2020: Simple Explanation of Shentong And Rangtong Emptiness - Khentrul Rinpoche by Dzokden published on 2020-06-29T06:06:02Z In Tibetan Buddhism there is a centuries old debate on the conceptual theory of emptiness. Insight into emptiness is key to understanding the way things are according to the Buddha. The two aspects of this debate relate to self-empty (Rangtong) and other-empty (Shentong). Khentrul Rinpoche tries to simplify this topic to make it understandable to new dharma practitioners. This is especially useful for those new to dharma who are following along to his explanation of Taranatha's commentary on the Ornament of Zhentong Madhayamaka. ----- Through the generosity of the Dzokden community volunteers, this free recorded teaching has been made available on Soundcloud. • To support our efforts to share these teachings make these teachings available to all sentient beings, volunteer or make a donation at: dzokden.org/ • To register for upcoming online courses, go to: khentrulrinpoche.com/schedule/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER For advance notice of live and online teachings by Khentrul Rinpoché Jamphel Lodrö, you can subscribe to Dzokden e-newsletter at mailchi.mp/dzokden/soundcloud-email-signup Khentrul Rinpoché Jamphel Lodrö is the founder and director of Dzokden. Rinpoche is the author of Unveiling Your Sacred Truth 1, 2 and 3, The Great Middle Way: Clarifying the Jonang View of Other-Emptiness, A Happier Life and The Hidden Treasure of the Profound Path. Rinpoche spent the first 20 years of his life herding yak and chanting mantras on the plateaus of Tibet. Inspired by the bodhisattvas, he left his family to study in a variety of monasteries under the guidance of over twenty-five masters in all the Tibetan Buddhist traditions. Due to his non-sectarian approach, he earned himself the title of Rimé (unbiased) Master and was identified as the reincarnation of the famous Kalachakra Master Ngawang Chözin Gyatso. While at the core of his teachings is the recognition that there is great value in the diversity of all spiritual traditions found in this world; he focuses on the Jonang-Shambhala tradition. Kalachakra (wheel of time) teachings contain profound methods to harmonize our external environment with the inner world of body and mind, ultimately bringing about the golden age of Peace and Harmony (Dzokden). To learn more about Khentrul Rinpoche, the Rimé view and the Jonang Kalachakra tradition, visit khentrulrinpoche.com/ To join our global Dzokden dharma community, dzokden.org/ Genre Religion & Spirituality