”, and its emotional afflictions. Thus the teaching on the Heart Sutra greatly compliment the practice of Chod. To be expected, the vivid and direct pointing out by Mingyur Rinpoche on the teachings and practice will be invaluable to our understanding.

Cost: C$250 - if registration after July 15th C$300

Empowerments

Venue: Palpung Phende Kunchyab at 4521 Victoria Drive, Vancouver (just south of Kingsway) Phone: 604-8738387

 July 28, 6:00 pm - Vajrasattva Empowerment

 August 1, 6:00 pm - Karma Pakshi Empowerment

 August 2, 4:00 pm - Amitabha Empowerment

August 5, 4:00 pm - Chod

Registration

Preregistration is required for each Teaching. A $100 deposit is required for registration and the balance to be paid by July 15th, 2007. Cheques payable to Palpung Phende Kunkyab should be mailed to:

3991 Moresby Drive, Richmond, BC V7C 5G3, Canada

For further information, please call

Ping: 604-2716322 or

Wren: 604-9265854 or

e-mail: palpungvan@shaw.ca