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Khentrul Lodrö Thayé Rinpoche spent fifteen years studying at [[Katok Monastery]] in eastern [[Tibet]], [[Khenpo Jigme Phuntsok]]'s [[Serthar Buddhist Institute]] in [[Kardze]], [[Tibet]], and [[Penor Rinpoche]]'s monastery [[Namdroling]] in [[India]]. Acknowledged as a scholar of the highest level, he twice received the title of [[khenpo]] (equivalent to a Doctor of Philosophy), making him a [[khenchen]], or double doctorate. | Khentrul Lodrö Thayé Rinpoche spent fifteen years studying at [[Katok Monastery]] in eastern [[Tibet]], [[Khenpo Jigme Phuntsok]]'s [[Serthar Buddhist Institute]] in [[Kardze]], [[Tibet]], and [[Penor Rinpoche]]'s monastery [[Namdroling]] in [[India]]. Acknowledged as a scholar of the highest level, he twice received the title of [[khenpo]] (equivalent to a Doctor of Philosophy), making him a [[khenchen]], or double doctorate. | ||
He received the entire [[Nyingt'hig]] lineage (including [[Nyingt'hig Yabzhi]], [[Dzod Dun]], [[Ngalso Korsum]], [[Yeshe Lama]], and [[Chetzun Nyingt' | He received the entire [[Nyingt'hig]] lineage (including [[Nyingt'hig Yabzhi]], [[Dzod Dun]], [[Ngalso Korsum]], [[Yeshe Lama]], and [[Chetzun Nyingt'hig]]), as well as many empowerments, scriptural transmissions, and explanations on the pith instructions for [[Great Perfection]] practice. In addition, Khentrul Rinpoche received the rarely bestowed oral transmission of [[Khenpo Ngakchung]]'s [[Nyingt'hig]] lineage. From [[Jigme P'huntsok Rinpoche]], [[Dodrubchen Rinpoche]], [[Penor Rinpoche]], and [[Katok Moktza Rinpoche]], he received all of the empowerments and scriptural transmissions for the [[Kama]] and [[Terma]] cycles of the [[Nyingma]] school. | ||
He has taught for many years at monasteries in Tibet and India and is the abbot of Mardo Tashi Choling in eastern Tibet where he established a retreat center and shedra. He directs the education and spiritual practice of 300 monks, seventy advanced-degree candidates, sixty children, and twenty retreatants. | He has taught for many years at monasteries in [[Tibet]] and [[India]] and is the abbot of [[Mardo Tashi Choling]] in eastern [[Tibet]] where he established a retreat center and [[shedra]]. He directs the education and spiritual practice of 300 monks, seventy advanced-degree candidates, sixty children, and twenty retreatants. | ||
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He was invited by Chagdud Rinpoche shortly before his death to teach at his centers, and to be the personal tutor of Chagdud Rinpoche's grandson, Orgyen, a speech emanation of His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche. | He was invited by [[Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche]] shortly before his death to teach at his centers, and to be the personal tutor of [[Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche]]'s grandson, [[Orgyen Tromge]], a speech emanation of His Holiness [[Dudjom Rinpoche]], [[Jigdral Yeshe Dorje]]. | ||
He now travels all over North America giving teachings. His schedule is available at http://orgyanshadrubling.com/id29.htm He is often giving teachings in Northern California, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii, Alaska, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Louisiana, Florida, Texas, Connnecticut, and New Mexico. He gives an annual month-long shedra, or Dharmic educational intensive retreat, at Rigdzin Ling in Junction City, Northern California, the main center of Chagdud Rinpoche's Chagdud Gonpa centers. | He now travels all over North America giving teachings. His schedule is available at http://orgyanshadrubling.com/id29.htm He is often giving teachings in Northern California, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii, Alaska, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Louisiana, Florida, Texas, Connnecticut, and New Mexico. He gives an annual month-long [[shedra]], or Dharmic educational intensive retreat, at [[Rigdzin Ling]] in Junction City, Northern California, the main center of Chagdud Rinpoche's Chagdud Gonpa centers. He has groups meeting in Ashland, Oregon, and in Lafayette, Louisiana. | ||
Chagdud Gonpa main page: http://www.chagdud.org | [[Chagdud Gonpa]] main page: http://www.chagdud.org | ||
Directory of Chagdud Gonpa centers: http://www.snowcrest.net/chagdud/main/dir.htm | Directory of [[Chagdud Gonpa]] centers: http://www.snowcrest.net/chagdud/main/dir.htm | ||
