My words will place direct instructions for the practice of the innermost secret great perfection in the palm of the hands of fortunate individuals. Development stage meditation in tibetan buddhist tantra, and more on. Impeccable observation of each level of vows is the most basic requirement stated. The life stories of padmasambhava and their significance for. Patrul rinpoche 18081887 author of the words of my perfect teacher. Its just the name of a particular tradition of tibetan buddhism that traces its history to the great teacher padmasambhava, or guru rinpoche. Mingyur rinpoche is tsoknyi rinpoches brother and a renowned teacher in his own right. Yabje dilgo khyentse rinpoche, whose remarkable life came to an end in september 1991, was one of the foremost poets, scholars, philosophers and meditation masters of the mahayana, mahamudra and great perfection traditions of vajrayana buddhism. Note technical words are italicized the first time that they are used to alert the reader that their definitions may be found in the glossary. To help the buddhist practitioner, the tibetan words are given as they are pronounced, not spelled.
Announcement coming transmissions organized by palpung. The words of my perfect teacher is the classic commentary on the pr. This guide provides readers with essential background information for studying and practicing with patrul rinpoche s words of my perfect teacher the text that has, for more than a century, served as the reliable sourcebook to the spiritual practices common to all the major schools of tibetan buddhism. The words of my perfect teacherkunzang lamai shelung sacred literature by rinpoche, patrul. The life stories of padmasambhava and their significance. Dear rinpoche, my kind and benevolent guide, let me thank you once more for all the wise advice you have.
Vajrasattva, sole deity, master, you sit on a fullmoon lotuscushion of white light in the hundredpetalled full bloom of youth. Patrul rinpoche author of the words of my perfect teacher. We would also like to thank ponlop rinpoche for his advice on the manuscript. We update mingyur rinpoches schedule regularly as new information becomes available. When used as je rinpoche, it refers to je tsongkhapa, the founder of the gelug.
The reason we practice meditation rinpoche explains the benefits of meditation practice. The words of my perfect teacher is the classic commentary on the preliminary practices of. The oral instruction of kunzang lama on the 15 copies the nature of mind. Lately, weve been reading a few pages a day of patrul rinpoches classic introduction to tibetan buddhism, words of my perfect teacher.
The words of my perfect teacher summarizes in a very detailed way of the things that tibetanbuddhist people believe in. Lessons from patrul rinpoches words of my perfect teacher. He and, rarely, she is trained from childhood in buddhist study, practice, and. Jamgon kongtruls torch of certainty, patrul rinpoches words of my perfect teacher, and other masterpieces of the tibetan literary tradition are essential reading for anyone who practices ngondro. December 28, 2017 january 3, 2018, at pema osel in vershire, vermont usa. Following the words of my perfect teacher and remarkably attaining the twofold goal open to all, this seminar is a unique opportunity to study the foundations of the buddhist view and practice through the words of my perfect teacher, the ideal introduction to all aspects of the practiceperfectly suited for beginners as well as seasoned practitioner. Great venerable patrul rinpoche was an eminent 19century tibetan monk, tulku, scholar and author, well known for being an ardent exponent of rime movement that promotes respect for all buddhist schools and traditions and preservation of important teachings from them.
Rinpoche is an honorific used for important teachers in the tibetan tradition. Not to examine the disciple is like leaping from a precipice. All attendees are encouraged to bring a copy of the words of my perfect teacher. Anyone with a true interest in the teachings of buddha, and especially the practice of dzogchen, will treasure patrul rinpoches words of my perfect teacher as a simply indispensable source of teachings on all practices, whether preliminaries or main. A favorite of tibetansand of the dalai lama himself the words of my perfect teacher is a practical guide to the spiritual practices common to all tibetan buddhist traditions. Jul 12, 2010 the words of my perfect teacher is the classic commentary on the preliminary practices of the longchen nyingtigone of the bestknown cycles of teachings and a spiritual treasure of the nyingmapa schoolthe oldest tibetan buddhist tradition. Sogyal rinpoche was the founder and exspiritual director of rigpaan international network of over 100 buddhist centres and groups in 23 countries around the worldand the author of the bestselling book the tibetan book of living and dying, which has been printed in 30 languages and 56 countries. It is he who will teach you what to do and what not to do. Patrul rinpoche s writings were not collected by the master himself or by his attendants, and thus many of them were never carved into printing blocks. I am pleased by his work and pray to the triple gem and bodhisattvas that it may benefit all students of buddhism. Dec 24, 2017 the words of my perfect teacher was written in the nineteenth century by patrul rinpoche, in his retreat cave high in the mountains of tibet. Course on the words of my perfect teacher, chapter 1 by. Jul 12, 2010 a favorite of tibetans and recommended by the dalai lama and other senior buddhist teachers, this practical guide to inner transformation introduces the fundamental spiritual practices common to all tibetan buddhist traditions.
