The Venerable Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche
Direct Leap of Spontaneous Presence: the Tradition of Ati Yoga, Including Teachings on the Three Principal Sections of Dzogchen Instructions, Sem De (Mind), Long De (Expanse),and Men Ngak gi De (Meditation Instructions)
Restricted teachings for students who have thoroughly studied the Progressive Stages of Meditation on Emptiness
November 21 to November 27, 2002
Co-sponsored by Nalandabodhi and Kagyu Shenpen Osel Choling with assistance by the Karma Kagyu Study Group of Seattle and the Seattle Shambhala Center.
Teachings to be held at
Nalandabodhi Seattle
5501 17th Ave NE, SeattleWA98105
In his first four teaching visits to Seattle, The Venerable Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche has given extensive teachings from the madhyamaka and mahamudra traditions. In his upcoming visit he will give teachings for the first time from the dzogchen tradition. Open to students who have thoroughly studied The Progressive Stages of Meditation on Emptiness, the course of nine teaching sessions will include teachings in the three principal sections of the Dzogchen teachings: Sem De (mind), Long De (expanse), and Men Ngak gi De (meditation instructions). Rinpoche has let it be known that he may examine participants’ understanding of Progressive Stages of Meditation on Emptiness.
Rinpoche will also give five teachings open to the general public entitled "The Science of Mind and its World: Dharmakirti's Commentary on Valid Cognition".
In this series of teachings Khenpo Rinpoche will present the essential ideas of Dharmakirti's seventh century text entitled The Commentary on Valid Cognition. These teachings explore how mind relates to its world - which states of mind are valid and reliable and which states are not.
Costs: Full Program (14 talks). $300 Dzogchen Program (9 talks). $200 Public Talks (5 talks). $100 (individual public talks $25)
Schedule and Topics Nov 21-27 (afternoon talks @ 2:30pm, evening talks @ 7pm) Nov 21 Thurs afternoon talk 1 on Dzogchen -- Evening Public talk 1 Nov 22 Fri afternoon talk 2 on Dzogchen -- Evening Public talk 2 Nov 23 Sat 10-12pm and 2:30-4:30pm Dzogchen talks 3 & 4 Nov 24 Sun 10-12pm and 2:30-4:30pm Dzogchen talks 5 & 6 Nov 25 Mon afternoon talk 7 on Dzogchen -- Evening Public talk 3 Nov 26 Tues afternoon talk 8 on Dzogchen -- Evening Public talk 4 Nov 27 Weds afternoon talk 9 on Dzogchen -- Evening Public talk 5
Registration notes: We anticipate space limitations, and participants are encouraged to register early. Full program-full payment will receive priority on a date received basis. If full payment is not made, a $100 deposit is required and Nov 4 is the balance due date, unless special arrangements are made with the registrar (for contact, see registration email and information line below). After Nov 4, the deposit is non-refundable, unless one is on the wait list and space does not become available. Late registrants (after Nov 4) are encouraged to inquire with the registrar regarding availability.
For the Dzogchen program, participants are expected to attend the entire program of teachings. If for some reason a participant has to miss a dzogchen session, he/she will be expected to make it up by listening to an audio tape or attending a video tape replay.
Registration and payment can be made in two ways:
1.Information, registration and credit card payment is available links that are posted at www.nalandabodhi.org. Program information is also available on the Nalandabodhi Seattle information line (206) 525-6925, or you can contact the program registrar at registration@nalandabodhi.org.
2.There is a registration form at the end of this email brochure, and in the attached file "Khenpo Seattle Program.doc". To mail payment, print, fill-in, and return the registration form with a check made out to Nalandabodhi in US Dollars to:
Nalandabodhi - KTGR Program 5501 17th Ave NE Seattle, WA 98105 USA
A hand written form may be substituted, however it needs to specify all the registration and payment options.
If you include an email address, your registration will be confirmed. If you do not have email, please consider asking a friend if their email can be used for confirmation. If regular mail is the only alternative, check that line at the end of the registration form.
Registration Form Return with your check made out to Nalandabodhi in US Dollars to: Nalandabodhi - KTGR Program 5501 17th Ave NE Seattle, WA 98105 USA
Name:_________________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Telephone:_____________________________________________ Email Address:__________________________________________
I understand that having thoroughly studied Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche's book The Progressive Stages of Meditation on Emptiness is required for attending the Dzogchen Program. I affirm that I meet this prerequisite. Please initial to confirm________.
Registration commitment (mark only one choice): ___ Public Dharmakirti Program only: 5 talks ($100). Individual public program talks can be purchased at the door on a space available basis for $25. ___ Dzogchen Program only: 9 talks ($200) ___ Full Program (Dzogchen plus Dharmakirti programs): 14 talks ($300)
Payment with this registration (mark only one choice): ___ Payment for public Dharmakirti program only: 5 talks ($100). ___ Payment for Dzogchen program only: 9 talks ($200) ___ Payment for Dzogchen plus Dharmakirti (full program): 14 talks ($300)
Enrollment is limited. Full program-full payment with this registration will receive priority on a date received basis. If full payment is not enclosed with this registration, a $100 deposit is required and Nov 4 is the balance due date, unless special arrangements are made with the registrar (for contact, see registration email and information line below). After Nov 4, the deposit is non-refundable, unless one is on the wait list and space does not become available. If you pay program costs or a deposit and are on a waiting list, but cannot attend because registration exceeds capacity, your payment will be refunded.
To contact the registrar (email communication is preferred): registration@nalandabodhi.org. Phone messages can also be left at (206) 525-6925.
Total sum enclosed: $_______. Please remember to include your check and to keep a record of this payment.
If you include an email address, your registration and payment will be confirmed. If you do not have email, please consider asking a friend if their email can be used for confirmation.
If regular mail is the only alternative, check the line below.
___ I do not have email access. Please send confirmation to the address on this form.
-- Lama Tashi Namgyal Kagyu Shenpen Ösel Chöling P.O. Box 51113 Seattle, WA 98115 Tel: (425) 776-6124 E-mail: ltashi.shenpenosel@gte.net Shenpen Ösel on Line: http://www.shenpen-osel.org
"This existence of ours is as transient as autumn clouds. To watch the birth and death of beings is like looking at the movements of a dance. A lifetime is like a flash of lightning in the sky, rushing by, like a torrent down a steep mountain." -The words of Buddha, quoted by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche
"The whole idea of meditation is to develop an entirely different way of dealing with things, where you have no purpose at all. In fact, meditation is dealing with the question of whether or not there is such a thing as purpose. One is not on the way somewhere. Or rather, one is on the way and is also at the destination, at the same time."
- from Meditation in Action by Chögyam Trungpa, Rinpoche