 | History of Tibetan Buddhism (1 of 15) A Brief history of Tibetan Buddhism explaining the four schools of Tibetan Buddhism. Nyingma, Kadampa Sakya, Kagyu, and Gelug Schools. A well rounded Dharma lecture on how Buddhism influenced Tibet. |
 | Tibetan Buddhism Yab Yum The Bodhisattva Vajrapani is the compassionate patron of the teachings of Buddha, his fierce appearance is one of a powerful protector and remover of obstacles for mankind. He is the holder of the vajra (thunderbolt scepter) which symbolises the power of compassion. In his erotic tantric form of Mahacakra the deity has three faces and six arms and is considered to be associated with the subduing of the Nagas (snakes/serpent-like dragon beings). Portrayed with three heads and six arms, Vajrapani is depicted in yab-yum, engaged in sexual union with his consort and holds a vajra in his raised right hand. Two hands hold the body of a snake as two of his main hands are pointed to the front, making the gestures of abhaya mudra, the pose of protection and fearlessness, and varada mudra, extended down conferring grace and charity. On his head, the Bodhisattva wears a five leaf crown and is adorned with earrings (snakes), bracelets, anklets, pearl decorated skirts, scarves, jewel girdles and ornaments. Snakes writhe in and out of his mouth and his finely curled and flaming hair is tied up into a high chignon in which a small image of Vajrapani is depicted. Resembling her consort, Vajrapani's female partner is righly adorned and bears an urna on her forehead, the sign of great being. She offers a blood filled scull cup in her left hand and wields a kartrika (tantric chopper) in her right. The couple is supported by sun-discs beneath their feet as a stabilising platform and trample on flattened demon-bodies who represent ignorance and evil spirits. The group is depicted on a double lotusthrone, the edges finely decorated with a strand of pearls. The heavy superb casting in copper alloy and the fine yellowish gilding of this bronze reflect the technical skills and artistic imagination of the Nepalese newari craftsmen during the Malla kingdom period. Typical characteristics are the articulated stylistic elements like the five-leaf crowns, skirts, jewellery and ornaments as well as the pronounced double lotusthrone. The tantric icon, the traces of polychrome on the faces, hair, feet and hands as well as the original seal depicting a Vishvavajra at the bottom are all characteristic for a bronze being originally used in a Tibetan monastery, most likely from a south-central (Tsang) origin. The representation of Mahacakrava Vajrapani is captured in a well modelled and inspired composition, revealing an intensive and restrained energy which radiates from this dynamic tantric group. The harmonious balanced union of the fierce erotic couple is complemented by convincing natural volumes, finely articulated details and powerful positioning of body, legs and arms. The snake passing through the deity's mouth increases the vigour and intensity of the couples presence. Striking are the positions of both demons with their heads sticking out of the base. The image is a wonderful example of Tibetan tantric art and is superb from all angles comprising the powerfully conceived back and profiles. |
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 | Tibetan Song Ngai Drinchen Lama Adeu Rinpoche Biography The Eighth Adeu Rinpoche was born on the fourth day of the 12th Tibetan month in the Iron Horse year of the fifteenth calendrical cycle, in the middle of a freezing winter. As the 16th Karmapa and the Eighth Choegon Rinpoche recognized the child as the authentic reincarnation of the Seventh Adeu Rinpoche, he was taken to Tsechu Gompa for enthronement at the age of seven. Immediately after this, he began his traditional education in writing, calligraphy, poetry, astrology, mandala painting, spiritual practice and text recitation. At the same time, the young Adeu Rinpoche also received many teachings and pith-instructions based on the old and new traditions, but primarily on the Drukpa lineage from the Eighth Choegon Rinpoche, Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö and many other great masters. After this, Rinpoche entered into a seven-year retreat, during which he practised the sadhanas of different deities and trained in tsalung, following the Six Yogas of Naropa and the liberating Mahamudra mind-training practices. He also learnt philosophy. Adeu Rinpoche later wrote a precise commentary on the three sets of vows, the root of heart-essence of Nyingmapa lineage, and on the various mandala deities. In 1958, all the sacred texts, statues and precious objects were completely destroyed, and Rinpoche was imprisoned for fifteen years. Although Adeu Rinpoche suffered a great deal, the period in prison gave him an opportunity to meet many accomplished masters, who had also been imprisoned, especially Khenpo Munsel from whom he received instructions on Dzogchen, and under whose guidance, he practised the rare and precious teachings of the aural lineage (Nyengyü) of the Nyingma school, and studied the various Nyingmapa terma teachings. Adeu Rinpoche was an extremely important master of the Drukpa Kagyü lineage, especially following the Cultural Revolution, during which many great Drukpa lineage masters passed away. When teachings of the Drukpa lineage were faced with extinction, Adeu Rinpoche was the only remaining lineage holder of the Khampa tradition of the Drukpa lineage. At the end of 1980, Adeu Rinpoche went to Tashi Jong in India to pass on the entire lineage of the Khampa Drukpa tradition to the present Khamtrul Rinpoche Shedrub Nyima, Choegon Rinpoche Chokyi Sengye and many other great tulkus of the Drukpa lineage. In 1990, Adeu Rinpoche also gave the complete empowerments of the Drukpa lineage to the local tulkus in Nangchen. About 51 tulkus and 1600 monks and nuns were present to receive the empowerments and oral transmissions. In this way, Adeu Rinpoche became the main lineage master of the Khampa Drukpa tradition for all the Drukpa tulkus. Thereafter, Adeu Rinpoche went to Bhutan and exchanged initiations with Je Khenpo, Jigme Chodrak Rinpoche, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche and many other enlightened masters, thus becoming a representative of the Drukpa lineage. Adeu Rinpoche also took responsibility for restoring Tsechu Gompa, and at the same time collecting, correcting and editing all the Drukpa teachings, tantras and practices. |
