Mingyur Rinpoche’s

Retreats, Empowerments, Public Talk - 2009
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Mingyur Rinpoche is the emanation of Vajrapani. His previous reincarnations were Tertons and had discovered many precious termas of both the Nyingma and Kagyu lineages, including the Karma Pakshi Guru Yoga. The present 7th Mingyur Rinpoche was born in Nepal in 1976, he is a rare combination of youth and wisdom. At age thirteen, with the blessing of his root guru His Eminence Tai Situ Rinpoche, he entered the traditional three-year retreat in Sherab Ling (near Dharamsala, India) under the guidance of Saljey Rinpoche. After he completed the retreat at age seventeen, H.E Tai Situ Rinpoche appointed him the retreat master and later on trusted him with the responsibility of helping establish a new monastic college at Sherab Ling. Rinpoche's training continued with intensive studies of Buddhist philosophy, seven years at Sherab Ling and one year at Dzongsar Monastic College. He has received empowerments and instructions from many renowned masters of Dzogchen and Mahamudra, including his father Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche and Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche.

Furthermore, the eminent Nyoshul Rinpoche transmitted to him the sacred lineage of Trekcho and Togal which by tradition is passed on only on a one master-one disciple basis in intensive retreat. Since 2001, Rinpoche has travelled several times to Asia, Europe, and North America to give dharma teachings and meditation retreats. He quickly became known for his unique style of teachings, where scholarship and insight mingle with remarkable ease, lucidity, and a great sense of humor.

His visits to Vancouver under the sponsorship of Palpung Phende Kunkyab in 2001 - 2007 have benefited many dharma students and generated great enthusiasm. Contact palpungvan@shaw.ca for information on coming retreats.

Program Schedule

 PPK is pleased to announce the the following schedule for Mingyur Rinpoche’s visit to Vancouver, 2009

Public Talk, August 4th

This event is a Public Talk as well as a Book Signing for Rinpoche’s book entitled

“Joyful Wisdom - Embracing Change and Finding Wisdom”

Venue:

Alice Mackay Room, Vancouver Public Library, 350 West Georgia St.

Time:

By Donation

7.00 pm

$15 or more

Level II: Mind, Offering and Devotion, August 5th - 7th

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These teachings focus on the nature of mind (Insight Meditation) and the last two of the four foundation practices (Ngondro) - namely Mandala Offering and Guru Yoga. The teachings are open to those students who have received the Level I teachings and completed the practice objectives

PPK - 4521 Victoria Drive, Vancouver (just south of Kingsway)

9.00 - 5.00 pm

$180

Joyful Wisdom Meditation Retreat, August 8th - 9th

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This retreat will be based on Rinpoche’s book of the same title - “Joyful Wisdom”

PPK - 4521 Victoria Drive, Vancouver (just south of Kingsway)

9.00 - 5.00 pm

$150

Bardo Teaching for senior students, August 10th

The teaching is open to those who have attended Rinpoche’s Level III retreat

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PPK - 4521 Victoria Drive, Vancouver (just south of Kingsway)

9.00 - 5.00 pm

$80

Empowerments

Chenrezig - Friday Aug. 7th

Vajra Kilaya - Saturday Aug. 8th

PPK - 4521 Victoria Drive, Vancouver (just south of Kingsway)

6.30 pm

Registration

Preregistration is required for each Teaching. A $100 deposit is required for registration ($80 for Bardo teaching) and the balance to be paid by July 15th, 2009. Cheques payable to Palpung Phende Kunkyab should be mailed to:

3991 Moresby Drive, Richmond, BC V7C 5G3, Canada

For further information, please call

Ping: 604-2716322 or

Wren: 604-9265854 or

e-mail: palpungvan@shaw.ca