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Benchen Phuntsok Ling is the European seat of His Eminence Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche and Very Venerable Tenga Rinpoche.
It was Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche who choose the name "Benchen Phuntsok Ling" for this place to indicate the close connection to the Benchen Phuntsok Dargyeling monastery in Kathmandu.
In a letter to his disciples from 1998 Tenga Rinpoche describes his vision of Benchen Phuntsok Ling:
"… this shall be a place for all of you where you can practice the Dharma, for some weeks, some months or any length of time. It has the goal of creating a permanent location for summer courses …"
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A Statement from the XVII. Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje |
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I know that the Co-ordinator of Karmapa in Europe 2010, has already notified everyone that my proposed visit has had to be cancelled for reasons beyond my control. I was very much looking forward to meeting with my European students, visiting your dharma centres, giving teachings, and having the opportunity to gain first-hand experience and insight into the great variety of European life and culture.
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Accumulation of 10 Million Tara Mantras |
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 Like earlier this year again we will perform the recitation of 10,000,000 White Tara mantras for the long life of Kyabje Tenga Rinpoche and for the spreading of Rinpoche's activity for the benefit of all sentient beings.
This time we will join the recitation of Tara mantras started by Benchen Karma Kamtsang Poland.
As Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche states: "You should practice White Tara for yourself and for your Guru. Some centers organize accumulations of many thousands of mantras. Every practitioner marks the number of the mantras he recited on a piece of paper. After accumulating 100 000 mantras he gives his list back to the center and the mantras are counted together. You should do that!" (cit. from: Feast of Joy - Kyabje Tenga Rinpoche's Jorney to Tibet 2005, DVD, published 2008 by One Shot Production)
Every student of Rinpoche is invited to join this recitation. Either the ten syllable root mantra or the longer White Tara mantra can be recited.
We will collect the amount of Tara mantras recited and regularly forward the total number to Benchen Karma Kamtsang Poland.
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Summer course:
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July 24 - August 8
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Tara retreat:
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July 20 - July 22
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Gönkar retreat:
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August 9 - August 11
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According to present information H.E. Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche won’t be able to come to Benchen Phuntsok Ling this year, since he has to fulfil other obligations.
Tenga Rinpoche will be present at Benchen Phuntsok Ling throughout the Tara ritual, the summer course and the Gönkar retreat.
Look here for the detailed program.
To make the organization of the summer course more easy please register as soon as possible!
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 Teachings during summer course July 24 - August 8
Tenga Rinpoche decided to continue the teaching "The Union of Mahamudra and Dzogchen". This text was composed by the great master Karma Chagme.
During teachings and empowerments there will be translations into English and German.
Daily schedule
| 7.00 AM |
Tara Puja |
| 10.00 AM |
Teachings |
| 2.30 PM |
Teachings |
| 5.00 PM |
Mahakala Puja |
| 8.00 PM |
Chenrezig Puja |
Dates during the summer course
| Sa 24-07-10 |
2.30 PM course begins, Dorje Phurpa Empowerment |
| Sa 31-07-10 |
2.30 PM Chime Phagmai Nyingthig Empowerment ("The Heart Essence of the Sublime Lady of Immortality"). This is a special long life practice of White Tara, a mind treasure (Gong Ter) of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo. For some information, see this link.
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| Mo 02-08-10 |
no teaching |
| Sa 07-08-10 |
2.30 PM Tsepagme Empowerment |
| So 08-08-10 |
Guruyoga and Tsok offering to the Mahasiddha Milarepa
Course ends after lunch |
There will be various workshops:
Torma making, Ritual music, Tibetan language, Thangka painting, Tai Chi
In addition there will be instructions on various sadhanas.
Further dates
| 20-07 |
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22-07 |
White Tara ritual (Drölkar Ngödrup Küntsöl)with Tenga Rinpoche |
| 09-08 |
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11-08 |
Gönkar (White Mahakala) Retreat with Tenga Rinpoche |
Due to organisational reasons, it is absolutely necessary to register. |
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Program of Resident Lamas |
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This is the program 2010/2011 of Lama Yönten Palsang and Lama Ngawang Tsültrim in Benchen Phuntsok Ling:
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26-Jun-10
4:00 PM
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Birthday of H.H. XVII. Karmapa: Long life and wishing prayers
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28-Aug-10
9:30 AM
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29-Aug-10
noon
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Teachings on Amitabha Ritual with Lama Yönten Palsang
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11-Sep-10
9:30 AM
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12-Sep-10
noon |
Mind training (Lojong) with Lama Yönten Palsang
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25-Sep-10
9:30 AM
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26-Sep-10
noon
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Karma Pakshi practice with Lama Yönten Palsang |
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01-Oct-10
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03-Oct-10
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Fasting Ritual (Nyung Neh) with Lama Yönten Palsang and Lama Ngawang Tsültrim
It is strongly recommended that every participant already arrives on September 30 in the evening.
Ends with the ritual of Riwo Sangchö.
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16-Oct-10
9:30 AM
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17-Oct-10
noon
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Milarepa practice with Lama Ngawang Tsültrim
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23-Oct-10
15:00 PM
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Guru Rinpoche Tsok (full moon day)
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29-Oct-10
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Lhabab Düchen Celebration
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30-Oct-10
10:00 AM
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01-Nov-10
noon
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Preliminary Practice (Ngöndro) - Part 4: Guru Yoga (with Lama Ngawang Tsültrim)
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20-Nov-10
9:30 AM
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21-Nov-10
noon
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Medicine Buddha (Sangye Menla) Ritual - practice with Lama Yönten Palsang
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05-Dec-10
10:00 AM
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Gampopa Tsok (new moon day)
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26-Dec-10
2:30 PM
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30-Dec-10
noon
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Mahakala Ritual (medium length) with Lama Yönten Palsang
Ends with the ritual of Riwo Sangchö.
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15-Jan-11
9:30 AM
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16-Jan-11
noon
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Long Dewachen Prayer with Lama Yönten Palsang
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05-Feb-11
9:30 AM
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06-Feb-11
noon
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Retreat of the four-armed Chenrezig (Bodhisattva of Compassion) with Lama Yönten Palsang |
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13-Feb-11
10:00 AM
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Guru Rinpoche Tsok
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05-Mar-11
10:00 AM
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07-Mar-11
noon
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Losar Mönlam - various rituals to celebrate the Tibetan New Year
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Please read the general information about courses and retreats!
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