Category: Retreat

Deep teachings on Dudjom Lingpa’s Chöd

Lama Jigmé will be teaching on the practice of Chöd. Chöd is a Tibetan word that literally translates into ‘cutting through’. It is practiced as a skillful means to cut through obstacles like our own disruptive emotions, also referred to as inner enemies.

Lama Jigmé teaches from a very short and unbroken, authentic lineage. These teachings encompass the essence of the Mahayana and Sutrayana teachings and can give the practitioner direct insight and experience of the understanding of both the relative and ultimate truth as explained in the Buddha’s Heart Sutra (Prajnaparamita) which states that “Form is emptiness. Emptiness is form. Form is not other than emptiness and emptiness is not other than form”. 

The study weekend can be followed by those who have previously received the Chöd teachings from Lama Jigmé. However, if you have already some knowledge of Chöd and would like to follow, please contact us.

Practical information

Participants will have to attend in person for the full weekend.

Location: 
Centre «Les Etangs», 33, rue de Larochette, L- 7661 Medernach (www.doctrine.lu/medernach) 

Date: Friday 3 to Sunday 5 February 2023
Time: Friday 3: 6:00 PM to Sunday 5: 1:00 PM
It is not possible to attend online.

Language: English

Prices:
The following prices include full board (2 nights, dinner on Friday, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday and breakfast and lunch on Sunday). Meals are either vegetarian or non-vegetarian; there is no vegan option.
Single occupancy: 250 euros per person
Double occupancy: 240 euros per person (minimum 2 persons in the room)

Please note that places are limited, so register as soon as possible.
Register here
 

Please pay by bank transfer to the Centre’s account:

IBAN: LU79 1111 2413 8246 0000 / BIC: CCPLLULL,
Centre Culturel Tibétain, Asbl
Reference: Chöd study weekend 2023 (your name)

In Tibetan Buddhism, students traditionally make a donation to their teachers for special teachings. Such donations can be done directly to the Phuntsok Namgyal Ling Foundation, as it will be a contribution to Lama Jigmé’s project to buy a piece of land where practitioners can do serious retreats and studies.

The Tibetan Buddhist center Phuntsok Chö Ling is organizing a Chöd Summer study week in Rotterdam. It is also possible to participate online but only for students who have previously practiced Chöd with Lama Jigmé.

Deep teachings on Dudjom Lingpa’s Chöd

Study Week Summer 2021
Friday 6 – Sunday 15 August

After a period in which traveling was prohibited, we are delighted to welcome Lama Jigmé Namgyal back to our centre in Rotterdam.

During ten days Lama Jigmé will be teaching about the practice of Chöd. Chöd is a Tibetan word that literally translates into ‘cutting through’. It is practiced as a skillful means to cut through obstacles like our own disruptive emotions, also referred to as inner enemies. These ten days will allow you to gain self-experience and in thorough understanding of the teachings.

Lama Jigmé teaches from a very short and unbroken, authentic lineage. These teachings encompass the essence of the Mahayana and Sutrayana teachings and can give the practitioner direct insight and experience of the understanding of both the relative and ultimate truth as explained in the Buddha’s Heart Sutra (Prajnaparamita) which states that Form is emptiness. Emptiness is form. Form is not other than emptiness and emptiness is not other than form.

The study week can be followed by anyone who has previously received the teachings on Chöd from Lama Jigmé or by anyone who has sufficient knowledge of the basic principles of Buddhism. When in doubt, please contact us.

Because Chöd is a very profound and powerful practice, it is therefore not suitable for people with mental challenges or people who are emotionally unstable. Please act responsible.

Practical information

Registration is only possible until July 28!

Location: Phuntsok Chö Ling, Oostkousdijk 17B, 3024 CL Rotterdam, Netherlands
Online: Via Zoom, only for students who have previously practiced Chöd with Lama Jigmé.
Date: Friday 6 to Sunday 15 August 2021
Times: Friday, August 6: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM; Saturday 7 to Sunday 15 August: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Participation:

• Only the full 10 days
• Is it not possible to follow the full 10 days and do you still want to participate? Or do you think you are missing a day? Then state the reason when you register so that this can be discussed with Lama Jigmé well in advance.
• If this is one of your first classes with Lama Jigmé, please indicate your prior knowledge and background in Buddhism when you register.

Language: English with possible simultaneous translation into Dutch, please contact the organization before applying if you are dependent on the translation.

Lunch: no lunch is included, but coffee, tea and snacks are included.
Prices: discounts are possible, see the options when registering.

In Tibetan Buddhism it is tradition that students make an additional donation to their teachers for special teachings. For example, such donations can be made directly to the Phuntsok Namgyal Ling Foundation. With this you contribute to Lama Jigmé’s project to buy a piece of land where practitioners can do serious retreats and studies.

Measures related to the Coronavirus
It remains very important to adhere to the rules necessary to prevent the spread of Corona. We would like to ask you to bring a mouth cap to maintain a safe situation on arrival, during breaks and on departure. Read more about our house rules here.

