November 1, 2022
Announcement, Blog

Deepen Your Meditation Practice!

We’re resuming the free Dudjom Tersar Ngondro Live Webcasts with Lama Laia and Lama Dragpa from Padma Samye Ling!
Saturday, November 5
3:30-5:30pm EST
 
Everyone is warmly welcome to attend!
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Join the Live Webcast from Padma Samye Ling:
 
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Learn more:
 
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Lama Laia Pema Tsultrim was ordained in 2003 as a monk by his teachers Ven. Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche and Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche at the sacred site of the Buddha’s first teaching in Deer Park, India.  He is a resident Dharma teacher at Padma Samye Ling Monastery in New York, where he has lived since 1999. Lama Laia is a senior editor of Dharma Samudra Publishing, leads daily meditations at PSL, and regularly helps with the Padmasambhava Buddhist Center (PBC) monastery and nunnery in India. Lama Laia’s unique style of communicating the essential pillars of Buddhist tenets enable him to impart tranquility and joy, while encouraging great enthusiasm and inspiration in others to develop mindfulness, compassion, and wisdom.
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Lama Pema Dragpa has been a resident Dharma teacher at Padma Samye Ling since 2004. PSL is the main monastery & retreat center of the Padmasambhava Buddhist Center founded by the Nyingma Dzogchen masters Ven. Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche & Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche. Ordained as a lama by Rinpoches, Dragpa graduated with honors in philosophy & religious studies from NYU in 2002, and is a senior editor of over 25 books on Buddhist philosophy & meditation.
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October 17, 2022
Announcement, Blog

“Transforming Your Mind: Bringing All Experiences onto the Path of Enlightenment” – Nashville, Tennessee – Nov. 5 and 6

“Transforming Your Mind:
Bringing All Experiences onto the Path of Enlightenment”
Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche
 
November 5 and 6, 2022
 
Yeshe Tsogyal Temple
419 E Iris Drive
Nashville, Tennessee 37204
 
Saturday, Nov. 5
10:00am – Noon CDT
3:30pm – 5:30pm
 
Sunday, Nov. 6
10:00am-12:30pm
Register here:
 
Now is the time to bring the light of joy and inspiration into your life!
 
Mind training, or lojong, are practical instructions on how to transform your mind that were taught by the great master Atisha Dipamkara (982-1054), and were later compiled into seven chapters by the renowned teacher Chekawa Yeshe Dorje (1101–1175) who accomplished this practice. This teaching became popular in all schools of Tibetan Buddhism.
 
The Seven Points of Mind Training are some of the most profound and effective practices for us to apply in daily life. They bring greater balance and harmony to everything we encounter. Mind training is widely practiced by Tibetan Buddhist masters and practitioners. It is a great practice of nonviolence and peace that powerfully ushers us straight ahead on the path of enlightenment.
 
The Seven Points of Mind Training emphasize the practice of bodhichitta, the ultimate remedy taught by Buddha Shakyamuni and Guru Padmasambhava to entirely remove self-absorption by skillfully caring for all beings with boundless wisdom.
 
Seven Points of Mind Training
 
1. The Preliminaries
2. The Main Practice
3. Transforming Adversity into the Path of Enlightenment
4. Applying the Practice Throughout Your Entire Life
5. The Measure of Mind Training
6. The Commitments of Mind Training
7. The Precepts of Mind Training
 
Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche is a holder of the complete Buddhist Nyingma lineage of study and practice from the basic teachings of mindfulness to the most advanced meditation techniques of Dzogchen. Rinpoche has been a spiritual friend and resident of the PBC Tennessee for over 30 years. Together with his brother, Ven. Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche, he founded Padmasambhava Buddhist Center in the late 1980’s and is the principal director and teacher of Padmasambhava Buddhist Center International. Khenpo Tsewang Rinpoche has an amazing ability to communicate profound topics in simple words, touching people’s hearts and opening their minds to their innate potential of wisdom and compassion. Khenpo Rinpoche has co-authored over 35 Dharma books in English. He travels extensively worldwide giving empowerments, teachings, and personal instructions at PBC Dharma centers.
 
Learn more:
 
615-292-6219
info@pbc-tn.org
 
Drop Off Only—Neighborhood Parking
 
Suggested Donation:
Non-members………………………………….. $125
Members ………………………………………….$110
College students & under 18 ………………..$55
 
Everyone is warmly welcome regardless of funds or previous experience.
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October 12, 2022
Announcement, Blog

A New Book on Noble Lady Tara is Now Available!

“The Invincible Determination of the Princess Yeshe Dawa:
A Commentary on the Twenty-One Verses of Praise and Homage with the Root Mantra of Ārya Tārā”
by Ven. Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche
Newly Translated by Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche
 
Watch: “Tara Book Announcement by Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche”
 
“Noble Lady Tārā is truly a living buddha right now, guiding and helping all beings, and she will continually be a protector and guide for all who are devoted to her. How did Tārā become a buddha? The gracious teacher Buddha Śākyamuni gave many beautiful teachings about how she developed her realization and appeared as a protector of this world to liberate all beings. According to a common understanding of gradual development on the path, the Buddha mentioned that her journey began as an extraordinary, courageous princess known as Yeshe Dawa, who eventually reached full enlightenment.
 
