May bodhicitta, precious and sublime, arise where it has not yet come to be. Where it has arisen may it never fail, but grow and flourish more and more.
Unbroken lineages of wisdom traditions are rare in these times, and Kongtrul Rinpoche descends from a pure lineage of the Dzogpa Chenpo Longchen Nyingtik tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.
We have two main study and practice centers in America: Phuntsok Choling in Colorado and Pema Osel in Vermont. Rinpoche teaches the core MSB programs at these two centers. In addition, MSB has several city centers or groups around the world where people gather for group meditation and study, and to listen to the LINK teachings together.
Browse to any of the calendars to find out more about the teaching schedules of Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, Dungse Jampal Norbu, or Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel. View the upcoming events at Phuntsok Choling, Pema Osel, or find out who is giving the next LINK talk.
MSB is a part of the Longchen Nyingtik and Khyen-Kong-Chok-Sum lineages. (Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo, Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye, and Terton Chokgyur Lingpa, collectively known as Khyen-Kong-Chok-Sum, were the heart of the Rimé, or nonsectarian, movement, which did so much to preserve and harmonize all schools of Tibetan Buddhism in the nineteenth century.)
In the Dechen Gyalmo Drupcho, Rinpoche and MSB members practice the dakini sadhana from the Longchen Nyingthik tradition. The focus of these practice intensives is on accumulating 100,000 tsok offering prayers.
The merit, or positive intention and action, of the drupcho is dedicated to world peace, the longevity of masters who are teaching in the world, greater compassion towards all beings, genuine spiritual progress on the path, and harmony both within the sangha and the larger community of Buddhist practitioners, as well as throughout the world. Rinpoche has spoken of drupcho practice as a “wish-fulfilling jewel” for bringing about accomplishments on the path, and a true labor of love.
This practice is open for MSB Lineage Ceremony students to do in-person or at home. All Lineage Ceremony students will receive/have received information via email on how to register. For questions about attendance, please write to the Study and Practice department.
If you can’t make it to the program, you can still share the merit of these feast practices by making an offering to the feast. Making a prayer request is another auspicious way to connect to the practice for you and your loved ones. Prayer requests will be read daily.
NO LUNCHES:
Due to the low quantity of lunch orders during this program, we will not be able to provide lunches for purchase. Please bring your own lunch daily.
ILLNESS POLICY:
In MSB, we prioritize the health and safety of our community. Here are suggested illness guidelines so we can help keep each other well in order to participate fully in teaching and practice events.
What If I Get a COVID POSITIVE Illness During a Program?
At the onset of symptoms, it would be ideal if you test yourself for COVID. (Free COVID tests are available through the government). If you have a positive COVID-19 viral test, please inform the program coordinators. Please do not return to the Center for 5 days to protect others.
What if I Get a COVID NEGATIVE Illness During a Program?
If you do not test positive for COVID AND do not have a fever, please wear a mask in the shrine room until you are no longer producing sputum (coughing, runny nose).If you have a fever, please do not come back to the Center until you have been fever free (without medication) for 24 hours.
What If I am Staying at the Center and Become Sick?
If you are staying at the Center and have developed symptoms of a viral illness, we request that you consider finding other lodging. A limited number of COVID tests may be available. It is highly likely that in close quarters of sleeping/cooking, etc, the illness will pass among more attendees.
What Are Centers Doing to Keep Us Healthy?
The centers will be running air purifiers and providing masks for those who wish to take extra precautions. Please remember to wash your hands frequently.
COVID can be mild sniffles for one and a fatal illness for another. People most at risk for severe illness, including those older than 65 years and people with weakened immune systems, may want to consider more precautions than what the Centers are providing. We leave that to your individual discretion.
By following these guidelines, we can all help minimize the risk of transmission and ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. You can find more information here.
If you do not already have the Sadhana liturgy, we strongly recommend that you order a physical copy of the Sadhana Set. We have found that it is much easier to follow the online practice session with a paper copy instead of trying to view the liturgy online or on a device. Please do this ASAP so that it will arrive in time for the start of the Drupcho. You may also purchase a digital pecha here. You will need to be logged into the Member Site in order to access these purchases. Note: this updated version of the sadhana set includes the DG tangkhas, DG lineage prayer translation, as well as numerous corrections to symbols, links, etc. If you purchased the previous digital pecha, email msbstore@mangalashribhuti.org and we will send you the updated version for free.
Click here for the sequence of the sadhana if you have the traditional liturgy. Click here to view the sequence in the Digital and Travel Pecha.
Other information:
This program is open to everyone who has gone through the MSB Lineage Ceremony. For questions about attendance, please write to the Study and Practice department. If you can’t make it to the program, you can still share the merit of these feast practices by making an offering.
For questions about retreat dates, daily practice schedule, and FAQs, go to www.mangalashribhuti.org or send us an email.
How to participate in the practice from home:
The best way to participate in this program is to do every session. If that isn’t possible, one can do any number of full days of practice. However, since every day is a complete practice, do not plan on joining for assorted sessions here and there. We suggest you open the stream and be ready to begin 5-10 minutes prior to the start of each session.
At minimum, Rinpoche recommends making a Tsok plate with a variety of offerings including fruits, cheeses, some meat, beverage. You should have a shrine with bowl offerings. If possible, it is good to have mendrup and rakta on your shrine.
For those of you who are new to Sadhana practice, you can take the Vajrayana Primer course, which is an independent study program.
November 2 – 8
9:00am – 11am — First Session11 am – 11:30am — Break11:30am – 12:30pm — Second Session (Protectors)12:30pm – 2:30pm — Lunch Break2:30pm – 4:30pm — Third Session4:30pm – 5:00pm — Break5:00pm – 7:00pm — Fourth Session
November 9
8:00 am — Receiving the Siddhis (any change will be updated the night before)
*This schedule is subject to change. Changes will be announced on the stream and by email. The schedule for the final day is determined the day before and will be announced.
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