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.)
Dates:Nov 15 – 17, 2024 |
Teacher: Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche
Location: Samten Ling
In the Vajra Assembly, Rinpoche discusses deep and subtle Vajrayana topics, such as devotion, pure perception and the sacred world, the power of our sixth consciousness or thoughts, and the importance of bodhicitta practice in post-meditation. While it is undoubtedly of great importance to understand these topics on their own, the connection we each have with Rinpoche, and the bond we share as vajra brothers and sisters, combine to bring them fully to life during this seminar.
The strength of our community, now and into the future, depends on us applying these teachings both within ourselves and toward one another, committing wholeheartedly to being each other’s “keeper,” and thus bringing our bodhicitta practice to fruition right here within the sangha. In this way Rinpoche encourages us to fearlessly walk the path of the Longchen Nyingtik lineage.
If you are an MSB member, you can find detailed program registration information on the Vajra Assembly Member Site page.