2016
Happy New Year!
January 13-17, a seminar on TIBETAN ASTROLOGY under the direction of Alexander KHOSMO:
- TIBETAN ASTROLOGY BASICS
- “YANGCHAR - TANTRIC ASTROLOGY OF TIBET”
- “Medical Astrology of Tibet”
February 14, Chinese New Year Celebration under the auspices of “Master Mu Yu Chun - 20 years for Ukraine!”
Khenpo Tsewang Gyatso Negi:
March 26, “The practice of Vajrayana Buddhism on the example of traditional Tibetan society”:
- The daily practice of the laity.
- How to create an altar at home.
- The meaning and use of ritual objects (vajra, dilbu, purbu, damaru, tingsha (karatalas), mala (beads), thangkas, statues, prayer drums, etc.).
- The ritual of consecration of ritual objects.
- How to make, and the benefits of pilgrimage to holy places.
March 27, the practice of the Medicine Buddha according to the Medicine Buddha Sadhana “Azure River”.
The Medicine Buddha is also called the Buddha of Healing. In Tibet, there were beliefs that only a single touch with faith to the image of the Medicine Buddha is enough for healing to come. Living creatures suffer from two types of diseases: physical diseases, due to which the body suffers and weakens, and mental diseases, or “obscurations”. The primary cause of body disease is the "three poisons" of the Mind: “anger”, “passion”, “ignorance”. The Buddha manifested himself in the form of the Medicine Buddha and taught rGyud bZhi (“Four Medical Tantras”). They describe the methods of curing 404 types of physical diseases, explain their sources, describe the symptoms and treatment methods of these diseases. One of disease treatment and prevention methods of is the practice of the Medicine Buddha and to recite his mantra every day - this especially helps as a prophylactic against various infectious diseases. The practice of the Medicine Buddha is very strong. Prayer to the Medicine Buddha is very effective in case of serious illnesses; it is also conducted to gain success in various matters.
April 16-17, “Ukrainian Federation of Wingchun kungfu/Jeetkunedo” conducted a training seminar in Kyiv. The seminar was held under the leadership of Andrii Kuzmin. The seminar was held according to the plan and training program:
- Practice of Chisao from Yuen Kay Shan/Sum Nung Wingchun;
- Chum Kiu;
- Application of technical methods from Chum Kiu form in Chisao.
April 26 - May 1, a retreat on Traditional Tibetan Medicine held by the rector of the International Academy of Traditional Tibetan Medicine - Dr. Nida Chenagtsang (Tibet). Retreat’s Topics:
- Chülen Practice – “Long Life Pills” and rejuvenation techniques;
- Yoga of sound, 2nd level of mantra treatment;
- The transmission and practice of the Spiritual section of Traditional Tibetan Medicine “Yuthok Nyingthig” - the section “Practice of Long Life” according to the text of the famous Tibetan master Karma Chagme – “The light of compassion that dispels the darkness of suffering”.
July 1-10, teachings from a highly realized master of meditation, tulku, the holder of two transmission lines Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche.
Retreat’s Topics:
- July 1, “A clear mind and a fearless heart. How to maintain confidence and calm in conditions of change”;
- July 2-3, “Smile to fear - methods of transforming negative emotions”;
- July 4, Buddhist teachings “Ngöndro”: Four thoughts that turn the mind to the Dharma”;
- July 5, Buddhist teachings “Ngöndro”: Meditations Shine (Samatha) and Tonglen . Practice "9 Cleansing Breaths" , practice of “prostrations”.
July 3-4, “Ukrainian Federation of Wingchun kungfu/Jeetkunedo” conducted a training seminar in Rivne. The seminar was held under the leadership of Andrii Kuzmin. The seminar was held according to the plan and training program:
- Practice of Chisao from Yuen Kay Shan/Sum Nung Wingchun;
- Chum Kiu;
- Application of technical methods from Chum Kiu form in Chisao;
- "Yi si sansao".
July 8-10, Gesar Dralha retreat (with Wang).
The teachings of Gesar Dralha - the enlightened warrior and the king of Ling, are bestowed by Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche – a highly realized master of meditation, tulku, the holder of two transmission lines.
The practice of Gesar Dralha is an extremely powerful practice that helps to pacify obstacles and demonic forces, to attract luck, fame and wealth for the realization of spiritual and worldly goals. These teachings have great power and are designed to practice in our time.
Gesar is a historical person, an enlightened Tibetan ruler who lived in the 10th century. The path of the warrior is devoted to how to learn to control the world by controlling yourself. The first step on this path is to establish a connection with your own heart. A warrior's vision leads us to happiness, triumph and wealth.
Retreat participants received Wang (Tib. “Empowerment”) for this practice.
July 15 - August 15, Dr. Sherab Barma’s visit to Kyiv.
Dr. Sherab Barma is a recognized authority in the field of Tibetan Medicine. As part of his visit, he gave instructions on how to maintain health in living conditions of a big city.
The feature of Tibetan Medicine is that it considers a person in its integrity, taking into account the mental factors that cause the disease. All elements of a living organism are connected by a system of pulsation channels. Therefore, a disease of at least one of the elements is a disease of the entire system.
