The great biography by dilgo khyentse rinpoche and other stories. Between 1969 and 1972, the nydahls studied under the direct guidance of the 16th karmapa, receiving empowerments and instructions in buddhist meditation practice and. A basis for all further thinking and study in the technique of meditation. Karmapas explanation touches points that make buddhist meditation unique, especially the development of wisdom, and the resolve to develop through meditation for the benefit of others. One of the things the 16th karmapa is widely known for that i have always been intrigued by is his relationship and communications with animals. Here is a brief summary of some of the key dates and inconceivable activities of the of the 16th karmapas life, a master how had a profound and lasting effect on almost everyone who came to encounter him. This meditation is the basic meditation of the karma kagyu lineage and is practiced regularly in all diamond way 16th karmapa meditation diamond way buddhism australia skip to main content. Also included in the book is a lengthy chapter that tells the fascinating tale of gendun rinpoches life and practice in the monasteries and mountains of tibet, his escape to india, his interactions with the 16th karmapa, and his powerful impact on his numerous western students. This interview was conducted by stefan watzlawek and melanie zaremba on may 24, 2006, in houston, texas. Heart of buddhist meditation focus on meditation practice. Pdf epub lama ole nydahl, it is the authors wish that through this book, the seed of buddhahood is planted in the readers mind.
After the death of the 16th karmapa in 1981, the shamarpa recognized thaye dorje as the 17th karmapa in 1994. The previous karmapa khakhyab dorje 18711922 left a letter setting forth the circumstances of his next incarnation. Guru yoga meditation of the 16th karmapa nondualism spirituality. A discursive analysis on the techniques of meditation and a comprehensive study on the science of meditation based on the bhagavadgita and patanjalis yoga system. On the other hand, contin after the death of the 16th karmapa in 1981, the uing. Lama ole nydahl meditation new books bean bag chair buddha love this or that questions news diamond. During these extraordinary times when many of us are selfisolating or in quarantine we have a unique opportunity to gather our energies and explore and nourish our inner world. I also have been with the 17th karmapa and served as a photographer during his first two visits to america, in 2008 and 2011. At age four he was recognized by his uncle the 16th karmapa. Enlightened tibetan masters traditionally stay in their bodies for three days after death. Ken holmes, karmapa, altea publishing 1995, isbn 0952455544. In the beginning, he explains, its better to close. Lama ole nydahl on the meditation on the 16th karmapa, an interview from buddhism today magazine. His holiness the 17th gyalwa karmapa the 17th karmapa.
Shamata meditation and the intangibles dharma grooves. The breadandbutter practice of diamond way buddhism. The 16th karmapa, rangjung rigpe dorje karmapa the. As hannah nydahl this practice has been the primary meditation in. This is recognized by the fact that their bodies do not begin to decompose and that the heart chakra is warm. The life of the 16th gyalwang karmapa in images, ktd publications 2016 the sixteenth karmapa shepherded his disciples and his lineage through the most traumatic upheaval that tibetan buddhism has faced since the time of the first karmapa. All our centers offer it as the main meditation practice, and most diamond way buddhists do it daily. Meditation is nothing more than another way to avoid the hard facts of life. Thaye dorje, his holiness the 17th gyalwa karmapa, introduces a guided meditation. The 17th karmapa trinley thaye dorje is teaching about meditation at the karmapa international buddhist institute, india. Here, one imagines the 16th karmapa the realized teacher and receives his blessing for body, speech and mind. I have downloaded them from various sources on the internet and in these uncertain times it seems wise to make them available on a multitude of sites. Diamond way buddhist center portland belongs to an international nonprofit network of over 600 lay diamond way buddhist centers of the karma kagyu lineage of tibetan buddhism, founded by lama ole nydahl and under the spiritual guidance of h.
The 16th karmapa had a profound influence on their lives, and later recognized nydahl as a protector of the karma kagyu lineage. Evans key concepts th e main objective of the meditative experience is to shift the focus of the mind away from the frenzied thoughts of everyday living, such as worries about work, family, fi nances, or simply the todo list of the day. Resources to nourish our inner world sat sangha salon. The diamond way teaches neoorthoprax karma kagyu meditation. No prior experience is necessary this meditation is explained in the centre and is suitable for beginners. Karmapa begins by describing the proper posture for meditation, with a straight back and a balanced gaze cast slightly downward. The life of his holiness the 16th karmapa, rangjung rigpe dorje, attested to the true meaning of karmapa, which is activity of all buddhas. Only a reincarnation of the karmapa can inherit the title. A simple guide to meditation by zurmang gharwang rinpoche. Authors website while the book and web site favours one candidate for the 17th the information on 1st16th is useful. Reinterpreting prophecies of the 16th karmapa karmapaissue. The following pdf files are provided for educational purposes.
