Join us at Palri Pema Öd Ling as Khenpo Kunsang Dechen Rinpoche teaches from Patrul Rinpoche’s text, Self-Liberating Meditation. A Profound Method for Attaining Enlightenment according to the Ultimate Great Perfection.
Self-Liberating Meditation
In Tibetan, Gongpa Rangdrol (dgongs pa rang grol), meaning Self-Liberated Wisdom Mind, or Gompa Rangdrol (sgom pa rang grol), Self-Liberating Meditation. Patrul Rinpoche is considered one of the most important figures in the tradition of Dzogchen, or the Great Perfection. Self-Liberating Meditation introduces the theory behind and methods for realizing the nature of mind, and presents practical approaches to dealing with the conceptual mind and afflictive emotions.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this teaching, but students should have some level of familiarity with Dzogchen or Mahamudra teachings.
Students may access an English translation of the text from Lotsawa House: https://www.lotsawahouse.org/tibetan-masters/patrul-rinpoche/self-liberating-meditation . A Chinese version is available as pdf as well as a Formal Chinese version.
Dates
Teachings will take place at Palri Pema Öd Ling and on Zoom, Saturday and Sunday from 10 am – Noon CDT April 16 – 17, and 9 am – 11 am CDT April 23 – 24, 2022.
Registration
You may register at the door or at https://palyul-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIuduqqqDgpHNMB3nxexSpjtDckCX-h6ln2 . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting..
Cost
The suggested donation for attending the teachings is $108. No students will be turned away due to lack of funds. Payment can be made by clicking the donate button on the website or by sending a check payable to ‘Palri Pema Od Ling’ to:
Palri Pema Od Ling
605 E 45th St Austin, TX 78751
Tel: (512) 368-5153
About the Teacher
Khenpo Kunsang Dechen graduated from Namdroling Monastery Monastic College with top honors. He has received countless teachings and transmissions from the greatest masters of our time, including Kyabje Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Kyabje Penor Rinpoche, Kyabje Khenpo Ngagchtung, Kyabje Lama Achok Rinpoche, and the three Khenchens of Namdroling Monastery.