His Eminence Archarya Zasep Tulku Rinpoche will return to Gaden Choling Mahayana Buddhist Meditation Center, Toronto, in October 2014 for three weeks of precious teachings and initiations:
- Chod initiation of the Five Dakinis. This is a Mana Annut Yoga Tantra for advanced students: October 10, 2014
- Weekend teaching and practice of Gaden Tradition Black Dakini. This is a Mana Annut Yoga Tantra for advanced students: October 11-12
- Logic and debate on the nature of mind, open to all: October 15
- Green Tara initiation: October 17
- Chittamani Tara Highest Tantra Initiation (with permission only). This is a Mana Annut Yoga Tantra for advanced students: October 18
- Chittamani Tara teaching and practice (with initiation only): October 19
- Lojong “mind training” together with Tara non-residential retreat: October 25-26
Details of times and locations will be announced separately.
Venerable Zasep Tulku Rinpoche spiritual head of Gaden for the West and Gaden Choling Toronto.
About Venerable Zasep Tulku Rinpoche
His Eminence is the Thirteenth Zasep Tulku Rinpoche, and was enthroned at Zuru Monastery in Tibet, at the age of five.
The highly realized teacher is known for his engaging humor and personal teaching style. He is now the spiritual head of
- Gaden for the West in North America. Gaden for the West is an international organization with the mission of bringing interpreting and integrating Gelugpa Tibetan Buddhism in the western world.
Canadian Dharma Centers
- Tashi Choling Society (Nelson, British Columbia)
- Gaden Choling (Toronto, Ontario)
- Chittimani Mahayana Meditation Centre (Ottawa, Ontario)
- Medicine Buddha Centre (Calgary, Alberta)
- Zuru Ling (Vancouver, British Columbia)
- Potala Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Centre (Thunder Bay, Canada)
United States Dharma Centers
- Golden Blue Lotus Tara Meditation Center (Idaho)
- Vajrayogini Center Tibetan Buddhist Meditation in the Gaden Tradition (Seattle)
- Lama Tsong Khapa Center (Michigan)
Australian Dharma Centers
- Dorje Ling Retreat Centre (Tasmania, Australia)
- Vajra Ling (Uralla, N.S.W.)
- Tenzing Ling Centre (Quamaa, N.S.W)
Lee Kane
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