Jhado Rinpoche
Guhyasamaja Empowerment
April 15 – 17, 2023
The Lama Tzong Khapa Institute is pleased to announce the visit of His Eminence Jhado Rinpoche from April 15 to 17, 2023. Rinpoche, who is considered by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Lama Zopa Rinpoche to be among the most valuable Dharma teachers will confer the Mahanuttarayogatantra Guhyasamaja Empowerment.
On Tuesday, April 18, at 9:30 a.m., Jhado Rinpoche accepted the request of the Sangha Onlus monks and nuns association to give the oral transmission of the text The Recitation of the Holy Names of Manjushri (Manjushri Namasamgiti), on the hill of Lhungtok Choekorling Monastery (one kilometer from the Institute).
Jhado Rinpoche is one of the most renowned lamas of the Geluk lineage. In addition to his excellent training in the monastic system, over the years Rinpoche has received many oral transmissions and initiations from His Holiness the Dalai Lama and his two principal guardians, as well as from many great masters of other traditions, including Master Nyingma Trulshik Rinpoche and Chogye Trichen Rinpoche. Recognized for his keen intelligence , kindness and dynamic teaching style, Rinpoche is also highly regarded for his ability to engage Western students.
Prerequisites for Guhyasamaja Empowerment: it is important to have generated a firm belief in the Buddhist path and to have taken Refuge in the Three Jewels. Also be determined to enter the path of Supreme Tantra by accepting the resulting vows and the commitment of daily, lifelong recitation of Guru Yoga in 6 Sessions.
For those who wish to receive this Empowerment for the first time, it is strongly recommended that they seek and receive advice from their Master.
Commitments arising from Empowerment: Commitments will be given by Jhado Rinpoche upon completion of Empowerment.
THE PROGRAMME (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
We are happy to announce that during the initiation Rinpoche has informed us that he will give an explanation of the Three Principal Aspects of the Path of Lama Tzong Khapa
Saturday 15 April
- 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. Disciple preparation and Lama Ciopa and Tsog
Sunday 16 April: Guhyasamaja empowerment
- 9:30 am – 10:45 am Guided meditation in the Meditation Hall (in English)
- 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Guhyasamaja empowerment
- 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Guhyasamaja empowerment
Monday 17 April: Guhyasamaja empowerment
- 9:30 am – 10:45 am Guided meditation in the Meditation Hall (in English)
- 11:00 am – 12:30 am Solid foundations for your practice: the FPMT Basic Program at the Lama Tzong Khapa Institute.
Presentation and Q&A with teacher Ven. Geshe Tenzin Tenphel, coordinator Joan Dombon, tutor Gabriele Piana, interpreters Filippo Centrone and Shahar Tene and some student testimonies - 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Guhyasamaja empowerment
- 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Guhyasamaja empowerment
Tuesday, April 18, 9:30 a.m. on the hillside of Lhungtok Choekorling Monastery
Jhado Rinpoche accepted the request of the Sangha Onlus Monks and Nuns Association, to give the oral transmission of the text The Recitation of the Holy Names of Manjushri (Manjushri Namasamgiti), on the hillside of Lhungtok Choekorling Monastery (one kilometer from the Institute) on Monday, April 18, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.
This is an extremely profound, precious and sacred text, considered among the most advanced of all the Buddha’s teachings. The essence of Namasamgiti is that the bodhisattva Manjushri is the embodiment of all knowledge. The Namasamgiti is a short text, about 160 verses, but it contains all the Buddha’s dharmas
How to get to the hill
Useful information on downloading the text, how to get to the hill and what to bring can be found at the link:
https://bit.ly/3o9a0vw
Jhado Rinpoche (Tenzin Jungne) was born in 1954 to a nomadic family living in the area of Namtso Lake, 220 kilometers north of Lhasa, Tibet. At the age of three he was recognized and enthroned as the 6th incarnation of the abbot of Jhado Monastery.
From 1992 until 1996, Rinpoche served as a teacher at Namgyal Monastery in Dharamsala, the personal monastery of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. In 1997, Rinpoche was appointed to the post of Abbot of Namgyal Monastery, and served the institution in that capacity until 2004.
Jhado Tulku Rinpoche is one of the most highly esteemed lamas in the Geluk lineage today. In addition to his excellent education in the Geluk monastic college system, over the years Rinpoche has also received many oral transmissions and empowerments from His Holiness the Dalai Lama and his two main tutors, as well as from many great teachers from other traditions, including the famous Nyingma master Trulshik Rinpoche and Chogye Trichen Rinpoche.
Renowned for his keen intelligence and dynamic teaching style, Jhado Rinpoche is also highly acclaimed for his ability to engage Western students in ways that are interesting and personally relevant. In addition to these qualities, Rinpoche is also well known and loved for his gentle demeanor and his kindness.
During your stay at the Institute, the following will be of use to you:
- A digital device to consult any practice materials made available and thus avoid printing on paper.
- personal cup and water bottle
- A plaid/coverlet;
- Comfortable clothes;
- An alarm clock;
- An FM radio and earphones (mandatory for listening to the English translation. In the hall the languages will be Italian and Tibetan).
- It will also be possible to purchase the radio and earphones at the Institute shop;
- The park surrounding the Institute is not lit in all areas; therefore, it is recommended to bring a good flashlight for the night hours;
- Shoes with rubber soles or otherwise suitable for the countryside;
- April weather can be variable, so we suggest: a cap, a waterproof windbreaker, shoes suitable for mud, an umbrella;
- Wi-Fi: Free and available to guests all day inside the main facility.
- Stores in the village of Pomaia are within a 5-minute walk and are stocked with essentials. A pharmacy outlet opens in half-day shifts six days a week: information on site.
General rules
- Please note that photographing the event and taking any kind of audio/video footage is prohibited during the teachings. Only ILTK authorized personnel will be allowed to take photos and audio/video footage.
- Phone use will be allowed only for radio use. Those who do not comply will be asked to leave the hall.
- Please remember not to leave unattended objects inside the hall and to take them with you at the end of each session.
- In the teaching hall you will not be allowed to enter with your shoes, which you will have to store neatly in the shoe racks provided.
- For more information on What to bring please remember the appropriate section on the main event page.
Thank you for your understanding and kind cooperation
REGISTRATION CLOSED
We have reached the allowed number of requests for event attendance.
Thank you for your understanding
Having the precious opportunity to receive Jhado Rinpoche’s visit is a great blessing for the benefit of all. This is also made possible through the generosity of those who make a free donation. At Lama Tzong Khapa Institute we try to create the best conditions to offer the most affordable prices for everyone to attend.
For this event we have created 3 different donation plans:
SPONSOR
By donating as a sponsor you help us support the event and offer discounted rates
What does it include?
- Priority registration for the event
- Reserved seat in the Hall
- Ability to reserve accommodation and meals with the reception office
Fill out the registration form and submit your donation
THANK YOU!
RESIDENTIAL
Button is reserved for those accommodating at the Institute or Borgo di Pomaia Residence
What does it include?
- Priority in event registration
- Guaranteed place in the Hall
- Accommodation and meals booked through the reception office
Fill out the registration form and submit your donation
THANK YOU!
NOT RESIDENTIAL
The button is reserved for those NOT staying at the Institute or Borgo di Pomaia Residence
What does it include?
- Guaranteed place in the hall
- Possibility of booking meals with the reception office
Fill out the registration form and submit your donation
THANK YOU!
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specifying one of the three plans above and pertaining to your mode of participation
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