2013 Golog Trip Report
On July 1st 2013, eight of us, including Tulku Sherab Dorje, began our journey half way around the world to Thubten Chokorling Monastery ("Sanctuary of the Dharma Wheel of the Muni's Teachings"). Fifteen hours of flight time and nine hours of driving later (three days in real time, including a visit to Kumbum Monastery outside […]
Read moreComprehensive Vajrasattva Teachings
These teachings are a compilation of several series of lectures that Tulku Sherdor presented in 2012 in Portugal and Kingston, NY, as well as a talk given at the Dzogchen Foundation retreat at Garrison Institute in July 2011. Together they present valuable and complete instruction on Vajrasattva practice, covering the nature and purpose of Vajrasattva […]
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Read moreAbstaining From Eating Meat: A Question
There has been much discussion within our sangha recently about abstaining from eating meat, and how this practice of abstinence applies (or not) in the context of tsog (feast; ganachakra) practice. Everyone's contribution to this discussion has been completely heartfelt and meaningful. At the same time, this discussion has made clear that much more careful […]
Read moreA Meaty Question (Part 2)
Continuing an article by Tulku Sherdor about vegetarianism, non-violence and feast practice At a recent retreat at Garrison Institute, Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche related an anecdote he heard from Lama Chokyi Nyima (Richard Barron). Once Lama Chokyi was privileged to share a meal in Sonada Monastery with the two venerable masters, Chadral Rinpoche and Kalu Rinpoche. […]
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