‘The Heart Sutra’ A Special Teaching by Khenchen Tsewang Gyatso Rinpoche on Sunday, Oct 14, 2007

PRLog (Press Release) – Oct 09, 2007 – 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

Contact:
Anupama Saraf
+91.9845220563
anupama@cksl.in

Choe Khor Sum Ling Center, Bangalore

Choe Khor Sum Ling Center is a center for the study and practice of Mahayana Buddhism following the lineage and example of Lord Buddha. The Center, whose name means 'The Three Turnings of the Wheel of Dharma' was founded in 2003 by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at the request of HH the XIVth Dalai Lama.

The Center offers courses in various Buddhist meditation techniques and teachings on the various aspects of the Graduated Path to Enlightenment. Teachings are offered free to the public and are conducted in English or in Tibetan (with translation in English). In addition to regular teachings every few weeks the Center invites senior Lamas to give talks on important aspects of the Buddhist path. Such talks are also accompanied by instructions and initiations by the Lama into different meditation practices.

Choe Khor Sum Ling Center, Bangalore Releases its Magazine - Abhisamaya

Abhisamaya is a step forward in CKSL's mission to make the precious jewels of the Prajna Paramita Buddhist tradition accessible to India.

Choe Khor Sum Ling (CKSL), Bangalore has announced the release of the first volume of its magazine - Abhisamaya (Clear Realization). The release of Abhisamaya is inspired by CKSL's vision to reintroduce the precious Prajna Paramita Buddhist tradition in India. The Prajna Paramita Buddhist tradition, spearheaded by ancient universities of Nalanda and Vikramasila, represented the intellectual and spiritual heritage of India for many centuries. Abhisamaya is a step forward in CKSL's mission to make the precious jewels of the Prajna Paramita accessible to India. The first edition of Abhisamaya attempts that through a few glimpses into this vast heritage. CKSL hopes that Abhisamaya emerges as an effective medium to present and interpret the Prajna Paramita tradition and that it captures and reflects the rekindled spiritual climate in India.

Please visit http://www.abhisamaya.org/abhisamaya.html to view the magazine online.

Suggestions and feedback on Abhisamaya, if any, can be mailed to info@cksl.in


Ven. Khangser Rinpoche from the Sera Je Monastic University in Bylakuppe, Dist. Mysore, South India, released the magazine during his weekend teaching at Choe Khor Sum Ling Center’s premises in Bangalore on September 9, 2007. Ven. Khangser Rinpoche was at the Center to teach 'The Six Preparatory Practices' which are preliminary to all meditations.

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

Please visit the Choe Khor Sum Ling website http:www.cksl.in for more information on the Center’s activities.