Garje Khamtrul Rinpoche to Visit Taipei

To make the Chinese New Year auspicious, Ogyen Tulku has invited H.H. Garje Khamtrul Rinpoche Jamyang Dhondup -- incarnation of the Third Khamtrul, and for thirty years the senior Nyingma instructor of the Dalai Lama -- to visit the Samadhi Island center at 4F, No. 6-1, Lane 16, Shwang-Ho Street, Yung Ho, Taipei.

On February 5, 2011 (the third day of the Chinese lunar New Year) from 2:00 P.M., they'll be performing the Rigzin Dupa, followed by a Guru Rinpoche longevity empowerment at 7:00 P.M., and a Orgyen Norlha treasure vase ceremony.

Updating Rinpoche's Schedule

Samadhi Island, in Taipei, will host a satisfying program scheduled for this season -- November through February -- inclusive of basic instruction, empowerments, phowa instruction, and New Year rituals. The direct link to the complete schedule may be found by clicking here.

New Photo

Here is a striking, recent photo composition of Rinpoche, together with his predecessor, Dorje Chang Palden Yeshe Zangpo.

July Events in Northern California

Ogyen Tulku has scheduled some last-minute events in Milpitas, California before he leaves for Taiwan and India.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010 10:00 AM Smoke Offering Ceremony

Thursday, July 22, 2010 10:00 AM General Teaching

Thursday, July 22, 2010 7:00 PM Buddha Amitayus Long life empowerment

Saturday, July 24, 2010 Personal consultations

Regular students should RSVP to Helen Tan for further information.

Ogyen Tulku Teaching in Massachusetts

Ogyen Tulku has returned to the United States from Taiwan, and at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday the 15th of July -- Chokhor Duchen - will be teaching the Heart Sutra at Gospel of Grace Church in Springfield, Massachusetts. You can get further details from the Buddha of Compassion Society website, or by contacting palyul(at)hotmail.com.

News from Asia

In Taiwan, Ogyen Tulku sponsored a very successful event with H.H. Thubsang Rinpoche, who he refers to as the "king of the Dzogchen practitioners of the Palyul tradition." Thubsang Rinpoche is the most senior living lineage holder of Palyul: the Dharma brother and classmate of the late H.H. Penor Rinpoche, and one of Ogyen Tulku's most important teachers.

The event, on June 7th, included oral transmission of the Longchen Nyingthig Ngondro, a long-life mandala offering, and a well-attended luncheon.

Earlier, there was also a meeting with H.H. Karma Kuchen, the 12th Palyul Throneholder, in Hong Kong.

Nyungne In Taiwan

From 8:00 p.m. June 11th through 6:00 p.m. June 14th, the Ninth Ogyen Tulku will be leading a Nyungne Retreat in Taiwan, under the auspices of the Buddha of Compassion Society.

The location is 2F, Number 62-6, Beitouzi, in Taipei County's Danshui Township. 

If you are planning to be in Taiwan, why not attend? Never know who you'll see at these events. For more information, contact the Buddha of Compassion Society, 4F, Number 6-1, Lane 16, Shuanghe Street, Yonghe City, Taipei County, ROC. The telephone numbers are 02-32332199, or cell 0910338868.