Chagdud Gonpa events page: http://users.snowcrest.net/chagdud/main/events.htm | [[Chagdud Gonpa]] events page: http://users.snowcrest.net/chagdud/main/events.htm | ||
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Here is what Khentrul Lodro Thaye Rinpoche says for those who wish to make a connection with him: | Here is what Khentrul Lodro Thaye Rinpoche says for those who wish to make a connection with him: | ||
"For those who have an interest in making a connection with me, here is a short introduction to the way and order in which I teach Dharma. | "For those who have an interest in making a connection with me, here is a short introduction to the way and order in which I teach [[Dharma]]. | ||
Everyone wants to find ultimate and lasting happiness and to avoid even the slightest amount of suffering. Therefore, one needs to know the correct methods for achieving ultimate happiness and for eradicating suffering. There is no other method other than the profound path of skillful means - entering the path of Dharma. | Everyone wants to find ultimate and lasting happiness and to avoid even the slightest amount of suffering. Therefore, one needs to know the correct methods for achieving ultimate happiness and for eradicating suffering. There is no other method other than the profound path of [[skillful means]] - entering the path of [[Dharma]]. | ||
When just entering the Dharma path, one should receive teachings that give an overall, foundational introduction to what Dharma is. Such teachings include how to practice Dharma and the beneficial effects brought about through Dharma practice. In this way, one is inspired and develops enthusiasm towards the path. | When just entering the [[Dharma]] path, one should receive teachings that give an overall, foundational introduction to what [[Dharma]] is. Such teachings include how to practice [[Dharma]] and the beneficial effects brought about through [[Dharma]] practice. In this way, one is inspired and develops enthusiasm towards the path. | ||
One should begin engaging in the actual practice of Dharma by entering the door to the path, or taking Refuge. Following that, one establishes a firm foundation by receiving in-depth explanations on how to meditate on the preliminary practices of Ngondro. Particularly, one receives pith instructions on the key points of meditation, including The Four Thoughts that Turn the Mind, The Four Immeasurables, and Guru Yoga practice. One should study and thoroughly engage in the mind training taught in texts such as Entering the Way of a Bodhisattva by Shantideva, The Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva by Ngulchu Thogmed, and teachings on the Six Perfections among others. | One should begin engaging in the actual practice of [[Dharma]] by entering the door to the path, or taking [[Refuge]]. Following that, one establishes a firm foundation by receiving in-depth explanations on how to meditate on the preliminary practices of [[Ngondro]]. Particularly, one receives pith instructions on the key points of [[meditation]], including [[The Four Thoughts that Turn the Mind]], [[The Four Immeasurables]], and [[Guru Yoga]] practice. One should study and thoroughly engage in the [[mind training]] taught in texts such as [[Entering the Way of a Bodhisattva]] ([[Bodhicaryavatara]]) by [[Shantideva]], [[The Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva]] by [[Ngulchu Thogmed]], and teachings on the [[Six Perfections]] among others. | ||
Following that, one should receive the profound explanations on emptiness, which is the method for realizing that all phenomena lack any true identity; and buddha nature, the nature of one's mind, the timeless awareness that is naturally present within. One receives teachings on how to meditate on emptiness and buddha nature through the applications of calm abiding (shamatha) and special insight (vipashyana) meditation. | Following that, one should receive the profound explanations on [[emptiness]], which is the method for realizing that all [[phenomena]] lack any true identity; and [[buddha nature]], the nature of one's [[mind]], the [[timeless awareness]] that is naturally present within. One receives teachings on how to meditate on [[emptiness]] and [[buddha nature]] through the applications of [[calm abiding]] ([[shamatha]]) and [[special insight]] ([[vipashyana]]) [[meditation]]. | ||