Patrul rinpoches the words of my perfect teacher on red offerings nowadays householders, announcing that they are going to protect themselves and their flocks from disease for the year, call in some lamas and their disciples none of whom have received the. Rinpoche is a title in tibetan buddhism which may be given to a religious teacher known as a lama. How wonderful now to have this guide, a priceless treasure of explanation, clarification, and practical advice. Kunsang lame zhal lung words of the perfect teacher by h.
From the words of my perfect teacher by patrul rinpoche 18081887. Dudjom rinpoche essential advice for solitary meditation. Rinpoches reading will be interspersed throughout the retreat as a way to blend the rich longchen nyingtik lineages hearing wisdom into our ngondro practice. He was highly respected by thousands of students in tibet and throughout the world. Rinpoche envisioned his new book as a support to these wonderful teachings. Oct 07, 2015 patrul rinpoche started the course of words of my perfect teacher on may of 1617, 2015. In tibet and bhutan, when used as guru rinpoche it refers to padmasambhava, who first brought tibetan buddhism to the himalayas. The words of my perfect teacher is the classic commentary on the preliminary practices of the longchen nyingtigone of the bestknown cycles of teachings and a spiritual treasure of the nyingmapa schoolthe oldest tibetan buddhist tradition. He advises regarding the pitfalls, benefits, and expectations of seeking help from another and repeatedly returns the viewer back to his or her own discimination. Tulku thondup rinpoche, author of peaceful death, joyful rebirth the great secret of mind is the condensed meaning of buddhadharma and particularly the nyingma teachings. The words of my perfect teacher is the classic commentary on the preliminary practices of the longchen nyingtigone of the bestknown cycles of teachings and a spiritual. Patrul rinpoches writings is called the words of my perfect teacher kunzang lamai shalung which he claimed was simply what he had heard from jigme gyalwai nyugu about the fundamental teachings of the nyingma tradition of tibetan buddhism. A favorite of tibetansand of the dalai lama himself the words of my perfect teacher is a practical guide to the spiritual practices common.
Not to examine the teacher is like drinking poison. Patrul rinpoche books list of books by author patrul. By offering chapterbychapter commentary on this renowned work, khenpo pelzang provides a. Animal release teaching on the merit from releasing live animals. The words of my perfect teacher is the classic commentary on the. Dilgo khyentse rinpoche, author of heart treasure of the enlightened ones and the.
Most uniquely, rinpoches teachings weave together his own personal experiences with modern scientific research, relating both to the practice of meditation. Patrul rinpoche, the beloved nineteenthcentury master best known for words of my perfect teacher, collected the teachings of the tenthcentury adept aro yeshe jungne and synthesized them into the short text translated here as clear elucidation of true nature. His observations about the human condition and his steadfast encouragement to spiritual practice in the longchen nyingtik tradition are so direct that even today when reading the text, it feels as if he. Patrul rinpoches the words of my perfect teacher on food. Listen up, old badkarma patrul, you dwellerindistraction. I started reading the pdf online and was sufficiently engrossed by the book that it. The great nineteenthcentury master patrul rinpoche, author of the words of my perfect teacher and revered by all tibetan buddhists, was known for his wandering ascetic lifestyle, eschewing fame, generous offerings, and all but the most meager possessions.
Dzongsar khyentse rinpoche is a delight to watch, and his words seem very authentic. Sogyal rinpoche had been accused of sexual and physical assault and. The words of my perfect teacher, revised edition patrul rinpoche, padmakara translation group, dilgo khyentse, his holiness the dalai lama a favorite of tibetansand of the dalai lama himself the words of my perfect teacher is a practical guide to the spiritual practices common to all tibetan buddhist traditions. The buddhas teach in accordance with the capacities, sense faculties, and thoughts of each individual being. Patrul rinpoche died on the eighteenth day of the fourth lunar month in the fire pig year of the fifteenth calendrical cycle 1887. He and, rarely, she is trained from childhood in buddhist study, practice, and ritual, and takes over the. How to put these essential teachings into practice is the subject of the lively commentary by the two. Palpung institute, palpung sherabling monastic seat, hp, india. Click download or read online button to get the words of my perfect teacher book now. Palpung institute, palpung sherabling monastic seat, hp, india date. Words of my perfect teacher the chronicles of chogyam. The four noble truths rinpoche speaks on the first teachings of the buddha. This guide provides readers with essential background information for studying and practicing with patrul rinpoche s words of my perfect teacher the text that has, for more than a century, served as. How to put these essential teachings into practice is the subject of the lively.
