Saturday 11 October PROGRAM 3:00PM AMIYATUS Empowerment Sunday 12 October 3:00PM VAJRA YOGINI Empowerment Tuesday 14 October (full day) 9:00AM Introduction to the True Nature of the Mind You are advised to bring a meditation cushion as well as a stand for texts, and for those who already have them, the introductory and closing prayers of H.E. Ayang Rinpoche. Introduction to the True Nature of the Mind Rinpoche teaches from the highest traditions of Tibetan Buddhism: the Mahamudra and Dzogchen instructions which directly point out the True Nature of the Mind (Rigpa or Buddha Nature) and he then gives clear guidance on stabilizing this experience. There is no faster or more effective path to enlightenment than this method of working directly with our own awareness. Rinpoche is known for his extraordinary ability to give these teachings in a concise but detailed, unique and vividly clear way. Rinpoche teaches in english, french/english translation provided Important: In order to receive the Introduction to the True Nature of the Mind teachings, it is mandatory to undergo a private interview with Rinpoche: Interviews will be scheduled on 9, 10 and 13 October. An appointment scheduling book will be established prior to the meetings in order to ensure the smoothest schedule. In order to make an appointment, please contact Bruna at : +33(0)6 64 26 24 27 (from Monday to Friday, between 2pm and 6pm starting on 16 August) Please try to limit your individual interview to 10-20 minutes. As well as a prior interview, Rinpoche also requires that students make a binding commitment to complete either 400,000 repetitions of the long Vajrasattva mantra or the Ngondro (preliminary practices), usually within three years after receiving the teaching. Biography of H. E. Ayang Rinpoche. His Eminence K.C. Ayang Rinpoche was born in a nomadic family in eastern Tibet. After numerous auspicious signs appeared, he was recognised to be a reincarnate Drikung Kagyu lama by a delegation of high lama including the Sixteenth Gyalwa Karmapa. Following his early education at the main monastery of Drikung, he continued his studies at the Drikung philosophical college.After finishing his studies and receiving many teachings he went on pilgrimage in Tibet to many of the holy places of Guru Rinpoche. Rinpoche accomplished a lengthy retreat at Phulung, where Guru Rinpoche practiced Phowa for a long time.At the end of the retreat, he performed an offering puja which was attended by many nagas, who came with offerings and circumambulated his retreat while performing mantras of Guru Rinpoche. Venerable Ayang Rinpoche felt that this was a great sign and felt it might mean that in the future he would be teaching Phowa in foreign countries. Within the Phowa teachings, the Drikung School holds a specific rank and value. Rinpoche belongs to this lineage holding both the Phowa Nyingma and Drikung teachings and he has deepened this knowledge. In our current times, he is maintaining the uninterrupted lineage of Lamas holding the Phowa Drikung since the Supreme Dorje Chang. He is highly considered as being the eminent specialist of Phowa throughout the world. Ayang Rinpoche is the founder of two monasteries, including Thupten Shedup Jangchub Ling at Bylakupee, a Tibetan refugee camp where he resides. He teaches in the Western world, and is also the founder of the «Amitabha Foundation», with branches in America, Asia, Europe and Australia. Rinpoche received many teachings, including the Kalachakra empowerment from H.H. the Dalai Lama in Lhasa, the empowerment and oral transmitions of Chagchen Kundzod Chig She Kundrol and a special introduction of Mahamudra from H.E. the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa. From Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, he received the Dam Nag Dzod containing the essence of all empowerment and teachings of all schools.
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Saturday 11 October PROGRAM
3:00PM AMIYATUS Empowerment
Sunday 12 October 3:00PM VAJRA YOGINI Empowerment
Tuesday 14 October (full day) 9:00AM Introduction to the True Nature of the Mind
You are advised to bring a meditation cushion as well as a stand for texts, and
for those who already have them, the introductory and closing prayers of H.E.
Ayang Rinpoche.
Introduction to the True Nature of the Mind Rinpoche teaches from the highest traditions of Tibetan Buddhism: the
Mahamudra and Dzogchen instructions which directly point out the True
Nature of the Mind (Rigpa or Buddha Nature) and he then gives clear
guidance on stabilizing this experience. There is no faster or more effective
path to enlightenment than this method of working directly with our own
awareness.
