“It is about an open heart and a clear mind. An open heart is full of compassion for all beings, Mahakaruna in Sanskrit. A clear mind understands the emptiness of all phenomena, Shunyata in Sanskrit. Developing this unconditional compassion and wisdom is the goal of our practice.”
Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche
Buddha Nature and the Three Yanas
What exactly is ‘buddha nature,’ and how is it viewed by those practicing the Buddhist tenets according to the three yanas? The Sanskrit term ‘yana’ means ‘vehicle’ or ‘conveyance’ and refers to the different spiritual methods or paths one pursues on one’s journey to enlightenment. These three ‘transports’ are categorized as Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana. This summer, Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche, an authentic realized master, will lead us through a clear elucidation of what defines these three approaches to awakening and how they differ.
Buddha Nature, or Tathagatagarbha in Sanskrit, literally means the ‘essence of those who are Thus Gone’, those who have achieved buddhahood. Who possesses the ‘Tathagatagarbha’, the innate potential to also achieve enlightenment? Each and every sentient being! It is our most fundamental, radiantly luminous, empty, unproduced, unchangeable, indestructible and aware nature. Pith instructions, the quintessence of Tibetan Buddhist practice, provide the key to recognizing, cultivating, and activating our mind’s pure intrinsic nature. To receive such instructions from Rinpoche, will be an incredible opportunity and an inexpressible blessing.
Empowerment
Kurukulle, also known as Pema Khandro, represents the dynamic manifestation of Red Tara. She embodies Enlightened Wisdom in feminine form and appears as a semi-wrathful dakini adept at attracting all possible resources. Revered across all Tibetan Buddhist traditions, the red dakini acts as a magnet, drawing in wisdom, happiness, health, wealth, and long life.
Seminar structure
The teachings will start on 16th of July and will end on July 20th.
We will celebrate the 20 year’s anniversary of Gomde on the 21rst of July.
Provisional Program
Tuesday; 16 July Arrival by 10 am
Kurukulle initiation and teachings with Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche
Wednesday 17 – Saturday, 20 July
Morning lectures / classes with Khenpo Pema Namgyal, Lama Öser, and others. (will be announced on site!)
At 14.30 teachings with Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche
The Ngakso Puja on Sunday, 21 July usually starts around 9.00 am and lasts the whole day with some breaks including a longer lunch break.
After the Ngakso Puja, celebrations to mark the 20th anniversary of Gomde will take place in the evening.
The exact programme plus practice times will be announced on site!
We encourage you to attend all days of the seminar.
Take advantage of this precious opportunity to experience this extraordinary meditation master directly and deepen your insight and meditation practice through the presence of the spiritual community.
Please let us know when you will arrive and depart when setting the dates and in the comments field when registering.
About the teacher
The founder and director of our center is Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche.
This well-known meditation master and teacher has been teaching students around the world for more than 30 years.
Characterized by warmth, humor and wit, his teachings provide a unique opportunity to connect directly with Buddhism in a fresh, lively, and timely manner.
Learn more about his life and activities.
Accommodation
We are trying to accommodate everyone according to their needs. There is a limited number of single, double, and multi-bed-rooms available, which you can inquire at your registration.
In any case, accommodation in the wisdom dormitory, camping or outside of Gomde, will be possible.
Join Online
You can register via Dharmasun.org to join the first three days of the teachings online:
Your stay at Gomde
Here you can find information about how to arrive at Gomde and what could be useful to know in preparation of your stay.
Give a hand
Since Gomde is run solely by volunteers, the help of all participants is needed at the seminar. So every participant can donate a part of his time for this precious event and make it possible.
After mutual agreement each participant gets a “Yogi Job” for about 40-60 min daily.
For example: helping in the kitchen, vacuuming, cleaning the sanitary facilities etc. We are very happy about your help and we try to find a suitable task for everyone.
Your contribution to this seminar
Rangjung Yeshe Gomde would like to make it possible for all interested in participating in the immensely precious Dharma teachings.
Orientation value
We ask you to make a donation for your participation in the seminar.
Regular orientation values:
450 € for participation in the seminar with lunch and without accommodation
550 € if you are camping
650 € if you are sleeping in the ‘wisdom dormitory’
750 € if you are sleeping in a shared room
850 € if you are sleeping in a double room per person
1080 € if you are sleeping in a single room
for the whole time, including accommodation, meals and seminar.
If you have an average income and want to cover the fixed costs for your seminar with a donation.
If you would like to donate the regular orientation value of a seminar but cannot give it all at once, we can arrange a monthly transfer of your seminar donation.
For participation on individual days
with meals and accommodation: 130 euros
Rinpoche lessons and lunch only: 70 euros
Limited financial means
If you only have limited financial means (e.g. pupils, students, minimum pension, etc.) and are unable to donate this amount, please let us know in the comments or by e-mail to nanda@gomde.eu so that we can find a solution together.
