European Institute of Tibetan Buddhism
European Institute of Tibetan Buddhism founded by Venerable Khenchen Lama Sherab Gyaltsen Amipa
Commemoration of venerable Khenchen Shérab G. Amipa Rinpoché, our beloved teacher (1931-2014), the founder of our Dharma center's in Europe Friday 14 April 2023 from 19:15 to 20:30 Zoom videoconference teaching by Mike Bortolotti.
In your heart, a spacious sky of love,
clouds of compassion fully gather,
with the rain of activity falling down,
you ripen the harvest of ones to be tamed.
Khenchen Sherab Gyaltsen Amipa, at your feet I bow!
(adapted from a Milarepa’s vajra song)
Invocation of the Master through Shabkar’s Song «The remembrance of the Guru»; then we will be guided in meditation by Khenchen Sherab] himself, thanks to the precious recordings of his Vajra voice.
THUBPA GONGSAL “Clarifying of the Sages’ Intent”
Teachings by: audio recording of late Khenchen Sherab Gyaltsen Amipa Rinpoche (MARCH 2012)
The text THUBPA GONGSAL, “Clarifying of the Sages’ Intent”, was composed by Sakya Pandita. It describes the stages of the bodhisattva path from the beginning right up to full and perfect enlightenment.
We will study this famous text listening to the teachings of Khenchen Sherab Gyaltsen Amipa himself, thanks to the precious recordings of his Vajra voice from March 2012.
Only in French 🇫🇷
De manière générale, accueil-étude-partage tous niveaux, par l’écoute d’enseignements, la réflexion et la méditation.
Plus spécifiquement :
Étude du texte toujours très actuel “Les 37 pratiques du Bodhisattva” écrit par le maître Sakya Togmé Zangpo (XIVème siècle).
Le texte d’entraînement de l’esprit “Les 37 pratiques du bodhisattva” a été écrit au Tibet au XIVe siècle par le maître Sakya Togmé Zangpo. Connu pour être un véritable bodhisattva, son texte est étudié par toutes les traditions tibétaines. Les pratiques d’entraînement de l’esprit nous permettent de rester solides et positifs dans notre façon d’affronter les défis de la vie. En entraînant notre esprit, nous pouvons transformer toute circonstance négative en une opportunité de développer l’amour, la compassion et la compréhension. Le plus grand obstacle au bonheur dans la vie est l’égocentrisme, et le bouddhisme propose des méthodes explicites d’entraînement de l’esprit pour changer nos attitudes.
Intervenant : Lama Shérab Sangpo Lag.
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SAKYA DHARMA FAMILY
The various centres founded in Europe by Khenchen Shérab G. AmipaRinpoche, grouped together in an European SAKYA DHARMA FAMILY, have elaborated, under the impulse of Khenpo Tashi Sangpo Lag, on a common basis and in a completely renewed form, an enriched programming base accessible to everyone. You will find there details of the online teachings, local teachings, study programmes and rituals of this first quarter of 2021 as well as the means to benefit from them. To access it, simply click on the blue “SAKYA DHARMA FAMILY” button at the bottom of this page.
LOJONG/TRAINING OF THE MIND – TEACHINGS, part 2
“The Brightly Shining Sun” A Step-by-Step Guide to Meditation on the Bodhicaryavatara, by Patrul Rinpoche, part 2
Lojong, or mind training, is a core practice in all the lineages of the Tibetan tradition. They can perhaps best be characterized as a method for transforming our mind by turning away from self-centeredness and cultivating instead the mental habits that generate bodhicitta, the awakened mind that puts the benefit of others above all else. The practice of lojong is therefore presented as a method to shift our attitude away from our problems, anxieties, hopes, and fears toward an expansive sense of joy and well-being that springs from the very essence of Mahayana—bodhichitta.
Only in French🇫🇷
De manière générale, accueil-étude-partage tous niveaux, par l’écoute d’enseignements, la réflexion et la méditation.