There are many Tārā sādhanas, covering the entire range of her four activities of pacifying, enriching, magnetizing, and liberating. There are also quite a few commentaries on the Praises to the Twenty- One Tārās by many great masters. This commentary is written by the very well-known master and Vajrayāna Buddhist monk and scholar Venerable Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche precisely according to the lineage instructions. This is a stainless, pure nectar teaching by one who maintains the perfect lineage of the Buddhadharma and Vajrayāna teachings. The Invincible Determination of the Princess Yeshe Dawa: A Commentary on the Twenty-One Verses of Praise and Homage with the Root Mantra of Ārya Tārā, is quite unique in that it is so comprehensive and complete, and includes all the levels of the Inner Tantras of the Vajrayāna. It includes many methods that we can apply to actualize our realization of the nature of mind, including according to: (1) a devotional level of practice, (2) the creation stage visualization practice of Mahāyoga, (3) the completion stage with characteristics of Tsalung and Tummo of Anuyoga, and finally (4) the completion stage without characteristics of Dzogchen Atiyoga. This book explains these four different ways to explore the profound, secret practices of the Praises to the Twenty-One Tārās for each of the Twenty-One Tārās, according to however a disciple wishes to practice.
 
It has been an honor for us to translate Ven. Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche’s commentary. I had the opportunity to see Ven. Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche’s original, handwritten manuscript in Tibetan, and this translation lines up exactly with his supreme wishes to benefit the Buddhadharma and all beings.”
 
-Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche
 
Paperback | Full Color
Dharma Samudra | 10/5/22
Pages: 294 | Size: 6 x 9
ISBN: 978-1-7335411-7-6
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October 2, 2022
Announcement, Blog

“Pith Instructions to My Friends” by HH Dudjom Rinpoche – Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche – Day 1 – Sept 27, 2022

Watch: “Pith Instructions to My Friends” by HH Dudjom Rinpoche
Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche
Day 1 – Sept 27, 2022
 
This set of heart advice from His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche holds the essential points of the Buddha’s teachings in their entirety.
 
Register for the entire webcast retreat:
 
• Tuesday, Oct 4; 4:30-5:30pm EDT
• Thursday, Oct 6; 4:30-5:30pm EDT
 
• Tuesday, Oct 11; 4:30-5:30pm EDT
• Thursday, Oct 13; 4:30-5:30pm EDT
 
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October 1, 2022
Announcement, Blog

Watch the Guru Rinpoche Temple nearing completion under rainbows!

 
 
May all beings have happiness and the cause of happiness.
 
May all beings be free from suffering and the cause of suffering.
 
Padma Samye Ling
September 30, 2022
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September 27, 2022
Announcement, Blog

“Being Together: Connecting to the Living Thread of Dharma that Unites Us All” – PBC Nashville Retreat with Lama Dragpa – October 7-10, 2022

“Being Together: Connecting to the Living Thread of Dharma that Unites Us All”
Join Lama Pema Dragpa & the PBC Sangha for Special Teachings & Meditation Practices in Nashville
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October 7-10, 2022
Yeshe Tsogyal Temple
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419 E. Iris Drive
Nashville, Tennessee
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Friday, October 7
Foundational Buddhism: The Bedrock of Dharma
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Private Interviews All Day
(615) 479-5552 for Appt.
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6:00-8:30pm
Contentment is the Greatest Wealth
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Saturday, October 8
Bodhichitta: The Beating Heart of the Mahayana
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10:00am-noon
Generating Vast Bodhichitta
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12:30-2:00pm
Potluck Lunch
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2:00-5:30pm
Living the Way of the Bodhisattva
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6:30-8:30pm
Sangha Dinner Woodlands Restaurant
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Sunday, October 9
Vajrayana: The Electricity of Enlightened Awareness
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10:00am-noon
Awakening Fearlessness
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2:00-5:00pm
The Powerful Current of Lineage Blessings
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5:30-7:30pm
Shower of Blessings Guru Rinpoche Meditation
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Monday, October 10
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5:30-7:30pm
The Union of Calm Abiding and Insight Meditation
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Suggested Donations:
Full Weekend: $60, Fri. (open donation), Sat. ($30), Sun. ($30), Mon. (open donation)
Student Discount: Full Weekend $40
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Register:
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Lama Pema Dragpa has been a resident Dharma teacher at Padma Samye Ling since 2004. PSL is the main monastery & retreat center of the Padmasambhava Buddhist Center founded by the Nyingma Dzogchen masters Ven. Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche & Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche. Ordained as a lama by Rinpoches, Dragpa graduated with honors in philosophy & religious studies from NYU in 2002, and is a senior editor of over 25 books on Buddhist philosophy & meditation.
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For more information:
• (615) 479-5552
• info@pbc-tn.org
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September 21, 2022
Announcement, Blog

Live Teachings on “Heart Instruction to a Friend” by H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche Jigdral Yeshe Dorje

“Heart Instruction to a Friend”
by H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche Jigdral Yeshe Dorje
Live Webcast Teachings from
Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche
 
September 27 – October 13, 2022
Tuesdays & Thursdays
4:30-5:30pm EST
 
Register Here:
 
This concise set of heart advice from His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche holds the essential points of the Buddha’s teachings in their entirety. Free download of text included.
 