For questions or comments, please contact: events@phuntsokcholing.org

Please register here: https://my.phuntsokcholing.org/shop/event?wsID=135

The Tibetan Buddhist Center Phuntsok Chö Ling is organizing an online study week on Precious Human Life taught by Lama Jigmé (12-19 March 2021).
Please find below all information.

Precious Human Life

Lama Jigmé will teach about the Buddhist view on Precious Human Life

Based on the book ‘The Words of My Perfect Teacher”, by Patrul Rinpoche, Lama Jigmé Namgyal will teach on the Buddhist view on Precious Human Life.

The greatest benefit of having a human body is that it brings us the opportunity to attain enlightenment. Without being aware of this preciousness that we have, we might just take it for granted and miss out on the opportunity this brings to end the cycle of endless suffering.

Lama Jigmé will explain the three fundamental types of suffering that we face in this human realm, as well as the other types of suffering that we as humans have to deal with on a daily basis. Especially in this time of corona, we are facing many changes and so we need to learn how to cope with encountering what we do not want and how to handle not getting what we want.

Even though explained from a Buddhist point of view, this subject is relevant and applicable to all, no matter what background or religion you might have.

Practical information (https://www.phuntsokcholing.org/?post_type=event&p=1106)

During this study week, Lama Jigme will teach online via Webinar. During the morning lessons there will be room to ask questions and there will also be meditation under the guidance of Lama Jigme. Lama Jigme will also ask us questions and give us assignments to work with at home, so that we can immediately put the lessons into practice. You can choose to follow the weekend (3 days) or the full week (8 days).

Participation: Weekend, Fri to Sun, or full week, Fri to Fri
Time: Friday, 12 March: 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm; Saturday, 13 March, to Friday, 19 March: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Language: English
Location: Online via Zoom (if possible, this event can also take place in the temple)

Sign up here: https://my.phuntsokcholing.org/shop/event?wsID=133

1) Once your payment has been made, you will automatically receive a confirmation email with the access link for the Zoom Webinar.
2) Is this your first time taking classes with Lama Jigme? Then we ask you to report this when you register.

If you have any questions and / or comments, please contact: events@phuntsokcholing.org

The Tibetan Buddhist center Phuntsok Chö Ling is organizing a Chöd Summer study week in Rotterdam. It is also possible to participate online.

Dudjom Lingpa’s Chöd

Study Week Summer 2020
Friday 10th – Sunday 19th of July

After a period in which traveling was prohibited, we are delighted to welcome Lama Jigmé Namgyal back to our centre in Rotterdam.
 
During a 10-day Summer study week Lama Jigmé will be teaching about the practice of Chöd. Chöd is Tibetan and literally translates to ‘cutting through’. Chöd is practiced as a skillful means to cut through obstacles like our own disruptive emotions, also referred to as inner enemies.

Chöd contains the entirety of the Mahayana teachings, combining skilful means (bodhicitta) with wisdom (prajnaparamita), as well as tantric visualization and pure perception. Different forms of Chöd are practiced in Dzogchen, the great perfection. Successful practice allows the practitioner to abide in the natural state of rigpa, free from fear.

In the Dudjom Tersar Tröma Nagmo Chöd lineage, which started with the great master and treasure revealer Dudjom Lingpa, Lama Jigmé Namgyal is the fourth teacher. It’s a very short and unbroken lineage, as a result, Lama Jigmé’s teachings are straight from an authentic source.

The study week can be followed by anyone who has previously received Chöd instructions. If this is not the case, but you do have sufficient knowledge on the basic principles of Buddhist views, please contact us for consultation.

Questions or comments? Please contact: events@phuntsokcholing.org

Online and physically present attendees

Due to Corona virus regulations a maximum of 20 people are allowed at our centre. Therefore the study week can also be followed online via Zoom meetings. This option has reduced prices.

People who register to be present at the temple, are asked to also partially follow the study week online. Depending on the number of participants, we will inform you which days we ask you to follow the teachings online and which days you are welcome at the temple. On online days we ask you to not come to the temple as we cannot let you enter.
 
Exceptions are made for people of our event team that perform crucial tasks and for those who have not attended a Chöd study week before.

Practicalities

Date:   Friday 10th until Sunday 19th of July 2020 

Participation options: Weekend FRI – SUN;
Midweek MON – SUN; 
Full study week FRI – SUN.

Location:   Online via Zoom and/or:
Phuntsok Chö Ling
Oostkousdijk 17B
3024 CL Rotterdam
The Netherlands

Time:   Friday 10th of July: 19:30 – 21:30H;
Saturday 11th – Sunday 19th July: 10:00 to 13:00H.

Language:   English 

Other:   unlike previous study weeks, lunches will not be served
Prices:   Standard 10 day study week  € 240,- 
Webinar 10 day study week  € 180,- 
 
Discounts available for members of PCL and CCT, and students or people with low income. For weekend and midweek prices and more information, check the options when you click registration (= AANMELDEN in Dutch).
 
We look forward welcoming you to these profound teachings. 
 
Register now for your online or offline spot: https://www.phuntsokcholing.org/agenda/detail/?oswsID=95