Plus spécifiquement :
Étude du texte toujours très actuel “Les 37 pratiques du Bodhisattva” écrit par le maître Sakya Togmé Zangpo (XIVème siècle).
Le texte d’entraînement de l’esprit “Les 37 pratiques du bodhisattva” a été écrit au Tibet au XIVe siècle par le maître Sakya Togmé Zangpo. Connu pour être un véritable bodhisattva, son texte est étudié par toutes les traditions tibétaines. Les pratiques d’entraînement de l’esprit nous permettent de rester solides et positifs dans notre façon d’affronter les défis de la vie. En entraînant notre esprit, nous pouvons transformer toute circonstance négative en une opportunité de développer l’amour, la compassion et la compréhension. Le plus grand obstacle au bonheur dans la vie est l’égocentrisme, et le bouddhisme propose des méthodes explicites d’entraînement de l’esprit pour changer nos attitudes.
Intervenant : Lama Shérab Sangpo Lag.
.
SAKYA DHARMA FAMILY
The various centres founded in Europe by Khenchen Shérab G. Amipa Rinpoche, grouped together in an European SAKYA DHARMA FAMILY, have elaborated, under the impulse of Khenpo Tashi Sangpo Lag, on a common basis and in a completely renewed form, an enriched programming base accessible to everyone. You will find there details of the online teachings, local teachings, study programmes and rituals of this first quarter of 2021 as well as the means to benefit from them. To access it, simply click on the blue “SAKYA DHARMA FAMILY” button at the bottom of this page.
WHITE TARA – TEACHING & INITIATION
Known as a female deity who responds quickly and effectively to any heartfelt request, White Tara is particularly associated with healing, protecting, and stabilizing our life force. Her practice is especially effective and helpful during difficult times and when our lives are dominated by intense emotions and fear. Practiced by all four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism, White Tara has been the main deity practice of many well-known Buddhist scholars and siddhas in both India and Tibet. White Tara’s special function is to promote long life, peace, prosperity, and health through her enlightened activities, both for the practitioner and for others.
Short introduction to Losar
Practice of the short sadhana of White Tara. Who doesn’t have this sadhana can make his own meditation.
Recitation of the prayer Sampa Nyurdrupma “The Prayer to Guru Rinpoch that Spontaneously Fulfils all Wishes”.
Only in French 🇫🇷
De manière générale, accueil-étude-partage tous niveaux, par l’écoute d’enseignements, la réflexion et la méditation.
Plus spécifiquement :
Étude du texte toujours très actuel “Les 37 pratiques du Bodhisattva” écrit par le maître Sakya Togmé Zangpo (XIVème siècle).
Le texte d’entraînement de l’esprit “Les 37 pratiques du bodhisattva” a été écrit au Tibet au XIVe siècle par le maître Sakya Togmé Zangpo. Connu pour être un véritable bodhisattva, son texte est étudié par toutes les traditions tibétaines. Les pratiques d’entraînement de l’esprit nous permettent de rester solides et positifs dans notre façon d’affronter les défis de la vie. En entraînant notre esprit, nous pouvons transformer toute circonstance négative en une opportunité de développer l’amour, la compassion et la compréhension. Le plus grand obstacle au bonheur dans la vie est l’égocentrisme, et le bouddhisme propose des méthodes explicites d’entraînement de l’esprit pour changer nos attitudes.
Intervenant : Lama Shérab Sangpo Lag.
.
SAKYA DHARMA FAMILY
The various centres founded in Europe by Khenchen Shérab G. Amipa Rinpoche, grouped together in an European SAKYA DHARMA FAMILY, have elaborated, under the impulse of Khenpo Tashi Sangpo Lag, on a common basis and in a completely renewed form, an enriched programming base accessible to everyone. You will find there details of the online teachings, local teachings, study programmes and rituals of this first quarter of 2021 as well as the means to benefit from them. To access it, simply click on the blue “SAKYA DHARMA FAMILY” button at the bottom of this page.