In addition, the human body is regarded as an open system. Therefore, Tibetan Medicine always takes into account external conditions - especially nutrition, lifestyle, season, place of residence, the influence of astronomical and astrological factors, as well as the way of communication with other people.
Dr. Sherab is one of the best doctors of Tibetan Medicine in Nepal. Dr. Sherab received teachings from many great masters, including from Trulchik Rinpoche, Taklung Tsetrul Rinpoche and His Excellency Dr. Trogawa Rinpoche. He received a bachelor’s degree in Tibetan Medicine and surgery at the Chagpori Tibetan Medical Institute in Darjeeling (India), as well as at the Men-Tsee-Khang Tibetan Medical and Astro-science Institute in Dharamsala (India).
Sherab Barma is the founder of the Pure Vision Sorig Treatment Center in Nepal. Dr. Sherab is a consultant physician at National Geographic and WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature), he works in the research and conservation of rare medicinal plants. Dr. Sherab is the personal physician of many great Buddhist Masters.
Dr. Sherab Barma agreed to conduct training sessions.
- The daily practice of the laity.
- July 16 - August 15, Dr. Barma led appointments with patients.
- July 16, Tibetan Medicine doctor Sherab Barma gave instructions about the Medicine Buddha.
- July 19, Dr. Barma gave instructions on “How to maintain health in the modern world. Tibetan doctor’s advice for metropolis residents”.
- • July 26, August 2, Dr. Barma gave instructions on the Tibetan yoga complex Lungrogu Trug Subu, based on “9 breathing exercises from Tibetan medicine”.
The Tibetan yoga complex “Lungrogu Trug Subu” is based on “9 breathing exercises from Tibetan medicine”.
These exercises help to:
- Relieve stress.
- Calm the mind.
- Keep yourself fit.
- Increase stamina.
- Increase energy level.
- Balance the energy flow through energy centers and channels.
These exercises take no more than 15-30 minutes a day, their daily practice will bring quick results and good health.
Famous Teacher Lama Karma Phuntsok Rinpoche is a master practitioner of the Dudjom Tersar tradition of the Nyingma School.
For the first time in Ukraine, Karma Phuntsok Rinpoche agreed to bestow the most important teachings of the Dudjom Tersar line.
Retreat’s Topics:
- August 6, Wang of Vajrakilaya;
- August 7-8, Teachings on the Brief Sadhana of Vajrakilaya. Practice with Teacher;
- August 9, Wang of Troma Nagmo;
- August 10-11, Teachings on Troma Nagmo Chod. Lung for the Four Feasts of Troma Nagmo. Practice with a teacher;
- 1August 13, Initiation for Long Life of the Guru Rinpoche peaceful form “Tsokye Tuktik” (Tsokye Tuktik Tsewang). Wang for Long Life of Guru Rinpoche. Guru Yoga and Tsog of the Seven Line Prayer;
- August 14, the ritual of attracting the wealth of Black Dzambala;
- August 15, Shitro ritual for the liberation of living beings that have passed away.
August 30 - October 14, a training course on Tibetan language, under the supervision of Umze Gendun Yongdu. The training was carried out according to the program of the Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling monastery.
While teaching the Tibetan language, Lama Umze Gendun Yongdu gave instructions on:
- September 10-11 and September 17-18, manufacturing of torma;
- September 24-25, ritual part of the Kurukulla practice.
November 3-6, GARCHEN RINPOCHE granted the teachings and initiations on:
- November 3, Open Lecture and Refuge Ceremony
- November 4, Initiation of Guru Rinpoche
- November 5, Teachings on Three Roots
- November 6, Guru Yoga and Tsog
November 12-13, Dzogchen Ranyak Patrul Rinpoche granted the teachings and initiations:
- • Teaching of Karling Shitro. The instructions on the six bardo, or six dimensions, on which our consciousness ‘travels’ until we have attained the enlightenment of the Buddha, are inextricably linked with the Tantric teaching of one hundred peaceful and angry deities, in Tibetan called “shitro”. Karling Shitro is a terma exercise hidden by Guru Rinpoche and discovered by the terton Karma Lingpa.
- • Amitayus initiation. Buddha Amitayus (“Buddha of infinite life”) is a special form of Buddha Amitabha. Buddha Amitayus acts as the heartfelt son of Amitabha and is the head of the Padma family (Lotus family).
Amitayus is addressed in prayers for a long and happy life, for health and wealth.
December 2-4, “Ukrainian Federation of Wingchun kungfu/Jeetkunedo” conducted a training seminar in Lviv.
The seminar was held under the leadership of Georgii Kuzmin.
On December 2, Wingchun kungfu seminar participants received initiation into the sadhana of the Medicine Buddha of “Nectar Drop”. The teachings were given by the Buddhist teacher Lama Drubpon Sangye.
Seminar program:
- "Paired 108" complex from Yuen Chai Wan Wingchun;
- Counteraction to "Paired 108";
- Practice of Chisao from Yuen Kay Shan/Sum Nung Wingchun;
- Acquaintance with two complexes from "16 Hands" from Yuen Chai Wan Wingchun;
- Acquaintance with the "sitting form" of internal exercises for harmonizing energy.
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