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10 June – Eight verses for training the mind 1/2, by Lama Jigmé, in Rotterdam

On Saturday June 12 and July 10 Lama Jigmé will be in Rotterdam for a repeat of the teachings on the Eight Verses for Mind Training, which he has been teaching since September of last year. These two sessions will be interactive, which means that Lama herself will ask questions to the participants and give them the opportunity to share and ask questions on this topic as well.

PLEASE NOTE: There is a maximum of 20 spots available. 

NOTE: For members of PCL or CCT, this lecture can also be followed online via webinar. If you are not a member, Lama Jigme’s request is to attend the lecture in the temple. If this is not possible, please contact PCL.

Eight verses for training the mind

This short text has received much attention from many great masters throughout history. HH Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche regarded this text as the most important instruction among all the Dharma teachings he shared.

The eight verses for training the mind can bring enormous benefits to the practice of both Sutrayana and Tantrayana teachings. The first seven verses of the Eight Verses for Training the Mind deal with the practices associated with cultivating the method aspect of the path, such as compassion, altruism, and the aspiration to attain Buddhahood. The last verse deals with the practices aimed at cultivating the wisdom aspect of the path.

The study morning is open to everyone, members and non-members of Phuntsok Chö Ling, regardless of background or religion.

Practical information

Time: Hall open 09:00. 
            Lecture starts at 10:00 AM.
Language:  English
Online:        When registering, you will receive the link to participate in the
                      Zoom webinar in the confirmation letter

More information: https://phuntsokcholing.org/en/?post_type=event&p=1269 and events@phuntsokcholing.org

Registration: https://my.phuntsokcholing.org/shop/event?wsID=134

 

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Finding inner peace in difficult times – 19/20 June

The Centre Culturel Tibétain is happy to announce an online weekend teaching by Lama Jigmé Namgyal on Finding Inner Peace in Difficult Times. The teachings will be given online.

Finding inner peace in difficult times
 

The current pandemic has created a lot of suffering and uncertainty in people’s lives. While some of these issues are clearly beyond our control, learning how to deal with such uncertainty is critical to our own mental health and well-being. Through meditation it is possible to discover inner peace and thus to learn to handle such difficult situations more calmly, rather than reacting with fear and panic.

When our mind becomes more peaceful and serene, this also has positive repercussions on our bodily health. We thus become more attuned to the need to take care of our body, for example by sleeping properly and eating a healthy diet. When we are well rested rather than exhausted due to anxiety and worry, we are less vulnerable. The process of finding inner peace involves regaining control over our own mind, so that we are not swayed by the power of negative emotions. Such negative emotions are like an inner virus in that they destroy our sense of well-being. Cultivating inner peace and gaining greater control over our mind has many practical advantages, since it enables us to face the problems in our daily lives – whether they be linked to our family or work-related – in a more efficient, clear-sighted and balanced manner.

This weekend teaching is open to everyone who would like to discover the benefits of finding inner peace in these challenging times.
 

Language: Lama Jigme will be teaching in his mother language Tibetan, with translation into English by Dr. Dylan Esler.

Where: Online. You will receive a zoom link.

When:
Saturday, 19 June:  10:00-13:00
Sunday, 20 June: 10:00-13:00

Price:
Non-members: 50 €/weekend
Sustaining members of CCT: 45 €/weekend
Donating members of CCT and PCL:  37.5 €/weekend
Students, unemployed, retired: 25 €/weekend

Please register through this link.

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

IBAN: LU79 1111 2413 8246 0000 / BIC: CCPLLULL,
Centre Culturel Tibétain, Asbl
Reference: Finding inner peace (and 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.

If you have any questions please write to events@tibetculture.lu

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Lama Lectures News

Tea break with Lama Jigmé

The Phuntsok Namgyal Ling Foundation is happy to announce that you now can listen to Lama Jigmé through Podcasts!
 
With the new “Tea break with Lama Jigmé”, Tibetan Buddhist teacher, Lama Jigmé Namgyal, shares inspirational Podcasts covering various Buddhist teachings to help everyone develop mindful living.
 
Phuntsok Namgyal Ling is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) registered in the Netherlands. Our goal is to acquire a piece of land in Europe and build a Buddhist centre as a place for studies and practices. Your support will contribute to this goal.

One-off donors will get access to paid Podcasts for 30 days from the date of donation. After 30 days those podcasts will be locked again. Monthly subscribers will be able to access all Podcasts as long as the subscription is active.

