~ Tulku Sangye Tenzin, Video Series Resume, THE DECK, Yoga & Concert Events ~
Tulku Sangye Tenzin Rinpoche at Saraha
Tulku Sangye Tenzin Visiting Children's Yoga Class at Saraha
By far, the biggest news this month is the continuing presence of Tibetan Lama Tulku Sangye Tenzin Rinpoche at Saraha. Everyday Tulku is leading evening practice, meeting people, volunteer teaching at the children's school and studying English.
Apart from the explicit instruction he provides, Rinpoche's visit allows us to experience what it means to practice in the presence of a qualified Buddhist master, someone possessed of knowledge, training and experience; one who resides within a living Buddhist lineage, continuously stretching back in time, through the histories of enlightened beings.
Connecting with such a teacher creates a dynamic relationship between one's own mind and practice and the living stream of enlightenment that the teacher embodies. It is through this relationship that one's own wisdom qualities can blossom.
Above all, it is a great honor that Tulku Sangye Rinpoche should visit Saraha Institute. We have to wonder at our own good karma to experience this. This occurrence is itself a blessing and a source of blessing. Because blessing is real, this is a practical matter, a precious opportunity for us Buddhist students, that we should try to meet Rinpoche and come to know him, and study with him while he is here.
About Tulku Sangye Tenzin Rinpoche:
Born in Tibet, Tulku Sangye Rinpoche was recognized as a child by masters of the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, including Chadral Rinpoche and Minling Trichen Rinpoche, as a reincarnation of Jamtrul Rinpoche, an accomplished disciple of HH Dudjom Rinpoche, a teacher of the Reting Rinpoche Jampal Yeshe Gyaltsen, and an important Nyingma master of the 20th Century.
Over the course of more than 12 years of study at Penor Rinpoche's Namdroling Monastery in Southern India with many of the greatest masters of Tibetan Buddhism, Tulku Sangye Rinpoche received a complete course of training in Sutra and Tantra completing the degree of "Khenpo," or preceptor, equivalent to a PhD degree, in Buddhist studies. Because Rinpoche is a "Tulku," or incarnate master, who is also a "Khenpo," he is sometimes also known as "Khentrul Sangye Tenzin."
Following graduation, Rinpoche taught advanced-level classes for two years at Namdroling Monastery, and then worked for one year creating and installing an upper level curriculum in Buddhist studies at Zangdok Palri Monastery in Kalimpong, India. Right now he is with us here at Saraha, visiting, leading meditation, teaching ritual and volunteering assistance in developing and implementing our Buddhist studies and education programs.
Oct. 25th, 7-9 pm, Dakini Day Chod Practice with Tulku Sangye Tenzin
One particularly joyful piece of news is this...Now that Tulku Sangye is here to lead practice, we will be doing Throma Chod practice from the Dudjom traditions on Dakini Days (this month on Tuesday, Oct. 25) from 7-9 pm. Practitioners can bring their own ritual instruments. Pls also bring clean, appealing food offering to contribute to offering practice.
THURSDAY EVENING VIDEO TEACHINGS RESUME THIS MONTH
Weekly Thursday evening video teachings(8-9:30 pm) will resume this month. October's schedule will start on Oct. 9th with the first-ever screening of The Prince and The Buddha, a play written and performed by the children of Saraha Children's School last year.
Screenings for the ensuing Thursdays in October will be of Saraha founding teacher Lama Tharchin Rinpoche's teachings on Mipham Rinpoche's "A Shower of Blessings," a group meditation practice of Tsok (offering) and Guru Yoga, that is practiced here at Saraha at least once a month (the 10th day of the lunar calendar).
A Video Screening at Saraha of Teachings by Lama Tharchin Rinpoche
Hooray...Saraha Children's School is up and running for the new school year. This year there are some differences. We have more children enrolled, some new staff and especially the addition of visiting Tibetan Lama Tulku Sangye Tenzin to help with instruction. Below is a photo of Tulku and Saraha resident Matthew leading the first day of classes at SCS...
HIT THE DECK!!