JETSÜN DRAKPA GYALTSEN : “HOW TO TAKE PRACTICE TO THE HEART”
Jetsün Drakpa Gyaltsen, one of the five founders of the Sakya school, was a great yogi renowned especially for his experience and knowledge of the Vajrayana path, and often expressed his realization through Vajra chants. This seminar is based on one of these Vajra chants, entitled: «How to take the practice to heart». It is a beautiful teaching that will help us take our practice to a deeper level and touches on the crucial points of a yogini’s or yogi’s path.
Generally, study-sharing for all levels, through listening, reflection and meditation.
More specifically, study of the teachings given by His Eminence Khöndung Asanga Vajra Rinpoché on 3 August about the Sakya tradition.
Your host: Long-time student and/or resident Lama.
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SAKYA DHARMA FAMILY
The various centres founded in Europe by Khenchen Shérab G. Amipa Rinpoche, grouped together in an European SAKYA DHARMA FAMILY, have elaborated, under the impulse of Khenpo Tashi Sangpo Lag, on a common basis and in a completely renewed form, an enriched programming base accessible to everyone. You will find there details of the online teachings, local teachings, study programmes and rituals of this first quarter of 2021 as well as the means to benefit from them. To access it, simply click on the blue “SAKYA DHARMA FAMILY” button at the bottom of this page.
The 2022 winter retreat, dedicated to Vajrakilaya is open on-site and online.
During this retreat we focus on the practice of Vajrakilaya. In the beginning of the daily fourth session there will be teachings about the practice of Vajrakilaya.
PARTICIPATION PREREQUISITES FOR TEACHINGS & MEDITATION SESSIONS:
To have already received the Vajrakilaya empowerment from a qualified master
TRANSLATIONS :
Generally, study-sharing for all levels, through listening, reflection and meditation.
More specifically, study – on the basis of video projections – of the teachings given by His Holiness K. G. Sakya Trichen Rinpoche and His Holiness the 42nd K. G. Sakya Trizin Rinpoche from August 4 to 8, 2022 at Sakya Tsechen Ling, Kuttolsheim, and relating to the practices Ngöndro preliminaries (Taking refuge, development of the thought of illumination, offering of the mandala, practice of Vajrasattva, yoga of the Guru).
Study of the teaching given on August 3, 2022 by His Eminence Khöndung Asanga Vajra Rinpoche on the Sakya tradition.
Your host: Long-time student and/or resident Lama.
.
SAKYA DHARMA FAMILY
The various center's founded in Europe by Khenchen Shérab G. Amipa Rinpoche, grouped together in an European SAKYA DHARMA FAMILY, have elaborated, under the impulse of Khenpo Tashi Sangpo Lag, on a common basis and in a completely renewed form, an enriched programming base accessible to everyone. You will find there details of the online teachings, local teachings, study programmes and rituals of this first quarter of 2021 as well as the means to benefit from them.
LHABAB DÜCHEN – the festival of the descent from heaven – is one of the four major Buddhist holidays.
Buddha’s mother Mayadevi was reborn in Indra’s heaven. To repay her kindness and to liberate her, and also to benefit the gods, Buddha spent three months teaching in the realm of the gods. He descended to earth in Sankisa, which is located in modern Uttar Pradesh, and which is counted among the eight holy places.
Khenpo Tashi Sangpo will give an introduction on this special day.
Afterwards we recite the 16 Arhat Ritual.
We will also pray for the long life of Her Eminence Jetsun Kushok, who celebrates her birthday on 14th November (according western calendar), and send her our heartfelt wishes.
Monthly session with Khenpo Tashi Sangpo Lag
Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 November from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 16:00 at Sakya Tsechen Ling :
[[LOJONG/TRAINING OF THE MIND – TEACHINGS]]
Mind training’s essence: the lamp that clarifies the path of liberation.
