bodhichitta

Samaya is the Life Force of Empowerment

~ DudjomTersarNgondro

“Samaya is the life force of the empowerment. If you have the realization that you, the deity, and the lama are inseparable within the three vajra states, there is no need to observe any additional samaya. All the hundreds of specific samayas come together in that state. If you don’t have that realization, then at the very least you must restrengthen your bodhichitta, your love, compassion, devotion, and faith; do mantra recitation as often as you can, and even if for only a short period of time, relax your mind in the natural state; and reduce your clinging to worldly concerns.”


Light of Fearless Indestructible Wisdom
The Life and Legacy of His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche
by Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche

 

Who is Sam Bercholz

~ DudjomTersarNgondro

https://vimeo.com/vajrayana/sambercholz. Enjoy this 4 min video recorded in 2013

Samuel Bercholz, the founder of Shambhala Publications, is a senior student and teacher in the Nyingma traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. He is an accomplished student of both Trungpa and Dungse Thinley Norbu Rinpoches.

Sam has also authored and co-authored books published in English, Spanish and German.

Sam’s personal experiences on the path of more than four decades has given him insights into the practice of spirituality in America. When you hear his lectures, you will understand how you could have confidence in exploring the introductory teachings of Tibetan Buddhism with him.

Sam will give lectures on Understanding the Student-Teacher Relationship 
April 9th and 10th, the first weekend of the
Vajrayana Foundation 2022 Annual Ngondro Retreat.

Join Sam in-person at the Pema Osel Ling Retreat Center in the Santa Cruz Mountains or join Sam virtually live-streaming on YouTube. Make it your own personal experience.

Note In-person onsite attendance – Proof of Covid Vaccines.
Early registration is recommended as there is limited housing.
The livestream recording will be available to all who register in-person and livestream.

Registration and additional information

Bodhichitta means to help and benefit others.

~ DudjomTersarNgondro

Sangye Pema Shepa, Dudjom Rinpoche III

“Bodhichitta means to help and benefit others.  It means to refrain from harming anyone or anything.  It means to be free from fighting, discord, evil thinking, arguing, and disturbing others.  If these things are present, it means it isn’t Dharma. It isn’t Buddhist Dharma. The Buddhist tradition involves refraining from all harm and striving to benefit others.  And this does not mean benefit for just one single lifetime – it is a vision of benefiting others throughout countless lifetimes. From one birth to the next, from one lifetime to the next, the view of benefiting others and establishing them in permanent happiness is carried forth.  This is held as the basis for all actions according to our Buddhist tradition.”

~ H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche III  Sangye Pema Shepa