We are fortunate students to be living in a time that gives us the resources and technology to enjoy the teachings of BuddhaDharma virtually any time, anywhere!
Rinpoche is presently teaching the Ninth Karmapa Wangchuk Dorje's commentary on Madhyamakavatara- Entrance to the Middle Way at Nitartha Institute. This commentary is called, "Feast for the Fortunate - Which Easily Pulls Along the Chariot of the Takpo Kagyu Siddhas, Commentary to the Entrance to the Middle Way." The lucky students gathered here are happily engaged in the study and contemplation of these and other core material in the Nitartha curriculum.
On this day, when we remember and celebrate the teachings of Lord Buddha on the Four Noble Truths of suffering, the origin of suffering, the cessation of suffering, and the path that leads to cessation, I would like to offer an excerpt of teachings on these four realities as taught at Nitartha Institute in 2002. This excerpt is from the presentation of the Abhisamayalankara, or Ornament of Clear Realization, which are teachings on the Prajnaparamita sutras.
The Aspects of the Four Realities of the Noble Ones
July 17, 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . PARAMITA OF THE MONTH: generosity
Current Calendar of Events
Chokhor Duchen: Buddha Shakyamuni Taught the Four Noble Truths
July 21, 2004
Nalanda West Summer Institute in progess
Seattle, Washington now – August 8
Nitartha Institute 2004 Program in progress
Sackville, New Brunswick: July10 – Aug 8
Open Retreat with The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche
Connecticut: August 13-19
Nalanda West Friday Evening Series with The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche
Seattle, WA: September 3, 10, & 17
Nalanda West Inauguration Event
Lhabab Duchen, November 4, 2004
Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche: Distinguishing Phenomena and Pure Being
Nalanda West: November 5 - 14
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NALANDABODHI MEMO: SANGHA NEWS July 5
PARAMITA OF THE MONTH:
generosity
Noteworthy Events
Nalanda West Summer Institute
Seattle, WA: July 3 – August 8 in progress
“Wild Awakening: The Heart of Mahamudra and Dzogchen”
Nalandabodhi Halifax & Shambhala Center: July 10-11
Nitartha Institute 2004 Program
Sackville, New Brunswick: July10 – Aug 8 www.nitarthainstitute.org
Open Retreat with The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche
Connecticut: August 13-19 www.nbconnecticut.org/dzogchen.htm
Nalanda West Friday Evening Series with The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche
Seattle, WA: September 3, 10, & 17
Nalanda West Inauguration Event
Lhabab Duchen, November 4, 2004
Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche: Distinguishing Phenomena and Pure Being
Nalanda West: November 5 - 14
Program Highlights
NALANDA WEST SUMMER INSTITUTE JULY 3 - AUGUST 8 2004
A month of study, practice, and creative expression
Featuring a series of public talks, weekend workshops and weeklong trainings, including:
Public Talk Series
Buddhadharma: An Introduction to the Path of Awakening - Summer Institute Faculty
Meditation Instruction & Practice
Calm and Clear: An Introduction to Buddhist Meditation Practice - Summer Institute Faculty
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Working with the Emotions - Howard Aposhyan
Maitri: Discovering Wisdom Within Our Confusion - Carole Fleming
Opening our Minds and Transforming Fear:
A Practical Exploration of Spirituality and Dying - Mark Power
The Wheel of Activity: Unleashing Effortless Accomplishment in the Midst of An Overly Busy Lifestyle - Martin Marvet
Contemplative Clowning: Buddhist Inspired Performance - Lynne Conrad Marvet
Youth Media/Arts Forum - Tenzin Tingkhye
Summer Dance!
Center Highlights: NB VIENNA
13/14 July: 9.00 , 11.30, 15.00 und 18.30h
Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche on Maitreya’s “Distinguishing Phenomena and Pure Being”
Every Thursday 19.30 Meditation;
First Thursday/month: Meditation Introduction for beginners
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NALANDABODHI VIENNA
Buddhist Meditation- and Study Center
Herklotzgasse 20 A-1150 Wien Austria, Europe
phone +43-1-892 89 89
vienna@nalandabodhi.org
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download: Color calendar of July events