Dharma weekend with H.E. Kyabje Drukpa Thuksey Rinpoche and H.E. Drukpa Khamtak
Dharma weekend with H.E. Kyabje Drukpa Thuksey Rinpoche and H.E. Drukpa Khamtak
On the first day, H.E. Kyabje Drukpa Thuksey Rinpoche explained our mental situation, which results from attachment, anger, ignorance, pride and the resulting expectations, in a profound and also very cheerful way.
He repeatedly emphasised the importance of a comprehensive appreciation of life and dealing with our personal habitual tendencies on our own responsibility. He pointed out ways out of our fundamental suffering. According to Drukpa Thuksey Rinpoche, it is of the utmost importance to organise each day in an appreciative and positive way. Only in this way can we give our own lives and our relationships a happy turn, bit by bit.
Afterwards, H.E. Drukpa Khamtak Rinpoche gave a teaching on Tara practice and explained the basic meanings and granted an empowerment to speak the praises of the 21 Taras.
On the second day, H.E. Drukpa Thuksey Rinpoche contributed with further vivid examples to help us better understand our true nature. Access to our spirituality is essential. Theoretical knowledge alone is not enough to open our hearts. His profound teachings provide insight in an easily understandable way and guide us on the path to self-knowledge and true destiny. His profound teachings provide insight in an easily understandable way and guide you on the path to self-knowledge and true destiny. True happiness can only be found within oneself. He demonstrated methods that we can use to familiarise ourselves with ourselves - instead of continuing to depend on external things.
The end of the weekend was crowned by a solemn initiation into a Guru Rinpoche and Amitabha practice, the ceremony of taking refuge, a Tsok and a blessing of all present. We are all filled with deepest gratitude and joy!
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