VOLUNTEER BUILDING PROJECT
& CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS WEEKEND OF OCT. 8-9 Here comes...THE DECK
Starting at 10 am each day, during the weekend of Oct. 8-9 there will be special volunteer effort to build a new wooden deck around the back of the main building, primarily for use by Saraha Children's School.
Anyone with handyperson skills or general labor enthusiasm is hereby invited and welcome to join in.
Every year on Oct. 31 one selfless, sweaty, hard-working volunteer is awarded the "Order of the Orange," the title of Volunteer of the Year, together with an eponymous orange jacket signifying the same. Who will it be this year?
The Saraha facility rents out occasionally for special events. This month's events include:
On Monday, Oct. 1, legendary local yoga maven Michelle Bulgatz will begin a fall series of monthly yoga Shakti's Garden practice events (Oct., Nov. Dec., first Sat. of each month). Contact here...
On Sunday, Oct. 16 cellist Jamie Sieber will be performing from 7-10 pm. Tickets at the door or online... and, a photo of Jami playing music with elephants in Thailand...
Regularly Scheduled Events at Saraha
First Mondays Orientation Meeting
Learn about Saraha, what makes Saraha tick, and why. Drop in to Saraha the first Monday of each month for our monthly orientation meeting. Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5
M-F 7 pm - 8 pm Saraha Temple Daily Practice
Tibetan Language Recitation of the Preliminary Practices of the Dudjom Lineage of the Nyingma School of Buddhism, followed by brief Tsok offering practice, longevity prayers and dedication of merit...
M W F, 6 pm - 7 pm Pristine Mind Silent Meditation Practice
Silent meditation practice at Saraha, also known as Pristine Mind Meditation, follows the instructions of Buddhist meditation master Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche, the founder of the Pristine Mind Foundation.
Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche Teaching Pristine Mind Meditation at Saraha
Tuesdays 6-7 pm Cascading Waterfall Book Study Group
Ongoing Group Study of HH Dungse Thinley Norbu Rinpoche's Buddhist Masterpiece : A Cascading Waterfall of Nectar. Open to All. Drop-Ins Welcome...
Thursdays 6-7 pm Heart Sutra Book Study Group
Ongoing Heart Sutra book study group. Studying the Heart Sutra through a variety of written materials, as well as experientially. Open to all. Drop Ins Welcome...
Thursdays 8-9:30 Winter Video Teachings at Saraha
Thursday evening video teachings in the main shrine room at Saraha. Oct. Events. Oct. 6, The Prince and the Buddha. Oct. 13, 20, 27, Lama Tharching Rinpoche teaching on Mipham's Shower of Blessings..$5 suggested donation...
October 2016 : Daily Temple Events
& Educational Programs at Saraha
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Pls note that now that Tulku Sangye Rinpoche is here we have changed the schedule a little, and will be doing Throma Chod practice from the Dudjom Lineage on Dakini Day (Oct. 25th this month).
Winter is Coming. Please help Saraha with your end of the year tax-deductible donation. We especially need help in the winter to cover incidental school and heating expenses.
If, instead of general expenses, you would prefer to designate your donation for a particular cause, may we suggest two timely needs... . Funding to support this Fall's visit and activities of Tibetan Lama Tulku Sangye Tenzin at the Institute... .Funding for the Wooden Deck being build out around the back of the Institute...
The very existence of Saraha Nyingma Buddhist Institute, a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, relies on the kind support of people like you. Here is the DONATE LINK...
The Saraha Nyingma Buddhist Institute, or "Saraha" for short, is a registered 501(c)(3) status non-profit religious organization based in Eugene, Oregon, USA. Following the Buddha's teachings of Enlightenment, and practicing according to the Dudjom Lineage of the Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism, Saraha offers a full schedule of regular temple meditation events, special teachings events, and educational courses.
Saraha also operates Saraha Children's School, grades K-8, an award-winning, Oregon State registered and approved children's school, featuring small class size, project-based learning, with a full and rigorous academic curriculum, art, music, dance and Tibetan, infused with child-oriented Buddhist teachings of compassionate virtue, mindfulness and wisdom.
Altogether, Saraha intends to offer a community-based, family friendly atmosphere where students young and old can visit and grow in age and wisdom together. For more information, click our online calendar HERE.
