EMPOWERMENT OF YANG NYING PUDRI

Granted by Khenchen Pema Sherab Rinpoche

Date: Sunday 26 May, onsite only

Khenchen Pema Sherab Rinpoche has recently agreed to grant the empowerment of Yang Nying Pudri.

Yang Nying Pudri, “The Razor of the Innermost Essence” is a terma revelation of Tertön Sogyal specifically for this time. In this practice, Vajrakilaya, who embodies the enlightened activity of all the buddhas manifesting in an extremely wrathful form, subjugates the obstacles to spiritual development and peace in the world.

Of the 'Three Roots' practices (lama, yidam, khandro), the sadhana of Yang Nying Pudri is the main yidam practice (along with Chimé Pakmé Nyingtik) for Rigpa students.

Knowing that the Yang Nying Pudri empowerment is quite rare, all Vajrayana students are warmly encouraged to receive this empowerment since they are likely to practise this sadhana in the future.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE

After several sincere and heartfelt requests, Khen Rinpoche has kindly agreed to give two empowerments that are crucial for the path of Vajrayana students in Rigpa.

On this occasion Khen Rinpoche pointed out that he takes the bestowing of empowerments very seriously, and that students should not take the commitments related to receiving them lightly. He pointed out that students often think that if they don’t go against the master who granted them the empowerment, then that is all there is to keeping the samaya commitments. However, there is much more to samaya vows than that.

Especially, observing the samayas related to other students who have received the same empowerments from a master as you and who are following the same Vajrayana path—what we call ‘vajra brothers’ and ‘vajra sisters’—is also extremely important, and can be quite challenging to respect! We should try our best not to damage this special relationship by going against, disrespecting or criticising each other, but instead to develop love for our vajra relatives and to take care in keeping a good and harmonious relationship with all of them.

Khen Rinpoche said that those who are willing to do that can join the empowerments he will give.

WHO THIS RETREAT IS FOR

This event is open to students who have a knowledge of and familiarity with Vajrayana principles.

Please check that you fulfil the following requirements.

• You are a member of the Ngöndro or Dzogchen Mandala (this does not apply if you are the member of another sangha). If you feel you should be part of the Ngöndro Mandala but are not yet, please contact your local instructor to have an interview.
• You have already formally entered the Mahayana Buddhist path by taking Refuge and Bodhisattva vows;
• You have a solid foundation and experience of the principles and practices of the Mahayana;
• You have received extensive teachings (not just introductory ones) on all the ngöndro practices, including guru yoga.
• You have completed at least 25% of your ngöndro accumulations and are on track to continue.
• You have a basic understanding of Vajrayana.
• You understand the samaya vows related to empowerment in general and are willing to commit to the vows related to the upcoming empowerments, which might include practice commitments.
• You have spent some time examining your own motivation for receiving these transmissions.
• You have spent some time examining the master giving these empowerments.
  
  

HOW TO PREPARE

• In order to prepare ourselves for these empowerments, to “unpack” what Khen Rinpoche said about the samaya commitments, and answer your questions, Khenpo Sönam Tsewang has kindly agreed to give a live talk on this occasion. 6 May 2024, 19h30 CET.
• If you are receiving an empowerment for the first time, we recommend you study this Guide Page on Prajna: Vajrayana Buddhism in the Modern World: Is Vajrayana for Me?
• For more information on Yang Nying Pudri, please read our Rigpa Study & Practice page.
  
  

HOW TO FOLLOW

Please fill in this application form before the 16th of May to attend. Allow us at least 1 week to get back to you with a registration link.

If you wish, you can attend Khenchen Pema Sherab Rinpoche’s detailed teachings on the practice of Yumka Dechen Gyalmo (16-25 May) onsite or online.

Khen Rinpoche will also grant the empowerment of Yumka Dechen Gyalmo on the 16th of May.

IMPORTANT: The empowerments will not be offered online.

TEACHERS

Khenchen Pema Sherab Rinpoche

Kyabjé Khenchen Pema Sherab Rinpoche is the senior-most Khenpo in the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, and among the most important lineage holders in the Palyul tradition. Khen Rinpoche is one of the last of a generation of authentic Lamas who hold the pure lineage of the Nyingma tradition, both Kama and Terma.

Khen Rinpoche has been generously guiding the Rigpa sangha, in particular giving key teachings and transmissions from the Ngagyur Nyingma lineage over the last 15 years. We are incredibly fortunate that Khen Rinpoche supports the Rigpa sangha so closely.

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Khenpo Sönam Tsewang (translator and teacher)

Khenpo Sonam Tsewang is a Khenpo at Ngagyur Nyingma Institute, the advanced centre for Buddhist philosophical study at Namdroling Monastery, Bylakkuppe, India.

Khenpo is known to many Rigpa students as the translator for Khenchen Pema Sherab Rinpoche with whom he travels extensively. Khenpo Sonam is known to have a deep understanding of western practitioners and has a great skill in presenting teachings in a uniquely clear way that connects traditional teachings to a western audience.

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PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE

10:00 - 12:00  Welcome session & practice, while Khenchen Pema Sherab Rinpoche performs the self-initiation
12:00 - 13:30  Lunch Break
13:30 - 16:00  Empowerment
16:00 - 17:00  Conclusion of the practice

Tags: STUDENTS, VAJRAYANA