Sangye nyenpa rinpoche during the 100 million guru. It is the classic commentary on the preliminary practices of longchen nyingthig, a cycle of teachings of the nyingmapa school. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. The text being taught is called the words of my perfect teacher, in tibetan, kunzang lamai zhalung, and it describes the dzogchen preliminary practices. This guide provides readers with essential background information for studying and practicing with patrul rinpoches words of my perfect teacherthe text that. Rinpoche simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. A young man recently wrote this letter to lama zopa rinpoche asking for advice. The words of my perfect teacher, revised edition patrul. Patrul rinpoche started the course of words of my perfect teacher on may of 1617, 2015. Jun 22, 2016 rinpoche is an honorific used for important teachers in the tibetan tradition.
Patrul rinpoches the words of my perfect teacher on red. A guide to the words of my perfect teacher shambhala publications. So if you are following the buddhist path, or are curious to learn what. The words of my perfect teacher download ebook pdf, epub. A favorite of tibetans and recommended by the dalai lama and other senior buddhist teachers, this. Pdf the words of my perfect teacher download full pdf. A complete translation of a classic introduction to tibetan buddhism, patrul rinpoche, rowman altamira, 1998, 0761990275, 9780761990277, 457 pages. While he has genuine respect and appreciation for all spiritual systems, he has chosen to dedicate his life to promoting his personal path of the. The words of my perfect teacher kunzang lamai shelung sacred literature by rinpoche, patrul. This book is dedicated to my beloved father, the late dhamchoe yongdu, and my kind mother, lekshey drolma, for giving birth to endless precious opportunities to develop wisdom and compassion. How wonderful now to have this guide, a priceless treasure of explanation, clarification, and. A guide to the words of my perfect teacher internet archive. This radically unconventional approach which chogyam trungpa rinpoche referred to as crazy wisdom3 presents a strong challenge to our assumptions and dogmas regarding the religious life, and to our perceptions of how a saint should be or behave.
Dza patrul rinpoche in words of my perfect teacher. Like all patrul rinpoches writings, it is a wonderful mixture of the profound and the downto. Patrul rinpoche makes the technicalities of his subject accessible through a wealth of stories. Fa the words of my perfect teacher af patrul rinpoche som. Aug 12, 2008 dza patrul rinpoche in words of my perfect teacher. Mingyur rinpoche possesses a rare ability to present the ancient wisdom of tibet in a fresh, engaging manner. During this weekend course rinpoche was continuing to teach the first chapter from outer preliminary. A favorite of tibetans and recommended by the dalai lama and other senior buddhist teachers, this practical guide to inner transformation introduces the fundamental spiritual practices common to all tibetan buddhist traditions. On dzongsar khyentse rinpoches statement from a reader of. Anyone with a true interest in the teachings of buddha, and especially the practice of dzogchen, will treasure patrul rinpoche s words of my perfect teacher as a simply indispensable source of teachings on all practices, whether preliminaries or main.
Their previous lifetimes positive aspirations and pure karmic propensity have led them to feel heartfelt trust in the teaching of the profound, secret great perfection, and in the lama who. The snowy cave where patrul rinpoche wrote the words of my perfect teacher is situated at the treeline, just below the massive glacier in this. A guide to the words of my perfect teacher download. Anyone with a true interest in the teachings of buddha, and especially the practice of dzogchen, will treasure patrul rinpoches words of my perfect teacher as. You place your trust in your spiritual teacher for all your future lives. It opens up or allows people to be spiritually connected to the divine. When a teacher is called rinpoche it usually means they are a tulku, who has been recognized as the reincarnation of a prominent master. Think of me, vajrasattva, you who remain unmoved within the manifest display that is mahamudra, pure blissemptiness. Jun 04, 2014 jamgon kongtruls torch of certainty, patrul rinpoche s words of my perfect teacher, and other masterpieces of the tibetan literary tradition are essential reading for anyone who practices ngondro. Rinpoche is disarmingly charming, irreverant, lighthearted, happy, and seemingly unattached. In 2018 rinpoche will be offering public talks, workshops, and residential retreats for both buddhists and nonbuddhists in many locations throughout the world. See all books authored by patrul rinpoche, including words of my perfect teacher sacred literature series, and deity, mantra, and wisdom. A former dorje shugden followers thoughts tibetan buddhism. The words of my perfect teacher is the classic commentary on the preliminary practices of the longchen nyingtigone of the best.
Patrul rinpoches words of my perfect teacher starting on page 7 of the english translation lays out the qualifications of a teacher at both the foundational hinayana and mahayana and vajrayana levels. One of the best moments for me was when the rinpoche was asked if he considered himself enlightened. Khentrul rinpoche is a nonsectarian master of tibetan buddhism who has engaged with a wide variety of spiritual practices, studying with more than 25 masters from all the major tibetan traditions. Patrul rinpoche books list of books by author patrul rinpoche.
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