Ngöndro Empowerments and Refuge Vows with Khenpo Tenzin Norgay Rinpoche
With the blessing of Her Eminence Jetsunma Ahkön Lhamo, Kunzang Palyul Choling invites you to attend a weekend of refuge vows, empowerments and teachings of the Namchö Ngöndro preliminary practices with Khenpo Tenzin Norgay Rinpoche.
Schedule
Saturday, April 18
10 am Namcho Guru Rinpoche empowerment
2 pm Teaching on Namcho Refuge and Guru Yoga practice with Q&A
Refuge Vows
Sunday, April 19
10 am Namcho Vajrasattva empowerment
2 pm Teaching on Namcho Vajrasattva practice with Q&A
If you are unable to attend the entire weekend, we strongly recommend attending the teaching associated with the empowerment you receive to gain a deeper understanding of these Buddhas and their practices, which are foundational to Vajrayana (Tibetan) Buddhism.
Teachings will be available on Zoom – registration is required to receive login details. Empowerments are in-person only.
Prepare with Khenpo Karze’s Sunday Teaching Series
At the request of Her Eminence Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo Rinpoche, KPC’s resident Khenpo, Khenpo Tenzin Karze, is offering a four-week Sunday series on the Seven Line Prayer and Ngöndro to help newcomers and students understand the commitment involved in receiving these empowerments. The first teaching — on the meaning of the Seven Line Prayer — is already available to watch.
Practice Texts will be available for advanced purchase. Details to come.
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About Ngondro
“The Namchö (Space Treasure) Dzogchen preliminary practice is called “Buddha in the Palm of the Hand.” By accomplishing this practice, one can realize the nature of mind – an important and necessary foundation for higher Dzogchen practice. Although the Namchö preliminary practice is very deep and profound, it is clear and easy for all to practice. It has many special qualities and the blessings of the lineage are strong and swift.”
– His Holiness Pema Norbu Rinpoche
About Khenpo Tenzin Norgay Rinpoche
Khenpo Tenzin Norgay was born in Bhutan, and later joined the Ngagyur Nyingma Institute at Namdroling Monastery in Mysore, India, where he studied under many great masters, and completed the Shedra (University) program. After formally being enthroned as a Khenpo by H.H. Penor Rinpoche, His Holiness sent him to teach at the Buddhist College at Palyul Monastery in Tibet. Because of his knowledge, experience and fluent command of English, H.H. Penor Rinpoche then asked him to teach students in the United States. He currently heads the Nyingma Palyul Dharma Center in New York, and teaches annually at the Palyul Retreat in upstate NY as well as other Palyul Centers here and abroad. Khenpo Norgay has been a frequent teacher at KPC.
