Changling Rinpoche's Teachings in British Columbia, Summer 2010

At the age of ten Changling Rinpoche was recognized as a tulku by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. He is a lineage holder of the Rechung Kagyu, based on the transmission of Milarepa's disciple Rechungpa. He resides at Shechen Monastery, founded by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. He is the abbot of the Shechen Shedra and works closely with Rabjam Rinpoche in directing the monastery.

All philosophy, all relative truth has limits. They are only valid to a certain level. If you go deeper things will start to fall off. Ultimately valid cognition is your own present belief. So don't be arrogant about your truth or your logic."

~ Changling Rinpoche

Creating a Happy Community: A Buddhist Perspective

Friday, July 30
7:00 pm   Public Talk   $10
St. Hilda’s Anglican Church, 5838 Barnacle Street, Sechelt, Sunshine Coast, BC

Lojong Teachings

Saturday, July 31 – Sunday, August 1
Lojong means "mind training" and is the essence of the Mahayana teachings. The Lojong teachings form profound and effective practices for awakening wisdom and compassion. They teach us to use difficulties to awaken our hearts and give us practical advice for transforming the hardships of life into aids on the path. These teachings are open to all.
July 31   9:30 am – 5:00 pm
August 1   2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

St. Hilda’s Anglican Church, 5838 Barnacle Street, Sechelt, Sunshine Coast, BC
$125 for two days.

Register online for the Lojong Teachings or email Christine at lotusspeech@dccnet.com.

The Paramitas: Developing the Six Strengths in Order to Help Others

Friday, August 6: 7:00 - 9:00 pm   Public Talk   $10
Victoria Shambhala Meditation Centre
1-2033 Belmont Ave, Victoria, Vancouver Island, BC
250-383-9108

Progressive Stages of Emptiness

Saturday, August 7, two sessions: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Victoria Shambhala Meditation Centre.   $25 per session.

The Sadhana of Mahamudra

Sunday, August 8, two sessions: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Victoria Shambhala Meditation Centre.   $25 per session.
1-2033 Belmont Ave, Victoria, Vancouver Island, BC
250-383-9108

For more information on Victoria events go to www.victoria.shambhala.org.

RECHUNG GAR RETREAT:

Teaching on Mahamudra based on the Rechungpa lineage.

Thursday, August 12 – Sunday, August 15
This four-day retreat will expand on last year’s teachings but is open for anyone who feels a connection to being here. Each day will include silent meditation, group practice, teachings from Changling Rinpoche, and yoga.

Venerable Changling Rinpoche is the only remaining holder of the Rechungpa lineage of Mahamudra based on the formless dakini teachings passed down from Milarepa to his heart son, Rechungpa. Tilopa received these teachings directly from Vajrayogini whose teachings resounded from the dharmata as sound. The lineage of transmission passed on to Naropa, who passed them on to Marpa the translator, who in turn gave them to Milarepa. From Milarepa three distinct lineages of oral instructions are discerned: the lineages of Rechungpa, Gampopa and Namzongpa.

The oral lineage of Rechungpa, who is known as Milarepa's spiritual son, is the only lineage which contains the complete teachings of the formless dakini.

Shechen Changchub Ling Retreat Centre
Sproat Lake (8270 Dickson Drive, Port Alberni)
Vancouver Island, BC
$270 includes lunch and dinner for four days and teacher’s offering. Day rate $85.
Pre-registration requested.
On-site camping and nearby accommodations are available (accommodations not included in fee)

Register online for the Retreat or email Penny at info@lotusspeech.ca.

The Five Buddha Families: Transforming Confusion into Wisdom

Tuesday, August 17, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Public talk.   Suggested donation: $20
Vancouver Shambhala Meditation Centre, 3275 Heather Street, Vancouver

For more information contact Betty Rongae at bettyrongae@yahoo.ca or 604-875-0363
or visit www.vancouver.shambhala.org.

The Heart Sutra, the Essence of Wisdom

Wednesday, August 18, 7:00 pm.
Vancouver Nalandabodhi, Maitrivana Meditation Centre, 4610 Earles Street.

For more information on the Nalandabodhi event go to www.vancouver.nalandabodhi.ca.