 | Tibetan Buddhist Chanting - Om Mani Padme Hum Sanskrit: "Om Mani Padma Hum" (mantra of Avalokiteshvara) Tibetan: "Om Mani Peme Hung" (mantra of Chenrezig) http://www.nj.org/tv/buddhism.html Tibetan Buddhist chanting, Venerable Drupon Thinley Ningpo Rinpoche (Rin - Po Che) chants "Om Mani Padme Hum." The Meaning of the Mantra in Tibetan Buddhism http://www.dharma-haven.org/tibetan/meaning-of-om-mani-padme-hung.htm |
 | History of Tibetan Buddhism (4 of 15) A Brief history of Tibetan Buddhism explaining the four schools of Tibetan Buddhism. Nyingma, Kadampa, Sakya, Kagyu, and Gelug Schools. A well rounded Dharma lecture on how Buddhism influenced Tibet. |
 | The Noble Eightfold Path (10 of 22) International Dharma Conference Series: The Noble Eightfold Path. Recorded at Sakya Phuntsok Ling, March 8, 2008 |
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 | Unbiased History of Tibet This is a commentary of the video named Tibet War, IS, and ALWAYS will be a part of CHINA by NZKOF http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9QNKB34cJo a rather unbiased history. if u wish to download this video, the link is here: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=2N0IE3DV |
 | 11th ANNIVERSARY OF DUDJOM RINPOCHE II . H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche II. (1904-1987) was the supreme principal of the Nyingma school of Vajrayana Buddhism, until His passing away in France. Anniversary of Kyabje Dudjom Rinpoche II. is on 18th day of 11th lunar month (in 2007 this is on December 26). Rinpoche was the incarnation of tertön Dudjom Lingpa (1835-1903) who was the initiator of Dudjom Tersar lineage. Dudjom Rinpoche II. wrote many precious Dharma texts in Tibetan. Only few of them are translated into English. Most well known is The Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism in two volumens. In Buddhism we celebrate the Anniversaries of passing away of great Bodhisattvas. On such Anniversaries the meditator can experience auspicious signs like appearance of rainbow spheres or thigles around the sun and other asupicious signs. This is connected with Atiyoga/Dzogchen Tödgal practice, which are supported by Trekchod or intrinsic awareness (of emptiness). Allknowing Longchenpa taught that Trekchod and Tödgal must be practiced as a unity. If meditator is attached to Light, he will be reborn in higher realms of form (Skt. Rupakaya). In Atiyoga/Dzogchen Lights are understood as unseparable from Shunyata / emptiness. When Lights of our Buddha-nature (Skt. Tathagatagharba) appears outside, the meditator must remain in meditative equality, not becoming excited. Lights of our precious Buddha-nature, appearing „outside", are understood as Tsal energy of the primordial state, which is one of the three modes of the manifestation of primordial energy. As it is said in 32. MO Divination system - The endless , Auspicious knot : „Oh, intelligent one, look at that wonderful scene with your eyes." Eyes are the gateway of Wisdom. This Visual Dharma is dedicated to the long life of Kyabje Dudjom Rinpoche III. who was born in 1990 in Qinghai province of China and is now studying with Kyabje Chatral Rinpoche in Nepal. May authentic Dudjom Tersar Lineage of Nyingma Vajrayana Buddhism continue , until samsara is emptied. International Institute for Contemporary Buddhist Studies Bibliographies of researchers and authors online www.izum.si/cobiss 90321, 90352 1.04 special article 2.10 special work H.E.Lama Tara Tulku Drimed Drolkhar Rinpoche, ven. Mangala Konchok Norbu OPEN BUDDHIST FORUM INTERNATIONAL- HQ e-mail: BuddhaDharma.OBFInternational@gmail.com February 7, 2008 -- First day of 1st lunar month (special month Bumjur Dawa, when merit-positive energy from positive actions is multiplied 100.000 times; first 15 days of new lunar year celebrate miracles of Buddha Shakyamuni, in order to increase faith in present and future disciples). Clairvoyant Dream of H.E.Lama Tara Tulku Drimed Drolkhar Rinpoche on that night : „Kyabje Dudjom Rinpoche II. was teaching at the castle Limberg in South Austria. With him very few western disciples like Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche and others. At the end of the Teaching I went to my room for the white offering scarf-katak , because I wanted to offer it to Rinpoche as the sign of gratitude and respect. When I came back to the teaching hall , there was small boy of around 5-6 years, sitting on the throne of Dudjom Rinpoche. He had blond hair (like those children born in Europe or USA). He was thin and on left and right side there were two girls, around 3 years older than he. We made photo , while I was sitting beneath his throne. Later we respectfuly touched our foreheads (a sign of great courtesy) and I saw shining white OM coming from his forehead to mine. It was non-dual. When I stood there the boy was looking into my eyes and smiled...." According to this clairvoyant dream there is another emanation of Dudjom Rinpoche II -- his Body emanation. Realised Buddhist masters like Dudjom Rinpoche can have countless emanations, but five are the most important : emanation of Body, Speech, Mind, Quality and Activity. All these emanations are important- one can not presume that the Mind emanation is more important as others. It is important that all emanations are recognised as Tulkus, because in such way they will more easily serve the teachings of Buddhas in the authentic way by performing ten Dharmic Activities, being vegetarians, not selling the Dharma etc.. |
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