It is with great joy that we announce the visit of His Eminence the 104th Gaden Tripa Kyabje Jetsun Lobsang Tenzin Palsangpo, the highest authority of the Gelug tradition, at Lama Tzong Khapa Institute from 3 to 13 October 2019.
It is an extremely rare and precious opportunity to know and receive initiations from such a great Master, especially during this year in which, all over the world is celebrating the 600th anniversary of the Great Lama Tsongkhapa’s parinirvana, the creator of the Geluk lineage.
The last time Rinpoche taught in Pomaia was in 2013.
PROGRAM
3 October
Variation: Ganden Tripa staff has informed us, due to new commitments, He will arrive in Italy a day later than expected. For this reason the Lam Rim teachings of day 3 are canceled.
Varation: Gaden Tri Rinpoche will arrive in Pomaia on Thursday, October 3th, either late afternoon or in the evening. We will meet to welcome Rinpoche, with khatas and incense, at the Villa at around 6:30 p.m. Currently, His arrival is foreseen at 7:00 p.m..
Villa Irene, located just 5 minutes walking from the Institute, next to Borgo di Pomaia, will be reserved for Rinpoche accommodation.
Access to the Villa will be then restricted.
4 October
Variation: We have been informed that Friday 4th the Gaden Tripa will rest.
Guhyasamaja Initiation will start on Saturday 5th and will terminate on Sunday 6th, as previously foreseen.
from 5 to 6 October 2019
INITATION OF GUHYASAMAJA
- Saturday 5th
Guhyasamaja Initiation
Disceple preparation. Access to the tent at 12:45.pm.
VARIATION: The initiation will start at 2.00 pm (instead of 2:30 pm)
The access to the tent won’t be permitted anymore after 3 p.m. - Sunday 6th
Guhyasamaja InitiationAccess to the tent at 1.15 p.m.
VARIATION: The initiation will start at 2.00 pm (instead of 2:30 pm)
The access to the tent won’t be permitted anymore after 3 p.m.We remind you to bring the bracelet given the previous day.
Prerequisites:
- It is important to have generated faith in the Three Jewels or at least have the intention to generate, have entered the Buddhist path and are determined to enter the Highest Tantric path, to take the three sets of vows and to recite the 6-Session Guru Yoga every day for the rest of your life.
Those who wish to take this great initiation for the first time are strongly advised to consult their Teachers first - Requirements for the initiation: That you are not a Shugden practitioner.
Commitments related to the Great Initiation: His Eminence Gaden Tripa will not give the commitment of daily sadhana recitation.
Therefore, the only commitment is to continue reciting the 6-Session Guru Yoga every day for the rest of your life or to make that commitment, if you are receiving this initiation for the first time
VARIATION: Monday 7th October:
During this day, previously scheduled with the Vajrayoghini initiation, the Gaden Tripa asked to rest.
The Vajrayogini Initiation has been postponed to Tuesday 8th.
Morning
6 sessions Guru Yoga pratice explanation:
- From 9.30 to 11:00 in italian with Ven. Siliana Bosa
- From 11:00 to 12:30 in English with Massimo Corona
Afternoon
At 15:00 Institute Lama Tzong Khapa guided tour with Massimo Corona.
Massimo Corona has been among the first Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche disceple, furher than Istituto Lama Tzong Khapa and FPMT cofounders.
LUNCH: Monday lunch for whoever booked it at the Institute will be postponed at 12.30 (instead of 12:00).
VARIATION:Tuesday 8th October
Vajrayoghini Initiation and Tsog offering
Access to the teaching venue will start at 12:45.
Initiation will start at 2 p.m.
Access to the tent won’t be anymore permitted as from 3 p.m.
Prerequisites: In order to receive these teachings one has to receive first one of the Three Great Initiations of Mahanuttarayogatantra (Yamantaka, Heruka, Ghuyasamja) or a Kalachakra Initiation. Otherwise, it is not possible to receive the Vajrayoghini blessing. Commitments related to the Blessing: Those who take the Vajrayoghini blessing but not the teachings will have to recite a mala of the Vajrayoghini mantra on a daily basis.
The following days program, as previously shared, with the oral transmission of the Vajrayogini commentary and the related combined meditations will follow as from 9th October.
From Wednesday 9th the rest of the program remains unchanged.
from 9 to 13 October
Oral Transmission of the Commentary of Vajrayogini based on the text of Pabongka Rinpoche
- Morning
From 9:00 to 11:00
Meditation on the Vajrayogini Sadhana with Ven.Siliana Bosa.
From 11:30 to 12:30
Questions and answers with Massimo Corona.
Tuesday/Thursday and Saturday in Italian.
Wednesday and Friday in English. - Afternoon
VARIATION: Will start at 2.00 pm (instead of 2:30 pm)
Oral transmission of Vajrayogini commentary based on the Pabongka Rinpoche text.
From 9 p.m. to 10 p.m
Meditation on the Vajrayogini Sadhana with Ven. Siliana Bosa
Prerequisites: In order to participate it is necessary to receive the Vajrayoghini blessing first.
Commitments related to the blessing and transmission of the commentary: All those who receive Vajrayoghini blessings and teachings (ending on 13 October) will have to recite the short Vajrayoghini sadhana for the rest of your lives..
EVENT REGISTRATION CLOSED
Registration for the Teachings has been closed because we have reached the maximum number of registrations for the event. Thank you for your interest!
Translation: An FM radio and earphones (compulsory for listening to the English translation. In the Event Tent the languages will be Italian and Tibetan). it is possible to purchase the radio with headphones also at the Institute’s shop.
For the important sections:
- Minimum recommended offer for Teachings
- What to bring
- Support the Event
visit the main page of the event here: https://www.iltk.org/en/eventi/104-gaden-tripa-visita-e-insegnamenti-di-mahanuttarayogatantra/