Search Results: Zasep Tulku Rinpoche
Why is Following a Guru Difficult to Accept in the West? Why is it Important for Vajrayana Practitioners to Find an Enlightened Teacher?
"We must rely on a wisdom teacher because, although we have Buddha nature, ultimate wisdom does not exist in our dualistic minds. Samsaric ego always tries to protect itself, and will trick us into thinking that we have gone beyond dualistic mind when we have not. Although we intrinsically have Buddha nature,...
Very Sacred Black Dakini (Tronag) Initiation
With Venerable Zasep Tulku Rinpoche. According to Gaden Chokor; Manjushri given to Je Tsongkapa. ** Note: In order to receive this initiation, you need the Chöd initiation on the 23rd as a prerequisite....
Chöd Initiation at Gaden Choling Toronto
With most Venerable Zasep Tulku Rinpoche, according to Gaden Ear Whispered lineage. Chöd originated in the 12th century by Machig Labdron (1062-1153 C.E.), a highly realized female lama....
Mongolia slide show to raise funds for Gaden Relief Project for Gobi Monastery
Event with Venerable Zasep Tulku Rinpoche at Gaden Choling in Toronto. Please join us for an exciting slide show of Rinpoche’s recent trips to stunning Mongolia, and of the successful...
How to do Buddhist debate and logic
Event with Venerable Zasep Tulku Rinpoche at Gaden Choling Toronto. Debate is training in logical analysis, which is a central part of traditional monastic education. The point of developing clear logic is not...
Who are the Five Great Wisdom Buddhas and Why Are They So Important? How to Visualize and Practice the Five Dhyani Buddhas
Who are the five Great Conquering Buddhas and what are their five Wisdoms? Why are they so important in daily Mahayana Buddhist practice? How are they different from Shakyamuni Buddha, who was born into our world? In this feature we'll introduce the important Five Buddha...
“What Bodhisattvas Do” 37 Practices of All Bodhisattvas: the Total Path, a Daily Recitation, a Perfect Buddhist Practice and Lifestyle
What are The Thirty-Seven Practices of All the Bodhisattvas and why are they so revered in Mahayana? "One of the most famous native Tibetan texts on mind training, this classic by Tokme Zangpo summarises the teachings of Śāntideva's Bodhicaryāvatāra and other sources, in order to present the path of the bodhisattva...
Treasures of Bardo Thodol – The Book of Liberation Through Understanding the Between — incorrectly translated Tibetan Book of the Dead
Why is the Bardo Thodol considered a spiritual treasure from the Enlightened Mind of the Second Buddha Padmasambhava? Why is a Book of the Dead considered nothing less than a profoundly liberating teaching? Let's...
Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism for Spiritual Transformation and Harmony at Home
Why are the eight auspicious signs of Buddhism more than...
Can you ‘train’ your mind to find relief from pain? We asked the experts
By Beth Rush Of Body+Mind Magazine Pain is a universal experience that can significantly impact your quality of life. While traditional approaches to pain management often involve medication and physical therapy, there’s increasing interest in the role of the mind in modulating the experience of pain. This interest has led people to...