In regard to the extremely profound development and completion stage practices, one begins by receiving empowerments (wang) and reading transmissions (lung). Then, with the proper understanding of mantra recitation and deity meditation, one should engage in the practice of Mahayoga. Mahayoga is a skillful method for the development of pristine awareness (yeshe) in one's mind stream. After that, one cultivates the practice of Anuyoga [tsa lung] by relying on subtle channels, energy, and vital essence. This is also a skillful method for developing pristine awareness in one's mind stream. | In regard to the extremely profound development and [[completion stage]] practices, one begins by receiving empowerments ([[wang]]) and reading transmissions ([[lung]]). Then, with the proper understanding of [[mantra]] recitation and [[deity]] [[meditation]], one should engage in the practice of [[Mahayoga]]. [[Mahayoga]] is a skillful [[method]] for the development of [[pristine awareness]] ([[yeshe]]) in one's [[mind stream]]. After that, one cultivates the practice of [[Anuyoga]] ([[tsa lung]]) by relying on [[subtle channels]], energy, and [[vital essence]]. This is also a skillful method for developing [[pristine awareness]] in one's [[mind stream]]. | ||
With that basis, one receives transmission on the most profound practice of the Great Perfection [[[dzogchen]], [[[atiyoga]]], followed by teachings on some concise explanatory treatises. The way to receive pointing-out instructions is on an individual basis. The lineage of | With that basis, one receives [[transmission]] on the most profound practice of the [[Great Perfection]] [[[dzogchen]], [[[atiyoga]]], followed by teachings on some concise explanatory treatises. The way to receive [[pointing-out instructions]] is on an individual basis. The lineage of [[Great Perfection]] teachings has been passed down from one accomplished [[Vajrayana]] master ([[vidyadhara]], [[rigdzin]]) to the next up until my own root teachers. From them, I received great blessings and pith instructions on a one-to-one basis in accordance with the lineage of extremely profound [[transmission]]. | ||
In order to understand the essence of Great Perfection practice, one must have previously developed a firm foundation of study, contemplation, and meditation in all of the aforementioned practices. This is the definite order, the sequence of training. Without that, there is no effective method for developing correct practice. If one practices successively in this way, there is no need to have any doubts. The beneficial effects of the path will be experienced first-hand and the results of Dharma will be swiftly accomplished." | In order to understand the essence of [[Great Perfection]] practice, one must have previously developed a firm foundation of study, [[contemplation]], and [[meditation]] in all of the aforementioned practices. This is the definite order, the sequence of training. Without that, there is no effective method for developing correct practice. If one practices successively in this way, there is no need to have any doubts. The beneficial effects of the path will be experienced first-hand and the results of [[Dharma]] will be swiftly accomplished." | ||
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Revision as of 23:49, 10 January 2006
Short biography of Khentrul Lodro Thaye Rinpoche
Khentrul Lodrö Thayé Rinpoche spent fifteen years studying at Katok Monastery in eastern Tibet, Khenpo Jigme Phuntsok's Serthar Buddhist Institute in Kardze, Tibet, and Penor Rinpoche's monastery Namdroling in India. Acknowledged as a scholar of the highest level, he twice received the title of khenpo (equivalent to a Doctor of Philosophy), making him a khenchen, or double doctorate.
He received the entire Nyingt'hig lineage (including Nyingt'hig Yabzhi, Dzod Dun, Ngalso Korsum, Yeshe Lama, and Chetzun Nyingt'hig), as well as many empowerments, scriptural transmissions, and explanations on the pith instructions for Great Perfection practice. In addition, Khentrul Rinpoche received the rarely bestowed oral transmission of Khenpo Ngakchung's Nyingt'hig lineage. From Jigme P'huntsok Rinpoche, Dodrubchen Rinpoche, Penor Rinpoche, and Katok Moktza Rinpoche, he received all of the empowerments and scriptural transmissions for the Kama and Terma cycles of the Nyingma school.
He has taught for many years at monasteries in Tibet and India and is the abbot of Mardo Tashi Choling in eastern Tibet where he established a retreat center and shedra. He directs the education and spiritual practice of 300 monks, seventy advanced-degree candidates, sixty children, and twenty retreatants.
