Taklung Matul Rinpoche

The Heart of Compassion: A Silent Buddhist Meditation Retreat

                June 16-23, 2013

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• The Heart of Compassion: A Silent Buddhist Meditation Retreat

  With  Taklung Matul Rinpoche and  Ani Palmo Rybicki
  Sunday June 16 through Saturday June 22, 2013

• The Courage of Compassion
  A free public talk with Taklung Matul Rinpoche
  
  What would be the practical implications of caring more about others than about yourself? Join us for an evening with Taklung Matul Rinpoche for a discussion about the courage it takes to put compassion
  into action.
  
       Thursday June 20, 2013
       7:00pm-8:30pm

       Free and Open to the Public
  
  
  

• The Challenge of Compassion
  A public talk with Tibetan Lama, Taklung Matul Rinpoche
  
  

  Every faith teaches on the importance of compassion. But, merely wishing to be compassionate is not enough. How can we develop this as part of our very being? Join in a discussion with Tibetan Lama, Taklung Matul Rinpoche on how to develop compassion in our own hearts.

  Rinpoche will also be giving Refuge and Bodhicitta Vows for those interested in pursuing the Buddhist path.
  
  

       Sunday Jun 23, 2013
       2:00pm-5:00pm

       Free Will Donation

CAN YOU HELP SPONSOR A RETREATANT? We have some people who long to do the retreat, but cannot afford the $500 fee. Any donation you can make towards a scholarship would be greatly appreciated by us and highly meritorious for you. Please email me here, if you'd be willing to donate. Thank you! 

The Art of Meditation

Ani Palmo will be speaking at the Cleveland Museum of Art
on Sunday, June 30th as part of their "Tantra in Buddhist Art" exhibition.
Click here for details.

Transitioning: Tibetan Buddhist Teachings on Death and Dying

Friday Nov 8 - Sunday Nov 10, 2013

Death is the one thing we can be certain of, yet the one thing for which we are least prepared. If we learn today how to face the challenges of stress, change, and the unexpected with calm, wisdom and compassion, we will be prepared for anything we may face tomorrow.

Join Buddhist nun, Ani Palmo Rybicki for this weekend seminar exploring the Tibetan teachings and practices for death and dying. These teachings will give you the tools to help yourself and your loved ones, of any faith, cope with the biggest and most challenging transition of life.

Click here for full details and to register.

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  This is a new series introducing you to the Masters of our lineage. At least once a month we will post a photo, a brief bio, and links to more information about the Masters, so we can all become familiar with our extraordinary lineage.
   

  Please click here for definitions of some of the terms below.

   
  

  
  Tulku Pema Wangyal Rinpoche

   
  

We begin with our precious Teacher, Tulku Pema Wangyal Rinpoche.

Tulku Pema Wangyal Rinpoche was born in Tibet, and currently lives in France where he has been teaching for over thirty years. He heads the Association d'Etudes de Chanteloube (ACEC) which runs courses, seminars, short retreats and the traditional Three-Year Retreat. He is also the director of the Padmakara Translation Group.

Rinpoche is the son of Kyabje Kangyur Rinpoche and a close disciple of Kyabje Dudjom Rinpoche and Kyabje Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. He is recognized as a highly accomplished master, speaks excellent English, and teaches the Dharma in a style which is traditional, yet always relevant to the modern world.

Some of Tulku Rinpoche's teachings can be found here.

Rinpoche is an authentic master of the highest order. Every attribute you can find in descriptions of what it means to be a qualified teacher is found in him. Being in his presence is like simultaneously basking in the warmth of the sun and shining in the cool, clear light of the moon. It is our great good fortune that we are on this earth at the same time as someone like him.  Merely to gaze upon his face is a blessing.

Please make many, strong aspiration prayers that he will come to Cleveland to teach us soon!