Stages of the Path: Rinpoche will present concise version of the Stages of the Path for the Three Types of Persons (lam rim bsdus don) by Je Tsongkhapa (1357-1419). The Buddhist path to enlightenment consists of three discrete levels of practice. By understanding these levels, Buddhist practitioners gain a clear map of the paths, stages, and practices that lead to liberation and Buddhahood, and each of the many the varieties of Buddhist practice in the world can be understood in its role as part of the grand scheme of the Buddha’s Teaching. (read more)

White Dzambhala: White Dzambhala is a manifestation of Arya Avalokiteshvara, holder of the limitless treasury of merit that arises from his non-dual kindness and compassion. In the absence of merit, we are subject to every type of difficulty and misery. Through the practice of White Dzambhala, our merit will greatly increase. This leads to wealth and prosperity, freedom from sickness and demons, general happiness, and a path to liberation and enlightenment (read more).

 

Four Arm Avalokiteshvara: In the Tibetan Buddhist pantheon of enlightened beings, Avalokiteshvara is renowned as the embodiment of the compassion of all the Buddhas, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. His front two hands are pressed together at the heart, holding the wish-fulfilling jewel. The jewel signifies infinite bodhichitta, the intense desire to bring all suffering beings to enlightenment. Of his back two hands, the right one holds the crystal rosary, symbolizing liberation from samsara, while the left holds a blue utpala flower, symbol of his compassion. (read more)