Rinpoche is known for his extraordinary ability to give these teachings in a
concise but detailed, unique and vividly clear way. Rinpoche teaches in
english, french/english translation provided
Important: In order to receive the Introduction to the True Nature of the
Mind teachings, it is mandatory to undergo a private interview with
Rinpoche: Interviews will be scheduled on 9, 10 and 13 October.
An appointment scheduling book will be established prior to the meetings in
order to ensure the smoothest schedule. In order to make an appointment,
please contact Bruna at : +33(0)6 64 26 24 27 (from Monday to Friday,
between 2pm and 6pm starting on 16 August) Please try to limit your
individual interview to 10-20 minutes.
As well as a prior interview, Rinpoche also requires that students make a
binding commitment to complete either 400,000 repetitions of the long
Vajrasattva mantra or the Ngondro (preliminary practices), usually within
three years after receiving the teaching.
Biography of H. E. Ayang
Rinpoche. His Eminence K.C. Ayang Rinpoche was
born in a nomadic family in eastern Tibet.
After numerous auspicious signs
appeared, he was recognised to be a
reincarnate Drikung Kagyu lama by a
delegation of high lama including the
Sixteenth Gyalwa Karmapa.
Following his early education at the main monastery of Drikung, he
continued his studies at the Drikung philosophical college.After finishing his
studies and receiving many teachings he went on pilgrimage in Tibet to many
of the holy places of Guru Rinpoche.
Rinpoche accomplished a lengthy retreat at Phulung, where Guru Rinpoche
practiced Phowa for a long time.At the end of the retreat, he performed an
offering puja which was attended by many nagas, who came with offerings
and circumambulated his retreat while performing mantras of Guru Rinpoche.
Venerable Ayang Rinpoche felt that this was a great sign and felt it might
mean that in the future he would be teaching Phowa in foreign countries.
Within the Phowa teachings, the Drikung School holds a specific rank and
value. Rinpoche belongs to this lineage holding both the Phowa Nyingma and
Drikung teachings and he has deepened this knowledge. In our current times,
he is maintaining the uninterrupted lineage of Lamas holding the Phowa
Drikung since the Supreme Dorje Chang. He is highly considered as being
the eminent specialist of Phowa throughout the world.
Ayang Rinpoche is the founder of two monasteries, including Thupten
Shedup Jangchub Ling at Bylakupee, a Tibetan refugee camp where he
resides.
He teaches in the Western world, and is also the founder of the «Amitabha
Foundation», with branches in America, Asia, Europe and Australia.
Rinpoche received many teachings, including the Kalachakra empowerment
from H.H. the Dalai Lama in Lhasa, the empowerment and oral transmitions
of Chagchen Kundzod Chig She Kundrol and a special introduction of
Mahamudra from H.E. the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa. From Dilgo Khyentse
Rinpoche, he received the Dam Nag Dzod containing the essence of all
empowerment and teachings of all schools.
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Amitayus and Vajra Yogini Empowerment
Introduction to the True Nature of the Mind Teaching
From 11 to 14 October 2014
With H.E. AYANG RINPOCHE
Maison de l’Inde/House of India - details on back
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Location of the Seminar
Address: Maison de l’Inde, Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris,
7 Boulevard Jourdan, 75014 Paris
Access: RER B, Station Cité Universitaire
Tramway T3, Station Cité Universitaire
- Bus 21, 67 and 88
Upon leaving the RER at station «Cité Universitaire», cross Boulevard
Jourdan and walk (keeping the Cité Universitaire on the left hand side)
towards Charlety stadium (Stade Charléty).
Enter into the Cité through its last entrance at number 7, then walk for
about 200 meters: the «Maison de l’Inde» is then on your left.
If coming by car, please keep in mind that it is not possible to enter with
a vehicle inside the Cité Universitaire.
Full teachings: Full fee : 140€
Reduced fees (students, unemployed, low in-
come) : 120€
Saturday October 11- Empowerment
Normal fee : 40€ Reduced fee : 30€
Sunday October 12- Empowerment
Normal fee : 40€ Reduced fee : 30€
Full Session of Tuesday 14 October
Introduction to the True Nature of the
Mind : fee 80€
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