Check it out: https://ko-fi.com/phuntsoknamgyalling
 
If you want to join, we recommend you to first register an account on Ko-fi before accessing the Podcast or donate (https://ko-fi.com/account/register).
 
“The path to cultivating inner peace is fundamental to being human” ~ Lama Jigmé Namgyal

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Lectures

Eight verses for training the mind – by Lama Jigmé 15 May Online

On 15 May 2021 Lama Jigmé will be giving online the last lecture of the series organized by The Tibetan Buddhist center Phuntsok Chö Ling in Rotterdam.

Eight verses for training the mind

In this cycle of 8 lectures on Saturday mornings, Lama Jigmé Namgyal  explains the short text: ‘Eight verses for training the mind’. In addition to the explanation, he also give practical instructions on how to integrate this into daily life.

This short text was paid high attention by many great masters throughout history. H.H. Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche regarded this text as the principal instruction among all the Dharma teachings he imparted. 

The Eight Verses for Training the Mind can bring tremendous benefits to the practice of both Sutrayana teachings and Tantrayana teachings. The first seven verses of the Eight Verses for Training the Mind deal with the practices associated with cultivating the method aspect of the path such as compassion, altruism, aspiration to attain buddhahood. The last verse deals with the practices that are directed toward cultivating the wisdom aspect of the path.

Time:           Start at 10:00 AM (walk-in online 09:45)
Language:  English
Online:        When registering, you will receive the link to participate in the
                      Zoom webinar in the confirmation letter
Price:           Standard: €18.00                      Members: €12.00

More information: https://www.phuntsokcholing.org/?post_type=event&p=1109 and events@phuntsokcholing.org

Registration: https://my.phuntsokcholing.org/shop/event?wsID=118

 

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Courses

Courses Spring 2021

We are pleased to announce that the registrations for the upcoming courses starting in April are open.

Given the current situation due to COVID-19, we cannot be sure when the Centre can physically reopen. Until then, courses will continue to take place online.

Please find the information about the upcoming courses for the Spring term 2021 and the form to register online here.

We will send you a zoom link to the course or courses for which you registered upon receipt of your transfer.

We wish you a good Easter,
The CCT Team

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Culture

Losar 2021 – Year of the Iron Ox

The Centre Culturel Tibetain wishes you a happy Losar!

Lama Jigmé sends the following message:

Tashi delek!
I wish you all a happy Tibetan New Year. And with happy I mean a calm and peaceful mind.
May you develop more and more mental happiness and good inner values.
Try to keep your relationships warm and healthy. Develop unconditional love or at least try
to understand it. Forgive your loved ones and let go of any family problems. Do you know
how to let them go? It is my wish that you have more harmonious relationships, with
yourself and others. Stop complaining and do meditation.
Happy New Year!

Lama Jigmé Namgyal

Artwork: Tomás Castro

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Event Retreat

Studyweek: Precious Human Life (PCL online) – 12-19 March

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

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Courses Meditation

Courses Winter 2021

We are pleased to announce that the registrations for the upcoming courses starting in January are open.

Given the current situation due to COVID-19, we cannot be sure when the Centre can physically reopen. Until then, courses will continue to take place online.

Please find the information about the upcoming courses for the Winter term 2021 and the form to register online here.

We will send you a zoom link to the course or courses for which you registered upon receipt of your transfer.

Please remember to update your membership by transferring 50 euros to the Centre’s account and filling the membership form here.

Best wishes for 2021 and be safe!
The CCT Team

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Centre

Membership 2021

Please renew your membership here

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Lama Lectures

Tea break with Lama Jigmé

The Phuntsok Namgyal Ling Foundation is happy to announce that you now can listen to Lama Jigmé through Podcasts!
 
With the new “Tea break with Lama Jigmé”, Tibetan Buddhist teacher, Lama Jigmé Namgyal, shares inspirational Podcasts covering various Buddhist teachings to help everyone develop mindful living.
 
Phuntsok Namgyal Ling is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) registered in the Netherlands. Our goal is to acquire a piece of land in Europe and build a Buddhist centre as a place for studies and practices. Your support will contribute to this goal.

One-off donors will get access to paid Podcasts for 30 days from the date of donation. After 30 days those podcasts will be locked again. Monthly subscribers will be able to access all Podcasts as long as the subscription is active.

Check it out: https://ko-fi.com/phuntsoknamgyalling
 
If you want to join, we recommend you to first register an account on Ko-fi before accessing the Podcast or donate (https://ko-fi.com/account/register).
 
“The path to cultivating inner peace is fundamental to being human” ~ Lama Jigmé Namgyal