Khenchen Tsewang Gyatso Rinpoche, from the Institute of Higher Buddhist Studies at Namdroling Monastery (Golden Temple), Bylakkuppe will be giving an oral transmission and commentary on the Prajna-Paramita-Hrdaya-Sutra, the essence of Wisdom Perfection. The teaching will be conducted at Choe Khor Sum Ling – Buddhist Meditation & Study Center, Bangalore on October 14, 2007 from 10:00am to 4:30pm.

Prajna-Paramita-Hrdaya-Sutra (The Heart Sutra) is a pivotal Sutra of Mahayana Buddhism. It summarizes the essence of the Prajna Paramita (Wisdom Perfection) teachings of the Buddha into a short scripture of around 250 words. It is a luminous expression of the enlightened wisdom realizing the doctrine of emptiness. Many Buddhists around the world recite this daily to plant the imprints towards achieving the highest wisdom. Choe Khor Sum Ling is glad to organize this opportunity to learn the meaning of this profound Sutra from a renowned master. There will also be an opportunity to engage in a discussion session on this topic.

Khenchen Tsewang Gyatso Rinpoche is a distinguished lama of the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, and one of the three senior Khenpos at the reputed Institute of Higher Buddhist Studies (Ngagyur Nyingma Institute) at Namdroling Monastery in Bylakkuppe. He is a great scholar and practitioner authorized by His Holiness Penor Rinpoche to give personal instructions to disciples. He received recognition from His Holiness Dalai Lama for his Buddhist Scholarship during his studies at the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies, Saranath. He received all the major lineage transmissions of the Nyingma tradition from HH Dudjom Rinpoche, HH Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche and HH Penor Rinpoche. Khen Rinpoche speaks good English and had been teaching extensively in America and Asian countries. He is affectionately known among his disciples as ‘Khenpo Guru’.

Schedule:

Sunday, October 14, 2007
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM: Teachings on the Prajna-Paramita-Hrdaya-Sutra (the Heart Sutra). (lunch break from 12:30PM to 2:00PM)

Venue: Choe Khor Sum Ling, Tibetan Buddhist Meditation & Study Center Ashwini, No. 24, First Floor, 3rd Main Street, Domlur Layout, Bangalore - 71 | Tel: 080 414 864 97

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Choe Khor Sum Ling (CKSL) – Tibetan Buddhist Meditation & Study Center, Bangalore is a center for the study and practice of MahayanaBuddhism following the lineage and example of Lord Buddha. The Center, whosename means 'The Sanctuary of the Three Turnings of the Wheel of Dharma' wasfounded in 2003 by Lama Zopa Rinpoche under the guidance of HH the XIVth DalaiLama. CKSL offers courses in various Buddhist meditation techniques andteachings on the various aspects of the Graduated Path to Enlightenment.Teachings are offered free to the public and are conducted in English or inTibetan (with translation in English). In addition to regular teachings everyfew weeks the Center invites senior Lamas to give talks on important aspects ofthe Buddhist path. Such talks are also accompanied by instructions andinitiations by the Lama into different meditation practices and also includegroup meditation sessions.