H.E. Garchen Rinpoche 2015 Seattle Teachings
Guru Yoga and Chakrasamvara Teachings
Date & Time: July 4, 2015, 10-12 am
Location: North Seattle College, Seattle, Washington, USA
English Translation by Ina Dhargye
It is a great honor that HE Garchen Rinpoche bestowed the Chakrasamvara Empowerment at Drikung Seattle. The Yidam Chakrasamvara, the deity practiced according to the fivefold path of Mahamudra—the unique “father-dharma” and special teachings of Lord Drigungpa—has been practiced at Gar Monastery since it’s founding. Chakrasamvara is the main deity practice of the Kagyu lineage.
Chakrasamvara Empowerment and Q&A Session
Date & Time: July 4, 2015, 2-5 pm
Location: North Seattle College, Seattle, Washington, USA
English Translation by Ina Dhargye
Video: Drikung Seattle director YanFen demonstrates the Smoke Offering steps, mantras, and mudras after Garchen Rinpoche’s Smoke Offering Teachings on 7/7/2015 in Seattle
Smoke Offering Teachings Part 1 & 2; Q&A Session
Date & Time: July 7, 2015, 10-12 am; 2-5 pm
Location: North Seattle College, Seattle, Washington, USA
English Translation by Ina Dhargye
Red Chenrezig Empowerment
Date & Time: July 10, 2015, 2-5 pm
Location: North Seattle College, Seattle, Washington, USA
English Translation by Ina Dhargye
Red Chenrezig is also a very special practice connected to Gar Monastery. Red Chenrezig is one of the root terma practices in Gar Monastery. A group of lamas are dedicated to this practice non-stop year round since the establishment of Gar Monastery (except during the Cultural Revolution). In future we hope to hold an annual Red Chenrezig Drubchen at Drikung Seattle.
Download Red Chenrezig Deity ImageRed Chenrezig Teachings Part 1 & 2; Q&A Session
Date & Time: July 11, 2015, 10-12 am; 2-5 pm
Location: North Seattle College, Seattle, Washington, USA
English Translation by Ina Dhargye
Red Chenrezig Practice, Refuge Ceremony, Tsok & Khata Offerings, Closing Remarks & Dedications
Date & Time: July 12, 2015, 10 am – 5 pm
Location: North Seattle College, Seattle, Washington, USA
English Translation by Ina Dhargye
Public Talk: “Living a Meaningful Life”
Date & Time: July 3, 2015, 7-8:30pm
Location: Town Hall Seattle, Seattle, Washington, USA
English Translation by Ina Dhargye; Sign Language interpretation by Rainstar Barger.
Five Fold Path of Mahamudra Teachings Day 1 & 2; Q&A Session
Date & Time: July 5-6, 2015, 10-12 am; 2-5 pm
Location: North Seattle College, Seattle, Washington, USA
English Translation by Ina Dhargye
The Five Fold Path of Mahamudra Teachings include: 1) Bodhicitta/loving kindness, 2) Yidam Deity, 3) Guru Devotion, 4) Mahamudra meditation and 5) Dedication teachings and instructions.