Lojong, or mind training, is a core practice in all the lineages of the Tibetan tradition. They can perhaps best be characterized as a method for transforming our mind by turning away from self-centeredness and cultivating instead the mental habits that generate bodhicitta, the awakened mind that puts the benefit of others above all else.
The practice of lojong is therefore presented as a method to shift our attitude away from our problems, anxieties, hopes, and fears toward an expansive sense of joy and well-being that springs from the very essence of Mahayana—bodhichitta.
On 19th November His Holiness the 42nd Sakya Trizin Ratna Vajra Rinpoche celebrates his birthday (according western calendar). On this occasion we recite his longlife prayer, sending him our deeply felt and sincere wishes.
VAJRAYOGINI TSOG OFFERING – COMMEMORATION of KHENPO DAKPA WOESER LAG
by Khenpo Tashi Sangpo Lag and Lama Nima Lag
Five years ago, on November 29, 2017,our dear Khenpo Dakpa Woeser Lag passed away. Khenpo Dakpa Woeser Lag Was resident lama at SAKYA TSECHEN LING, Kuttolsheim/France for 26 years.
We will perform the Vajrayogini ritual for the deceased in his memory at our center in Kuttolsheim. The ritual will be conducted in the Tibetan language by Lama Nima Lag, our new resident monk in Kuttolsheim, with Khenpo Tashi Sangpo Lag joining online. This ritual has the power to benefit sentient beings, especially the deceased, and create auspicious bonds. You are therefore invited to submit the names of your dearly departed HERE – where you can also add specific dedications in the google form – and/or donate for butter lamps or tsog offering HERE, if you wish.
Everyone is welcome to join us in the temple or online; however, please note that there is no text available for this practice, so you can join in and do your own meditations and practices, or simply be in the presence of the blessings of this powerful ritual.
Generally, study-sharing for all levels, through listening, reflection and meditation.
More specifically, study – on the basis of video projections – of the teachings given by His Holiness K. G. Sakya Trichen Rinpoche and His Holiness the 42nd K. G. Sakya Trizin Rinpoche from August 4 to 8, 2022 at Sakya Tsechen Ling, Kuttolsheim, and relating to the practices Ngöndro preliminaries (Taking refuge, development of the thought of illumination, offering of the mandala, practice of Vajrasattva, yoga of the Guru).
Your host: Long-time student and/or resident Lama.
.
The various centres founded in Europe by Khenchen Shérab G. Amipa Rinpoche, grouped together in an European SAKYA DHARMA FAMILY, have elaborated, under the impulse of Khenpo Tashi Sangpo Lag, on a common basis and in a completely renewed form, an enriched programming base accessible to everyone. You will find there details of the online teachings, local teachings, study programmes and rituals of this first quarter of 2021 as well as the means to benefit from them. To access it, simply click on the blue “SAKYA DHARMA FAMILY” button at the bottom of this page.
SIMHAMUKHA (SENGE DONGMA/TIB.),
Simhamukha is a fully enlightened dakini of primordial wisdom, extremely efficient against any kind of obstacles, from the common ones that cause us hardships, such as negative influences, dangers, illnesses and disorders, to the spiritual ones that obstruct our progress towards the state of Buddhahood. In order to destroy all obstacles she manifests in a wrathful form with the face of a lion. The lineage of this most powerful secret practice was brought to Tibet from India by the great translator Bari Lotsawa, who transmitted it to Sachen Kunga Nyingpo, and it became one of the Thirteen Golden Dharmas of the Sakya Tradition.
Generally, study-sharing for all levels, through listening, reflection and meditation.
More specifically, study – on the basis of video projections – of the teachings given by His Holiness K. G. Sakya Trichen Rinpoche and His Holiness the 42nd K. G. Sakya Trizin Rinpoche from August 4 to 8, 2022 at Sakya Tsechen Ling, Kuttolsheim, and relating to the practices Ngöndro preliminaries (Taking refuge, development of the thought of illumination, offering of the mandala, practice of Vajrasattva, yoga of the Guru).
