Tsoknyi Rinpoche's Blog, page 12
November 10, 2015
A Message from Tsoknyi Rinpoche
“We are all so happy to have Mingyur Rinpoche home, especially my mother who is quite joyous.” ~ Tsoknyi Rinpoche
November 3, 2015
A Message from Tsoknyi Rinpoche about Mingyur Rinpoche
“I talked briefly with Mingyur Rinpoche who arrived at Tergar Temple in Bodhgaya yesterday. He is in good health and doing very well. My impression from talking to him is as if nothing happened at all, nothing exciting, very ordinary, like I just saw him yesterday. Lama Tashi didn’t come with him and continues his retreat.” ~ Tsoknyi Rinpoche
November 2, 2015
2016 Barchey Künsel Ngöndro Retreat
2016 Barchey Künsel Ngöndro Retreat led by Tenzin NamselWe would like to invite you to participate in a 2016 Barchey Künsel Ngöndro Retreat led by Tenzin Namsel. This will be a five-day retreat focused on developing and deepening our connection to the profound foundational practices of ngöndro. “Very effective study and practice retreat–Namsel brought vivid awareness of the essence, meaning and purpose of each ngöndro practice. I could taste a little bit how each works to clarify my mental and physical habit patterns.” A 2015 Ngöndro Retreat participant.
Please send your email information to 2016ngondroretreat@gmail.com if you would like to receive further notices regarding this retreat.
Sincerely,
2016 Ngöndro Retreat Planning Committee
Tenzin Namsel
October 21, 2015
Crestone 2016 Retreat Date Changes
In order to accommodate Rinpoche’s travel schedule, the 2016 Crestone retreat dates have been changed. The first retreat begins August 12th and ends after breakfast on the morning of the 18th. The second retreat begins August 19th and ends after breakfast on the morning of the 25th. Pundarika Foundation apologizes for any inconvenience these changes may cause, however they are unavoidable. We also do not have information yet on retreat topics, but as soon as we do, we will post them on Facebook as well as this web site.
October 2, 2015
August 2015 Crestone: Dissolving Outer, Inner and Innermost Obstacles
Tsoknyi Rinpoche held the first summer Crestone August retreat of 2015 on 8/11-17/2015 on the Yeshe Rangsal retreat land. The retreat was called “Dissolving Outer, Inner and Innermost Obstacles: Coming Home” wherein he delivered six days of compact, critical and foundational teachings creating a solid platform of Buddhism for all retreatants. Over 150 people attended, with approximately 13 people taking refuge that week and 4 people the next week. Tsangsar Rinpoche was at his side, with Gerardo Abboud translating and Tenzin Namsel recapping the teachings daily. Managers Tim and Wendy Stokes once again provided stellar support for everyone, and we thank you again for your service. Carolyn Victoria donated fine artwork towards raising funds for the Tsoknyi Nepal Nuns, and the hardworking TNN staff presented the current status and future plans for the project along with a new Tsoknyi Nuns video featuring the 1000 Prayer Wheels donation proposal.
Please note: For those who attended the retreat and are awaiting the audio/video link announcement, we ask for your patience for a few more weeks while the web site transitions to a new web development platform.
And thank you, Alan Rabold, for your photographs memorializing this unforgettable week of teachings with Rinpoche.
July 1, 2015
Living Wisely: Working with Emotions
In the “Living Wisely/Working with Emotions” section below on the web site, Tsoknyi Rinpoche describes the subtle body’s mistaken identification of believing that something is “real,” yet we are called to recognize that which is true in Buddhist practice. Please click here to view: http://youtu.be/Wv8qBPByVPY
June 30, 2015
Latest Earthquake Relief News!
Please visit The Tsoknyi Nepal Nuns page on Facebook for the latest newsletter about earthquake relief in Nepal, including messages from Tsoknyi Rinpoche about the nuns and fundraising efforts!
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June 11, 2015
Waking Up in Every Moment: a workshop with Tsoknyi Rinpoche sponsored by Shambhala Sun
Waking Up in Every Moment: August 26 – 30, 2015 (Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, NY)
Each of us has the capacity to feel fully alive and to embrace our circumstances—whatever they may be. In this retreat, North America’s leading Buddhist magazine, Shambhala Sun, brings together three renowned Buddhist teachers (Sylvia Boorstein, Tsoknyi Rinpoche, and Melissa Myozen Blacker Roshi) to guide us in meditation and mindfulness practices—essential tools for waking up and embracing life.
For more information and to register, please visit the “Waking Up in Every Moment” registration page at: http://www.eomega.org/…/shambhala-sun-ret…/description-price
Additional information can be found here: http://www.eomega.org/workshops/shambhala-sun-retreat and http://www.lionsroar.com/waking-up-in-every-moment/
Please visit co-instructor Melissa Myozen Blacker’s recorded an invitation to the event here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxVDScodVTI
Here is an excerpt of Tsoknyi Rinpoche’s article from the current issue of Lions Roar magazine, which includes information about this event and speaks on how to gauge progress in your practice: http://www.lionsroar.com/tsokyni-rinpoche-on-how-to-gauge-…/
Additional information can be found here: http://www.eomega.org/workshops/shambhala-sun-retreat and http://www.lionsroar.com/waking-up-in-every-moment/
May 12, 2015
Second Earthquake Hits Eastern Nepal
A second earthquake, magnitude 7.3, hit eastern Nepal near Everest and the town of Namche Bazaar. It was centered about 47 miles east of Kathmandu, in a rural area close to the Chinese border. Rescue helicopters have been sent to districts north-east of the capital, that are believed to be worst hit.
Fortunately Tsoknyi Rinpoche’s family is safe, along with his nuns, and the monks and nuns of his brothers and nephew.
We will continue to post updates as we learn more information. Please join in prayer for Nepal and all those affected by these quakes and after-shocks.
