The Colorado Ratnashri Sangha is proud to host



His Holiness Kyabgön Chetsang Rinpoche

September 17-19 , 2010

 
 
Date Time Teaching Cost
Sept 17 6:30
7PM		 Traditional Tibetan Dancing
General Talk on Altruism		 $25
Sept 18 10-12

2-5

 Five Fold Path of Mahamudra Torma Empowerment

Five-fold Mahamudra Vajra-song Teaching

$50

$50
Sept 19 9-11:30 AM

    1:30-4 PM

 Great Drikung Phowa Transmission

Amitayus Long-life Empowerment

$50

$50
 

Brief Biography of H.H. Kyabgön Chetsang Rinpoche
His Holiness Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang, the 37th throne holder of the Drikung Kagyu Lineage and 7th reincarnation of the Chetsang Rinpoche is a manifestation of Avalokiteshvara (Buddha of Compassion) and one of the two supreme throne-holders of the Drikung Kagyu since the 17th century.

At the age of eleven, Drikung Kyabgon gave his first public teaching and transmission, a long-life empowerment, during the 1956 Monkey Year ceremonies of the Great Drikung Phowa. Subsequently he began his philosophical studies at the Nyima Changra monastic college of Drikung. Although he was four years younger he studied together with the second Drikung lineage holder, Chungtsang Rinpoche. His instructor was Bopa Tulku Dongag Tenpa (1907-1959), introducing him to the philosophy of Madhyamaka. He first studied basic texts, like The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva by Ngulchu Thogme Zangpo and Introduction to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life (Bodhicharyāvatāra) by Shāntideva.

Although most of the heads of the other Tibetan Buddhist lineages fled Tibet when the Communist government took over control of Tibet, His Holiness did not escape to India until 1975. Rinpoche conceded to the appeals of the Drikung lamas in exile and so he was again symbolically enthroned as the Drikung Kyabgon during a ceremony with the Dalai Lama. By this act he expressed the promise to take responsibility for the lineage in the future. Initially though, he traveled to the USA, where his parents had in the meantime emigrated to. There he learned English, while earning his living as a part-time at a McDonald's and other restaurants. He returned to India 3 years later.

Drikung Kyabgon studied with numerous highly accomplished lamas and Rinpoches of different traditions and received from them teachings and initiations. He regards Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche (1910-1991) as one of his most important teachers. In addition he received precious teachings and empowerments from H.H. the Dalai Lama, H.H. the 16th Karmapa, H.H. Taklung Shabdrung Rinpoche,  H.H. Taklung Tsetrul and Khenpo Noryang

For more detailed biography for His Holiness Chetsang Rinpoche     For more information on the 2010 World Tour
 

Registration Info & Cost
Registration is Mandatory Click Here to Register
Suggested Donation if paid in full:  $225
Individual sessions prices are above.
Limited work studies are available.

More Information or to register:
info@coloradoratnashri.net or call Paul or Jean at 970-577-0101

Location:
Spice of Life Event Center - Directions
Event Center: 303-444-3452
5706 Arapahoe Ave. Boulder, CO 80303
Only bottled water is allowed inside.
** Bring a cushion or zafu to sit on. Chairs will be available also.

Lodging and Restaurants in the Area
This link provides a comprehensive list of lodging options in Boulder, including hotels,
motels and bed & breakfasts, complete with photos, rates and links to hotel websites.
Note on the ‘map’ tab that the teaching venue is located along Arapahoe Ave. (a major
east/west street) between 55th and 60th streets.
http://www.boulderlodging.com/

NO CAR?
The teaching venue is located on the ‘JUMP’ bus route that runs along Arapahoe Ave.
JUMP stops at the Flatirons Golf Course. Follow the long driveway to the Event Center.
Please note that JUMP runs at 30 minute intervals on Saturday and Sunday mornings
with service from downtown Boulder beginning at approximately 7:30 on Saturday and
Route map http://www.rtd-denver.com/routemaps/102/r0_JUMP.gif
Route schedule

Lodging options on or in easy walking distance from the JUMP route include:
• Boulder Creek Quality Inn & Suites
• Boulder Marriot (1 block)
• Briar Rose Bed & Breakfast
• Millenium Harvest House (1 block)
JUMP originates at the Boulder Transit Center at 14th and Walnut, and is a short to
moderate walk from downtown lodging as well.

Five-fold Mahamudra Torma Empowerment Empowerment
Five-fold Mahamudra Torma Empowerment – The Drikung Kagyu lineage is the main holder of a system of Mahamudra practice first taught explicitly by Gampopa’s main disciple, Phakmo Drupa and later promoted widely by Kyobpa Jikten Sumgon (founder of Drikung Kagyu). This system known as the “Five-fold Mahamudra” presents a complete path to 0enlightenment in five essential parts: generating the enlightenment mind (bodhicitta), arising as deity, practicing guru-yoga, meditating on Mahamudra and dedicating merit and wisdom. The Five-fold Mahamudra Torma Empowerment empowers students to practice this specific system of Mahamudra practice. In particular, this empowerment is conferred through the use of a torma (a ritual-cake) that represents the highest yoga tantra deity, Cakrasamvara.

 

Great Drikung Phowa and Amitayus Empowerment
Phowa, or ‘transference of consciousness at the time of death’ is the simplest and most direct method to attain enlightenment. One of the six Yogas of Naropa.There are many marvelous fascinating Phowa instructions, in different Tantra texts of new and old lineages. However, the Drikung Phowa lineage, whose Tibetan name "Jaktshukma" means "the standing grass blade," is one of the most powerful and precious Phowa practices still taught and practiced today. Phowa Jagtsukma instructions of transfer to the pure land of Dewachen is included in the Terma of ancient secret mantra lineage, which was rediscovered, and propagated a few hundred years later, and are presently upheld in an unbroken lineage through the Drikung masters.

Rinpoche will also confer the empowerment of the Long-life Buddha Amitayus in the afternoon.