Your host: Long-time student and/or resident Lama.
.
The various centres founded in Europe by Khenchen Shérab G. Amipa Rinpoche, grouped together in an European SAKYA DHARMA FAMILY, have elaborated, under the impulse of Khenpo Tashi Sangpo Lag, on a common basis and in a completely renewed form, an enriched programming base accessible to everyone. You will find there details of the online teachings, local teachings, study programmes and rituals of this first quarter of 2021 as well as the means to benefit from them. To access it, simply click on the blue “SAKYA DHARMA FAMILY” button at the bottom of this page.
Friday 9 September from 20:30 to 22:00, Saturday 10 from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 16:00 at Sakya Tsechen Ling. Sunday 11 September from 10:00 to 16:00 on Mont Ste-Odile.
THE PRELIMINARY PRACTICES (NGÖNDRO)
The preliminary or ‘foundation’ practices (Ngöndro) of Vajrayana Buddhism are profound and powerful means for effecting a deep purification and transformation, at every level of our being. Not only do they prepare the practitioner for the profound path of Vajrayana, but they also lead him or her gradually towards the experience of enlightenment.
After having received from His Holiness Kyabgön Gongma Trichen Rinpoche and His Holiness the 42nd Kyabgön Gongma Sakya Trizin Rinpoche blessings and teachings on this subject during their visit in Kuttolsheim, we will start to deepen our practice.
Excursion to Mont Sainte-Odile
Prayers dedicated to Dharma-sisters and -brothers who passed away, to anyone close to you who is ill, suffering or very old, to all sentient beings, followed by a picnic (please bring your own food).
The Jewel Lamp with Khenpo Tashi Sangpo Lag
Tuesday 13 September from 19:15 to 20:45.
For more information about this program please click HERE.
More specifically, study – on the basis of video projections – of the teachings given by His Holiness K. G. Sakya Trichen Rinpoche and His Holiness the 42nd K. G. Sakya Trizin Rinpoche from August 4 to 8, 2022 at Sakya Tsechen Ling, Kuttolsheim, and relating to the practices Ngöndro preliminaries (Taking refuge, development of the thought of illumination, offering of the mandala, practice of Vajrasattva, yoga of the Guru).
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PRAYERS FOR THE BIRTHDAY OF HIS HOLINESS the XIVth DALAÏ LAMA
On the occasion of today’s birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, we recite the following prayers (included in the Sakya Monlam prayerbook):
The Noble Sutra for Remembering the Three Jewels & Confession, page 3-17
16-Arhat ritual, page 45-62
Long Life Prayer for His Holiness Dalai Lama, page 67-69.
We wish His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama a very happy birthday and a long life.
The Samantabhadra prayer is one of the most important Buddhist prayers, also called ‘The King of Prayers’. Reciting this prayer allows one to accumulate infinite merit, not only for oneself, but especially for others, and is therefore traditionally recited for the dead or for those in particularly difficult situations. It is also the main prayer recited during the 10 days of Universal Prayers for Peace (Monlam) in which monks and nuns from all Tibetan schools participate every year.
This year, from 30th July to 1st August, the second Sakya Monlam in Europe will take place in Paris, which will be guided by Their Holinesses the Sakya Trizin (41st, 42nd and 43rd) and H.E. Asanga Rinpoche, and many great Sakya masters will arrive for the occasion.
With the first turning of the Dharma wheel, the main subject of the Buddha’s teaching concern the Four Noble Truths. This teaching is the foundation of the entire system of Buddhist thought and practice of all traditions and lineages. During this seminar, this topic will be supported by a reading of the “Setting in motion of the Dharma Wheel Sutra”, and will explore important related aspects of the Abhidharma teachings.
