Hosted by our friends at the Contemplative Resource Center
The Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism traces its origins to Buddha Samantabhadra, Vajrasattva, and Garab Dorje of Uddiyana, brought to Tibet in the eighth century by Guru Padmasambhava. Central to this ancient lineage are the Nine Yānas, with Dzogchen (Great Perfection) as the highest teaching.
The Third Karmapa, Rangjung Dorje (1284–1339), born into a tantric Nyingma family, received complete transmissions within both the Kagyü and Nyingma traditions. It was through visionary experience during retreat that he received the Dzogchen teachings from masters Vimalamitra and Padmasambhava, unifying the Dzogchen tantras of the Nyingma lineage with the Kagyü Mahāmudrā.
At the 31st Treasury of Knowledge Retreat from October 17 to 19, KC16’s dear advisor, Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, will offer a talk on Dzogchen and the Nine Yānas, continuing the profound transmission of these authentic teachings rooted in the lineage of the Karmapa and the Great Perfection.
This retreat is hosted by our friends at the Contemplative Resource Center.
For details and registration, please visit this registration page on contemplativeresourcecenter.com.
This is a rare chance to receive guidance on these profound teachings from one of today’s foremost lineage masters and learn to bring the instructions of the Dzogchen into daily life and practice for the benefit of the world.
