His Holiness has Completed the Transmissions!
Please join us in rejoicing, as His Holiness the Dalai Lama has completed the transmissions of the 18 Lamrim texts! His Holiness bestowed the Bodhisattva Vows following the completion of the transmissions this morning. He then held separate audiences with Asian and Western students. There will be a break in the schedule tomorrow, then the 16 […]
Final Date for Donations to the Jangchup Lamrim Teachings
Please see the following important announcement about the last day for donations to the Jangchup Lamrim Teachings, on 31st December 2015.
Day 8 at Jangchup Lamrim Teachings 2015
“Our wisdom is a blessing of Manjushri. Therefore, we should know that in order to improve our wisdom, we must be receptive to the blessings of Manjushri, who is the personification of the wisdom of all the Buddhas.” (His Holiness Dalai Lama at Jangchup Lamrim Teachings) Above photo of Ven. Dr Barry Kerzin offering mandala […]
Scenes from Day 7 – Jangchup Lamrim Teachings 2015
Above photo © Rio Helmi Above photo © Pearl Chan Above photo © Rio Helmi Above photo © Rio Helmi Above photo © Pearl Chan Truck load of bread. © Pearl Chan Canadian monk Tenzin Norbu who has spent 12 years at Tashi Lunpo, directing food servers. © Rio Helmi Above photo © Rio Helmi […]
More Quotes and Scenes from JLT 2015
Quotes from His Holiness during the Jangchup Lamrim Teachings “Since human beings are dependent on human community, one’s own happiness and joy are contingent upon that community. Therefore, there is no need mention that you should hold dear and cherish those whom you depend on.” “If you persistently work on learning the things you did not know earlier, even […]
Merry Christmas from Jangchup Lamrim Teachings 2015!
His Holiness the Dalai Lama began today’s morning session of the 2015 Jangchup Lamrim Teachings with “Merry Christmas!” greetings to the Western attendees. His Holiness said even though today the Western attendees’ bodies are physically at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in Bylakuppe, their minds may be at home, thinking about Christmas. He sent his “special greetings” to […]
Anniversary of HH 6th Ling Rinpoche
Today is the anniversary of the passing away of His Holiness the 6th Kyabje Yongzin Ling Rinpoche. We pray that all of Rinpoche’s wishes are instantly and perfectly fulfilled! In honour of this anniversary, today following the afternoon session of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Jangchup Lamrim Teachings, the attendees will offer tsog (“ritual […]
Highlights from Day 5 – Jangchup Lamrim Teachings 2015
Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche offering the mandala to His Holiness. © Rio Helmi His Eminence Ling Rinpoche leads His Holiness through the Prayer Hall. © Rio Helmi His Holiness blesses a child. © Rio Helmi A monk prepares a mandala offering. © Rio Helmi The lively debate sessions continue in the teaching intervals. © Pearl Chan Monks […]
Today’s quotes and photos from JLT 2015
Quotes from His Holiness the Dalai Lama, during the Jangchup Lamrim Teachings. “In order to practice the principle of taking refuge in the Three Jewels well, we must understand what the Three Jewels are, and for that we must understand what the Four Noble Truths are.” “If we could spread love and compassion, there would […]