He was invited by Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche shortly before his death to teach at his centers, and to be the personal tutor of Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche's grandson, Orgyen Tromge, a speech emanation of His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche, Jigdral Yeshe Dorje.
He now travels all over North America giving teachings. His schedule is available at http://orgyanshadrubling.com/id29.htm He is often giving teachings in Northern California, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii, Alaska, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Louisiana, Florida, Texas, Connnecticut, and New Mexico. He gives an annual month-long shedra, or Dharmic educational intensive retreat, at Rigdzin Ling in Junction City, Northern California, the main center of Chagdud Rinpoche's Chagdud Gonpa centers. He has groups meeting in Ashland, Oregon, and in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Chagdud Gonpa main page: http://www.chagdud.org Directory of Chagdud Gonpa centers: http://www.snowcrest.net/chagdud/main/dir.htm Chagdud Gonpa events page: http://users.snowcrest.net/chagdud/main/events.htm
Khentrul Rinpoche is reknowned for his warmth, intelligence, knowledge, kindness, good sense of humor, directness, and the thoroughness of his teachings. He imparts a practical and comprehensive view and understanding of the teachings he gives.
Here is what Khentrul Lodro Thaye Rinpoche says for those who wish to make a connection with him:
"For those who have an interest in making a connection with me, here is a short introduction to the way and order in which I teach Dharma.
Everyone wants to find ultimate and lasting happiness and to avoid even the slightest amount of suffering. Therefore, one needs to know the correct methods for achieving ultimate happiness and for eradicating suffering. There is no other method other than the profound path of skillful means - entering the path of Dharma.
When just entering the Dharma path, one should receive teachings that give an overall, foundational introduction to what Dharma is. Such teachings include how to practice Dharma and the beneficial effects brought about through Dharma practice. In this way, one is inspired and develops enthusiasm towards the path.
One should begin engaging in the actual practice of Dharma by entering the door to the path, or taking Refuge. Following that, one establishes a firm foundation by receiving in-depth explanations on how to meditate on the preliminary practices of Ngondro. Particularly, one receives pith instructions on the key points of meditation, including The Four Thoughts that Turn the Mind, The Four Immeasurables, and Guru Yoga practice. One should study and thoroughly engage in the mind training taught in texts such as Entering the Way of a Bodhisattva (Bodhicaryavatara) by Shantideva, The Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva by Ngulchu Thogmed, and teachings on the Six Perfections among others.
Following that, one should receive the profound explanations on emptiness, which is the method for realizing that all phenomena lack any true identity; and buddha nature, the nature of one's mind, the timeless awareness that is naturally present within. One receives teachings on how to meditate on emptiness and buddha nature through the applications of calm abiding (shamatha) and special insight (vipashyana) meditation.
In regard to the extremely profound development and completion stage practices, one begins by receiving empowerments (wang) and reading transmissions (lung). Then, with the proper understanding of mantra recitation and deity meditation, one should engage in the practice of Mahayoga. Mahayoga is a skillful method for the development of pristine awareness (yeshe) in one's mind stream. After that, one cultivates the practice of Anuyoga (tsa lung) by relying on subtle channels, energy, and vital essence. This is also a skillful method for developing pristine awareness in one's mind stream.
With that basis, one receives transmission on the most profound practice of the Great Perfection [[[dzogchen]], [[[atiyoga]]], followed by teachings on some concise explanatory treatises. The way to receive pointing-out instructions is on an individual basis. The lineage of Great Perfection teachings has been passed down from one accomplished Vajrayana master (vidyadhara, rigdzin) to the next up until my own root teachers. From them, I received great blessings and pith instructions on a one-to-one basis in accordance with the lineage of extremely profound transmission.
In order to understand the essence of Great Perfection practice, one must have previously developed a firm foundation of study, contemplation, and meditation in all of the aforementioned practices. This is the definite order, the sequence of training. Without that, there is no effective method for developing correct practice. If one practices successively in this way, there is no need to have any doubts. The beneficial effects of the path will be experienced first-hand and the results of Dharma will be swiftly accomplished."
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