Bodhichitta

~ DudjomTersarNgondro

To have the wish first to achieve liberation for oneself and then to benefit all parent sentient beings is the bodhichitta that is like a king. To strive diligently to bring oneself and all parent sentient beings to the state of liberation together, like bringing all the passengers on a ship along with oneself together across the sea, is the bodhichitta that is like a sea captain. To cherish others more than oneself, wishing first to liberate all beings from the suffering of cyclic existence, and then to attain the state of liberation oneself, like a shepherd who protects animals such as cattle and sheep from the fear of wild predators by taking care of the needs of the herd before considering himself, is the unsurpassed bodhichitta that is like a shepherd.

A Cascading Waterfall of Nectar
Thinley Noubu

His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche Jigdral Yeshe Dorje (1904–1987)

~ DudjomTersarNgondro

His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche was one of the most influential masters of the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism in the 20th century. Born in 1904 in the hidden land of Pemakö, southeastern Tibet, he was recognized as the reincarnation of the great tertön Dudjom Lingpa and came from a noble lineage with deep spiritual roots. A prolific scholar, meditator, and revealed-treasure revealer, he preserved and transmitted the complete teachings of the Nyingma tradition during a time of crisis, compiling extensive writings on history, Dharma, and practice. After the Tibetan exodus, he was appointed the first Supreme Head of the Nyingma lineage, helping safeguard its teachings and culture in exile. His life was marked by deep realization, compassion, and unwavering dedication to benefiting beings. 

Tulku Thadral Rinpoche has asked Pema Osel Ling to host a three-day (Jan 6-8) Troma Dechö Retreat to honor the parinirvanas of two great masters of the Dudjom Tersar lineage:

His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche Jigdral Yeshe Dorje and Kyabje Chatral Sangye Dorje Rinpoche

Set details at Vajrayana.org

Seven Line Prayer Teachings #4 with Tulku Thadral Rinpoche

~ DudjomTersarNgondro

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As part of the Monthly Ngondro Teachings, Tulku Thadral Rinpoche begins a new series with “The Seven Line Prayer”. This prayer was revealed as a terma by great master Guru Chöwang (1212–1270) and is considered a condensation of Guru Rinpoche’s enlightened activity. It is said to be so powerful that even hearing or reciting it invokes Guru Rinpoche’s presence.

The Importance of the Seven Line Prayer
“Of all the devotional prayers used as a support for Dharma practice, the Seven-Line Prayer is the most essential, often repeated many thousands of times by practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism. This concise prayer invokes the blessings of Padmasambhava, also called Guru Rinpoche (“Precious Teacher”) and known as the Buddha of our time.” ~ Khaybje Thinley Norbu Rinpoche, SolePanacea
 
Lama Sonam Rinpoche has requested (but not required) that those who are wanting to start their Ngondro practice begin by accumulating 10,000 recitations of the 7 Line Prayer. This is very important because these recitations can remove obstacles to accomplishing Ngondro and are a way of making a deeper connection to Guru Rinpoche.
 
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