This beautifully illustrated guide to the marpa kagyu lineage and tibetan buddhism in general was published on the 900th anniversary of the birth of the first karmapa dusum khenpa and has since been. The collection of teachings presented in as it is, volume ii, is selected from talks given by the tibetan meditation master, kyabje tulku urgyen rinpoche between 1994 and 1995. Introduction talk and 16th karmapa meditation diamond. Introduction the practice of meditation has become an important part of many peoples lives. Manifestation and sound arise from the subtle mental imprints created from thoughts. We are extremely fortunate that there are so many resources at our fingertips, here are a few. You can learn more about the shamarpa lineage here. Then we focl1s on the fiour b1sc thot1ghts vvl1icl1 turn mind to rards liberation an.
People have embraced meditation for a variety of reasons. Song of karmapa to train in all the points of practice is the supreme action. In this series of teachings given during his firstever visit to europe, his holiness the 17th karmapa, ogyen trinley dorje, provided a stunning demonstration of what it means to live and teach with an open heart. The 17th gyalwang karmapa, ogyen trinley dorje from the introduction to dharma king. We feel the formless stream of air at the tips of our noses and let thoughts and feelings pass without. This is an extremely clear and valuable insight into meditation by. A path to the realisation of the nature of mind through identifying with the lama. Guru yoga meditation of the 16th karmapa free download as word doc. This meditation is the basic meditation of the karma kagyu lineage and is practised regularly in all diamond way centres worldwide. We feel the formless stream of air at the tips of our noses and let thoughts and feelings pass without evaluation.
The emphasis in volume i was on the development stage practice and in volume ii primarily on the completion. A teacher of kings, the 16th karmapa rangjung rigpe dorje was respected and. What i am most fascinated by regarding the karmapa is that among those that knew him, just about everyone recalls witnessing occurrences that are beyond the conventional understanding of reality. May we possess the confidence of view, meditation and action. The karmapas attendant, jampal tsultrim, possessed the letter of prediction, which matched exactly with the proceeding the 11th tai situpa was already undertaking to find the 16th karmapa rangjung rigpe dorje. You can take part in the meditation retreat on 8th karmapa and attend the lectures about this practice only if you finished your first ngondro. Empty and yet unceasing, it manifests as anything whatsoever. The 16th karmapa was born in derge province in eastern tibet. Nurturing compassion teachings from the first visit to europe the 17th karmapa, ogyen trinley dorje. Two auto nydahl regularly got into fights and proved to biographical books form the core. On the basis of this letter the authorities of the tsurphu monastery were able to successfully locate the child. The 16th karmapa composed this meditation himself and asked hannah and lama ole nydahl to teach it as the main practice in the west. Teachings by karmapa karmapa the official website of.
Buddhism portland diamond way buddhist center portland. As a picture in water disappears of its own accord, so false appearances automatically fade away when their lack of reality is understood. He was born in denkhok in the derge district of kham eastern tibet, near the dri chu or yangtze river. Explanations by lama ole nydahl this interview was conducted by stefan watzlawek and melanie zaremba on may 24, 2006, in houston, texas and appeared in volume 20 of the magazine buddhism today published in 2007 and is also held on the online portal. The four main kagyu schools and the eight branches four disciples of gampopa founded the four main kagyu schools. The basic guru yoga meditation of diamond way buddhism. Each stage in the process prepares the mind for the next in so far as each step is fully integrated into ones understanding through the meditation process. According to the needs of their students and society in general they demonstrate aspects of the nature of enlightenment. All our centers offer it as the main meditation practice, and most diamond. The meditation on the 16th karmapa is the main meditation in all of our centers, and every new person coming to our centers fifirst meditates on the 16th karmapa. From beginner topics to advanced philosophy, the gyalwang karmapa generously teaches the dharma several times a year. Its a very condensed and very effective meditation.
This fact can be explained with the continuation of life after death. Explanations by lama ole nydahl this interview was conducted by stefan watzlawek and melanie zaremba on may 24, 2006, in houston, texas and appeared in volume 20 of the magazine buddhism today published in 2007 and. Heart of the mahamudra, song of the 16th gyalwa karmapa. On 5 november 1981, the 16th karmapa died of cancer in chicago, usa, leaving a network of more than 430 centres world wide, and a moneyspinning machine where donations pour in incessantly. The life and times of the tenth karmapa choying dorje is an historical treatise. These are the very traditional meditation practices used in diamond way buddhist centres, together with references to their tibetan sources. The sixteenth gyalwa karmapa, rangjung rigpe dorje august 14, 1924 november 5, 1981 wylie rang byung rig pai rdo rje was spiritual leader of the karma kagyu lineage of tibetan buddhism. The life of his holiness the 16th karmapa, rangjung rigpe dorje, attested to the true meaning of karmapa, which is. While shamata meditation is taught by all four of the tibetan lineages. In other words, the traleg tulkus are very high lamas.
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