Amitayus Commentary*
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with Geshe Ngawang Dakpa
Sunday, November 10, 3pm-5pm This is a part of "The Life and Legacy of Lama Tsongkhapa" presented by Tse Chen Ling. Tse Chen Ling’s longtime resident teacher returns to give a precious commentary on the long life practice of Amitayus in the tradition of Macig Drubpäi Gyälmo. Macig Drubpäi Gyälmo in English translates to Sole Mother Queen of Siddhis. This is the 11th-12th century CE female siddhā, considered a ḍākiṇī, that taught this long life practice to Rechungpa when he traveled to India from Tibet. Rechungpa was the heart disciple of Milarepa, and upon his return to Tibet he transmitted this lineage to Milarepa, and from there it has been transmitted widely through both branches of the Kagyu lineage, until it was received by Je Tsongkhapa who continued it in the Gelug lineage. While there are Action Tantra empowerments of Amitayus, that of Macig Drubpäi Gyälmo is a Highest Yoga Tantra practice *This program is open only to those who have received any Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment. There will be no practice commitment given to those who attend. Please note: this empowerment was given at Tse Chen Ling by the current Ganden Tri Rinpoche, Lobsang Tenzin, on June 9th, 2013. English translations of the self-generation practice text (composed by Ngulchu Dharmabhadra) will be provided as a hard copy or as a PDF. Ven. Stephen Carlier will provide English interpretation. $20 - Regular, non-sponsor seating $108 - Event sponsor, preferential seating Ordained sangha are always welcome free of charge. Please note: No one turned away for lack of funds. if this applies to you, please email the Tse Chen Ling Office at [email protected]. |
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About the Teacher
Geshe Ngawang Dakpa served as a resident teacher at Tse Chen Ling. He was born in Nakchu, northeast of Lhasa, Tibet and became a monk at the age of ten. At the local monastery of Othok he studied both Dharma and secular subjects extensively before entering Sera Je Monastery eleven years later. He fled Tibet in 1959. Upon his arrival in India, Geshe-la not only continued his monastic studies, but also spent three years at the Sanskrit University in Varansi, earning an MA with honors. Invited by the Queen of Sikkim, he taught at the University of Sikkim for nearly 20 years before returning to Sera monastery in South India and obtaining his Geshe degree. Additionally, Geshe-la taught in Taiwan before arriving in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1999.
Geshe Ngawang Dakpa served as a resident teacher at Tse Chen Ling. He was born in Nakchu, northeast of Lhasa, Tibet and became a monk at the age of ten. At the local monastery of Othok he studied both Dharma and secular subjects extensively before entering Sera Je Monastery eleven years later. He fled Tibet in 1959. Upon his arrival in India, Geshe-la not only continued his monastic studies, but also spent three years at the Sanskrit University in Varansi, earning an MA with honors. Invited by the Queen of Sikkim, he taught at the University of Sikkim for nearly 20 years before returning to Sera monastery in South India and obtaining his Geshe degree. Additionally, Geshe-la taught in Taiwan before arriving in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1999.
2019 Series: The Life and Legacy of Lama Tsongkhapa
This teaching is a part of "The Life and Legacy of Lama Tsongkhapa" presented by Tse Chen Ling.
Je Tsongkhapa Lobsang Drakpa (1357- 1419) was one of the greatest figures in the history of Tibetan Buddhism and the founder of the Gelug tradition.
The year 2019 marks the 600th anniversary of Lama Tsongkhapa's parinirvana. Tse Chen Ling will be offering a series of programs that celebrate the life and lineage of Lama Tsongkhapa. These programs will reflect the core teachings and unique features of the Gelug tradition.
For details, please visit the Life and Legacy of Lama Tsongkhapa series page.
This teaching is a part of "The Life and Legacy of Lama Tsongkhapa" presented by Tse Chen Ling.
Je Tsongkhapa Lobsang Drakpa (1357- 1419) was one of the greatest figures in the history of Tibetan Buddhism and the founder of the Gelug tradition.
The year 2019 marks the 600th anniversary of Lama Tsongkhapa's parinirvana. Tse Chen Ling will be offering a series of programs that celebrate the life and lineage of Lama Tsongkhapa. These programs will reflect the core teachings and unique features of the Gelug tradition.
For details, please visit the Life and Legacy of Lama Tsongkhapa series page.
Registration**
Your generous donations are essential for the continuation of programs like this. No one turned away due to lack of funds. Please contact us to make arrangements.
**This program is open only to those who have received any Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment. There will be no practice commitment given to those who attend.
Your generous donations are essential for the continuation of programs like this. No one turned away due to lack of funds. Please contact us to make arrangements.
**This program is open only to those who have received any Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment. There will be no practice commitment given to those who attend.