Everyone is warmly welcome to join us for Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Rinpoche’s elucidation of these nectar-like instructions.
 
Teachings will be immediately followed by evening Vajrakilaya and Dharma Protector practice from 5:30-7:00pm.
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Save the Dates
• Tuesday, Sept 27; 4:30-5:30pm EDT
• Thursday, Sept 29; 4:30-5:30pm EDT
 
• Tuesday, Oct 4; 4:30-5:30pm EDT
• Thursday, Oct 6; 4:30-5:30pm EDT
 
• Tuesday, Oct 11; 4:30-5:30pm EDT
• Thursday, Oct 13; 4:30-5:30pm EDT
 
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• Please consider making a donation to support the webcast teachings:
www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=RB2CAP338RVX6&source=url
 
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September 19, 2022
Announcement, Blog

Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche will give webcast teachings beginning September 27!

Live Webcast Teachings from
Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche
“Heart Instruction to a Friend”
by H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche Jigdral Yeshe Dorje

 

September 27 – October 13, 2022
Tuesdays & Thursdays
4:30-5:30 pm EST

 

Register Here:
https://signup.e2ma.net/signup/1926681/10315/

 

This concise set of heart advice from His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche holds the essential points of the Buddha’s teachings in their entirety.
Everyone is warmly welcome to join us for Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Rinpoche’s elucidation of these nectar-like instructions.
Teachings will be followed by evening Vajrakilaya and Dharmapala practice from 5:30-7:00pm.

 

Save the dates:

• Tuesday, Sept 27; 4:30-5:30pm EDT
• Thursday, Sept 29; 4:30-5:30pm EDT

• Tuesday, Oct 4; 4:30-5:30pm EDT
• Thursday, Oct 6; 4:30-5:30pm EDT

• Tuesday, Oct 11; 4:30-5:30pm EDT
• Thursday, Oct 13; 4:30-5:30pm EDT

 

Suggested Donations

We request everyone participating to help sustain the Dharma activities of Padmasambhava Buddhist Center. All donations are graciously accepted.

• To make a donation in support of webcast teachings and retreats you can click here:
www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=RB2CAP338RVX6&source=url

We rejoice in this great opportunity to receive these rare and precious teachings from Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche, and practice together.

 

Learn More:
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September 14, 2022
Announcement, Blog

The Invincible Determination of the Princess Yeshe Dawa: A Commentary on the Twenty-One Verses of Praise and Homage with the Root Mantra of Ārya Tārā

Pre-Order: Available around Early November 2022!

 

The Invincible Determination of the Princess Yeshe Dawa:

A Commentary on the Twenty-One Verses of Praise and Homage with the Root Mantra of Ārya Tārā

 

by Ven. Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche
Translated by the Samye Translation Group

 

“Noble Lady Tārā is truly a living buddha right now, guiding and helping all beings, and she will continually be a protector and guide for all who are devoted to her. How did Tārā become a buddha? The gracious teacher Buddha Śākyamuni gave many beautiful teachings about how she developed her realization and appeared as a protector of this world to liberate all beings. According to a common understanding of gradual development on the path, the Buddha mentioned that her journey began as an extraordinary, courageous princess known as Yeshe Dawa, who eventually reached full enlightenment.

 

There are many Tārā sādhanas, covering the entire range of her four activities of pacifying, enriching, magnetizing, and liberating. There are also quite a few commentaries on the Praises to the Twenty- One Tārās by many great masters. This commentary is written by the very well-known master and Vajrayāna Buddhist monk and scholar Venerable Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche precisely according to the lineage instructions. This is a stainless, pure nectar teaching by one who maintains the perfect lineage of the Buddhadharma and Vajrayāna teachings. The Invincible Determination of the Princess Yeshe Dawa: A Commentary on the Twenty-One Verses of Praise and Homage with the Root Mantra of Ārya Tārā, is quite unique in that it is so comprehensive and complete, and includes all the levels of the Inner Tantras of the Vajrayāna. It includes many methods that we can apply to actualize our realization of the nature of mind, including according to: (1) a devotional level of practice, (2) the creation stage visualization practice of Mahāyoga, (3) the completion stage with characteristics of Tsalung and Tummo of Anuyoga, and finally (4) the completion stage without characteristics of Dzogchen Atiyoga. This book explains these four different ways to explore the profound, secret practices of the Praises to the Twenty-One Tārās for each of the Twenty-One Tārās, according to however a disciple wishes to practice.

 

It has been an honor for us to translate Ven. Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche’s commentary. I had the opportunity to see Ven. Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche’s original, handwritten manuscript in Tibetan, and this translation lines up exactly with his supreme wishes to benefit the Buddhadharma and all beings.”

 

-Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche

 

Paperback | Full Color
Dharma Samudra | 11/3/22
Pages: 294 | Size: 6 x 9
ISBN: 978-1-7335411-7-6

 

 

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